⟐ Affiliations
International affiliation program for Karate and Kobudo dojos Providing support, certification, seminars, and traditional martial arts education.
➝ WUKKO
➝ WURKF
➝ OKINAWAN BUSHIKAN INTERNATIONAL - We are a Karatedo teaching project in Goju Ryu, Uechi Ryu and Okinawa Kobudo styles to rescue martial tradition and good customs as integral human beings for society. The programs are aimed at people of any race, gender and condition, individuals. and/or companies. Simple teaching sessions without forgetting Obifitness (Karate with electronic music) to strengthen the body, mind and general health. We carry our programs through group, private or online classes using social networks efficiently. Our values: Family, Discipline and Effort...
» International Dojo Affiliation Program.
➝ CNKI
➝ OBI
➝NATIONAL INTERSTYLE KARATE CONFEDERATION Where more than 12 countries worldwide converge traditional Karatedo and Kobudo styles by leading masters from America and Europe. Its headquarters is in Belgrano Argentina through its founder Hanshi GUSTAVO CARLOS GONDRA with more than 20 consecutive trips to Okinawa since the 80s. Under this organization you will be able to affiliate the Shito ryu, Shorin ryu, Wado ryu and Shotokan ryu styles and achieve the independence of your dojo or organization, as well as obtain online classes and exams and continue advancing technically. Currently CNKI USA INTERNATIONAL is directed by Shihan Luis Castro from the United States.
➝ WORLD UECHI RYU KARATEDO FEDERATION Founded in 2025, with roots dating back to 1989 through the creation of the Latin American Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do Association by instructors from Argentina, Colombia, and Chile. Dedicated to uniting and supporting Uechi-Ryu schools worldwide while preserving the tradition, respect, and spirit of Okinawan Karate. Built on decades of international experience, cultural exchange, and direct connections with Okinawan Karate traditions. Promoting technical development, organizational growth, and international friendship among affiliated dojos.
➝ WORLD UECHI RYU KARATEDO KOBUDO ORGANIZATION. In 1984, Sensei Gustavo Gondra founded the Okinawa Uechi Ryu Karate Do Association of Argentina, or AOUKA. This was the first legal association of the Uechi Ryu Karate-do style, which over the years evolved into what is now known as WUKKO. It expanded from a national association to an international one, encompassing many countries worldwide. Okinawan Bushikan International has been affiliated with WUKKO since 2012.
» Affiliated Instructors
✧ Luis Castro Shihan.
Goju ryu/Uechi ryu/Kobudo.
Country: US.
CNKI/OBI Directive.
Black belt 6th. Dan Degree.
ORLANDO FLORIDA
✧ Mayerling Romero Sensei.
Goju ryu/Uechi ryu/Kobudo.
Country: US.
CNKI/OBI Directive.
Black belt 1st. Dan Degree.
ORLANDO FLORIDA
✧ Andres Villalobos Sensei.
Goju ryu/Uechi ryu/Kobudo.
Country: Venezuela.
CNKI/OBI National Director.
Black belt 3rd. Dan degree.
CONCEPCION ZULIA
✧ Franklin Rosales Sensei.
Goju ryu/Kobudo.
Country: Honduras.
CNKI/OBI National Director.
Central American Director.
Black belt 2nd. Dan degree.
PEÑA BLANCA
✧ Roberto Laínez Sensei.
Goju ryu/Kobudo.
Country: Honduras.
CNKI/OBI San Pedro Sula Technical Coordinator.
Black belt 1st. Dan degree.
SAN PEDRO SULA
✧ Gustavo Reyes Sensei.
Goju ryu.
Country: Venezuela.
CNKI/OBI Member.
Black belt 1st. Dan degree.
CONCEPCION ZULIA
✧ Gustavo Gondra Hanshi.
Our international advisor Gustavo Gondra Kaicho 10th dan Karate and 9th dan Kobudo, President of the world organizations of Karate Do and Kobudo: Wukko (World Uechi ryu Karatedo Kobudo Organization) and Cnki (National Karatedo Interstyle Confederation) one of the best traditional karate referees in the world. He received from Sensei Kanei Uechi the representation of the Uechi ryu style for Argentina, as well as the 4th Dan, and he was a direct student of S. Takamiyagui, 9th Dan, Y. Arakaki, 9th Dan and Sinju Gushi, 9th Dan, all of them. of them great masters of the original association of the Uechi ryu style, whose president was sensei Kanei Uechi until his death. Hanshi Gustavo Gondra obtained the Karatedo 10th Dan in Japan by the International Karate Masters Association Japan in 2024.
» Leadership Team
✧ Luis Castro Shihan.
He began his studies in Okinawa Goju ryu Karatedo and Matayoshi kobudo in the city of Maracaibo - Venezuela in September 1992 under organizations such as Jinbukai of Venezuela, Iogkf and Tmai. In December 1999 he developed his Bushikan project in Maracaibo Zulia, as well as the Zulia State Karatedo School Project (Pekez) which integrated more than 500 students. In July 2011 he traveled to Argentina Bs Aires and upon his return he became the founder of Uechi ryu karatedo in Venezuela. In June 2017 he traveled to the city of Orlando Florida USA to train and carry out new projects of Okinawa karatedo and kobudo thus creating Okinawan Bushikan International (Obi). One of the programs carried out in Orlando Florida is Project Class Karate (Pck) where he takes karatedo with his work team to daycares, vpks and elementary schools. He likewise private, group and online classes (Obionline).
✧ Mayerling Romero Sensei.
Venezuelan, she began her studies in karatedo and kobudo in September 1999 at the Bushikan school, created and participated in school projects in the Maracaibo municipality through the Zulia karatedo school project (Pekez) and the Bushikan organization of Venezuela (Obkv) in June In 2017, he traveled to the city of Orlando to develop new projects at Okinawan Bushikan International (Obi).
» OBI Worldwide Network Media
→ Publishing on our news blog official website.
→ Participation in face-to-face and online karatedo and kobudo seminars and talks.
→ Participation in Cnki arbitration clinics.
→ Request in-person and online seminars in your country.
→ Right to participate in all national, international and world events that we represent.
→ Possibility of participating in the team of international advisors of Cnki Usa Intnl.
→ Annual dojo license and Low membership fees.
→ Approvals and promotion exams.
→ Socialization with several world leaders.
→ Representation of Obi in your country, City, State.
→ Annual Membership Certificate.
How to join?
→ Request membership as a traditional style of Karate or Kobudo.
→ Submit photocopies of the latest graduation certificates and curriculum vitae of the group director.
→ You will be informed about the rates by email.