| 1921 |
Born in Kina, yomitan Village on December 27th |
| 1927 |
Under the tutelage of his father, Shinko Matayoshi, Shinpo Matayoshi began
training Kingai-Ryu Karate Kobudo at the age of 7. Also began studying
Shaolin Karate under Master Chotoku Kyan |
| 1938 |
Began studying Minamiha Shaolin Kung Fu under Master Kenki Go. |
| 1960 |
Began instructing at the dojo of Goju-ryu Master Seko Higa |
| 1970 |
Established the Ryukyu Kobudo Federation |
| 1972 |
The Federation was reorganized into the Okinawa Kobudo Federation with Shinpo Matayoshi as
its first president |
| 1987 |
On June 10th, appointed as the Okinawa area manager by President
Higashifushimi of the Japan Butokukai, and was conferred the rank of
Hanshi(no. 446) |
| 1994 |
On April 29th, participated in the ceremonial Kobudo performance at the
1200th anniversary commemoration of the establishment of Heian, held at
the Heian Shrine. Received a letter of appreciation and a scroll from
President Hisashifushimi. |
| 1997 |
In August, received a letter of appreciation from Masahide
Ota, then Governor of Okinawa, who was also the chairman
of the Okinawa Karatedo
& Kobudo World Tournament. (Deceased on September
7th) |
| 1998 |
Received a letter of appreciation from President Higashifushimi of the Japan Budokai. |
