Kancho - Literally, the word means "Head of the Training hall" and comes from the two words "kan" (training hall) and "cho" (head, leader). Effectively, this means Chairman. The term Kancho can be used to signify the "head" of the organisation. Soke - is the lineal descendent of a kinsman or family. The Soke has obligation and duties to the
Matsui Kancho mainly/just act according to the will of Sosai Oyama. In fact, Matsui Kancho, Goda Shihan, Mr. Keiji Senpai were with me in Kathmandu/Nepal during the 6th Asia Karate Tournament (April 1994) before beloved Sosai Oyama past away. Sosai died on the same say when we all left Kathmandu/Nepal. 6BIbI7a.