Sensei Seyler Goes back into Training
May 7, 2000
Message from Sensei Seyler -- Living in Orlando, FL had given me the opportunity to broaden my martial arts skills. I have begun training with Grandmaster Chen Pui, founder of the American Wah-Lum temple in Orlando. Master Chen is world renown for his empty hand and weapons skills as well as the high quality of teaching he provides at the temple. I am looking forward to spending the next few years training with Grand Sifu Chen and getting back to my roots as a kung-fu artist. However I am not abandoning my Shudokan training and will continue to sharpen those skills as well. Anyone who would like to contact me reguarding training while in the Orlando area feel free to email me at: wseyler@cfl.rr.com.
End of an Era
September 30, 1999
First of all, congratulations to Mondre Culbertson. He had a big month. He graduated from nursing school, received his AF commission, and recently successfully tested for Shodan. He has departed for his first duty assignment in San Antonio, TX where he has already begun teaching private lessons.
For personal reasons Sensei Seyler will no longer be teaching at the Maxwell AFB location. He will be shortly moving to Orlando, Florida where he hopes that he can continue teaching. He is not leaving a vacuum. He has arranged for Sensei Lane Blondheim to continue teaching Bu Kyoku Kai karate at the same location. Best of luck to Sensei Blondheim and Sensei Seyler and Sensei Culbertson!
Members Test for Rank
August 28th, 1998
Congratulations to the following individuals that tested for rank on this day.
Results for the club is as follows:
•Mondre Culbertson - 4th Kyu, Purple Belt
•Chuck Deuel - Shodan, 1st Degree Black Belt
Members Test for Rank
December 19st, 1997
Congratulations to the following individuals that tested for rank!
Result for the club is as follows:
•Mondre Culbertson - 5th Kyu, Green Belt
•Paul Alvarez - 6th Kyu, Orange Belt
Pair Attend Dothan Peanut Festival Tournament
November 1st, 1997
Two of the Maxwell AFB Martial Arts Club attended the 18th Annual Peanut Festival Tournament in Dothan AL. This tournament is sponsored by the USYKA and was well run and organized.
Result for the club is as follows
•Paul Alvarez - 2nd Place, Adult white/yellow belt kata
•Sensei William E. Seyler - 2nd Place 35-42 Black Belt Kata and 2nd Place 35-42 Black Belt Heavyweight Kumite
Student Tests for Rank
April 20th, 1997
Mondre Culbertson tested and achieved his 8th Kyu (Yellow Belt)... Congratulations!!!
Club attends another USYKA kickoff tournament
March 27th, 1997
The Maxwell Karate Club attended it's forth United States Yoshukai Karate Association (USYKA) kickoff open karate tournament. The excitement of the day was tempered by the death of Master Yuki Koda the day before. Sensei Koda was a 7th degree black belt and the director of the USYKA. He was a friend to all martial artists and his passing leaves a void that can not be filled.
The following students received recognition.
•Scott Seyler - 4th Place, 13-17 Black Belt Kata and 3rd place 15-17 Black Belt Kumite.
•Sensei William E. Seyler - 3rd Place 35-42 Black Belt Weapons Kata and 3rd Place 35-42 Black Belt Kumite
Santa a Day Late with Christmas Ranks
December 26th, 1996
Congratulations to the following students who endured a grueling day after Christmas test to achieve the following:
•Chuck Deuel - Brown Belt (3rd Kyu)
•Mary - Yellow Belt (8th Kyu)
Students Test for New Ranks
June 11th, 1996
The following students were promoted on June 11th, 1996. Congratulations!
•Scott Ludlow - Green Belt (5th Kyu)
•Christine Boyette - Green Belt (5th Kyu)
•Pat Kelleher - Green Belt (5th Kyu)
•Greg Boyette - Yellow Belt (8th Kyu)
Students Test for Orange Belt (6th Kyu)
April 11th, 1996
The following students tested and achieved their Orange Belts on April 11th, 1996. Congratulations!
Students Attend 1996 Yoshukai Kickoff Karate Tournament
March 23rd, 1996
A group of students from the Maxwell AFB Karate Club attended the USYKA Kickoff Karate Tournament in Prattville, AL. The group was a composite of the Maxwell Karate Club led by William E. Seyler, and several Jujitsu students lead by Lane Blondheim. The participants displayed their skill proudly and took the following awards:
•Scott Ludlow (far right)
•2nd Place Adult Mens Beginning Kumite
•Christine Boyette (second from left)
•2nd Place Adult Womens Beginning Kata
•Pat Kelleher (far left)
•2nd Place Adult Mens Beginning Kata
•Aaron Wright (Not Pictured)
•1st Place Youth Beginning Kata
•1st Place Youth 15-17 Beginning Kumite
•Eva Morris (Not Pictured)
•1st Place Womens Advanced Kumite
•2nd Place Womens Advanced Kata
•Scott Seyler (front center)
•2nd Place Youth Black Belt 13-14 Kumite
•William Seyler (second from right)
•3rd Place Senior Black Belt Kumite
•3rd Place Senior Black Belt Weapons
•4th Place Senior Black Belt Kata
Scott Seyler tests for Black Belt
March 16th, 1996
William Scott Seyler (the son of Sensei William E. Seyler) performed a grueling two hour test for his black belt. This test included kihon, kata, kumite, breaking, and written tests. Scott performed all techniques commensurate with the rank he was trying to achieve. Receiving his black belt was the cumulation of eight years of difficult martial art study. His father proudly tied it on him for the first time.
