Nidan
“I began training in the Okinawan Sieto Matsumura Karate and Kobudo Federation in 2013 as an activity I could do with my son. It turned out it wasn’t for him but I very quickly realize it was something I was going to stick with, at least for a little bit. Since 2013 I have trained under Sensei Apsega, at the Maine Traditional Karate Hermon Dojo, and then the Orrington Dojo. I have been fortunate to attend training camps with Kaicho Isao Kise, Hanshi Shipes, Hanshi Ader and numerous Kioshis over my time in the federation.
I was tested for promotion to Shodan (Karate) by Kioshi Engleby, Sensei Apsega, and Sensei Leach in October of 2018. I was promoted to Nidan (Karate) in October 2020 by Sensei Apsega.
Through my years of training, Maine Traditional Karate and the OSMKKF have become like a family to me. Like a family, we hold each other to high standards both in and outside the dojo. I consider myself fortunate to be part of a group that has high expectations for the individual but are held accountable as we work toward our goals, both personal and collective. Where I am on my martial arts path is in large part a testament to the friends that I have trained and tested with.” – Kyle Sullivan
– October 17th, 2020: Shodan Kobudo promotion
– October 1st, 2022: Nidan Kobudo promotion