William Seibert ( Wei Shi Bei "Northern Lion"), has been in martial arts for over 30 years and teaching students for over 25 years. He presently has schools in Marion and Morganton North Carolina. He has received the title of the 37th Patriarch (Jai Zhang) for the Emperors Long Fist Kung-Fu (ELF). He is the former Southeastern director of Genki Ryu Do Martial Arts System, and North Carolina Director for the United States Martial Artist Association Hall of Fame. Other credentials are former President of the Genki Ryu Do Yudanshakiai (governing board), President of the International Hanshi Organization, President of the Ku Yu Cheng Iron Palm Society.
Shihan Seibert has achieved dan rankings in Tatsu Do Karate, Hydabusai Karate, Genki Ryu Do Karate, United States Judo Association, Aikijujutsu, Emperors Long Fist Kung Fu, Internal Iron Palm, Kobudo (Weapons training), with additional training in Iaijutsu, Kenjutsu, Battoho, Kali Escrima Silat, Yang Style Tai Chi , Chen Style Tai Chi, Wing Chung, Tomiki Aikido, Chinese Massage Therapy, and Chinese Herbology.