[Newsletter] Sage Arts Unlimited - July Newsletter

[Anthony Sell]

____________Sage Arts Unlimited Newsletter - July 2004______________


In this Issue:
- WEKAF World Tournament Results
- Lots of Seminars & Training Opportunities!
- Capoeira Events
- New Instructors
- New Class Additions
- Capoeira CDs Now Available



Don’t simply wait to respond to opportunity, work to create it.

         There was once a golfer who innovated to become the first to 
actively incorporate weightlifting into his training regime.  His games 
were skillful, but were often chalked up to luck by his critics.  When 
interviewed one day, he was asked if he was good or just lucky.  His reply 
was “Sure I’m lucky, and the more I practice, the luckier I get.”

         We create our luck, through hard work, attentiveness to 
opportunity, and through our response to present conditions.  A positive 
outlook can do wonders for improving one’s opportunity.

         One of the most important things we learn in Martial Arts is that 
by improving ourselves through a commitment to training, we indirectly 
affect others in our life in positive ways.  When things are bad, money is 
tight, stress is high, a negative outlook can draw into our lives forces 
that are destructive and detrimental.  By staying positive, and working on 
daily progress, we improve our odds and attract creative energy into our lives.

         If you’ve been thinking about it lately, today is a great day to 
start training.  Check out our website, give us a call, or stop in to see 
some classes, you won’t regret it!




Congratulations

Congratulations to Regi Bron for taking 2nd place in Forms and 4th place in 
Men’s Single Stickfighting in the 8th WEKAF World Stickfighting 
Championships held in Cebu City, Philippines this June.

Congratulations also goes out to those students who made it through our 
Thai Boxing Wednesday Workshops.  These were some of the largest kickboxing 
classes we’ve had, and everyone who participated got a chance to challenge 
themselves and get a taste of what is in store for them at this year’s 
Wisconsin Martial Arts Camp.



Upcoming Schedule Change - Day Classes!

Starting July 20, 2004, we will be offering daytime group classes from 
10:30 - Noon on Tuesdays and Fridays.  These 90 minute classes will start 
with some Dhanda or Letha Yoga as a warm-up, then go on to cover Phase One 
or Kickboxing material.

Our Wednesday Workshops have been a great success, and many students have 
had a chance to sample a part of the curriculum that they otherwise could 
have missed.  Our next session starts on July 14, 2004, and will cover Vale 
Tudo and Mixed Martial Arts training, taking material from Combat 
Submission Wrestling, Shoot Wrestling, Brazilian Jiujitsu and Modern 
Pankration.  Students participating will need by July 21 the following 
equipment:

                     - Mixed Martial Arts Gloves ($35)
                     - Mouthguard ($5 - 15)
                     - Groin Protection ($18)
                     - Focus Mitts ($38)



New Instructors

Sage Arts Unlimited proudly Introduces Kari Post, Harrison “Tesoura” 
Schultz and Regi Bron as the newest edition to our list of 
instructors.  Kari will be assisting with the Letha Yoga/Bodyworks Program, 
and Harrison and Regi will be guiding the Capoeira Program.



Upcoming Events

There are a lot of exciting events coming up this summer!


Jul8 thru 112004
Capoeira! 10th Annual Batismo & Encounter

Gingarte Capoeira of Chicago will be hosting an event the weekend of July 
8th. The event will take place at the Ida Noyes Hall at the University of 
Chicago, 1212 E. 59th St., Chicago, IL. Guest Instructors will include 
Mestre Lobao, Mestre Urubu Malandro, Mestre Canguru, Mestre Flaviinho, 
Mestre Espirro, Contramestre Chicote, and Contramestre Denis. The cost for 
all workshops and a Tshirt is $120. For more information contact Prof. 
Marisa Cordeiro at 773.924.3220.



Jul102004
Combat Silat Seminar with Pendiri Sean Stark
Grappling & Letha Yoga Classes only this Saturday

Our close affiliate Alive & Kickin' Martial Artistry is bringing Guro Stark 
back from Florida for a one day event on Saturday, July 10th. He will be 
teaching the system of Penjak Silat Pertempuran, and plans to cover 
Kerambit/Knife, Evasions, Takedowns, Leg Trapping, Sarong and Harimau. The 
seminar will run from Noon4 PM. The cost is an incredibly low $40, so 
students should not miss the chance to train in this effective system of 
Indonesian Martial Arts. The seminar will be held at A&K's Bayview Studio: 
2923 S. Delaware, Milwaukee, WI, 53207. To register for this event, contact 
Mr. Sell asap. For more information on this system visit www.combatsilat.net.



Jul182004
Capoeira! Open Roda in Madison

Our friends in Madison, the Omulu Capoeira Group will be hosting a large 
open Roda on Sunday, July 18th, from 3 PM  ? Students interested in 
attending should meet at Sage Arts Unlimited at 1:15 PM to leave by carpool 
at 1:30 PM. The Roda will be held at the Monkey Bar Gym in Madison, located 
at 600 Williamson Street, Suite K2, Madison, Wisconsin 53703. The event is 
free for all who attend, and should be a large turnout, with people from 
all over Wisconsin and Illinois. Classes for that day will be suspended so 
students can attend.



Jul17 & 182004
Wing Chun Seminar with Sifu Francis Fong

Sifu Francis Fong returns to the Minnesota Kali Group for the third year! 
For details, visit their website: www.mnkali.com



Jul-10-2004
Maharlika Kuntaw Seminar with Buzz Smith in Beloit, WI
- No Classes Today -

Pete Hetrick, our good friend from Ronin Martial Arts in Beloit, WI is 
hosting another seminar with Brian “Buzz” Smith.  The seminar runs from 1-5 
PM on Saturday, July 24, 2004.  Those who attended the last seminar can 
appreciate Buzz’ practical teaching style and insights into the weapon and 
empty-handed systems of the Filipino and Indonesian Martial Arts.



Jul242004
Outdoor Open Mat  Brazilian Jiujitsu
- No Classes Today -

The Matamoros Gym will hold an outdoor Open Mat on Saturday, July 24th. The 
event will run from 11 AM  5 PM and will be held on Milwaukee's scenic 
Bradford Beach, at the corner of Lincoln Memorial and Watertown Rd. The 
cost is only $10 to roll with grapplers from all over Wisconsin and Illlinois.



Jul-29-2004
Capoeira Demonstration

This demonstration will be held at UWM.  Anyone interested in participating 
should contact Harrison or Mr. Sell asap for details.



Aug-5-2004
In-school Chess Night - 6:30-8:30 PM

Our last chess night was a blast, some students stayed until nearly 11:30 
PM, playing for hours. This was an exciting way to get to know the other 
students and exercise certain cognitive skills that are common in both 
chess and the Martial Arts.

One of the most important aspects of a Martial Artist is the ability to 
think tactically, strategically, and to anticipate the intention of their 
opponent. For this reason, I have made it a requirement that every student 
learn how to play the game of chess, which has been used to educate 
military minds, warriors and leaders for centuries. Join us for an evening 
of intellectual stimulation. For beginners, the rules of the game will be 
discussed and coached by Jason Lippert (an avid and rated chess player), 
our resident Chess Coach, and skill will be developed through practice 
games with more experienced students.

The cost is $5 for the evening and will include refreshments for those 
participating. Bring your favorite chess set and a buddy - See you there!



Aug14 thru 172004 (SatTues)
Wisconsin Martial Arts Camp with Sifu Rick Faye
- No Classes -

Each August this event is held at beautiful Camp Lake Owen in Cable, 
Wisconsin. The martial arts, accommodations and lake front activities make 
this the best camp around. Your martial arts will definitely go up a level 
(or two) at this camp. Rick Faye teaches 20+ hours of Kali, Panantukan, Jun 
Fan, Wing Chun, JKD Concepts, Muay Thai, Equipment training, Ring strategy, 
Silat, Grappling Arts and more. The cost is only $345 ($325 for returning 
campers and those who are pre registered by Aug. 1.) and includes all your 
food, lodging, training and recreation ( Rec. center, beaches, water 
skiing, tubing, ropes course, skateboard ramps, trampolines and a lakeside 
Jacuzzi for play time! ). All levels are welcome. For details, visit their 
website: www.mnkali.com.  For pictures from last year's camp, check out 
Regi Bron's website: www.regibron.net



Now Available

We now have a limited supply of CDs from Mestre Fran’s visit earlier this 
year.  Each CD contains over 200 photographs from the Workshop, as well as 
a multimedia presentation in Quicktime format set to music, using images 
from the event.  CDs are $10 each and are available by order this Sunday.



Coming Soon
Capoeira T-shirts!
New Café Press Designs!
Hardwood Canes for Kali Practice!




Special Thanks

I would like to thank all of the instructors, past and present, who have 
donated their time, money, insight, patience and hard work to make this 
school possible.  Without your contributions, this would be a very 
different place. Chronological Order: Steve Danbeck, John Carnell, Jason 
Lippert, Paul Boyajian, Bill Anderson, Jeoff Hutcherson, Adam Nowakowski, 
Renee Fabry, Pam Zangl, Claudia Giannecchini, Harrison Schultz, Regi Bron, 
Kari Post.
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