[Newsletter] Sage Arts Unlimited Newsletter - October 2004

[Anthony Sell]

____________Sage Arts Unlimited Newsletter - October 2004______________


In this Issue:
- Kuntaw Seminar with Guro Buzz Smith - This Saturday!
- Jun Fan Martial Arts Workshops
- Capoeira Field Trip/Open Roda - This Sunday!
- Doce Pares Escrima Seminar
- WEKAF Tournament Season Coming Up (2005)



Shake it off and step up


One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a large well. For hours, the 
farmer tried to figure out what to do.

Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up 
anyway; it just wasn't worth the effort to retrieve the donkey. He invited 
his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and 
began to shovel dirt into the well.

At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, 
to everyone's amazement, he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the 
farmer finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw.

With every shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something 
amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up. As the farmer's 
neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it 
off and step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up 
over the well and trotted off!



The Moral of the Story

Life is going to shovel dirt on you  all kinds of dirt. The trick to 
getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up.  Each of our 
troubles is a steppingstone.  Sometimes we can’t get to class as often as 
we want, sometimes progress comes more slowly than we’d like.  The key is 
to never give up!  Shake it off and take a step up!

(This is one of the many stories that you can find in the student section 
of our website: www.sageartsstudio.com)




This Weekend - Saturday 11 AM - 3 PM
Maharlika Kuntaw Seminar with Guro Brian “Buzz” Smith

Perhaps our biggest seminar this year, we are bringing Guro Smith from 
Michigan to Milwaukee for the first time ever.  Join us for a day of 
training in this powerful Martial Art.  Seminar runs from 11 AM - 3 PM and 
only costs $45.  (Kids get in for $30)  Regular classes will be canceled 
for this day.

Kuntaw is a Martial Art that was developed in the Philippines. Fighting 
skills were "borrowed" from the many cultures that arrived in the 
Philippines by migration or invasion and were organized into a viable 
fighting system. This fighting system, known as Maharlika Kuntaw, handles 
the three ranges of battle: Largo (long); Sumbrada (short); and Hubud 
(close) ranges as well as the three altitudes of fighting: air, standing 
and ground.

Students attending should bring sticks, training daggers, training shoes, 
lathis or staves as well.  For more information visit our website: 
http://www.sageartsstudio.com/upcoming_events/seminars/kuntaw.html



Wednesday Workshops

Our latest Wednesday Workshop Topic is Jun Fan Focus Mitt Training.  Join 
us for this highly interactive form of training that is the hallmark of 
students in this community. This class meets for five consecutive weeks, 
every Wednesday from 7 - 9 PM.  We will be covering tactics, terminology, 
body mechanics, pad holding and coaching, striking and counter-grappling 
methods.  Students interested in this Workshop should have Focus Mitts, 
Mouthguards and Bag Gloves.




Upcoming Events


This Sunday! Open Roda/Capoeira Class Fieldtrip in Madison, WI
Oct-24-2004

Omulu Capoeira is once again hosting an Open Roda in Madison, WI, from 3 - 
5 PM.  The Roda will be held at the Monkey Bar Gym in Madison, located at 
600 Williamson St, Ste 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.

Students interested in attending should meet at Sage Arts Unlimited at 1:15 
PM to carpool, and leave at 1:30 sharp.



Nov-13-2004
Doce Pares Multi-Style Escrima Seminar featuring Master Val Pableo

Doce Pares Master Val Pableo will be stopping here in Milwaukee on his way 
across the country on November 10th  November 17th.  Four Winds Martial 
Arts of West Allis, WI will be hosting a seminar with him on Saturday the 
13th. Students will remember Master Pableo from his fund raising visit to 
our school last year.  This is an excellent chance to learn more about Doce 
Pares Escrima from one of the top instructors in the world.  Students 
interested in attending should contact Mr. Sell for details.



2005 - WEKAF Tournament Season Begins!

Students interested in competing in the World Escrima Kali Arnis Federation 
Stickfighting Championships can look forward to an exciting season.  This 
season’s World Tournament will be held in Florida, near Disneyworld, with 
special packages for hotel accommodations and training seminars held 
throughout the event.  Details to follow.




Special New Student Offer

 From now through December, new students may register for a free week of 
classes.  This is a great chance to see all of the programs we offer and 
meet our staff and students.  Gift certificates are also available.  To 
take advantage of this opportunity and begin training in the Martial Arts, 
email us at info at sageartsstudio.com or call (414) 520-7243 today!




Coming Soon

3 New Café Press Designs!
Newly Designed School T-shirt!


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