Sage Arts Unlimited - What others have to say about our School and our Website.

It has been nearly seven years and going with my own school, and that time has come and gone in what seems like the blink of an eye. At times teaching is difficult and I am uncertain of my efforts. But every now and then, someone decides to share with me how the school and our classes have benefited their lives, and for that I am grateful.

Here are what some of our students and clients have to say about our school and their training experiences, our philosophy and our website:

I loved it [Self-Defense Seminar at the State Building on Friday June 24, 2005] and would hope that it could be integrated into a regular program at the Milwaukee Trial Office.

It [Self-Defense Seminar at the State Building on Friday June 24, 2005] was very cool! [Mr. Sell] was nice and patient, the skills were fun and I think he should come back for more!

I hope you can schedule more of the seminars. It [Self-Defense Seminar at the State Building on Friday June 24, 2005] was a good start.

I thought the seminar [Self-Defense Seminar at the State Building on Friday June 24, 2005] was very useful and the presentation was both informative and enjoyable. It was a worth while training session. Good job. It’s something to consider.

[Self-Defense Seminar at the State Building on Friday June 24, 2005] Very informative, well-directed. The basic skills were presented well. The instructor was able to clearly explain and demonstrate the techniques, to a very diverse class.

I thoroughly enjoyed the Martial Art Defense seminar [Self-Defense Seminar at the State Building on Friday June 24, 2005]. It was well presented, exciting and very interesting. I would love the opportunity to participate again.

Hey Tony, It's ALWAYS a learning experience when I step into your studio. I have got to find a way of manipulating my schedule so I can get in there on a regular basis. I cannot afford to keep sacrificing quality for the sake of convenience.

"I was very fortunate to be able to participate in a two-hour, seven week workshop on Capoeira presented at Sage Martial Arts. Regi is a very knowledgable and passionate instructor. His patience, caring and humor made it a very enjoyable experience."

Tony - Great website. I love to read and the number and quality of articles is great. The information is useful in so many ways and an excellent resource, thanks. My best to you and Sage Martial Arts.

- M. (Capoeira Batuque Milwaukee)

Anthony -- I truly enjoyed the seminar and am excited to spend some time with [Name Withheld] doing some of the things we learned. It's always fun to have someone to partner with!

Your seminar gave me a clear understanding of the value of yoga - it was a bit inspiring, actually! I plan on sharing some of my learnings with my doctor that practices natural medicine. I anticipate he'll be very supportive and encourage me to continue learning more. I'll come again when I'm in town and don't have dance lessons! =) Best Regards,

Tony, Just wanted to drop you an email to say hi and that the website, and apparently the school look fantastic! I got the most recent newsletter as well as an email about two months ago from Sage. I saw Steve Danbeck's picture under the "past instructor" heading on the website. Is that a picture of the old place on Grennfield on there? Good memories from that place... Anyway, perhaps one of these days when my schedule isn't out of control, I can think about picking up my sticks again...I always had fun with those..Also, I had to order a shirt from the website.Those are just way too cool! Awesome job on everything.

-Br. K.

Hi Anthony, Long time since I contacted you last. Anyway, great job on your web design and the one you did for WEKAF USA. I have viewed hundreds of sites and both are clean and easy to navigate... it really is quite informative. Hopefully they can add bios of the principles down the road and a gallery of action shots. Many of them are talented people with great stories of how they got to this point that deserve to be heard. Anyway, congratulations and I have bookmarked both places as reference points both now and in the future. Thanks again for a great job and of course, Happy New Year to you and yours, and all my best wishes for continued happiness and success during 2005.

- Bill.K.

I have enjoyed your website (very well done and informative).

I'm not very physically fit, so I've always thought I wasn't capable of doing Martial Arts or Yoga. But Tony showed me that it really is all in the mind. He showed that if you focus on one thing, almost anything is possible, no matter how lopsided and distorded you are. Thanks and come back to King soon!!!

When Mr. Sell came to our theatre class and showed us the basics of Martial Arts, and a few poses of Yoga I was seriously impressed. We, as a class learned to shed some of our inhibitions, and work for a common goal. I wish that we had more time, because what I was beginning to learn is just the tip of a vast iceberg of skill to be acquired. Thanks Mr. Sell!

Tony, It's been 11 months since I joined your school and it has been a fabulous experience for me. I think we have the best instructors when it comes to all facets of the Martial Arts. By the way, I have lost 22lbs since joining!

I love the kids classes!!!! They are fun and I look forward to them each week. The classes help me to build my confidence in myself, and the people at the school are like a family to me. I'm looking forward to being able to the adult classes too. Thanks for helping me to believe in myself, and all of the fun.

As a thirteen year old who used to be picked on in school, these classes have made a world of difference by both teaching me how to defend myself if I need to and by boosting my confidence. I have trained at a different school before coming to Sage Arts and I have to say, no other school around will give you the kind of training and individual attention that you can get at Sage Arts.

I would like to say thank you for creating and maintaining such a good place to train...I am very much interested in training in the other arts you provide as well [as the Capoeira].

As a divorced, single female, in her late 20's ... I had to find ways to feel comfortable being alone again. Being able to protect myself became important to me ... while traveling alone, walking alone, or anywhere. For years, I told Tony I was going to start training. It became time to start, and I'm so glad I did. The classes give me an outlet to deal with my aggressions, help my physical attributes, and leave me more confident when I am alone. I feel energetic after every class, and everyone is very nice to work with. Thanks guys.

OUTSTANDING CLASS!!!!! My...frustration of too many schools existing here that are more commercial than practical - the instructor seems to possess the knowledge (he probably needs to get a dose of your class as well!), the classes just don't reflect it.

Your class was one of the liveliest I've experience in awhile. The drills were things that I've begged for at the other school, only to fall on deaf ears. I realize patience is a virtue, but too much can translate into laziness, which turns into bad habits (like my stances). It's frightening Tony because some of the senior students over there think that they're actually on to something. They don't even train for multiple blows, one punch at a time, and your partner stands there helplessly doing nothing, no parries. When I inquire, I'm frowned upon and discouraged. I even took [name withheld] there as an impartial observer, just to get his opinion on the class, and he couldn't believe the stiff, robotic Art being offered (A CLASSICAL MESS).

I don't mean to be disrespectful or too judgmental of him, but your class was a breath of fresh air, one that was badly needed. I'm merely seeking to stretch the boundaries of my potential and grasps as much knowledge and wisdom of the Arts as possible. I'm addicted; I can only imagine true Kali / Wing Chung / Boxing combined. That's a real high! Thanks for the journey and I'll see ya soon, maybe with [name withheld] (He was impressed with your demo, and wants to cross train with you as well).

Thanks for your class on Wednesday night. I had a lot of fun and learned as well. I will try to make it to your next few Wednesday night classes as well. Talk to you then.

Long time no see. I've been busy at home and teaching EMS at [school name withheld]. I still like to train and have fun
training. I see you now have morning classes twice a week. That works great with my work and family schedule. I'm free this Friday.

Hello, Tony! First of all, thank you for your healing hands tonight, my knee feels better now ;-) I am always interested in learning any healing/massage stuff, but your warning came late - I am out of town from this Thursday night until Monday ;-(... but, please, if you do it again, let me know, I would come. Have a great weekend, good seminar and THANK you!

Hi Tony - I am regularly checking out the site, its a great resource. Because my dedication is to Capoeira it is wonderful and very helpful to read the articles on the variety of art forms. It helps challenge and flavor my training thoughts and actions. My best wishes to you for continued success.

Had a great time at the Thai Boxing class last night, one problem, my forearms are soo tired (not sore yet) that I can't lift my coffee!

Great class last night- my head is swimming with all of the new things I am learning! Thanks!!

Newletter - and your site - look great. Really glad to see thngs going well for you. I fondly remember the time we spent together back when I used to travel to Milwaukee. Thanks for keeping me in the loop.

I didn't look at your new information yet, but I hope all is well and that the changes with the web and your address, etc. have not produced too much stress. Your work and skill are appreciated!

The website looks great! Really nice. You've definitely improved on accessibility.

I will be in 2 to 3 times a month on Saturdays starting the weekend after the 3rd. Due to my scheduling this makes it very difficult to attend any other classes. I will Paypal you in FEB or March at 25 credits which ever works for you. Thanks so much and for the last 11 years you are still the best instructor. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years.

I like the fact that there is such a variety of arts available to train in, the informal atmosphere, and a wealth of knowledge that students and instructors bring to the school, the large library and the website.

You have a superior website.

Hello, I am a Student of D.M. in Nevada. Your website is wonderful!

Thank you so much for sponsoring the Dr. Gyi seminar. M. and I had such a wonderful time, everyone is so warm and gracious. We hope to make it up more often.

You have quite an amazing library...great energy here.

Anthony, I was browsing the internet and came across your site. After some more browsing through your site I’m convinced that your school has potential. I've been learning martial arts, off and on, from my uncles since age 13 and I'm currently 22. I'm a student at [college name withheld] and have recently taught two martial art classes for intramural. I plan to teach again with a revised version and was wondering if I could get some insight in the martial arts on what to teach and what not to teach. Since you have much experience with teaching I was wondering if you could inform me on the pros and cons of outcomes.

I was also hoping that I could stop in sometime to get a tour and then maybe exchange information with you and your instructors on the different styles. I believe that all styles share fundamental concepts and if I could find out what these concepts were… than I could make improvements or shortcuts to learning the martial arts. Styles are just the different means of carrying out one specific purpose. In the mean time I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.

This is definitely the place to train!

You have a beautiful school, I'm glad I stopped in.

Hi Tony, How are you doing? I'd be interested in attending private lessons. I do know some people that may be interested in your school for lessons. I really enjoy taking classes at your school. Your attitude and teaching is outstanding. Paul has also been an excellent instructor. Hope to hear from you soon. Take care.

Hello Anthony, don't know if we ever met. Just ran in to your website and wanted to wish you and your affiliates well. It's good to see someone with your attitude here in the city.

I just wanted to say that your school has a great web site with lots of good information. Good job! to the people who put it all together.

Hey Tony. Nice Website. Glad to see you are doing so well.

Tony!!! How the heck are you?!?! I have not talked with you in so long, I trust that all is well. I wanted to send you an email due to the fact that my contact information has changed several times and I was waiting until things were stable again. I was hoping to stop by and see the new school. I'm even contemplating attending again. Whoa! No way, you say. :)

I used to train and spar w/ you a long time ago. My name was On your page, I appreciated that. [Name Withheld] had said you left his school, didn't really say where you went so I looked. Cool name for the school too. Better web page than his :)

I've got to thank you. Since starting your classes a month ago, I've already lost 10 lbs. I realized that I could slip out of my jeans without unbuttoning them.

Well, I'm down to 250 lbs. That's over 100 pounds in the last nine months.

P.S. As an IT professional, let me say that the functionality of your web site is exceptionally impressive. PayPal dues and CafePress apparel! You're a genius!

Tony its [Names withheld] we live in FL and still paractice TKD though the instructors suck. We miss you.

I would like to thank Tony Sell for his excellent instruction at UWM. his philosophy, techniques, and opinions have broadened my knowledge to a new level. Thank You.

I just checked out your web page. The About us section was incredible - especially the first few paragraphs. Rarely have I seen the truth about that subject delivered so bluntly yet so tactfully. It definitely hit home with me.

Your website looks great, its got alot of interesting information.

I drove by the old place and saw that it was closed and decided to check out the website to see what was going on. After seeing the new website (awesome design by the way) and new school it really got me motivated to train again.

The site looks really nice. Layout and graphics-wise it is one of the best I've seen (I've been to about 50 or so sites over the past few years).

Mr. Sell: Your new site is very nice -- easier to navigate than the old one and better organized. Of course, there's a lot more "substance," as well. The section for UWM students was particularly useful to me, of course. Congratulations!

Hey, The web page looks great! I really like the way it is set up and all of the links!

Hi Tony. Got your mailing the other day and I am glad to see that your school appears to be doing well. I always enjoyed your instruction and I was disappointed when you left. I don't know all the circumstances and that is probably best. Keep us up to date and best of luck!

Tony, Finally got a chance to check out your new web site. It's great!! You're going to have fencing at the school? Please let me know when the class starts! I've always been interested and would love to try it! Keep me informed.

Hello, I'm sorry I didn't write this sooner. I'd like to say that I learned a lot in Tae Kwon-do last semester and I'm glad I could. I think that my brother has been inspired, too. This semester he will be taking Tae Kwon-do at his school.

I had a vision-- of a T K-d class at UWM that stood up to any other class. It's a really valuable subject. I could learn many things about discipline, right conduct, relationships, balance, creative approaches, self-understanding, etc., that I think book knowledge fails to teach by itself. It seems that if lessons of the philosophy/principles, history, and present world-wide status of this art were Combined with the physical practice, the two would reinforce and strengthen each other.

When you explained things to me-- talking and on the board, it became very clear to me what I was doing and what to focus on. I have read that TKD is a "mind and body practice." It would be nice if this was an option as a Core Curriculum class. And it would be nice if the class period was longer, or more days, maybe the school could provide sparring gear and equipment.

I won't be taking it again this semester. It doesn't fit well in my schedule, but I hope to eventually continue. Actually, I think I'm going to study in Japan in the fall and I hope I can take a martial arts class there.