"Hello my friend. I'm very proud of the work you're doing to promote the martial arts community through your Kickpics web site. It's been awhile so I don't recall word for word what you said one time on your site or maybe it was during one of our phone conversations about how you want Kickpics to unite the martial arts community. I'd like to offer a testimony to that statement. Since being a member of your Kickpics site and doing a photo shoot with you I've come into contact with dozens of new friends who train in the martial arts who too are members of your site. Additionally, I've come into contact with several military friends who did a photo shoot with you and or became members of Kickpics. Also, a few old black belt friends/instructors of my past for whom I've lost contact with I now am able to reach out to due to Kickpics. Kickpics does what you said it was meant to do. That is to unite and also reunite martial artists. Thanks for your quality work and providing the martial arts community with a 21st century method of advertising what they love to do and spent most of their life doing. I have seen all the work and progress you've made with this site over the years. You spend hours upon hours networking, sharing, shooting, uploading and etc to ensure Kickpics paves the road to both its success and the success of martial artists all around the world."

-Michael Munyon

US-ITF Armed Forces Director

"It is rare to find a man dedicated to all martial artists without bias, a man whose joy and humility are matched only by his talent and spirit. Thank you Stace for documenting so many warriors with your camera for future generations."

- Master Loren Avedon

California - Martial Arts Instructor, Actor (King of the Kickboxers) and Stuntman

"My boy Stace takes the best martial arts photos! His pictures have helped me in so many ways!"

- Billy Hughes

Florida (Comment on Stace's MySpace page on February 3, 2005)

"Our thanks to Stace Sanchez for all his outstanding work and professional photography that is second to none."

- Master Walter Swaney

Florida - Martial Arts Instructor

"First I would like to thank Stace for taken these amazing KickPics. Without his creativity, I wouldn't be on his site!. Thanks Stace! I definitely look forward to doing this again in the near future! I recommend anyone else that is into Martial Arts to do the same.. WOW!"

- Mike Nguyen

Canada - Martial artist, Model

"The photo shoot was excellent! Stace is a true professional and true martial artist in every sense of the word. The pictures and angles were nothing short of brilliant, and I hope to do another in the near future!"

- Thom "Thunder foot" Futrell

Michigan - Martial Artist

"I remember back in august when i did a photo shoot with Stace I didn't know what to expect. But It was a great experience. Stace was very professional and really worked with all of us to get the best possible photos. It was a lot of fun and I would definitely do it again in a second. The photos also came out great. I would suggest any martial artist to do a shoot because the pictures come out excellent. I wish Stace luck and hope KickPics continues to thrive."

- Vic Valentin

New York - Martial Artist

"Stace Sanchez made my world of Tae Kwon Do a whole new thing, by dedicating his time to shoot pictures of me for at least 2 hours i imagine this man doing this for other martial artist. My pictures came out professionally that my friends thought i was on modeling. i am very honored that i met a good man and his dedication to my pictures i hope to see him again this year. If there are martial artists in NYC then don't miss a chance of meeting this man you will love your pictures."

- Khurshed Jack Sanakulov

New York - Martial Artist

"I just wanted to give you the American Gladiator update.

Well, I went to the open call yesterday. I got there at around 3:30pm. Along with all my papers, I gave them two photos of me. Both of these photos were shot by you. One was a fighting pose; the other was the split kick that you dubbed perfect.

I went through the fitness test and a 10 minute interview. At the end of the interview, the rep told me that they will be doing call backs within the next 3-5 days. If I get one, then that's a good sign. I left at around 4pm.

I was walking to the gym this afternoon. My cell phone rang at about 3pm. It was another American Gladiators rep giving me a call back. Basically, I got my call back in less than a day.

She told me that I was awesome and that my photos were awesome.

I'm meeting with them tomorrow.

Thanks for those photos, Stace."

- Szu Ting Moy

New York - Martial Artist

"It all started with KICKPICS!!! (Shooting with KICKPICS) was the first time I ever thought of shooting my stuff....your pictures have played an intrical part in establishing the KSA Fitness trademark....just wanted to say thanks again for taking the amazing pics!"

- Jeremy Shelton

California - Martial Artist and Personal Trainer (owns KSA Fitness in Los Angeles)

"A lot of people comment on how 'Amazing' my kicks are; after all, as the exclusive 'kicker' featured on www.amazingkicks.com -- I GOT NO CHOICE BUT TO LOOK GOOD! But... little do many people know.... my best kept 'secret'...HAVE A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER. (Preferably, one who's a martial artist) For example, take a look at this pic that was taken by Stace Sanchez....Only contact Stace if you're serious about getting 'good pics' done."

- Scott Palangi

New York - Martial Arts Instructor

(You can also hear Scott's audio testimonial at http://www.palangi.com/sanchez.html)

"Stace, Hey buddy. You're growing bigger and bigger each month. Who knows, you might one day turn your site into some multi-million dollar .com site on yahoo or wherever. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Take care, Keith Vitali, www.KeithVitali.com"

- Keith Vitali

Georgia - Martial Arts Hall of Famer, Actor, and Child Activist

"I am sure that some of you are familiar with Stace Sanchez-KICKPICS.net. I am happy and proud to tell you that Stace and I have truly established a relationship this past year. Stace spent the past weekend at my school with us all for our February seminar to take pictures for us to document the weekend. At the end of the weekend I was under the impression that Stace had taken in the area of about 1000 pictures. Think about it; 1000 pictures is ALOT of pictures for one photographer to shoot in one weekend isn't it??? Stace just emailed me. When he got home and went thru the pictures, the final count on how many picture he shot was 2038!!!!!! Stace must have the strongest trigger finger in existence... 2038 pics in 15 hours!!! WOW!!! .....MY MOST SINCERE AND HEARTFELT THANKS TO MY FRIEND, STACE SANCHEZ FOR ALL OF HIS SUPPORT AND TRUE FRIENDSHIP!!!"

- Master Jay S. Penfil

Michigan, 7th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, 1st Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu, and 1st Degree Black Belt in Hakko-Ryu Ju-Jutsu, and extensive training in Shotokan, Motobu-Ha Shito-Ryu, and Wing Chun

"I discovered Kickpics on 'Myspace'. I saw these pictures and they were amazing. I didn't bother to look into it any further, because I was certain it would be expensive to get a photo session. Not a smart move by me. But that didn't stop me from going back to the Website to check out the pics. And then I finally said "skip it" and went to see about getting a photo shoot. I was shocked at how great the terms were: a spot on the website, Advertisement for your school, photo CD, An three hour session..etc for a reasonable donation. So I made an appointment and went for a shoot. Long story short, the shoot was great. Stace was very professional, he knew what he wanted on every single shot (and this is over 200 pics), the location he chose was great and so on. Stace Sanchez is one of the most dedicated Martial Artist and people I have ever met, To take what started out as a hobby and turn it into this phenomenon. Stace could now easily charge ridiculous prices for a shoot, but I believe he doesn't do that because of his love for what he does comes first. The kickpics experience was one of the best of my life, and on top of that I made a new friend. Thanks, Stace. Can't wait to work with you again."

- Eric Sigmon

Illinois, 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do

"Stace doesn't just take great quality Martial Arts pictures, he captures the soul, emotion, and raw spirit of the artist. He doesn't just capture a kick but captures a frame of the practitioners years of hard work, sweat and dedication. It isn't just a photograph he takes, he takes the time to appreciate the beauty of the art the martial artist paints. Not just with a brush but with his or hers fists and feet. That's what makes a great Martial Arts photograph, not just the camera."

- Tarek Hussein

Maryland, Combat Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Muay Thai, Full Contact Karate-Do, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo and MMA stylist

"Stace, Thanks for the shoot and thanks for the add, You are the best out there.... I appreciate who you are not only for what you do as a martial artist but as a Christian so if you need anything, my door is always open!"

- Tom DiLallo

New York, Street Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Kung Fu, Various Combative Self Defense Systems and full weapons training

"Well I see you made it home haha... It was so great seeing you again Stace. Thanks for everything, you are a great friend and Photographer!!! You Da Man!"

- Amanda Clark

Indiana, Martial Artist

"Hey buddy, real nice to meet you! U've gota keen eye 4 the camera! Next time I'm over to the mid west I'll def hook up! Keep doing what ure doing! Norm"

- Norman Cambridge

London, United Kingdom, Tae Kwon Do stylist

"Stace you bad a-s, the photoshoot was "muey perfecto!" thanx a ton brother...DaN"

- Daniel Levine

Michigan, Muay Thai, Vale Tudo, Sambo, and Boxing stylist

"Damn Stace, the pic that I have up (that you took) is grabbing alot of comments. Thanks again for the great pics! Take care man"

- Chris Crisostomo

California, 3rd Degree Black Belt in the American Kung Fu Association

"Stace your awesome man, thanks a million for the great pics!!! I can't wait to see the rest."

- Dave Chang

New Jersey, Tae Kwon Do stylist

"Thanx so much man the pics look great :D"

- Daniel MacKluskey

New York, Martial Artist

"Thanks so much man! You’re the one that got me started with those amazing pics! :) Thanks Stace..you’re the best! Pt-"

- Peter Thomas

California, Martial artist, Fight Choreographer, Model

"Hey Stace! Just wanted to say congrats on more awards, more recognition, and more friggin' kicks! You do amazing work my friend! :D"

- Kevin Winslow

California, Martial Artist

"HEY MAN TODAY ROCKED SOOO MUCH... Thank you man. I had so much fun hope we weren’t too crazy for you but I had a great time!.....hope we can work together again!"

- Gary Peebles

Maryland, Kung Fu stylist

"W'sup Stace Just Giving the page attention, the pics stay phenomenal! Can't wait till our next session!!!"

- Joe Myrthil

New York, Martial Artist

"Hi Stace: Thank you so much for taking the photo's of me and James. It was a pleasure meeting you and having you take our picture. I'm sure we will cross paths again when you are the top photographer for "Inside Kung Fu" and I'm being profiled for the magazine. Can't wait to see the photo's! Good luck and let's keep in touch."

- Sifu Alex Lamas

New York, Fu Jow Pai Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Hung Gar, Mizongyi, Tae Kwon Do, Judo and Shotokan Karate stylist

"Thank you for your time to take the pictures for me and for you, of course, and hope that we could meet again in the future. I hope you was here for my fight on the 28th of September to take some pics but i know that your a busy guy....next time!"

- Lionheart Lopez

New York, Muay Thai

"Hey Stace! Thank you for the photo shoot this afternoon! I had a great time getting back into doing crazy kicks and taking some cool shots all over the park."

- Joseph B

Maryland, Tae Kwon Do stylist and aspiring Model

"It was a pleasure to hang out with you. You took some awesome pictures at our school. I'm sure we'll meet again before too long."

- Graham Lau

Pennsylvania

"Hey Stace, heard you all had a great time Sat night sorry I missed it!! Thanks for all of those great photos and of corse your patience with us. I can't wait to show everyone. It was great meeting you, take care. Tang soo."

- Amy Spurley

Pennsylvania

"Stace, can't wait to see them! Thank you so much! Had a great experience working with you! Come back soon!! Haha"

- Wendy Tseng

Maryland

"Thanks for all those amazing shoots kick-pics master. it's too bad you'll be leaving tomorrow, what an amazing week!!"

- Tarek Hussein

Co-owner of Capital Martial Arts

Rockville, MD

www.capitalmartialarts.com

"Outstanding Shoot Today! KICKPICS is professional, reputable, and produces high quality Martial Arts photos. I will recommend them to any Martial Artists or MA School. Keep up the Great Work!"

- Rocco Blais

Virginia

""A great job" from one of the parents last night! Thanks Stace for your time and efforts .. we all appreciated it! RTMA Parents"

- Samantha

Virginia

"The pleasure is all mine. Thanks for taking the time to come to my place.You take great pics!!!"

- David Woods

Owner of Fighting Dragons (Kung Fu San Soo)

Bakersfield, CA

"Thanks my friend for the photo shoot, it was great working with you and i will make sure the next time your out this way we will have a lot of more folks to shoot for you. You are the best"

- Johnny "Be Good"

San Francisco, California

"Stace, thanks so much for everything. I cannot be more pleased with the pictures!!! They are amazing! YOU ROCK!!!!!"

- Brian Kuttel

San Francisco, California

"Stace, THANK YOU for the amazing shoot. Very relaxing and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I'm definitely gonna work on my left leg!"

- Eric Spudic

Los Angeles, California

"Dear Stace, The photos look freakin awesome. Maria and I are gloating! Thank you soooooo much for your time, your patience, and your talent! We truly appreciate it!.........I can't say enough about the pictures. I have been married twice, and these beat any wedding photos any day!!! It was gratifying and empowering. It has already helped Maria and I in our new business. I regret not paying you more. Your talent is worth so much more........I will certainly recommend you to other schools. God bless, Jackie"

- Jackie Paez

Long Island, New York

"Thanks again for your time working with us at the beach on the photo shoot........And as for the pictures. They are really amazing. You did a great job and made everything work. I was extremely impressed.......Again, thank you very much. I really enjoyed the experience."

-Maria Didio

Long Island, New York

"KICKPICS's Stace Sanchez is an incredible photographer and martial arts ambassador. Very professional and patient in all his shoots. He keeps giving overwhelming contributions to the martial arts' community of the world and has helped the unity of martial artists. Thank you Stace Sanchez, OSU!"

-Sammy Vergara

New York

"Stace, you are one the most incredible photographers I've ever met! I'm extremely happy with the shoot and can't wait to put some of the pics in my marketing materials."

-Chris Edwards

Chief Instructor

Body Martial Arts

"Any school checking this page out interested in a photo shoot. USE KICKPICS!! You wont be disappointed."

-Vinson's Academy of Martial Arts

Roanoke, AL