Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy — Longmont, CO
Real Ninjas Are Martial Artists.
When your child is ready to go beyond the obstacle course and train the way warriors actually trained — we're here.
Book a Free Class No commitment. No pressure. Just real training.The Difference
The obstacle course was a great start.
This is what comes next.
Ninja gyms are fun. The climbing, the jumping, the flipping — kids love it and there's nothing wrong with that.
But historically, a ninja was something far more than an acrobat. A ninja was a highly trained warrior — disciplined in combat, calm under pressure, mentally sharp, and physically capable in ways that go far beyond any obstacle course.
That's what martial arts actually develops. And that's what we teach.
Ninja Gym vs. Martial Arts Training
The Obstacle Course
- Physical athleticism
- Fun and excitement
- Acrobatic movement
- Entertainment-based
- No structured progression
- No self-defense skills
- No warrior mindset
SMAA Martial Arts
- Real self-defense skills
- Discipline and focus
- Warrior movement and awareness
- Character development
- Belt rank progression system
- Confidence under pressure
- The true warrior mindset
What Your Child Will Develop
This Is What Ninja Training Actually Looks Like
Real warriors are built from the inside out.
Focus
The ability to concentrate under pressure — in class, in school, in life.
Discipline
Structure, consistency, and the warrior habit of showing up.
Confidence
Not arrogance — quiet certainty that comes from real capability.
Self-Control
The mark of a true warrior: power that is never misused.
Real Skills
Kenpo, Filipino Martial Arts, and practical self-defense — not sport, not performance.
Is This the Right Fit?
This Page Is for You If…
Your child loves ninjas and you want to channel that energy into something real and lasting.
They've done the ninja gym and they're ready for something with more depth — a real progression, real skills, real challenge.
You want an activity that builds character, not just athleticism — focus, respect, self-control, confidence.
You're looking for a serious, structured martial arts program led by an instructor with 35+ years of experience.
About Your Instructor
Mr. Scornavacco has been teaching martial arts since 1988 — making him one of the most experienced instructors in Colorado.
He holds advanced Black Belt rank in Kenpo, Guro in Filipino Martial Arts, Maha-Guro in Warrior Arts, Senior Instructor Systema, Sifu Tai Chi Chuan and has trained with, and trained, Actual Ninja.
His students — kids and adults — don't just learn to move. They learn to be warriors.
Mr. Scornavacco · Head of School · Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy
Ready to Train for Real?
Your child's first class is completely free. No commitment, no pressure — just real martial arts training at one of Colorado's most respected academies.
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Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy
1830 Boston Ave, Suite F · Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 485-5425 · scornavacco.com