Tired of the Gym? There’s a Better Way to Get Fit, Build Confidence, and Learn to Protect Yourself.
Adult martial arts at SMAA — stress relief, real fitness, and practical self-defense skills. No experience needed.
Most adults write off martial arts as something for kids. Or they assume it’s too late to start, too intimidating to walk in, or too intense for where they are physically.
None of that is true here.
Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy has been training adults in Longmont since 1998. Our adult program is friendly, structured, and designed for real people with real lives — not athletes looking for a fight. You’ll get in the best shape of your life, learn skills that matter, and find a community you didn’t know you were missing.
Five reasons adults choose SMAA.
1. A genuinely welcoming environment.
From your first class, you’ll notice what’s absent: the “fresh meat” mentality common at other schools. No hazing, no showing off, no judgment for being new. Our students are open, respectful, and actively invested in helping each other improve. You’re entering a world of learning and self-development — and the whole school is on your side.
“He is without a doubt the most knowledgeable instructor I have had the chance to work out with. He doesn’t show you how but why. It’s training I wish I would have started a long time ago.”
— Charles Welch, Thornton
2. Fitness that actually works — and doesn’t feel like a chore.
Flexibility, joint mobility, functional strength, coordination — our program develops all of it in a way that a treadmill never will. You’ll get into real shape while engaging your mind at the same time. And because every class is different and genuinely interesting, you’ll actually show up.
Think of stress like water filling a bathtub. Our program is the drain. When you come to class, you unplug it — and safely dissipate everything you’ve been carrying all week.
“I have lost 15 lbs. My coordination has greatly improved. My self-confidence has improved. I am more mentally relaxed during my daily activities. Thank you for improving my well-being.”
— Glen Foley, Longmont
3. A step-by-step method that makes learning easy.
We teach using a proven 3-step approach: first the fundamentals of movement, then combinations, then live self-defense application. Each skill builds directly on the last. You won’t feel lost or thrown in the deep end — you’ll feel yourself progressing every single class.
4. Practical self-defense you can actually use.
No flashy kicks. No acrobatics. The core of our program is simple, practical self-defense — the skills that work in real situations for real people. You’ll learn to escape the most common holds and attacks in the most efficient way possible.
“Mr. Scornavacco is one of the most practical and skillful individuals I have ever witnessed. He is very sensitive to his students’ progress and adjusts his teaching accordingly to maximize the learning experience.”
— Larry Yonashiro, Longmont
5. Confidence that goes everywhere with you.
Knowing you can protect yourself and the people you love changes how you carry yourself. That confidence is quiet but unmistakable — and it follows you into every room you walk into, every interaction you have, every situation that used to make you uneasy.
Ready to find out what you’re capable of?
Come try a free class. No pressure, no commitment — just come see for yourself what this program is about. Brad Scornavacco has been studying and teaching martial arts for over 30 years and looks forward to meeting you in person.
Class schedule: M,W 6:45PM-7:30PM, T,Th. 5:!5PM-6PM, S. 10:15AM-11AM
Location: Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy, 1830 Boston Ave Ste F, Longmont, CO
Questions first? Call or text us at (303) 485-5425. We’re happy to talk.