Aug 27, 2026 | Character, Latest News
One of the most exciting times after I began training in the martial arts was the prospect of taking my first belt test to earn my Yellow Belt. I was awarded my White Belt before I began taking group classes, and this test was my first real challenge after having...
Aug 12, 2026 | Character, Choosing a School, Latest News
A Veteran’s Perspective: What’s Really Happening on the Mat at SMAA Last week I had a conversation with one of my adult students, Steve Burczyk, that I thought was worth sharing with you directly. Steve is a former Army Drill Sergeant and school teacher...
Jun 17, 2026 | Character, Parent Resources
Over the last four decades, training in the martial arts, I have come across countless reasons why I love the martial arts and would like to share them with you. When people ask me why I do martial arts, I have so many answers I do not know where to begin. Today, in...
May 8, 2026 | Character, Choosing a School, Parent Resources
Every parent who walks through our doors here in Longmont asks some version of the same question: Will this actually make a difference for my child? It’s a fair question. And after more than three decades of teaching, my answer is always the same: it depends on one...
Apr 2, 2026 | Character, Choosing a School, Latest News, Parent Resources
Mr. Brad Scornavacco · Character & Real Self-Esteem · Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy — Longmont, CO Martial arts is genuinely fun. The training is physical, engaging, and social. By the end of a good class, students feel capable and alive in a way...
