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A Veteran’s Perspective: What’s Really Happening on the Mat at SMAA

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...

Kids Martial Arts Longmont CO | The Black Belt Journey at SMAA

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...

Why Family Martial Arts Classes Sound Great — and Why Age-Specific Classes Are Better

Apr 8, 2026 | Choosing a School, Latest News, Parent Resources

Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy — Longmont, CO Mr. Brad Scornavacco  ·  Choosing a School  ·  Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy Families who want to get involved in martial arts training often ask about family classes — classes where parents and children train...

Don’t Choose a Martial Arts School After One Visit. Here’s How Long It Actually Takes.

Apr 7, 2026 | Choosing a School, Latest News, Parent Resources

Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy — Longmont, CO Mr. Brad Scornavacco  ·  Making a Good Decision  ·  Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy One of the most common ways parents make a poor decision about a martial arts school is also one of the most understandable: they watch...

The Cheapest Martial Arts School Will Cost You More in the Long Run

Apr 6, 2026 | Choosing a School, Latest News, Parent Resources, Value & Investment

Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy — Longmont, CO Mr. Brad Scornavacco  ·  Value & Investment  ·  Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy Price is a legitimate factor in any family’s decision-making. No one should be expected to ignore it. But choosing a martial arts...

The Martial Arts School That Makes Your Child Feel Good All the Time Is Failing Them

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...
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