Dec 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
I was driving home from Denver recently when I looked over at the car passing me when I noticed the bumper sticker on the back that read, “my kid can choke out your honor student,†right next to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school sticker.  Now, I’m sure that...
Dec 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Here’s an informative interview with Michelle Jensen how Kickboxing helped her go from unable to carry her daughter up the stairs to the best shape of her life.:
Dec 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
“(My friend) said ‘what are doing to actually get him to do that, to build up his confidence’? And I said, ‘well, this karate school we are going to. Nothing else has worked so.” And she said, ‘Wow, that is amazing! Do NOT stop...
Oct 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
It had been a long time since I taught the last Lethal Ladies course. Too long. What with all the other events and classes going on, along with the move last year, our women’s self defense course got lost in the shuffle but it’s now back for good...
Oct 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Welcome to October, believe it or not. I’d like to say a word or 2 about testing, or at least the way we test at SMAA. Many adults have developed a negative attitude toward testing, partly due to the judgments associated tests in school. Simply put, the message...
Aug 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Recently one of our Karate Moms asked me this insightful question. To tell the truth, I just always assumed that of course our students are intelligent and do well in school—that’s what we do. I’d never gave it much more thought than that. Upon further...
May 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
Yesterday two unrelated, strange events happened. The first was that a friend and associate received a great opportunity. This time-consuming opportunity means that I won’t be seeing him for quite some time. Neither of us saw this coming. The second was...
May 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Two more just did! With several more within striking distance. Something just got me thinking once again about our recent Junior Black Belts, Tristan Smith and Bryce Roberts, who joined the growing number of Black Belts at SMAA. Each time I look out on the training...
Feb 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
Interview with Karate Mom Jessica Reichert: Jessica Reichert: Â My name is Jessica Reichert, and my husband Dennis and I have two children, Logan who is almost eight and Abby who’s almost four. Both of whom are students here now. Q: And how did you hear about...
Jan 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Welcome to January! Here is short audio preview of our Powerful Word of the Month: VISION Just click the play button to listen: Dedicated to Your Success, Brad Scornavacco Head of School
