Feb 23, 2018 | Latest News
20 years ago, today, I taught my first martial arts class in Longmont, Colorado. I had been in the state for about 4 months by the time I could find a facility I could teach out of. Back then, the commercial real estate market in Longmont was much tighter, with far...
Feb 20, 2018 | Latest News
My daughter has been having nightmares. In the early mornings, she crawls into our bed, half-awake and afraid, seeking parental comfort to allay her fears. She wants to stop her bad dreams, so when she calmed down after a particularly frightening nightmare she asked...
Feb 19, 2018 | Latest News
Today SMAA is Closed in honor of Presidents’ Day. An overlooked component of a successful life is regular rest and recovery, codified by our annual holidays. Enjoy your day off. Classes resume Tuesday February 20th, 2018.
Feb 15, 2018 | Latest News
27 years ago, Dr. Karla met a woman named Mara during her study abroad program in Sweden. Yesterday that connection paid off for our children (and us too). Mara happened to be in Denver this weekend for the American Library Association Convention, and she invited our...
Feb 7, 2017 | Latest News
Given that I am a Denver Broncos fan, I’m not a New England Patriots fan, nor was I rooting for them to win the Super Bowl (again) on Sunday. Not rooting for them, however, has little to do with facing reality. The partnership of coach Bill Belichick and...
Feb 2, 2017 | Latest News
This morning my martial arts training saved me from serious injury, yet again. No, I didn’t ward off a home invader, but I did rely on the most often used physical, martial arts skill. Last night while I was at the school, several parents came in and told me how...
Jan 9, 2017 | Latest News
Happy New 2017! Our first week back kicked off 2017 with fun, challenging classes; I felt elated to be back at SMAA. I know that it’s in vogue right now to bash 2016 as a terrible year, with many peoples’ gripes concerning the Presidential Campaigns and election....
Aug 9, 2016 | Latest News
MASTER KEYS are necessary principles, techniques and strategies for success, the vital few keys when put into action virtually guarantee Black Belt achievement. One of the most common questions I receive from students is, “what’s the One Thing I need to learn to excel...
Aug 1, 2016 | Latest News
Welcome to Master Key Monday. MASTER KEYS are necessary principles, techniques and strategies for success, the vital few keys when put into action virtually guarantee Black Belt achievement. Article I’d love you to read. Unpacking the Science: How Playing Music...
Jul 25, 2016 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Welcome to another Master Key Monday. I’d like to focus today on an article entitled, “The Right Way to Bribe Your Kids to Read,” that appeared in the New York Times yesterday, and its lessons for martial arts students. I’m sharing the article because it cuts to the...
