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 reflection I came up with…
3 Big Reasons Why SMAA is Full of Intelligent Children
#1: High-Achieving Families Realize That We Teach The Very Skills They Need To Excel in Academic School But That They Aren’t Learning Elsewhere
Our families know that IQ is nothing without Focus, Discipline, Perseverance, Resilience and the many other LifeSkills we excel at instilling in our children. Everyone knows these skills are critical success factors but few people really know how to cultivate these abilities like we do. Worse, people tend to teach children the exact opposite lessons, virtually guaranteeing that children do not learn proper LifeSkills.
Our children receive a Systematic Education on how to develop these critical Life Skills. Our staff, and the SMAA parents, all agree that leading by example is the best way to teach our children.
Shared Values and Parenting Philosophy
In addition, our families share common values and Parenting Philosophy. High-Achieving Families know that the Core Martial Arts Values, including Respect, Commitment and Social Intelligence, directly influence how successful their children will be in school and in life.
Our families always act in the best Long-Term Interests of Their Child versus feeling good in the short-term. This philosophy allows them to overcome almost any obstacle in the way of high-achievement and happiness.
#2:Â High-Achieving Families Tend to Know Each Other
This is the simple answer. Once the first few families with gifted, high-achieving children began their study with us, they naturally spread the word to their friends. Over time we have built a reputation as “THE place to go to for academically-minded families.â€
The most intelligent parents realize that the real benefits of a quality martial arts school do not just come from putting a child in a uniform and a belt and then jumping into a huge class of screaming kids.
#3:Â High-Achieving Families Are Drawn To SMAA Because of
the Unique Knowledge And Experience of Our Heads of School
Of course when new families first meet Master Brad and Dr. Karla Scornavacco they immediately know that SMAA is “far beyond the ordinary martial arts school.â€Â Their educational backgrounds, including Harvard, Northwestern and CU create an environment of higher learning and academic achievement unmatched in Colorado.
Our “Education-Centered†Martial Arts Academy naturally attracts intelligent and well-educated families, both inside and outside academia.
So there you have it. SMAA successfully marries the best Martial Arts Character Development Strategies with a solid background in the Best Educational Practices. Our families take the long-view with their children’s mental and emotional education, sharing the oft-forgotten traditional values that create intelligent citizens with strong character. Finally, these families invite other, like-minded families to join them.