I met Scott many years ago when I started my MMA and Muay Thai journey when his gym used to be Advantage Martial Arts in Arvada Colorado. I trained there with him and the AMA fight team for 4 years. I already had a backround in Karate and I learned a lot more from him and he helped me immensely in my Amature fights and was a great Coach and Sensei. I am currently an MMA and Kickboxing Coach at another local gym and without his knowledge, help and experience, I wouldnt be the coach and Instructor I am today. He runs a solid Kenpo program and is very good with all levels of people and has an amazing kids Karate program! I would highly recommend Synergy Martial Arts to all! Less

Our kids, ages 7 and 10, are really benefiting from the focused instruction of Mr. Pedersen (Scott Pedersen, the owner) and Mr. Ferguson (Jake Ferguson, his assistant). The classes are small, personalized, and fun while also stressing the importance of discipline, personal accountability, and respect for others. As parents, we love that teaching self defense and building character are the defining features of this dojo—not winning trophies at tournaments. Also, there are no contracts, the tuition is reasonable, and there are no hidden costs. We did a lot of research on dojos in the area, and this one really ticks all the boxes for us! Less

So excited after teaching a fun group of new martial artists this evening. So many great questions and a lot of fun! Thanks to Mr. P for such a great place to train, teach and learn! Less

Excellent instructors who are focused on preparing students to be ready for real-life self-defense situations. Well structured learning at your own pace, but with bi-monthly opportunities to advance. Highly recommend! Less

Synergy is a great place to train and learn new techniques. It’s a clean facility and safe environment. I especially like the written curriculum that lists all the techniques that you work through and documents your progress. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place to start or a place to continue building their lineage. Less

Great place for young kiddos to learn how to protect them selves as they grow, and any individual that would like to do the same no matter how old you are this is a great place with great people you would be very satisfied with the outcome they also let you try out for the day and see if you like it or not. Less

I've been a martial artist for over 25 years. I walked into Advantage back in 2002 with six years of wrestling tucked under a Tae Kwon Do black belt and spent about a year and a half working out with and learning from Scott. I developed more in skill and approach during that time than I ever had before or since. It's heartwarming knowing Scott is continuing to learn and teach with the same dogma free approach delicately balanced with a respect for and use of the older schools of thought in respect to martial arts and self defense. He's cut from a cloth of true teachers that understands the real value of the information and training they give their students, and how important it is to maintain his own enthusiasm for the skills he teaches. If you're lucky enough to live close enough to learn from and work out with him, do it. Even if it's not your home-base, you'll learn. Even if you're an experienced martial artist, he'll teach you on a personal level you won't find from many trainers, and you'll find he's just as willing to learn and respect what you may have to offer from experience to him. He has and teaches the habits of the best. Good luck and happy training, Synergy. You're in good hands. Less

First of all this place is awesome. Great skills taught many different types. Scott is a great teacher and does excellent with our son. I highly recommend his kids karate class to anyone with kids. Less

Skilled Instructors who teach many types of Marrtial Arts, Self defense. TacTecs . Kickboxing. Weapons, MMA, Mindfulness Training Kids Courses, etc ..ect.. Scott and Rick are Two Incredibly Talented and Gifted Individuals. Highly recommend go for free course. Less

I can't say enough about how Rick and the gym have helped my through my surgery recovery ... I am back skiing and my pain level is pretty much zero ! Rick is one of the most knowledgable people !! Thank you Less