Traditional Taekwondo Training

Juniors — Ages 7-12
Teens — Ages 13-17
Adults — Ages 18 and above

Our Junior, Teens and Adult Taekwondo programs are designed to accommodate practitioners of all ages and abilities. We focus on the complete development of each student, by providing group and individual instruction. The fitness development of martial arts training integrated with valuable life skill lessons promotes not only physical improvements, but mental growth as well.

Gracie Combatives Jiu Jitsu

Teens and Adults

Excel Martial Arts is a Certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu Training Center. It is fully committed to the preservation and perpetuation of pure Gracie Jiu-Jitsu as modified from traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu by Helio Gracie, with the objective of developing a system that would enable a person with a small physique to defend himself against much larger opponent. The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) was created by a member of the Gracie family specifically to show that no other discipline is as effective for real street defense.

Specialty Programs

Lil’ Dragons — 3 - 4 year old
Tiny Tigers — 5 - 6 year old

These programs offer children a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline. In addition, the programs are designed to improve children's motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions. All classes are taught using the most safe, fun, and exciting instruction methods available for each age group.

Kids n’ Power

Excel Martial Arts and the ATA has partnered with AMBER Alert.com to increase child safety. Children of all ages, gender and race are vulnerable to child abduction. Through age appropriate instruction, awareness of warning signs and ID activities such as fingerprinting, Excel Martial Arts hopes to have a significant impact on reducing the risk of child abduction and victimization.

Bullyproof

The Gracie Jiu Jitsu Bullyproof program is available to boys and girls ages 7 to 13. It teaches self-defense as a last resort after negotiation and incidence reporting. The training helps to assure that a child does not become a target for a bully and has the confidence and physical skills required to stand up to one if necessary.

Weapons and Self-Defense

All Ages

Our instructors are trained and certified by Protech Training Systems in the use of martial arts tools and weapons. Protech training also includes practical street self-defense and common weapon defense techniques.

Xtreme Martial Arts Training

For kids and teens

Xtreme Martial Arts (XMA) is the fusion of martial arts techniques, gymnastics, and acrobatics, taken to the extreme with explosive energy and "Hollywood" theatrics! As a nationally licensed XMA school and the home of the XMA World Champions in both the teen and adult divisions, and the XMA World Demo Team Champions, Excel Martial Arts is a leader in Xtreme training.

XMA Revolution

ATA Fitness

A toned and healthy body is one of the most visible rewards of serious Taekwondo training but the obesity problem has grown to the level of health crisis in this country. Although our ATA Fit program is part of our general Taekwondo classes, Excel Martial Arts also offers group classes with intense, “boot camp” style fitness training for weight control, stamina building and full- body muscle development.

Project Lifeforce

The perfect mix of self-defense, strength and cardio training makes Project Lifeforce the perfect exercise program. Project Lifeforce is available as stand-alone training or as a supplement to the traditional martial arts program.

Home School Program

Excel Martial Arts offers daytime martial arts classes all year to meet the requirements of the Minnesota Home School Physical Education Curriculum. Total fitness training including balance, flexibility, strength, speed and stamina is part of the continuing daytime children’s program.

Special Abilities Classes

The American Taekwondo Association (ATA) is a leader in martial arts training for special ability students. Excel Martial Arts Academy is now offering Select classes specifically for students with special abilities. In the classes, students will gain:

Classes are led by fully certified ATA black belt instructors in a fun, challenging, and encouraging environment.