At Excel Martial Arts, we believe that every child can Excel in Life. But we also understand that for some children — particularly neurodivergent children, those with additional needs, or children who may simply benefit from a gentler start — stepping into a busy martial arts class can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created our […]
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At Excel Martial Arts, we want you to feel part of the Excel Family as soon as you walk through the door. Our caring and passionate team will support you or your child in becoming happier & healthier, and in helping you to Excel in Life. Start your journey today with our Exclusive offer!
Sheffield Martial Arts & Fitness Excel in Life
At Excel Martial Arts, we want you to feel part of the Excel Family as soon as you walk through the door. Our caring and passionate team will support you or your child in becoming happier & healthier, and in helping you to Excel in Life. Start your journey today with our Exclusive offer!
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We know that finding a martial arts academy can be overwhelming. At Excel Martial Arts, our priority is to help you and/or your children become better versions of yourselves.
Our expert teachers are here to learn your goals, and help you achieve them in a fun, exciting, and welcoming environment. Take a minute to learn more about our facility, programmes, and community through our website, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Focus & Discipline
Discipline, sharing, and self-control are all things children need to learn to be successful. Studying martial arts is ideal for young children. It provides them with an outlet for their energy. But it also teaches them about respect, discipline, and other core values that will go with them beyond training at our academy.
Confidence & Friendship
Not only are children getting healthier as they learn martial arts, they’re also learning the value of respect and self-confidence. When you enroll your child in a martial arts class here at Excel Martial Arts, you’re giving them much more than the physical skills we teach. You’re giving them the opportunity to thrive in a fun and healthy environment where they can make friends with other like-minded students.
SELF-DEFENCE & FITNESS
Feeling confident, empowered, and healthy is important to all teens and adults. Martial arts will help strengthen all of those qualities. Whether you want to boost your self-confidence, defend yourself, get fit, or just have fun, our academy has everything you need to become the best version of yourself.
Abzel Blaze
My son and I both attended. Grate training and sets a good mental attitude. As well as the classes they run a lot of complimentary activities. Very friendly and family orientated.
Chris Tyler
Excellent classes staff really friendly kids love to go every session. Helping the boys grow in confidence highly recommend.
Aimee Reed
Excel is a family run academy and have family at the heart, my son has been training for 10 years and has a great relationship with the coaches and support staff. Excel really want everyone to achieve their goals and will do their best to support members.
Andrea Turner
My 5 yr old grandson only started this week and says he loves it. Been to watch him today and the instructors and helpers are amazing with him. They are all so helpful and give lots of praise and encouragement just what young kids need. I really hope he continues. xxx
Marie Simmonite
Great place with a friendly atmosphere, my Daughter will soon be going for her black belt, she has grown in strength and confidence since she started at Excel ?
Leo Dinwoodie
So impressed with the service given at Excel, coaches give 100% and teach the kids to too. Been to other karate classes and nothing comes close to the Excel experience!
Judit Borbely
I often hear about bullying in academys . I wanted my children to become more confident and have the skills to defend their self if they have to. My boys joined Excel Martial Arts at the beginning of 2021. It was recommended to us by one of the academy Mums. They loved it straight away. The coaches are very professional, great with children. After seeing their success, I took the opportunity to join the Ladies kickboxing class , and never looked back since. I tried many exercise classes, running , gym.. but never stuck to anything. This is the first exercise what I thoroughly enjoy. My boys made lots of friends, enjoy going on Excel events like Jump Inc., Halloween and recently signed up for their first Summer camp with Excel. I would highly recommend Excel Martial Arts to everyone.
Ian Royle
Wanted to try something new so had a free trial & loved it now training 2 x a week & getting fitter /improving each time + meeting new people making new friends, really helpful staff great facilities & a friendly welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend Excel to anyone wanting to learn martial arts & glad I started my journey. ?
Clare Stokes
Both my son and I train at Excel. We both love it! We have fun, we learn lots, get a great work out and get to meet some lovely people along the way. The team are brilliant and the academy is such a supportive environment. We always leave with a smile on our faces.
Samara Pickering
My 9 year old (Joey) started 1 week ago, the change in him in just 1 week is amazing. The whole academy feels like one big family. They support parents and the children! Joey now does the student creed every morning! ?
academy have said that his academy work has massively improved since starting at excel. He also used to suffer with bullies but this has completely changed he is now confident and doesn’t get any major issues!
Thank you so much excel! You’ve honestly changed my little boys life! I will be forever grateful.
Tal Tal
What a dynamic place for all age groups,it’s such a clean well run establishment confidence soars after every lesson it’s not just about the martial arts though,there is alot going on here from dancing,to gymnastics,and the parent interaction is astounding on the mats during lessons seriously give this place a good look you won’t be disappointed blessings tal also fantastic disabled access and toilets top notch infact.
Donna McCole
Fantastic family run martial arts academy where the focus of the individual matters. Great for getting and keeping fit with the added bonus of confidence, control and believing in yourself.
All the staff are great and welcoming, you are not just a member here but part of one big family!!
Sabina Akash
In my kid’s first Excel tester class , I have decided to send my kids here. And when they started their Excel trail, I was sitting there and saw how they teach kid’s, that’s motivated me to get into it too. I never ever done anything like that before, but whenever I watch my kids do it, I can’t stop myself. most importantly all coaches and staff are so nice, friendly and so helpful. 💯 recommended. I’m very excited to join them.
Gemma King
Nothing but praise for Excel Martials Arts and the team there.. We have been coming here nearly 4 years now and I cant tell you how they have helped my son develop his confidence, strength and fitness. As a parent I got so into it that I joined last year during lockdown while suffering with a back injury and will now be grading for my 4th belt. If you want to get fit, meet some amazing and inspiring people and fancy giving martial arts a try then don’t waste any more time looking elsewhere, this is the place to be.
Marcin Sakowski
Nice open day. Nice helpful people with good approach to children.
Gary Wilson
Very welcoming and made the boys feel relaxed. Only first visit but very happy with the set up and how the class is run.
G
Great place, Friendly Staff and make you feel welcome. Son is training there and his confidence has gone up 100%. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
Ellis Impey
Amazing place, highly recommended ? ?
Laura Webster
Absolutely brilliant! The coaches, reception staff, facilities, everything is just great. My little boy Axel always has tons of fun and his confidence has come on so much. I was a bit worried has he started mini strike just after his 4th birthday but the level of support and kindness to him has been absolutely unreal. Would recommend to anyone.
Julie Smith
Fantastic training facilties, catering for all age groups. Family orientated, more than just martial arts, promotes wellbeing, confidence and a positive mindset. Amazing team, with talented supportive coaches. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!
Anna Wilkinson
My daughter has been attending Excel now for the past year.
The sessions have an amazing atmosphere and all the instructors are fantastic and really accommodating to all age groups.
My daughters confidence has grown so much. The classes are focused on confidence, respect, friendships and much more which is so important at all ages.
My daughter constantly has a smile on her faces though out ever class.
I highly recommend Excel Martial Arts!
Bev Perkins
Fantastic my grandchildren love it.
Carl Irving
My Son & Daughter have been going here for 3 months now and they love it. It’s a great place for families and individuals who what to excel in life and do something so rewarding learning martial arts and also being confident in yourself.
From day 1 it feels like you are part of a family, they make you feel so welcome. Thank you Excel!
Martin Wheatley
Super friendly team of coaches and front of house staff ideal for all ages and abilities.. if you are unsure about taking up a new sport give excel a go you won’t regret it
Eli Thompson
Excel has helped me so much in such a short amount of time. I’ve gained more confidence, im a lot fitter and feel great. I always look forward to attending and always have a great time whilst im there
FAMILY VALUES
The 4 E’s of Excel Martial Arts
EXCITE
We excite and inspire our students to keep them motivated to achieve their goals and enjoy their training. We do this with high energy demonstrations, music and challenges.
Encourage
We encourage our students to reach their potential through words of encouragement, praise and touch. We all need encouragement from time to time to achieve our goals.
Engage
It’s important that we engage the students to keep their attention and focus. They will only learn well when the classes and coaches are engaging. We do this by keeping it fun, huddling in for team talks, progressive teaching methods and student to student and student to coach interaction.
Educate
It’s our goal to teach our students something every class to help them improve. It could be one small detail or something completely new. Students will leave class feeling happy and proud that they have learn something. We want them to learn and grow every single class. Developing their mindset through our life skill education is just as important as the physical skills for them to Excel in Life.
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