About Excel Martial Arts

Our Mission

At Excel Martial Arts, kids gain so much more than cool moves. With flexible class times built for busy families, your child will train alongside supportive peers while learning life skills like persistence, determination, and empathy from positive role models. Classes build balance, agility, and coordination physical skills that last a lifetime while creating friendships and a community that keeps them motivated.

Build Confidence

Our classes empower children by helping them achieve personal goals, boosting their self-esteem, and teaching them to believe in themselves.

Improve Physical Fitness

Martial arts training offers a fun and engaging way for kids to stay active, improve their strength, flexibility, and overall health.

Learn Self-Discipline

Through structured training and goal setting, children develop the self-discipline needed to succeed in all areas of life.

Enhance Focus and Concentration

Our programs teach kids how to focus their minds and improve their concentration, benefiting their academic and personal lives.

Develop Respect and Courtesy

We emphasize the importance of respect for others and courtesy, teaching children valuable social skills that they carry with them into adulthood.

Foster Community and Friendship

Joining Excel Martial Arts means becoming part of a supportive community where children make lasting friendships and learn the value of teamwork.

Our Story Unfolds

Explore our milestones, growth, and memorable achievements throughout our journey.

Our Martial Arts was founded with a clear and heartfelt mission—to create a space where individuals can strengthen their bodies, focus their minds, and uplift their spirits through the discipline of martial arts.

We launched our journey in 2017 by opening our first two schools in Burke and Ashburn, VA. From the very beginning, we earned a reputation for fostering personal development, discipline, and mutual respect.

Driven by the passion of our students and the unwavering support of their families, we continued to grow. In 2019, we proudly opened two more locations in Fairfax and Purcellville, VA, expanding our ability to inspire and empower even more members of our community.

When the global pandemic hit, we met the moment with resilience and adaptability. Between 2020 and 2021, we transitioned seamlessly to a hybrid model—offering both in-person and virtual classes—ensuring our students’ progress never paused.

Our growth continued in 2023 with the opening of our fifth location in Broadlands, VA, further solidifying our presence throughout Northern Virginia.

Key Milestones

2017 – Opened our first schools in Burke and Ashburn, VA
2019 – Expanded with new locations in Fairfax and Purcellville, VA
2020–2021 – Adapted through the pandemic with virtual and hybrid training
2023 – Opened our Broadlands location, marking our fifth school

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Today, Our Martial Arts proudly operates five thriving schools united by a shared commitment to courage, discipline, and community. We are passionate about supporting our students every step of the way—celebrating their growth, recognizing their achievements, and encouraging them to push beyond their limits.

As we look ahead, we remain dedicated to our tradition of excellence and to empowering even more individuals through the life-changing journey of martial arts.

Excel Martial Arts is a place where children and teens build strength, confidence, and emotional resilience. Adults also find an energizing path to better fitness, stress relief, and improved mental wellness. Book your trial today!

This Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center® is independently owned and operated. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® is a registered trademark used under license from Gracie University.

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