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EMA offers excellent service and has proven to be extremely efficient adapting to the changing environment. During the hardest months of COVID, they kept my kids active, engaged and looking forward to class all done remotely. The after school program gives parents the ability to have childcare while the kids not only learn physical skills, but many other aspects of discipline, respect, leadership, kindness, etc. I absolutely recommend Excel to anyone looking for a family oriented place. Thank you Excel for all your support in our kids development!
BEST discipline of Martial Arts EVER!
I have been in PoCo Excel for just under a year - joined to do it with my wife and son as a family. We have grown together as well as in rank, not to mention the 45 lbs I have dropped ! Ok - I will mention it - great work outs with great folks give support and motivation ... even for a getting slightly older parent!
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A great place and most talented, dedicated and positive people all around you! This is Excel Martial Arts!
Great instructors, lots of encouragement and it’s fun too.
They have an incredible instruction staff and are constantly contributing to their local community. A great place to send your kids for martial arts and after school care!
What a great school!
My son has been attending classes here since he was 3 1/2 years old. He has now been with the school for about almost a year and has done quite well in listening, working well in groups, and competitions. The instructors are very patient and great with working with students of all ages.
We totally recommend the school!
Phenomenal staff! So great with the kids and encouraging!
My daughter has been in Excel Martial arts since she was six years old. She is 10 now, very great instructors, fun safe environment. Highly recommend.
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