Excel Martial Arts

Excel Academy, Longacre Way, Sothall, Sheffield S20 3FS, UK

4.8 (113 reviews)
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Sheffield based Martial Arts Academy helping children and adults to Excel in Life through learning life skills, self-defence & improving fitness in a positive and supportive environment. Specialising in kickboxing with influence from Krav Maga, Thai Boxing & more.

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  • Kevin Furniss
    Kevin Furniss

    The people at Excel are absolutely wonderful , helpful , professional and very patient , in my 4 months of attending their classes my fitness , stamina and agility have improved immensely and still improving and not forgetting losing weight and feeling more toned up , the skills that I have learned within the 4 months are incredible , but its all down to the teachers who are very helpful at every step , the main reason I've started with Excel were their reviews and how right they were was because I want my grandson to be disciplined and able to defend himself , Caleb , Brandon , Angelo , Louis and Tod you are all a great credit to Excel , thankyou for everything , Kevin Furniss

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    Posted 2 months ago
  • Lisa Gibbins
    Lisa Gibbins

    A year ago, my daughter and I joined Excel Martial Arts together. I wanted us to find something productive that we could share, something that would help build her confidence and skills, while giving me the opportunity to learn something completely new and improve my own health and fitness. A year later, we've both progressed from white belt to orange belt, and we've gained far more than different coloured belts along the way. Neither of us has found everything easy. We've both experienced challenges with different aspects of our training, and I think that's actually been one of the most valuable parts of the experience. The support at Excel goes beyond simply teaching martial arts. There's encouragement, guidance and an element of life coaching that teaches you to keep going when something doesn't come easily. This has been particularly important for my daughter. She is her own worst critic and can find it really difficult when she can't master a new skill straight away. What I've loved watching is how the team recognise this in her. They know when she needs encouragement, when she needs a little extra help and when she needs to be challenged to keep trying - but they manage to do it without singling her out or making her feel different. For me, I've discovered that I particularly love the bag work. There's something really satisfying about feeling the connection, working on a technique and then learning how to actually apply it and land it properly. It's probably the part where I can most clearly feel my own progression. I also really enjoy the workshops. They keep things interesting, whether we're experiencing another form of martial arts or spending time concentrating on one particular skill or technique. There's always something else to learn. One of the biggest compliments I can give Excel is that I couldn't single out an instructor or member of the support team to praise - because, without exception, they've all been brilliant. Different personalities and teaching styles, but the same encouragement and genuine desire to help people progress. I originally joined because I thought martial arts would be good for my daughter and a healthy challenge for me. What I hadn't fully appreciated was how rewarding it would be to learn something together. We encourage each other, struggle with different things, celebrate each other's achievements and get to progress through our belts side by side. We're still learning, still being challenged and definitely still have plenty to improve on - but that's part of why we keep going. White belt to orange belt in our first year, and hopefully plenty more to come. 🥋 For anyone wondering whether martial arts is for them - particularly an adult who thinks they might be too old, too unfit or simply doesn't know where to start - I'd say give it a go. You don't have to walk through the door already confident or capable. But everytime you do walk through the door, there is a warm welcome.

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    Posted 2 months ago
  • adam jones
    adam jones

    Brilliant service and great guys would highly recommend 👌

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    Posted 2 months ago
  • Simon Cooper
    Simon Cooper

    Excel is next level, I am a parent of a child who attends. He's ADHD, I wouldn't take them anywhere else. They've learnt so much, not just self defence, but self respect, listening, attention, and working with others. They love Excel, never once have I heard, I dont want to go. 10 stars. Edit Still Awesome!

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    Posted 4 months ago
  • Keris McDonald
    Keris McDonald

    A great kickboxing studio, very family friendly, supportive and respectful, lots of women and neurodivergent folks, excellent and thoughtful teachers. This has honestly transformed my life - the only exercise Ive ever enjoyed for its own sake. At 59 I am probably one of the oldest beginners they have ever had, and i will never be a black belt, but it is doing me so much good.

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    Posted 4 months ago
  • Nikita Hill
    Nikita Hill

    Our son joined excel in February 2026 and he loves it. The trainers are amazing, supportive and friendly. Really pleased we chose Excel 😊

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    Posted 6 months ago

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