Our Gracie Bullyproof® Jiujitsu program focuses on teaching self-defense techniques to help students develop strength, improve coordination, and build confidence. Our fun and structured learning environment helps students improve their listening and attention skills while becoming more comfortable in social situations.
Our program teaches students how to react in a potentially confrontational situation, how to manage distance, how to escape the situation, and, if necessary, how to defend themselves and control an aggressor through leverage-based techniques.
Not available
Not available
6:15 PM-7:15 PM
Not available
Not available
1:15 PM- 2:15 PM
Through our work, we have seen that confident kids make kinder kids. We teach children how to stand up to bullies for themselves and for others. Our Rules of Engagement teach children to avoid the fight if at all possible by first using their words and then telling an adult.
When they need to resort to physical self-defense, we do not teach children punches or kicks in the Gracie Bullyproof program, but rather, empower by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to neutralize, defend, control, and negotiate if possible.
Upon arriving for your child's first jiu-jitsu class, we will provide a uniform, called a gi, for them to wear. We recommend showing up in comfortable undergarments or leggings and wearing a t-shirt or rashguard under their gi. Someone will be there to help you tie your child's belt for the first time!
Yes! One of the great things about martial arts classes is that they are an individual sport in a group environment. Our students improve their focus, self-control, discipline, and social skills. But the best part is that they don't even realize that our highly trained kids' martial arts instructors are doing it. They just think they are having fun!
The best way to find out for yourself is to take advantage of our limited-time offer. You'll find our team helpful and dedicated to helping your child become the best version of themselves. If you are concerned about group classes for your child, we also offer private classes until they feel ready to take on the group class setting!
Many parents ask, "What's the difference between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Karate classes?" While we believe all martial arts have value, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has not only been proven to be the most effective martial art for a smaller person to defend themselves in a real fight for nearly a century, but it can also be the most gentle.
We don't want our students to turn into bullies themselves, and we also believe self-defense should be scalable, depending on the situation. Whereas kid's Karate lessons or Taekwondo classes rely solely on landing punches and kicks, jiu-jitsu for kids focuses on neutralizing a threat with verbal boundaries, distance management, body control, and eventual negotiation
We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! Even better… you can join in our martial arts classes for adults, and have yet another thing in common with your little one. We love seeing the bond of families who train together!
We believe jiu-jitsu is for children of all skill levels and abilities. Your child belongs here. Through our kid's martial arts classes, we have seen our students improve coordination, balance, motor skills, focus, and discipline. Plus, they make lots of great friends! Our instructors are highly skilled in teaching martial arts to kids. It's their PASSION!
I cannot say enough good things about Master Noah (and RJ and the other helpers!) and Excel Martial Arts. The patience, coupled with the approach/activities that include the perfect mix of fun and discipline for the younger age students cannot be matched. It is absolutely worth the time to stop in for a first time free class and see for yourself what they’re all about. The immense growth in class sizes just since we started a few months ago says it all!
My son has been attending Excel Martial Arts for just over a year and it has been an incredible experience for him and our whole family. There are several practice options throughout the week which offers the flexibility we need at an affordable price. In regards to the staff, Master Noah is responsible, patient and has taught a level of discipline to my son (and other students!) that they didn't have before. He and his team are exceptional and I can not speak more highly of them. I'm proud to tell friends & family my son goes to Excel Martial Arts!
We are extremely impressed by Mister Noah! He keeps the kids engaged, communicates effectively with parents as well as the kids, and his patience is unmatched. Everyone has noticed our daughter's increase in confidence and willingness to socialize since starting classes here. We can't recommend Excel enough!
We have been going to Excel Martial Arts since they opened, and we also went to the Karate School that Noah taught at prior to opening Excel and can’t sing his praises more! Noah is an amazing role model and great with kids of all ages. He is always looking to expand the kids’ learning skills and such a great teacher. We recommend Excel to everyone we possibly can!
We are so glad to have found Excel Martial Arts for our girls. They have have made great friends, and are learning discipline, balance, and self defense. The location is so convenient and the schedule availability makes it so we can always squeeze in a few classes every week despite our hectic schedules.
Master Noah is WONDERFUL! We have tried several different sports with our super shy 4 year old. He always left in tears. When we tried karate my son wouldn’t even go out on the mat. Master Noah was patient and helped him to warm up. Now my son looks forward to going to karate, and loves his classes! He tells everyone about it. I would recommend this place to anyone. Master Noah is kind, his classes are fun and engaging, and my son is learning so much! We love it here!
We love Excel Karate and Mr. Noah! My 4 year old son has been going here for 3 months now and has made so much progress not only in karate but also his social- emotional skills! Noah has really pulled him out of his "shell" and he is thriving here! Highly recommended.
This Place has been a amazing experience for my 6 year old. His attention span is getting better and he really enjoys doing it. Noah is amazing with the kids. Definitely a place to try out you will not be disappointed!!!
My son is in the introduction to basics for karate class and he LOVES it! The class has helped my son come out of his shell and engage with others. He loves coming to class and learning with the other children. The class sizes are not too big and Master Noah is great with all the children. He really takes the time and effort to be with each child in the class and actually works with them. We will keep coming back as my son moves up in the class/ranks. I highly recommend Excel Martial Arts!
We have been so impressed by everything at Excel Martial Arts. Noah genuinely cares about the growth of each child (we have 3 enrolled). I don't know how he remembers every child's name in the class...let alone our 3. Noah not only cares about each kid, he also works with parents to give their children the best experience. He's gone above and beyond to make this an awesome experience for our family and we highly recommend trying it out!
Excel Martial Arts is located in Washington, PA and offers karate and jujitsu martial arts classes to students ages 3 & up. Through our classes, students will build confidence and will learn self-defense and self-discipline.
Helpful Links
© 2025 Excel Martial Arts.