Next Level Combat

Because the Excel goal is to not only give our students the most current and comprehensive, professional martial arts training available today, but also the very best facility, WE HAVE MOVED! Due to our students' amazing support, Excel is becoming one of the preeminent martial arts training centers in the country.We are now just one block west of our old building at 707 Commerce Drive in Woodbury, or the previous Halsa/Ovation fitness building. Huge locker rooms, showers, 3 large workout floors and some other special surprises are waiting for you!

Marshall Avenue Self-Defense, located in Saint Paul, MN, is a traditional martial arts school dedicated to teaching authentic self-defense while preserving longstanding traditions. The school emphasizes practical and effective self-defense techniques, combining karate's striking skills with the throwing and grappling techniques of aiki jujitsu, all aimed at instilling confidence, balance, and good character in its students. In addition to Marshall Avenue Self-Defense, various other martial arts programs are offered, including Griffin Martial Arts, Seven Dragons Kempo, and Equilibrado Orihinal System of Eskrima, each providing unique training in disciplines that promote discipline, confidence, and personal development. With a dedicated team of instructors, the schools cater to all ages and skill levels, fostering a supportive environment for growth and achievement in martial arts. Generated from the website