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Darrell Pearson
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Excel Martial Arts is an excellent training studio for people of all ages. My son absolutely loves his karate classes. the daycare end of the training studio is first rate with many activities including outdoor time at parks for playtime. The children learn manners respect and a level of discipline that comes with martial arts training. My son has been with Excel Martial Arts for close to three years now. Best place ever.

Sharde Forbes
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My children have attended EMA's before and after childcare for the past year and I have nothing but good things to say! The staff are friendly and encouraging, yet firm; just the right fit for kids! I love what they stand behind and that they incorporate respect, confidence, and responsibility into their program. The kids rave about the different activities and games they get to play and of course training and testing for their next belts! We have been happy with EMA's services thus far!

avdonermina kukuljicic
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My kids have been apart of this program for the past 5 years, they love it, I love it. It really helps them burn off some extra energy and they learn a lot of different things that can benefit them.
The staff is very friendly and easy going. They are always looking to make every member happy in anyway.

Coley McIntosh
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We absolutely love excel martial arts! Our daughter did the Little Heroes program before starting kindergarten and we now use their before and after school program. My daughter enjoys the program so much that despite being there 5 days a week, she insisted on having her party there too which was an absolute blast! You get a ton of value with both the parties and the programs.

Our kiddo has had some struggles with focus but all the instructors at EMA have a way of getting the kids to engage with them. We’ve noticed a huge improvement in not only her personal discipline, but the way she chooses to treat those around her and her self confidence. The language surrounding bullying and consent with things like being hugged align deeply with our values and I feel grateful to know our daughter has these adults in her life.

While I’m positive every person who works at the gym is incredible, my personal experiences have been with Mr. Baban, Ms. Cordeiro and Mr. Janzen. All three of them are exceptional human beings and their care and concern for the gym, the martial arts and the kiddos is absolutely unquestionably next level. We feel very grateful that we’ve found such a safe environment that we trust and that our daughter enjoys so much. It’s such a huge bonus that she learns self defence, responsibility, respect and self confidence as well. I can’t say enough positive things about our experience at EMA.

Shelly Parslow
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My son loves his Excel Martial Arts family he dose classes and also does the before and after school daycare program and loves it all the staff and care providers are amazing, I highly recommend Excel . 👍

T A Alexander
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Such a positive environment. My son always leaves happy, his mood elevated. Here, he learns how to take instruction, and also how to become a leader himself. The instructors put their whole heart into this place and their efforts pay off.

Melonie Hilderman
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My daughter has been going here for the last 4 years and they have been amazing! Helping with her confidence, responsibility, respect, and self defence. The entire team is absolutely fantastic

nixie Charron
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This is a wonderful place! They are so amazing. The instructors are super friendly. I love how they have all help my son develop so many skills.

Daniel Marsden
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Great place to learn and get in shape with amazing instructors in a high quality space! 5/5 would recommend!

The Edwardsens
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Wonderful teachers.
Clean facilities.
Very happy students.
If you go 3 times a week the cost is reasonable.

Adam
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Excel has a wonderful young staff. Both my kids have learned a lot of self confidence and self control in their classes.

Conrad Kovacs
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The gym is very clean. The instructors are fun, patience, encouraging and positive. There is a general good vibe. I would train there anytime, even in these interesting times.

Nicole Ireland
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My kids have been enrolled for over 5 years, and I wouldn't chnage it for the world. The staff is amazing and go above and beyond for all the kids. I highly recommend both their classes and their childcare as well!

Amber Schaffner
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My son has been going to mission excel martial arts since he was 6 and now he is 10 and just earned his black belt. My son always has a new goal to work towards and gains confidence with each success. The staff has been amazing and supportive especially throughout Covid closures and reopening with protocols. Way to go mission! Thank you.

Alexis Green
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My kids have been at Excel for years and still love every single class. The instructors are so positive, encouraging and helpful. They have made my kids more confident, respectful, and have really taught them how to work hard toward their goals. I cannot say enough good things about them and we are so happy they have been such a positive influence in my kids lives.

Jenn Ursel
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My son has been attending Excel since he was 3 years old and he still loves it 8 years later! I can't say enough about this place. My son has learned so much from them and has created special bonds with his instructors and classmates. They create a fun atmosphere while still teaching the kids about values and respect. I don't doubt that my son will continue on to be an instructor himself in the future!

Carly Chadsey
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I used to go there. They had amazing instructors, I learned so much. I really hope to come back in the future. I made it to blue black-stripe... I had a dream to one day make it to a black belt, and maybe it will happen. I dont know. All in all, I love this place so much, I had great memories of testing and tournaments. I will treasure my belts, uniforms and medals for life.

Shawn Kavanagh
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My kids have been doing the before and after day care program for 7 years now. They love the crafts and games they play while waiting for pick up.

The MMA program is very good. My kids confidence is amazing with all the forms, weapons and self defence they teach. It’s amazing to see them perform in tournaments, with hundreds of people watching and them focused on their performances and competing in combat.

The social network in the school and all other EMA schools is great to see and all the kids look like they are having a blast. The leaders are all great role models.

What more could you ask for!

Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz
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This is my second experience with Martial Arts for my son and I can’t be happier with it.
There is a sense of understanding of the process kids go through and an always inviting predisposition from the teachers.
My son loves to participate each time.

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About Us

Instructor Academy

The leadership techniques and skills in this course have been taken directly from top professionals in the field and are directly applicable to becoming an EMA Instructor. The course also teachers you invaluable teaching skills and a greater understanding for martial arts in general. It’s our goal for our students in the course to become integral part of the EMA organization, which may also lead to a part of full time job. Students who graduate this course may also wish to pursue the opportunity of becoming a school owner.

Our Instructors

Mr. Baban

I was born in Burnaby BC and we moved around the lower mainland, until my family finally settled in Mission when I was 6 year old. Growing up in Mission I grew to appreciate the feeling of a small community. The neighborhood made you feel as if you knew everyone. It was that same feeling that drew myself and my family towards Excel Martial Arts. My father trained in martial arts back in his homeland of Kurdistan. He knew the value of the training and what it had taught him in regards to discipline, patience’s and persistence. He wanted to instill those same traits in his children. As we were making our way through the curriculum and ranks of martial arts, working toward our goal of becoming a black belt,  it helped create unity within our family.

As a child I was very timid and lacked confidence in myself so I would get others to speak or answer for me. When I did my very first martial art class my instructor told the class us to shout as we perform our technqiue. It felt like a safe place to be loud and express myself! As I gained my skills I became more confident and I was invited to be a part of the leadership program and eventually the instructor academy.

When I received my yellow black stripe I told my instructor that I wanted to teach martial arts and eventually own my own gym just like him. He suggested helping out with classes and joining the leadership team. After graduating all three levels of leaders I joined the instructor academy and realized I really enjoy teaching children and youth, setting goals and watching them achieve those goals.

I look back to all my accomplishments and I wouldn’t have achieved any of them without all the support I gain from my Instructors throughout the years, especially Mr. Brent Janzen. He believed in me and supported my goal of one day being a Chief Instructor. Since then I have taken the lead to train other instructors and in the process win Grand Champion at our Annual Martial Arts Championship. It really felt like EMA was an extension of my own family with the friendships I have built along the way.

My passion for martial arts was really tested when my family decided they wanted to move to the Okanagan. I didn’t want to leave the martial arts and everything I had worked so hard for, so at the age of sixteen, I decided to stay behind to finish my schooling and see where martial arts could take me. I was fortunate that Mr. Brent Janzen ensured that he would take care of me and let me live with him until I was able to live on my own. I’ll be forever grateful for that and I learned a lot from living with the Janzens. To this day whenever I need help, they are always there for me.

Today I am the head instructor of Excel Martial Arts Mission. I’m currently a 4th degree black belt and have been training for 11 years.

Ms. Cordeiro

My parents and I moved from Surrey to Mission when I was seven years old. Moving to a brand-new city and not knowing anyone was way out of my comfort zone. After moving I became really shy and quiet, I kept to myself a lot. My parents worked all the time so I went to multiple different childcare programs, but none really stuck with me. Until one day my mom found out about Excel martial arts I quickly joined their before and after school program and instantly felt at home.

I would go there early in the morning, go to school, get picked up go back to excel and train, then leave later in the evening it was like a daily ritual. Even during summer, I was there every day. I instantly grew a bond with my instructor thinking of him as a second father figure.

I would train every day and was determined to become a black belt one day! As I went up the belt levels, I became a leader helping out with the different classes. I always wanted to be on the mat learning new techniques and helping out with classes.

At 12 years old I went for my first degree black belt. It will always be a memorable day for me, I remember the moment when my name was called and Mr. Janzen tied my black belt around my waist. In this moment he was telling me that I did a great job and he was proud of me, he then gave me a hug and I started to tear up.

I started doing tournaments and helping out more, then at 13 I joined the Instructor Academy. When I graduated IA I started working being an assistant instructor. Helping with classes and leading the warm ups.

Eventually I joined Instructor Academy level two, learning how to be a full instructor. I started teaching classes and working in the childcare program I had once been in.

It’s been eight years since I first joined, and I’ll be going for my fourth degree in May 2023. I’m currently in grade 12 and have been working every day after school for the past couple of years now. Trying to reach my goals of becoming a head instructor and opening my own gym one day!

Mr. Kennard

About nine years ago I started one of the longest journeys of my life, to date. I was getting bored of soccer and baseball and needed to find a new sport. I had always enjoyed watching movies such as Karate Kid, Kung Fu Panda, and Star Wars. There was just something about these cool fight scenes that I found so awesome. Thus, giving me a reason to look to martial arts for my next sport.

I started my martial arts journey in September 2012, it took me two trial lessons before I decided I was going to commit to martial arts. From then on, I haven’t looked back. I have had days where I felt bored or lost at martial arts, but I have since come to realize this is because I was learning too much too fast that I was running out of things to work towards. I always had my eye on a black belt so that kept me going for a while. It took a lot of hard work and dedication on my behalf through my journey because none of my friends at school understood my passion for martial arts, and some people picked on me asking for fights because I knew martial arts. This was tough not because I wanted to fight them, I had no desire to, but it was hard to connect with people who didn’t have the same passion. However, I made lots of friends through martial arts, yet none of them seemed to stay very long in the beginning days of my journey. There are instructors and black belts that I learned from and trained with that some of you will never know, and I think that is unfortunate as many of them were amazing people. Although so are all our current and upcoming instructors I could not have asked for better people that I have met here at Excel.

In Fall of 2015 I achieved my First Black Belt. Once I realized I could accomplish such things it led me to work harder for the next thing, joining the Excel Martial Arts Instructor Academy. I was part of the first group of Instructors to complete the EMA Instructor Academy. This was a lot of hard work and dedication, but I loved and still love the impact I make on everyone’s Martial Arts journey and their daily lives. This is the main reason I continue to work and train at EMA, I love the family atmosphere and having an opportunity to change so many lives.

I currently hold the rank of Fourth-Degree Black Belt Instructor here at EMA Mission, one which I have great pride for everyday. My current plans as an Excel Martial artist are to test for my Fourth-Degree Black belt in November 2022 and continue to work with our leadership team to help prepare them to become our next instructors. I also want to continue to improve all my martial arts skills, one hopefully being able to do backflips.

If you do not already know, I am currently studying to become a Mechanical Engineer at British Columbia Institute of Technology, in Burnaby. My decision to continue school was not a hard one, I have always wanted to grow and improve so it was very clear to me I wanted to go to University or College after high school. I am studying Mechanical Engineering because I enjoy learning how the objects that shape our daily lives work and how I can help to improve them to work towards a brighter future. I am not too sure where my future will lead as things are ever changing but I am excited to see where life takes me and hope to be here to learn and grow with all of you as long as I can.

Ms. Bravo

My journey begins like many others; I was just a young girl, whose parents were forcing her into a sport. I was a quiet, sensitive child who had a tough time making friends. Team sports were difficult because I had a challenging time working with others. I tried individual sports such as dance and gymnastics. They sparked my interest, but martial arts was something different. It was not until Mr. Bryan Janzen came to my school, in 2009, and introduced martial arts to my life. I took my first class in 2011, and that was all it took to get me hooked.

Achieving my first-degree black belt was difficult, there were many days where I was filled with doubts and if it were not for my instructors, Mr. Bryan Janzen, and Ms. Valirie Peligrino, I would not be where I am today. Ms. Valirie Peligrino would spend extra hours after classes helping me. Mr. Bryan Janzen would constantly push my limits to see how far I could go, not just physically but mentally. They both taught me how to make things happen for myself and encouraged me with their words and actions. If it wasn’t for their patience and dedication towards me, I would never have gotten as far as I did.

Over the course of 10 + years I have accomplished remarkable things such as Grand champion, instructor demos, and of course my black belts. However, I take most pride in my mental accomplishments. The emotional growth I have gained from my training is life changing.
How to handle and learn from failure, healthy goal setting, how to earn what I desire, and most importantly, how to value and appreciate myself. I am proud of all my accomplishments, but my greatest accomplishment is myself.

Currently, I am a fourth-degree black belt, working towards my fifth degree. I continue martial arts because I have grown close to many friends, friends who I now call family. I do not think I would have gotten as far as I am, had it not been for my instructors who I look up to, my friends who always challenged me to improve, or my parents who always supported me even when I did not believe in myself. Martial arts will always be a part of who I am, it has changed me in the best ways.

Assistant Instructors and Leadership Team

Assistant Instructors

These are instructors who graduated from the leadership team and is now part of the Instructor Academy Level 1. Their role in the gym is to support the Head Instructor and take on small groups to help build the foundation of martial art.

Leadership Team

Purpose of Leadership Program: While any EMA member with an interest in the program can be involved; the primary purpose internally is to create a funnel for high quality individuals to enter Instructor Academy level 1. By learning some basics of what it takes to be a martial arts instructor, they will have a more complete understanding and thus understand the work involved in Instructor Academy.

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