Excel Martial Arts Langley

My daughter just started not to long ago she’s older so coming into something scared her but they are so inviting and nice she loves going. I have notice her confidence in herself is better to.

I took an EmpowerHER bootcamp class and it totally helped me reset myself to start a healthier lifestyle. Leanne is amazing as a fitness coach and a pleasure to work with. You won’t be disappointed if you sign up for one of her classes.

Also, my son goes twice and week and loves going to his Martial Arts classes. The instructors and helpers are enthusiastic and engaging for the kids. Plus they play fun music and teach valuable safety lessons during the classes. I would 100% recommend Excel Martial Arts.

Loved going to the camp! Is not in martial arts but went as friends were attending the camp. Had so much fun and was one of the highlights of the summer!

I brought my daughter to this establishment, and the way they treated her was truly remarkable. My daughter was feeling anxious and down, but Mrs. Noelle Davidson went above and beyond to dedicate her time and attention to my daughter. Thanks to her efforts, my daughter's perspective has completely transformed – she now adores martial arts more than any other activity, even school. This place has made a significant positive impact, and we are incredibly grateful for the caring and dedicated staff.
I highly recommend this place.

AMAZING instructors!
I have never seen little kids classes with so many helpers and Instructors and Ive seen alot of gyms by once owning my own.
I, 100% RECOMMEND This gym!
Classes are great and they even offer Camps and other Holiday activities such as Movie Nights e.t. C.
5 stars!

My son did a trial class at Excel Martial Arts and enjoyed it immensely. I was planning on signing him up for the classes weekly but before I did I received an e-mail “update”/newsletter. I was shocked by this news letter as it was speaking about obesity in children and all the problems associated with it, and how their program will help kids “shed those extra pounds and keep them off”. Excuse me? That is a line straight out of every magazine promoting diet culture, and I’m not here for it. I’m not interested in having my kids involved in a place that fat shames children, and promotes diet culture. The language that is used and the ideas that fat=bad and unhealthy, is not appropriate learning for children. This way of thinking and teaching will inevitably leads to depression, anxiety, mental health, and bullying down the road.
I’ve emailed them back regarding this, and have yet to hear back, but regardless, I will not be signing my son up for any further classes as I don’t feel like I can trust them with teaching my son about movement and exercise.

I’ve attached screen shots of their email and mine below.

I started in the adult cardio/kickboxing program in January when EMA was still only able to offer Zoom classes, and I was incredibly impressed at the instructor's ability to foster an enjoyable, fun, and challenging atmosphere through a virtual medium. We are now able to train in person, and that atmosphere hasn't changed one bit! I joined the martial arts program in the spring and it is the best choice I could have made throughout the pandemic. I leave every class feeling happy, and I've loved the opportunity to work on new and challenging skills. The atmosphere is supportive and conducive to growth, and the instructors are gifted teachers. 10/10 recommend joining as an adult, it's worth every penny! I seriously cannot say enough good things about this gym, their instructors, and the people we get to train with. Thanks, EMA, for bringing me so much joy over the past several months!

If you’re looking for an amazing Summer Camp for your kids, look no further! Excel Martial Arts was a such a great experience for my son and daughter and Ms. Ens and her team are phenomenal.

My kids had never taken martial arts before and they both fell in love, especially my daughter. I saw such a difference in my daughter’s self confidence and was so happy to see her passion wanting to continue. I wish we could have continued at EMA throughout the year but hopefully we can be back for the summer again.

When my boys decided they wanted to try martial arts there was no question where we would sign up. We had friends that attended EMA Langley and had nothing but great things to say about it. I am so glad we did. Leanne and the team at EMA Langley are so good with the kids. It is a fun, energetic environment all while teaching important values and life skills. I highly recommend it to anyone (kid or adult) that wants to learn martial arts.

I’ve been trying to write “the best review” for a solid week now, and I just can’t muster up enough good things to say about this gym!
We LOVED it there (past tense because we moved, and we’ve missed our EMA family the most!)
Leanne (Ms. Ens) and the staff at EMA Langley are seriously the best and the most humble humans on this planet. They don’t just care about the business, they care about every one of their family (EMA) members.

We first put our son in the after school program because we needed childcare - but it turned out to be so much more than that, and for that I am forever grateful. The growth & opportunities EMA is teaching our children along with respect, self defence and confidence are just some of what you can expect your children (and yourself too!) to learn.

The pro-d day, spring & summer camps are ones the kids mention ALL the time, the constant activity, programs and most of all what they have learned from it all! We definitely are all missing our after school care program and friends, and the whole entity has definitely impacted each and every one of us.
Please Ms. Ens - can you open a gym up here? !
We love and miss you all, and if you’re ready this review - sign up immediately! You won’t be disappointed!

EMA Langley is exceptional among martial arts schools because of how they intentionally foster community and compassion without sacrificing the competence of students. If you want a place where you'll be pushed to your limits, and also be connected to a community and be valued, then this is the place to go.

EMA Langley puts first the development of people's character—diligence, respect, endurance, empathy. The martial skills are important, but not valued apart from character. This is so crucial; students here who stick with it will not only be competent at self defense, but mature enough to use it wisely.

This is an amazing and welcoming place to learn martial arts. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and gained so much confidence as I earned my belts. No matter your age the program will suit you. Simply amazing instructors! Ms Ens is superb!

We have been at EMA langley since they opened their doors in 2017. They have helped grow and nurture my son in so many ways I don’t know where to begin. They have helped teach him respect, kindness, boundaries, empathy, friendship, and perseverance just to name a few. The instructors have become part of our village by helping us instill amazing values in our children along with giving them a safe space to learn a sport they love. My son has gone from a white belt to green in his four years and every step of the way he has been fully supported by the instructors. They have excellent communication with monthly emails on what’s happening in the gym to phone calls at home if needed to share info. If you’re looking for a place to learn martial arts and feel like family this is the place to do it.

Excel Martial Arts has been an amazing space for our son to learn mixed martial arts and self esteem building traits. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and very family focused. The communication is wonderful and they are always working hard to see each child succeed personally. Although the classes are in a group, the staff still personalize each class with each student as needed. My son always come out of class with a big smile and confidence in himself.

The staff are so friendly, helpful and supportive to everyone! The classes are fast paced and fun so the kids don’t get bored. Such a great experience for my little guy!

My daughter currently trains in the adult/teen class and loves it! The gym is her happy place, she feels welcome, included and safe. There is no better place to build up a young woman’s confidence and challenge them physically and mentally. I’m so happy we chose this martial arts journey.

Our family absolutely loves EMA Langley. The entire team is genuine, kind & passionate about physical fitness, mental & emotional well being. Ms Ens is a shining light of positivity & happiness, and her energy & drive really sets this gym apart from others that we have been a part of in the past. Being a part of EMA means you are a part of a very special & inclusive community.
My oldest son has trained with Ms Ens & the team for close to 3 years and he sees them all as part of his extended family. He has a genuine love & respect for the instructors & his peers. No matter how he is feeling when he arrives at the gym, it is guaranteed that he will be extremely happy, positive with a big smile on his face when classes are over, and this means the world to us.
I always recommend EMA Langley to friends & family that are looking for extra curricular activities for their kids and themselves.

Extremely pleased with their afterschool program. Keeps kids active and disciplined, all while having fun. I 10/10 recommend this gym! Mrs Little is the best! My daughter has learned so much from her and has built confidence and leadership from her teachings. She is learning from the best. Thank you Mrs Little and the Excel team.

They are amazing! My daughter has been training there for a few years and the program really helped with her self-confidence aside from learning martial arts they focus on mental and physical development individually suited for each personality. Staff is very professional and perfect role models! They offer various programs to fit everyones' needs and schedule. Highly recommended!

Would highly recommend the summer camps to others. My daughter did a one week camp this past summer with instructor Carmen and loved every minute. The program was great for her to build confidence and independence as well as learning some skills. She was thrilled to come home with her pink belt on the last day.

Leanne is an inspiring teacher, leader and role model. She has awesome martial arts skills combined with a firm but caring teaching approach that gets the best out of her students. I highly recommend Excel Martial Arts Langley!

I couldn’t be happier with EMA Langley, the instructors are absolutely amazing with the kids. My daughter’s confidence has grown so much since starting this program, she has learnt that hard work and dedication pay off. The teachers have great relationships with the children and continue to encourage and teach them valuable lessons in life. I highly recommend this program!

Excel Martial Arts Langley is a great place for kids and adults alike. Ms. Ens along with her instructor team run classes that are guarantied to be a good work out, yet also fun. I highly recommend this place for anyone who has ever considered doing martial arts at least once in their life. You won't regret it!

I could not recommend EMA and Ms Ens more! My daughter started going twice a week a few years ago and after about 6 months she loved it so much she begged me to let her join the after school program and we could not be happier. It’s disciplined, educational and fun. They encourage health and fitness and confidence while having the best time with their peers. It has my 9 year old dreaming of having her own EMA gym one day.

Just enrolled my 2 Grandchildren a couple months ago! They absolutely love it! Every staff member is so great. They go above and beyond to help or answer any questions. The kids just adore their teachers Miss Little and Carmen. They are so enthusiastic and inspiring and make it so much fun for the kids while learning. They each look forward to their classes each week! Thank you!

My daughter loves coming to excel langley. This program has provided exactly what she needed to develop her confidence and she loves to progress in the sport. The instructors are all fun and so helpful

Excel Martial Arts exceeds all expectations! My little one is currently a yellow belt and loves all his instructors. Such a great environment and everyone is super friendly. It is not only a studio but a loving and caring community as well!

I’ve been sending my sons to this studio since 2018 and they love it there! They have learnt and improved their skills in an environment that fosters respect and self awareness. The teachers instill good values in kids, like proper eating, exercising, honesty, etc. Furthermore the manager/owner Leanne is a young professional who lives up to what she preaches. She lives a healthy life style and is very caring. She’s a person of integrity whom I have no problem trusting with my kids with. On top of that the studio is kept clean and the standards of safety during COVID are taken very seriously by the staff. Thank you for your excellent service to my family, keep excelling at what you do!

EMA Langley’s a super supportive and engaging studio! I really enjoy the Adult/Teen program as well as EMA Fit. The classes help me better myself on my martial arts journey and I’m very grateful for this gym, the instructors as well as the community for a healthy fitness environment. I’ve been attending classes for nearly 3 years and I always feel better after going. Thank you especially, Ms. Ens, for all your support and encouragement!

We LOVE EMA Langley! Definitely one of the best decisions we have made for our kids when we decided to put them in the Martial Arts program! Our daughter was in Kindergarten when Ms Ens came to the school to introduce the program and she was interested right away, because Ms. Ens was just so awesome! =) So we looked into it and registered her right away, and she started going into classes 2 to 3 times a week and she just LOVES it! When we found out that EMA had the Afterschool care program, we were beyond excited and signed her up instantly! Our daughter was always so excited to go to Martial Arts everyday, picked up at school in the cool EMA Van with their friends, got to play fun activities, learnt different techniques every day. She was always so excited to show us all the cool forms and moves she got to learn every day on top of the daily fun arts/crafts/social bonding she got to do with her friends! Grappling was always her favourite and she was definitely excited when she got to learn those finally!

We LOVE the afterschool care program and would definitely recommend it to anyone who's looking for some super fun, structured, amazing program for their little ones. Not only are they being taught super amazing cool Martial Art moves, we love the fact that all the instructors at the gym are beyond amazing, super caring, patient, dedicated and great role models that the kids can look up to and learn from. They are being taught such important life skills, discipline, respect, and leadership! Both our kids were able to join the Aftercare programs, participated in amazing Tournaments, many belt tests and had such a blast through it all! Our daughter was also in the Little Leader program, helping with the Little Heroes classes each week and she has grown and learnt so much from being involved that way!

EMA was our kids second home for a few years, they were involved in all the programs, Aftercare, Spring Break Camp, Summer Camp, Accelerator camps, they also did Movie nights, Halloween and Christmas parties, and all the fun things all throughout the year!

Fast forward to now, few years later, both our kids are now in the EMA program, our daughter, in Grade 3 has now achieved Blue belt and our son, in Grade 1 is Yellow belt level. They were both in the Aftercare program right up until Covid unfortunately happened. And the kids were devastated that they had to temporarily stop. But even then, Ms. Ens and her team has always strived to provide the best program and has offered online classes last year, and we were so thankful that we were able to participate.

Ms. Ens and her amazing team of instructors have been nothing but super understanding and supportive of our situation and was able to work with us and offered private classes now for our kids so they can continue to pursue their love of the Martial Arts program. But we can honesty say, it is definitely because of our kids love and admiration for Ms. Ens and Ms. Little and all the instructors that they want to continue to come to the classes, privates and online! We can never explain how grateful we are for Ms. Ens and team, for all the hard work, blood, sweat and tears that you've put into the programs to make sure that not only are our kids are able to continue to develop their skills (despite this pandemic), but will also grow up to become wonderful, respected, disciplined, and kind people!

We know that the kids can't wait for the day that they can go back to the classes with their friends, back to sparring and grappling, and participate in more Tournaments, and give you guys hugs! We LOVE you guys! =)

Thank YOU for being amazing and for being YOU! You guys ROCK!
xo

I have trained with Ms. Ens a couple of times throughout my martial arts journey in instructor academy and different seminars and all the times she has taught me were all great experiences. I always enjoy the times when I go there from learning new things to the welcoming environment created there!

My children and I attend this EMA location. The instruction is excellent and we all enjoy the classes. Ms. Ens runs a well thought out class with the right blend of discipline, fun, martial arts and exercise. All the instructors here are great. They love what they do, and it shows. The vibe here is great - friendly but serious, fun yet challenging. I highly recommend them for children, teens and adults. It's a great family martial art.

I’d worked for Leanne Ens for a year and half, I can say with full confidence She takes great pride and care of her gym and the quality of her students shows, helping them reach their full potential. She has taught me so much that has help me through my instructing career and big part why I’m as good of a instructor to this day. So if your a student their you’re very lucky to have a instructor like Leanne Ens and being part of a great team.

My son started in the spring of 2017 in the Little Heroes program at the age of 6, and 3+ years later his is still here loves his classes and his achievements, no sign of slowing down.

Ms. Ens and her team has made his time fun, challenging, and rewarding. It’s been wonderful to watch him advance physically, technically and the growth of his character, their lead by example approach is excellent and his awareness of time management, good sportsmanship, and a tempered balanced approach to competitiveness is in no small part to the efforts of this Ms. Ens and her team.

I’ve always felt that a strong indicator of the quality of a training organization is where the students are proud of their association with the organization, where they stay for a long time and in particular when they complete their training want to remain as staff. I see all that here.

If you are looking for a place for your child to train, I recommend you give these guys a call and check them out.

My daughter started with Ms Ens and the EMA family a year ago. It has been, by far, the most valuable experience she has had in her young life.

The quality of humans running and leading this school are the best role models a parent could ever hope for their kids to be around. They continually show integrity, and character, and live life with gratitude.

When my daughter first started she was shy, nervous and scared of what she was getting into. The instructors were calm, patient, and encouraging. Before long, she was looking forward to going. She is now training for her 5th belt test, and looking forward to training through the summer. More than that though, she is showing more confidence, and strength of character in day to day life. There is no greater gift than this.

During the Covid 19 shutdown they were quick to embrace remote training options. This quick action supported a LOT of families by giving the kids an outlet for their frustrations, and an opportunity to still get some challenging exercise for their mind and body. My daughter, and I'm sure many others, have come through this experience with their brains and bodies intact and EMA, for our family, has been a big part of that.

I can't put a price on what this school has given to my daughter. There are a lot of options for kids to do martial arts these days. She, and we, will be forever grateful we walked in this particular door.

This place has been an amazing influence on our family. My 8 year old son loves going and loves the instructors. He is in their after school program and has learned confidence and discipline in a positive and supportive environment. I am so thankful he has this experience and is influenced by such an amazing group of people. In fact, I now I have joined the program (both martial art classes and the Fitness classes) and it is always a pleasure to go to class, often its my favorite part of the day! They have a way of making you feel valued and accepted, while guiding you to be your personal best in martial arts. I highly recommend it for anyone looking into martial arts for their child, themselves or BOTH!

I joined Excel in December 2017. I was really struggling with my fitness and weight and I was looking for something that would keep me motivated. I passed Leanne’s SUV one morning and noticed the Excel Logo. So I looked it up and sent her an email. She responded quickly and invited me to come in one evening and talk about classes. The moment I met Leanne I felt completely welcomed. She took the time to talk to me about what I was looking for and how classes worked. I signed up that night and never looked back.

I had a serious knee injury earlier this year, but I didn’t want to stop training. Leanne worked with me to modify the classes so I could still participate. I was so frustrated, but she remained patient, took things step by step and didn’t let me give up.

Leanne and her team are incredibly supportive and motivating and it is obvious how much they care about every one of their students. You truly feel like family.

I recommend Excel Martial Arts to everyone that asks. Love Excel ️

I did a womens self defense seminar with Excel Martial Arts 3 years ago and was totally blown away by the instructing staff and how Ms. Ens has a unique and realistic approach to teaching self defense from a femal perspective. I have been involved with EMA eversince and have been totally encaptured by the fun and encouraging environment in the gym and in every program they offer. I highly recommend EMA for any families looking for an awesome After School Program, martial arts training, or any adults looking for an awesome workout in their Cardio kickboxing program!