Welcome to Excel

Excel Martial Arts Training Center is the culmination of over 20 years of Martial Arts, leadership and personal development training brought to the Syracuse community be Shihan El-Java Abdul Qadir. Excel's mission is to share the passion and life development skills of its instructors with any interested person committed to upholding the high standards of the Excel community

Shihan El-Java has provided me with a level of training I needed to exceed my tournament goals. His training regimen and tempo are completely unmatched.

Services Overview

Excel offers a variety of services and options for our community. An abbreviated list is shown below. For more information, see our Services and Programs pages.

• Fight Choreography
• Self Defense Programs
• Sport Martial Arts Programs
• Traditional Shotokan Karate
• Fitness and Wellness Programs

The instructors at Excel Martial Arts are also available for private and small group training and are able to formulate programs to fit your individual needs.

For Families

Programs at Excel were developed with families in mind. Adults wanting to stay in shape or remain competitive can also have their kids learn from an instructor with 20 years martial arts experience along with professional experience in childhood development. Build your family's mind and body and prepare your kids for life.

Childhood Development

Programs for children at Excel were created to foster the development of values such as focus, discipline and confidence in your kids. These characteristics will stay with your child throughout their development years and into adulthood.