6630 Spring Brook Rd  Rockford, IL  61114  (815) 520-4631
Located inside the Gymnastic Academy of Rockford

 

 Master Bennie Gonzalez started training in the Martial Arts at age 9, the first style he learned was the five animal styles of Kung Fu.  Later he trained with several stylists in the art, which helped mold his unique style of Martial Arts.  He started free style Tae Kwon Do when he was 13 years old and this meshed well with his style.
Master Gonzalez has won countless championships in forms and sparring and has competed and placed well in National level tournaments.  Most recent, he placed 3rd at Diamond Nationals which is one of the largest, most prestigious tournament in the world.  Master Gonzalez  was inducted into "The World Wide Martial Arts Hall Of Fame" in the category of "Instructor of the year" for 2003!  He was also inducted in the "United Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2008.  He continues to train his students to be the best that they can be and they continue to win state, regional and national tournaments.  Master Gonzalez has been teaching for over 14years and plans to do this for the rest of his life.  The Martial Arts is his life.

 

 





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Welcome to our web site

Thank you for visiting the Excel Academy web site. Please take a few minutes to browse our site, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. We are Rockford Illinois finest martial arts studio.
 

Mission Statement: Our focus is on you. As a student you will be treated as an individual and as part of our family. Martial Arts and fitness are uniquely combined to train you mentally, physically and spiritually. 
 


 

Martial Arts helps to build confidence in both Children, Juniors and Adults.  The skills learned in martial arts assist children in their academic future.  Adults benefit in their lives by learning to be more assertive in all aspects of their lives.

 

Classes are taught by Master Gonzalez 5th Degree Black Belt. Master Gonzalez was inducted into "The World Wide Martial Arts Hall Of Fame" in the category of "Instructor Of the year" for 2003!

 

 

 

 

Tae Kwon Do is a martial art and sport that, without the use of weapons, teaches the practitioner techniques for defense and offense. Regardless of age or sex, Tae Kwon Do teaches the practitioner to use his or her hands and feet in any defensive situation.

 

The one distinguishing factor that Tae Kwon Do has from other martial arts is its powerful and diverse foot techniques, which make this martial art one of the world's most powerful sports. Even though Tae Kwon Do involves no use of weapons, it has the ability to knock down an opponent in one single blow.  Tae Kwon Do teaches practitioners to practice the attitude of self-discipline to defend oneself and never attack or defeat others.

Our emphasis is in helping our students gain self-confidence, discipline, self-control, and getting into physical shape. We desire to see our students reach their physical limits and exceed them. The discipline and respect we teach and require is not only for practice inside our school, it will impact the way our students interact with the rest of the world. Our students will only move to the next higher belt level by proving that they have mastered all the required techniques (forms, kicking, punching, self defense and knowledge). White belts are given, but black belts are earned.

 

We invite you to experience our unique system of Martial Arts for yourself.  Call Excel Academy Today. 

 

     
 

6630 Spring Brook Rd  Rockford, IL  61114  (815) 520-4631  Located inside the Gymnastic Academy of Rockford