At Excelsior Mixed Martial Arts, our team of martial arts instructors is committed to providing a wealth of experience and expertise to support you on your journey. They are driven by a passion for helping you reach your objectives, whether you're pursuing self-defense skills, fitness, or aiming for competition success. Focusing on technique, discipline, and personal development, our instructors are dedicated to guiding and motivating you throughout your progress. Learn from the finest and experience the transformative influence of martial arts with our outstanding team.
Meet the Trainers
Since 2012, Coach Lesley has immersed herself in martial arts, initially taking up boxing to lose weight and break up the monotony of her gym workout. Quickly enamored with the sport, she ventured into Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai training. Officially ranked in Jiu Jitsu under Professor Jeffrey Carter and in Muay Thai under the late Ajarn Rick Davis, Coach Lesley has competed in and coached various disciplines, including boxing, kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, and MMA. Passionate about teaching, she began instructing early in her martial arts journey, with youth classes being her favorite to lead. Witnessing the younger generation embrace martial arts and witnessing their growth in confidence and skill brings her immense joy.
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Our experienced and passionate instructors provide personalized attention in small class sizes, ensuring each person learns in a safe and supportive environment. By joining our martial arts programs, you can become part of a community that values your personal development.
I have been coached by Lesley on and off for over two years, in those two years she has helped me learn and sharpen a lot of useful tools. Lesley is very attentive to technique and tendencies while she instructs drills while also testing your ability to use those skills. Her attention to detail doesn’t stop at the gym but she also supports you with a wealth of knowledge to help you prepare for personal challenges like losing weight or competing at a tournament. Lesley’s passion for a depth o.
I've trained in various arts with Coach Lesley and she is incredible. Very clear teacher with the talent to articulate and meet you where you are! She's phenomenal with kids and skilled across several styles of training. She's very approachable and non judgmental making her a perfect person to learn from! Very fundamentally focused and patient through all aspects of the process. Highly recommend training under her..
Lesley is an amazing instructor with great attention to detail. She has a lot of knowledge in various martial arts styles. She always makes sure that her students understand the concept by the end of each session. 10/10 will always recommend..
Coach Lesley is amazing. I can't say enough about her. From my son's very first class with her to his first tournament, all the way up to his last class she was wonderful. Coach Lesley is a really good teacher, she had patience and took her time to demonstrate the moves, and made sure the kids were able to do it correctly. My son always left her class excited to show his dad what he had learned that day when he got home. His very first tournament he was so nervous but the coach was there cheerin.
My kids and I loved training with Lesley in children’s and ladies Jiu jitsu classes! She has a special way of making training fun but also teaching discipline and technique! She is a five star coach in my book! 🙌.
