With an emphasis routed in proven traditional values and noble sportmanship, the core work of the Academy is teaching Martial Arts as Self-Defense and Life-Skills. Dedication, Integrity, Positive Attitude, Fairness, Courage and Self-Discipline are core values that both student and teacher alike experience and learn to apply through training as we strive to excl every day.

Our Mission Statement:

To Inspire everyone to excel in everything we do!

About Sensei "John Salvitti":

With over 30 years of Martial Arts, Mr. Salvitti is a former US AAU New England Regional and National two time Gold and Bronze Medalist. He is the recipient of more than 100 top 3 finished in combined forms, fighting weapons and numerous other full contact fights, having competed since the age of 12. Dating back to the 1970's Salvitti's training is both long and varied. He holds black belts in traditional Shoto-Kan karate Do and Australian Kime Kai Mized Martial Arts. Salvitti is also trained and advanced in Chinise Wushu, Submission complete Martial Art Instruction Offered at Xcel Academy.

Mr. Salvitti's talent extends far beyond the Academy. His work can be seen in Martial Arts and Action Movies around the world as an Action Director/Fight Choreographer. As a member of the Hong Kong Movie Hall of Fame and his recent nomination into the U.S. Martia Art Hall of Fame, he continues to expand. (Some Movies include Blade 2, Oscar Nominated "Hero", Alex Rider "Operation Storm Breaker" and numerous other film and TV both national and international.)

The Xcel Academy would like to express our appreciation for the opportunity to join the wonderful group of passionate sports people at North Oaks Fitness/Roller Dome and Thank them for welcoming us as a part of the team.