Our Mission

At Leadership Martial Arts, we are committed to providing families and individuals in the St. Croix Valley with a supportive, family-focused academy that offers the highest standard in martial arts instruction. Our mission goes beyond just teaching martial arts techniques; we believe martial arts is a powerful tool for character development and personal transformation.

We help students of all ages build not just strength but also confidence and a sense of purpose. 

We are dedicated to helping teach:

• Goal setting and achievement
• Improved focus and concentration
• Stronger self-esteem and self-confidence
• Perseverance, humility, and respect
• A sense of belonging and camaraderie
• A passion for learning and personal growth​​

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What Makes Us Different? 

Our focus on building up people by building up skill is achieved by a focus on quality instruction built on strong, supportive relationships between students, instructors and families.

Our students value:

• our strong community
  
• their growth in leadership
  
• the real-life application of the skills they learn

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Experience & History

Leadership Martial Arts has been a prominent member of the St. Croix Valley community since 2011.  
Master Garves, 7th Degree Black Belt, has more than 35 years of teaching experience. He has empowered many of his students to take on leadership roles as instructors or academy owners.

Leadership Martial Arts is a member of the American Kyuki-Do Federation and enjoys networking with several area martial arts academies.