Excel Academy, based in Hurst, Texas, has been a pillar in the martial arts community for over 20 years. Known for its innovative approach to teaching traditional martial arts, it caters to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Under the expert guidance of Master Miguel Valdez, an 8th Degree Black Belt, the academy instills physical fitness, mental discipline, and self-defense skills in its students. Excel Academy, home of the Texas X Karate Championships, offers a free trial class and does not charge registration fees.

Established in 2018, Texas School of Karate is located in Blue Mound, Texas, extending its services to the surrounding areas. They specialize in American Karate, offering classes to both children and adults. Texas School of Karate emphasizes teaching core values such as honor, integrity, and courage alongside martial arts.

Hello. I do not teach standard karate or formal martial arts. From day one students learn practical and tactical self protection principles, and hands on tactics to protect themselves from the type of assaults that occur in the real world. After 25 years of trying different types of martial arts, I realized what I really wanted was actual self protection tactics - not useless forms or pointless board breaking demonstrations! You don't need to spend years attaining a black belt to learn to defend yourself. You do not have to be big, bad, or scary - you do not have to be a military veteran, or MMA champion. You can survive (or avoid) a fight or...

Teaching Boxing, Kickboxing and Karate, Jujitsu, Sport Martial Arts and Weapons training to help students achieve their goals and improve their health. Designing programs for the Students goals and helping them be their Best. Many time when a student learns a new technique or drill they have trouble with it. Some students are hard on themselves and get upset because they are have trouble. I explained the they are learning the struggles are the learning and when it becomes a skill is when you prefect it. I enjoy seeing the student achieve the skill and eager and ready for the next skill or challenge....

Fred Klingelberger is a multifaceted professional with over 25 years of service in public safety, fitness, and forensic investigation. A former SWAT officer and certified crisis negotiator, Fred has dedicated his life to protecting and empowering others—whether through tactical operations, digital investigations, or martial arts instruction. He is the founder of Lycan Technical Investigations, a Texas-based firm specializing in digital forensics, threat and risk assessments, cybersecurity consulting, and mobile device extractions for high-stakes compliance cases. Fred’s investigative work spans corporate fraud, cybercrime, and advanced open-