Specialties
Leadership Academy is a unique Martial Arts school. Our focus is on using the martial arts as a vehicle for personal development and leadership training.
We have several different programs to fit your needs from family martial arts classes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Taekwondo, Women's Fitness, Boxing/MMA, and weapons classes.
You're sure to find something that will fit you perfectly. Come get in the best shape of your life and leave feeling incredible every time!
The school was developed to use martial arts training as a vehicle to practice Project Based Leadership Training. Engels designed an online program called Projabi to help assist students with taking action, practicing community service, and developing powerful leadership experiences through community activism.
Projabi has been spread around the globe into martial arts schools and charter schools to assist students with starting a community based project and leading a team to success.
History
Established in 2005.
Leadership Academy was founded in August of 2005 by Gary and Nikki Engels.
After 8 years in the old location (and expanding 2 times already), they purchased the old M&I bank (2013) and after a large renovation of the building, have opened a beautiful new facility for it's members.
Meet the Business Owner: Gary P.
Mr. Gary Engels is a 4th degree black belt who founded a martial arts school called Leadership Academy in Woodruff, WI. in August of 2005.
The school was developed to use martial arts training as a vehicle to practice Project Based Leadership Training. Engels designed an online program called Projabi to help assist students with taking action, practicing community service, and developing powerful leadership experiences through community activism.
Projabi has been spread around the globe into martial arts schools and charter schools to assist students with starting a community based project and leading a team to success. In 2010, Engels was awarded the first ever "Out of the Dojo and Into the World" Award from an organization called the100. and was also featured in MA Success magazine for the remarkable projects completed by students registered on Projabi.
Mr. Engels started his training at 5 years old in Kajukenpo Karate. After 7 years of training, he met Dr. Guillermo Gonz...