Serving Lantana, Palm Beach County

Adult Martial Arts and Self-Defense for Lantana Residents

Practical self-defense, total-body fitness, and real confidence for teens and adults, taught in a focused small-class environment by Instructor Maria Bacchetta.

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~22 min drive from Lantana

~14 miles to our studio

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Adult Martial Arts & Self-Defense for Lantana Families

Living near Bicentennial Park or along the waterfront stretches of Lantana is wonderful, but personal safety awareness matters everywhere. Our adult martial arts and self-defense program at Xcel Martial Arts is built around practical skills, the kind that actually work in real situations rather than choreographed scenarios. Instructor Maria Bacchetta draws from kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA foundations to teach striking, distance management, and de-escalation principles that stay with you long after class.

Beyond self-defense, this program is an outstanding total-body workout. Sessions incorporate dynamic movement, functional strength work, and conditioning drills that leave you genuinely challenged. The difference between this and a standard gym membership is that every hard set you do is building something real. You are not just burning calories; you are becoming more capable and more confident in your own body.

Teens and adults from across the Lantana area train here for different reasons. Some want to feel safer walking to their cars at night. Some want a workout that keeps them mentally engaged. Others want the discipline and focus that a structured martial art provides. Whatever brings you in, the small class size ensures you receive the personal attention and real progression that a crowded gym cannot offer.

Why Lantana Families Choose Xcel Martial Arts

  • Practical self-defense drawn from kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA, not theoretical techniques that do not hold up under pressure
  • Total-body conditioning built into every session so fitness gains happen alongside skill development
  • Instructor Maria Bacchetta brings genuine warmth and high standards to every adult class
  • Small classes in west Boca Raton where real feedback and personal progress are the norm
  • Safe, structured environment that welcomes complete beginners and experienced students alike

Getting to Class from Lantana

Lantana is about 14 miles north of the studio, an easy 20 to 25 minute drive south on Congress Avenue or I-95 to the Glades Road exit, then west to Lyons Road. Evening and late-afternoon class times are specifically scheduled to fit the rhythms of working adults and parents in communities like Lantana.

Directions: From Lantana, head south on Congress Avenue or take I-95 south to the Glades Road exit, then head west on Glades Road to Lyons Road. Turn south on Lyons Road and Boca Hamptons Plaza will be on your right at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49.

Neighborhoods We Serve

Old Lantana · Lantana Heights · Hypoluxo Island · West Lantana · Lantana Farms

Near Lantana

Lantana Beach · Bicentennial Park · Lake Osborne · Lantana Municipal Airport · Maddock Park

Explore our other programs for Lantana families: Kids Martial Arts, Kids MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, After-School Martial Arts.

Call (754) 366-1425 or view our class schedule to get started.

What Boca Raton Parents Say

"My son started at Xcel at age 5 and the transformation has been incredible. He's more confident, focused, and respectful at home and school. Maria is an amazing instructor!"

Jessica M.

"Best martial arts program in Boca Raton for kids. Both of my daughters train here and they love it. The environment is safe, fun, and challenging."

Carlos R.

"We tried three other martial arts schools before finding Xcel. The difference is night and day. Maria truly cares about every student's growth — not just their kicks."

Amanda T.

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