After-School Martial Arts for Lantana Kids

After-School Martial Arts for Lantana Families

After school hours are some of the most important, and most easily wasted, time in a child's day. For families in West Lantana, Lantana Heights, and throughout the community, finding a productive after-school activity that children actually want to attend is a real challenge. Our after-school martial arts program at Xcel Martial Arts solves that problem. Classes begin at 3:30 PM on weekdays, right in step with school dismissal times, and give kids a focused, physically engaging environment instead of the couch and a screen.

The program covers students in our Eagles (ages 5 to 6), Warriors Basic, and Warriors Advanced (ages 7 to 12) class tracks, so the instruction is age-appropriate for every child in the after-school window. Kids arrive, channel their end-of-day energy into something purposeful, and leave with better focus for homework and better sleep at night. Parents tell us the routine itself becomes something their children look forward to every week.

Structure is one of the most powerful gifts you can give a growing child, and martial arts training provides it in a way that feels exciting rather than restrictive. Instructor Maria Bacchetta builds each session around clear expectations, progression, and encouragement. Children learn to follow directions precisely, push through frustration, and celebrate effort, not just results. These habits transfer directly to academic performance and social behavior.

Why Lantana Families Choose Xcel Martial Arts

• 3:30 PM weekday start times align perfectly with school pickup schedules in the Lantana area
• Age-specific class tracks for ages 5 to 12 so every child trains at the right level
• A structured, screen-free hour that channels after-school energy into something genuinely productive
• Character development and anti-bullying lessons built into every session, not just physical training
• Small class sizes mean your child is known and encouraged personally by Instructor Maria Bacchetta

Getting to Class from Lantana

The drive from Lantana to our west Boca Raton studio takes roughly 20 to 25 minutes via Congress Avenue south to Glades Road, or I-95 south to the Glades Road exit. Families often make it a simple loop: school pickup, quick drive south, class at 3:30, home by 5:00. It fits a busy family schedule without adding chaos.

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.

Explore our other programs for Lantana families: Kids Martial Arts, Kids MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Adult Martial Arts & Self-Defense.

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

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