Is the 35-minute drive from Pompano Beach realistic on a school weeknight?

Many Pompano Beach families do it regularly. I-95 South from Pompano Beach to the Glades Road exit flows reasonably well in the mid-afternoon, and the 3:30 PM start gives you a comfortable window after school pickup.

How does after-school martial arts help with school performance?

The discipline and focus habits that Maria builds in class translate directly to how kids approach homework and listening in school. Many parents report noticeable improvements in attention span and behavior within the first month.

My child goes to school near Fern Forest Nature Center. Will a weekday schedule work?

Yes. The late-afternoon start times were chosen specifically to accommodate families who need time between school and the commute south. You have roughly an hour and a half between a typical 2:00 to 2:30 PM dismissal and the class start.

Serving Pompano Beach, Broward County

After-School Martial Arts for Pompano Beach Kids

Weekday afternoon classes starting at 3:30 PM give school-age kids structure, movement, and real character development.

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After-School Martial Arts for Pompano Beach Families

For families in Pompano Beach, the hours between school pickup and dinner are often the hardest to fill well. Screen time is easy. Something that actually builds your child up takes a bit more intention. Xcel's after-school martial arts program was designed precisely for this window: weekday classes start at 3:30 PM, so you can pick up your child and head south on I-95 without scrambling.

The program is more than exercise. Instructor Maria Bacchetta uses martial arts training as a vehicle for teaching focus, respect, self-control, and perseverance. These are the skills that make a difference in the classroom, on the sports field, and at home. Parents from McNab, Cresthaven, and Collier City tell us their kids are calmer, more attentive, and more confident after starting.

Every child is placed in an age-appropriate class: Ninjas for 3 and 4 year olds, Eagles for 5 and 6 year olds, and Warriors for kids ages 7 through 12. Each level builds on the one before, so students always have a clear path forward and something new to work toward.

Why Pompano Beach Families Choose Xcel Martial Arts

Weekday classes start at 3:30 PM, designed to fit Pompano Beach school pickup schedules naturally
Structured, supervised environment that replaces unproductive screen time with real skill-building
Age-specific tracks from age 3 through 12 keep every child appropriately challenged
Anti-bullying curriculum gives kids tools to navigate school and social situations with confidence
Maria knows every student personally and creates a safe, encouraging space where kids want to be

Getting to Class from Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach families can reach Xcel in about 35 minutes via I-95 South to Glades Road heading west into west Boca Raton. The 3:30 PM start time is designed to work with standard school release schedules in Broward County, making it realistic for families to attend two or three times per week.

Directions: From Pompano Beach, take I-95 South to the Glades Road exit, then head west on Glades Road to Lyons Road and turn north to reach Boca Hamptons Plaza at 9070 Kimberly Blvd. The drive is roughly 28 miles and about 35 minutes with normal traffic.

Neighborhoods We Serve

McNab · Cresthaven · Collier City · Palm Aire · Pompano Beach Highlands · Terramar

Near Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach Airpark · Pompano Community Park · Fern Forest Nature Center · Pompano Beach Amphitheater · Festival Flea Market Mall

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

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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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