How long is the drive from Boca Bath & Tennis to Xcel?

About 12 minutes and 6 miles. Coming from the Glades Road area east of Florida's Turnpike, it is a straightforward run that folds easily into the after-school routine.

My child is shy. Will martial arts help with confidence?

That is one of the most common reasons parents bring kids in. Classes are small, coaches are patient, and progress is measured by effort, so shy kids collect real wins quickly and the quiet ones often surprise everyone.

What does the free trial include?

A full regular class, no commitment and no pressure. Your child jumps into the right age group, you watch from the side, and afterward Maria and the team give you an honest read on fit.

Which class fits school pickup times?

Monday through Thursday, Ninjas runs at 3:30 PM, Eagles at 4:15, Warriors Basic at 5:15, and Warriors Advanced at 6:00, with Friday classes from 4:15 PM. Leaving Boca Bath & Tennis after pickup, you can make any of them comfortably.

Is it safe for a total beginner?

Yes. Beginners start with footwork, control, and technique, not contact. Sparring only enters the picture in Warriors Advanced, for kids at purple belt and up, with close supervision in a small class.

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Kids Martial Arts for Boca Bath & Tennis Families

Small, encouraging martial arts classes 12 minutes from Boca Bath & Tennis. Kids ages 3 and up build confidence one class at a time, starting with a free trial.

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Why Boca Bath & Tennis Parents Choose Martial Arts

Where does confidence come from for the kid who hangs back, the one who watches from the edge of the lake while braver friends jump first? In our experience it comes from doing hard things in small doses, with a coach close by. Xcel Martial Arts sits about 12 minutes from Boca Bath & Tennis, and helping kids find that first brave yes is most of what we do. The kicks are just the excuse.

Boca Bath & Tennis is a lakefront family community, the kind of place where childhood still looks like bike rides, evenings by the water, and neighbors who know your kids by name. Martial arts adds one more layer, a place where your child is measured by effort instead of talent. In our small classes every student gets called on, corrected, and celebrated. Nobody disappears in the crowd, and the quiet ones often bloom fastest.

The trip is simple, out to Glades Road east of Florida's Turnpike and roughly 6 miles to our door in Boca Hamptons Plaza. Twelve minutes, give or take a school zone. What comes home is a kid who stands taller, raises a hand in class, and orders their own food at a restaurant. Confidence built on the mat has a way of leaking into everything else.

Confidence

Confidence is not loudness, it is a track record. Every class gives kids a stack of small wins, a stance held longer, a combination finally landed, a belt earned rather than given. Head instructor Maria Bacchetta is deliberate about this, setting goals kids can actually reach, then raising the bar. For a Boca Bath & Tennis kid, that track record becomes the voice that says I can do hard things.

Resilience

Kids fail constantly in martial arts, and that is the point. A kick misses, a technique falls apart, a stripe takes longer than expected. Then they try again on a mat where trying again is normal. That habit follows them back to Boca Bath & Tennis, into math tests, tennis matches, and friendship bumps. A child who has practiced getting back up does not treat one bad day like the end of the world.

Calm Under Pressure

Standing in front of the class to demonstrate a technique is a little scary. So is testing for a belt while parents watch. We build those moments in on purpose, at a size kids can handle, so their nervous system learns that pressure is survivable. The payoff shows up later, in a school presentation or a tryout, when your child breathes, resets, and performs instead of freezing.

Leadership

Older and higher-ranked students help newer ones, count warmups, and set the example in line. It is quiet leadership training disguised as class routine. Kids from Boca Bath & Tennis who grow up in a close community already understand looking out for neighbors. On the mat they learn to do it on purpose, to be the calm example a nervous new student copies. That is a skill schools notice and families feel.

Programs for Boca Bath & Tennis Kids

Every age in Boca Bath & Tennis has a lane here. Ninjas takes 3 and 4 year olds through movement and coordination games. Eagles gives 5 and 6 year olds foundational strikes, blocks, stances, and teamwork. Warriors Basic teaches 7 to 12 year olds kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals through their first belt promotions, and Warriors Advanced takes purple belts and up into sparring and competition prep. For ages 13 and up, including parents, Teens and Adults covers Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA.

Ninjas

Ages 3–4

An introduction to movement, coordination, and basic martial arts concepts through fun, age-appropriate drills and games.

Builds focus, listening skills, and early confidence in a safe, playful environment.

Eagles

Ages 5–6

Students learn foundational strikes, blocks, and stances while developing teamwork and body awareness.

Encourages discipline, respect for others, and physical fitness from an early age.

Warriors Basic

Ages 7–12 (W, Y, O Belts)

Structured training in kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals for beginners working toward their first belt promotions.

Develops self-defense skills, goal-setting habits, and a strong work ethic.

Warriors Advanced

5:00 PM

Warriors Basic (Ages 7–12)

5:00 PM

Warriors Advanced (Ages 7–12)

5:45 PM

All Ranks Teens 13+ / Adults

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Getting Here from Boca Bath & Tennis

You will find us at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434. From Boca Bath & Tennis, off Glades Road east of Florida's Turnpike, the drive runs about 12 minutes and roughly 6 miles. Parking at the plaza is easy, and (754) 366-1425 reaches us if you get turned around.

Near Boca Bath & Tennis

Glades Road east of Florida's Turnpike · lakefront family community

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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