How long does it take to get to Xcel from Broken Sound?

About 17 minutes, roughly 8.5 miles, from the Yamato Road and Military Trail area to Boca Hamptons Plaza at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49.

What is the right age to start?

Ninjas starts at age 3 with coordination games. Eagles takes 5 and 6 year olds, Warriors covers 7 to 12, and the Teens and Adults class begins at 13. There is no wrong age to begin.

Do classes really fit after school?

Yes. Monday through Thursday, classes run at 3:30, 4:15, 5:15, and 6:00 PM, with teens at 7:00 PM, and Friday has its own afternoon lineup. The 17 minute drive from Broken Sound lines up cleanly with school pickup.

Is my beginner going to get hit?

No. Beginners work on fundamentals, footwork, and controlled drills in small supervised classes. Sparring is limited to Warriors Advanced students, purple belt and up, who train for it specifically.

How do we try a class for free?

Call (754) 366-1425 or stop by. Your child takes one full class free, with no commitment, and you will know quickly whether it is a fit.

Serving Broken Sound · Central Boca Raton

Kids Martial Arts for Broken Sound Families

Real strength for Broken Sound kids, body and mind, built in small classes 17 minutes away. Try your first class free with no commitment.

Book Your FREE Trial Class

Limited class spots available — reserve yours today!

No commitment. No pressure. Just a great first class.

~17 min drive from Broken Sound

~8.5 miles to our studio

(754) 366-1425

Limited Spots Available

Broken Sound, bring your kid's energy to the mat. First class is free, call (754) 366-1425.

Book Free Trial Class

Why Broken Sound Parents Choose Martial Arts

If strength were only about muscle, we would hand kids a set of weights and call it a day. The strength that actually changes a childhood is different, the strength to try again after a miss, to stay steady when a drill gets hard, to keep going when quitting would be easier. That is what we build at Xcel Martial Arts, and it is a natural fit for Broken Sound families who already fill weekends with active days at Patch Reef Park.

From Broken Sound, near Yamato Road and Military Trail, the studio is about a 17 minute drive, roughly 8.5 miles. That short hop matters, because consistency is what turns strength training into character training. Weekday classes stack from 3:30 PM through the evening, with a compact Friday lineup, all timed to fit right after school pickup. Kids burn real energy, learn real skills, and come home with something a playground afternoon cannot quite deliver, measurable progress.

Instructor Maria Bacchetta runs small classes where every child is coached, not just supervised. New students start with fundamentals and build up at their own pace, so a first-timer from Broken Sound is never rushed toward anything they have not earned. The first class is free with no commitment. Come watch your child work harder than they thought they could, then decide.

Strength

Kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals make kids physically stronger, that part is obvious. The deeper strength shows up a few weeks in, when the novelty wears off and improvement demands effort. Students learn to push through the boring middle of getting good at something, and that capacity, more than any kick, is the change Broken Sound parents notice first. Strong body, stronger will, and a kid who stops folding at the first sign of hard.

Routine

Between school, sports seasons, and weekend plans at Patch Reef Park, a Broken Sound calendar fills itself. A fixed class time cuts through the noise. Same days, same mat, same expectations, and a child who knows exactly what Tuesday at 5:15 means. That predictability is calming for kids and clarifying for parents, and it teaches the underrated lesson that people who keep showing up eventually pass the people who rely on talent.

Leadership

Rank comes with responsibility at Xcel. Advanced students help demonstrate techniques, welcome new kids, and set the standard for effort in the room. For a Broken Sound child, that might be the first time an adult hands them real responsibility and expects them to carry it. They rise to it, almost always, and the pride of being the example, not just the student, reshapes how they act at school and at home.

Courage

Every belt test asks a child to perform under pressure in front of people who are watching closely. That is scary, and it is supposed to be. Facing that fear in a supportive room, with a coach who prepared them properly, teaches kids that nerves are a signal to breathe, not a reason to back out. The next school presentation or tryout feels smaller after that. Courage practiced weekly becomes courage available anywhere.

Calm Under Pressure

Sparring, reserved for advanced Warriors who have earned it, is the ultimate composure classroom. Heart rate up, decisions fast, emotions managed, all inside strict rules and close supervision. Long before that stage, even beginners practice the same core habit, pausing, breathing, and executing while excited. Kids who train this way develop a settledness that parents notice in the everyday moments of family life, the spilled drink, the lost game, the big test tomorrow.

Programs for Broken Sound Kids

Broken Sound kids find their lane fast. Ninjas takes 3 and 4 year olds through movement and coordination games. Eagles teaches 5 and 6 year olds foundational strikes, blocks, stances, and teamwork. Warriors Basic gives 7 to 12 year olds kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals plus their first belt promotions, and Warriors Advanced moves purple belts and up into sparring and competition prep. Teens 13 and older train Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA in the 7:00 PM class, a great option for older siblings and parents alike.

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

See the full schedule or book a free trial class.

Getting Here from Broken Sound

Find us at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434. From Broken Sound near Yamato Road and Military Trail, the drive is about 17 minutes, roughly 8.5 miles, an easy run after school pickup or on the way back from Patch Reef Park. Class start times are staggered through the afternoon so you are never racing the clock. Call (754) 366-1425 with any questions before your first visit.

Near Broken Sound

Yamato Road & Military Trail · Patch Reef Park nearby

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.

Start This Week

Broken Sound, bring your kid's energy to the mat. First class is free, call (754) 366-1425.

Book Free Trial Class

Kids Martial Arts in Broken Sound — FAQs

Claim Your Free Trial

Spots fill fast — secure yours now!

No commitment. No pressure. Just a great first class.