What is the best age for my child to start martial arts?

Ninjas welcomes kids at age 3 with games that build movement and coordination. Eagles covers ages 5 to 6, Warriors covers 7 to 12, and Teens and Adults starts at 13. Starting young helps, but every program meets kids exactly where they are.

How does the free trial work?

Book a class by calling (754) 366-1425, bring your child in comfortable clothes, and they take a full class free of charge. There is no commitment and no pressure, just a real look at how your child responds.

Can we get there after school pickup?

Yes. Kids classes run Monday to Thursday at 3:30 PM for Ninjas, 4:15 PM for Eagles, 5:15 PM for Warriors Basic, and 6:00 PM for Warriors Advanced, with Friday classes starting at 4:15 PM. The 20 minute drive from Camino Gardens fits neatly into that window.

My child has never done a sport. Will they be safe?

Yes. Classes are small and head instructor Maria Bacchetta teaches control first. Beginners drill fundamentals at their own pace, and nobody spars until they reach the advanced program and are truly ready.

Serving Camino Gardens · East Boca Raton

Kids Martial Arts for Camino Gardens Families

Q: How long is the drive from Camino Gardens to Xcel Martial Arts?

About 20 minutes, roughly 10.5 miles. The studio sits at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, an easy drive west from the Camino Real area.

Where Camino Gardens kids learn to lead, focus, and follow through, about 20 minutes from home. The first class is free with no commitment.

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Why Camino Gardens Parents Choose Martial Arts

What does leadership look like in a seven year old? In Camino Gardens, you might spot it at Camino Gardens Park, the kid who organizes the game, includes the little ones, and keeps playing fair when nobody is watching. That is exactly the kind of character martial arts is built to grow. At Xcel Martial Arts, about 20 minutes from your neighborhood, kids do not just learn kicks and blocks. They learn to set an example, help a newer student, and lead a warm-up with a straight back and a clear voice.

Leadership on the mat starts with small responsibilities. Higher belts demonstrate techniques for the class. Older kids partner with younger ones and learn to teach instead of show off. Head instructor Maria Bacchetta keeps groups small, so every child gets a turn out front instead of hiding in a crowd. For Camino Gardens families living near Camino Real and downtown Boca, it is a short drive to a place where your child is known by name and expected to step up.

Trying it costs nothing. The first class is free with no commitment, and the schedule is designed around school pickup, with kids classes starting between 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Drive the 10.5 miles from Camino Gardens once, watch your child stand a little taller by the end of the hour, and you will understand why families make it part of the weekly rhythm.

Leadership

Leaders are made in small rooms, not big speeches. In class, kids take turns counting drills out loud, leading lines, and demonstrating for classmates. They learn that leading means going first when it is scary and helping last when it is boring. A Camino Gardens kid who spends a school year on the mat learns to speak up, look people in the eye, and take responsibility for a group, skills that show up at school long before anyone mentions a belt.

Confidence

Confidence grows from evidence, not compliments. Every class gives a child proof, a stance held longer, a combination finally landed, a first belt promotion earned in front of the group. Because classes are small, progress is noticed out loud and often. Kids carry that proof back to Camino Gardens, into classrooms, playgrounds, and the park, and it changes how they walk into new situations.

Discipline

Discipline here means keeping small promises to yourself. Show up on time. Tie your belt. Finish the drill even when your arms are tired. Kids learn that feelings are allowed but effort is required, and that consistency beats talent over a season. It is the same lesson that turns homework battles into homework habits, and it transfers straight from the mat to the kitchen table back home in Camino Gardens.

Resilience

On the mat, failing is the curriculum. A kid misses a kick ten times before it lands, loses a drill and lines up again, tests for a belt and learns the result is earned, never given. Practicing frustration in a safe, encouraging room is exactly how children build resilience. When school or sports get hard, kids who train know in their bones that hard is temporary and quitting is optional.

Programs for Camino Gardens Kids

Every age in Camino Gardens has a lane at Xcel. Preschoolers ages 3 to 4 begin in Ninjas, where movement and coordination are taught through games. Kindergartners and first graders ages 5 to 6 join Eagles for foundational strikes, blocks, stances, and teamwork. Elementary kids ages 7 to 12 train in Warriors Basic, learning kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals and earning first belt promotions, then move to Warriors Advanced at purple belt and up for sparring and competition prep. Teens 13 and older, and their parents, can join the Teens and Adults program for 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 Camino Gardens

You will find Xcel Martial Arts at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434. From Camino Gardens, near Camino Real on the edge of downtown Boca, plan on about a 20 minute drive covering roughly 10.5 miles heading west. Questions on the way? Call (754) 366-1425.

Near Camino Gardens

Camino Real near downtown Boca · Camino Gardens Park

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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