How long is the drive from Les Jardins to Xcel?

About 16 minutes, roughly 8 miles. From the Military Trail and Clint Moore Road area you head to 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton.

My child has never done a sport. Is that okay?

Completely. Most students start as total beginners. Classes are small, instructor Maria Bacchetta matches drills to each child's level, and nobody spars until they have advanced far enough to be ready.

What is the youngest age you take?

Three. Our Ninjas class for ages 3 and 4 builds coordination and listening through games, and it is a natural first activity for young kids in Les Jardins.

Do classes fit after school?

Yes. Monday through Thursday, Ninjas run at 3:30 PM, Eagles at 4:15 PM, and Warriors at 5:15 and 6:00 PM, with a shorter Friday lineup. The 16 minute drive from Les Jardins fits comfortably after pickup.

Is the trial class really free?

Yes, one full class, free, with no commitment. Call (754) 366-1425, tell us your child's age, and we will save a spot in the right group.

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Kids Martial Arts for Les Jardins Families

Courage, discipline, and calm under pressure for kids from Les Jardins, taught in small classes 16 minutes away. First class free, no commitment.

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Why Les Jardins Parents Choose Martial Arts

Where does a kid learn real courage when home is a 24-hour gated community built to keep the world calm and safe? Les Jardins gives children a wonderful, protected start, and martial arts gives them the other half, a place to be safely brave. On our mats, kids face challenges that feel big, a louder shout, a harder drill, a first promotion in front of everyone, and they discover they can handle far more than they thought. That discovery is courage, and it travels home with them.

From Les Jardins, near Military Trail and Clint Moore Road, Xcel Martial Arts is about a 16 minute drive, around 8 miles. Our afternoon schedule was built for exactly this trip. Ninjas start at 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday, older groups follow through the early evening, and Friday runs a compact lineup, so training slides into the school-week rhythm instead of fighting it. One trip, one focused hour, one steadily braver kid.

Classes stay small under instructor Maria Bacchetta, so a shy five-year-old and a competitive eleven-year-old each get the attention they need. Nobody hides in the back row, and nobody gets thrown in over their head. Les Jardins families can test everything with a free trial class, no commitment and no pressure, just a chance to watch your child try something brave and love it.

Courage

Courage is a muscle, and it only grows under load. In class, that load is measured carefully, a new partner drill, a technique demonstrated in front of the group, a belt test with everyone watching. Kids from Les Jardins learn to feel nervous and step forward anyway, week after week. Over time the nerves shrink and the stepping forward stays. That is the version of courage that shows up later in classrooms, tryouts, and friendships.

Calm Under Pressure

Martial arts is one of the few activities that deliberately teaches children what to do when their heart is pounding. Breathe, reset your stance, remember your training. Students practice performing simple skills while tired, watched, and challenged, which is exactly the recipe for a big test or a tough moment at school. Parents behind the gates of Les Jardins can give their kids a rare gift, real practice at staying composed when things get loud.

Discipline

Discipline at Xcel is not yelling and push-ups. It is the quiet structure of a good class, line up, bow, listen, drill, improve, repeat. Children learn that progress comes from doing ordinary things with full effort, over and over. For Les Jardins families juggling school, activities, and homework, a child who has internalized that structure becomes easier to parent everywhere else. Homework starts sooner. Morning routines fight back less. Effort stops being negotiable.

Leadership

As students rise through the ranks, they help newer kids find their footing, demonstrating techniques, setting the tone, leading warm-ups. That early taste of responsibility changes how a child sees themselves. Instead of waiting to be told what to do, they start looking for ways to help. It is a small shift with a long reach, and it is one more habit a Les Jardins kid can carry from the mat into the rest of growing up.

Programs for Les Jardins Kids

Every age in Les Jardins has a fit. Three and four year olds start in Ninjas, learning movement and coordination through games. Five and six year olds move into Eagles for foundational strikes, blocks, stances, and teamwork. Warriors Basic gives 7 to 12 year olds kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals with their first belt promotions, and Warriors Advanced takes purple belts and up into sparring and competition prep. Teens 13 and older train Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA, and plenty of parents join that class too.

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 Les Jardins

You will find Xcel Martial Arts at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434. From Les Jardins near Military Trail and Clint Moore Road, plan on about 16 minutes and roughly 8 miles. The plaza has easy parking for a quick drop-off, and afternoon start times mean you can leave the gate after school pickup and walk in with time to spare. Questions on the way? Call (754) 366-1425.

Near Les Jardins

near Military Trail & Clint Moore Road · 24-hour gated 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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