How far is Xcel Martial Arts from Millpond?

About 15 minutes by car, roughly 8 miles. Millpond sits in central Boca Raton near Palmetto Park Road, and the studio is at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza.

What age can my child start?

Kids can start at age 3 in our Ninjas class, which builds movement and coordination through games. Eagles covers ages 5 to 6, Warriors covers 7 to 12, and the Teens and Adults class starts at 13.

How does the free trial work?

Pick the class that matches your child's age and come try it, completely free, with no commitment. You watch, your child trains, and afterward you decide if it is the right fit. Call (754) 366-1425 to book a spot.

Can classes work after school pickup?

Yes. Monday through Thursday, Ninjas start at 3:30 PM, Eagles at 4:15 PM, and Warriors Basic at 5:15 PM, with a Friday lineup starting at 4:15 PM. The 15 minute drive from Millpond fits neatly between pickup and dinner.

Is martial arts safe for a total beginner?

Yes. Classes are small, instructor Maria Bacchetta supervises closely, and beginners start with fundamentals at their own pace. Sparring is reserved for advanced students who have earned their way there.

Serving Millpond · Central Boca Raton

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Why Millpond Parents Choose Martial Arts

There is a confidence you can spot from across the room, and kids who train martial arts carry it everywhere. On the tree-lined lakefront streets of Millpond, that looks like a kid who stands a little taller at the bus stop, raises a hand in class without hesitating, and shakes off a bad day instead of hiding from it. At Xcel Martial Arts, confidence is not a slogan on the wall. It is the product of showing up, working hard, and earning progress one class and one belt at a time.

Millpond sits in central Boca Raton near Palmetto Park Road, which puts our studio about 15 minutes from your front door. That is close enough to make training a real weekly routine instead of a once-in-a-while activity, and routine is where the growth happens. Classes run Monday through Friday in the after-school window, so the drive fits naturally between pickup and dinner. Kids arrive with wiggles and screen cravings, and they leave calmer, prouder, and a little more sure of themselves.

Instructor Maria Bacchetta keeps classes small on purpose. Small classes mean your child is seen, corrected, and encouraged by name in every session, not lost in a crowd. Whether you have a preschooler with endless energy or a ten-year-old who needs a challenge bigger than a tablet, there is a class built for exactly that stage. And your first class is free, with no commitment, so Millpond families can see the difference before deciding anything.

Confidence

Confidence grows from evidence, not compliments. Every class at Xcel gives a Millpond kid a small mountain to climb, a new stance, a cleaner kick, a first belt promotion earned in front of the group. When children stack up proof that hard things become doable, they carry that belief back to school, to the pool, to the lakefront sidewalks near home. That quiet, earned confidence is often the first thing parents notice.

Routine

Life in central Boca moves fast, and kids thrive when one part of the week is fixed and predictable. A standing class time, Monday through Thursday afternoons or Friday, becomes an anchor. Your child learns that Tuesday means training whether they feel like it or not, and that lesson, showing up on the days you do not feel like it, is worth more than any single technique. The 15 minute drive keeps the habit easy for Millpond parents to protect.

Respect

Respect is built into every minute on our mats. Students bow in, address instructors properly, wait their turn, and cheer for training partners instead of competing with them. For parents raising kids on Millpond's friendly, tree-lined streets, this is the piece that carries home first. Children start holding doors, listening the first time, and speaking to adults with more care. Respect is not lectured at Xcel. It is practiced until it becomes a reflex.

Less Screen Time

An hour on the mat is an hour a tablet cannot touch. Martial arts gives kids the same things a screen promises, challenge, achievement, levels to beat, except the reward is real sweat, real skill, and a real coach saying well done. Many Millpond parents tell themselves they will cut screen time someday. A scheduled class after school does it automatically, replacing the couch with movement, and the scroll with something a child is genuinely proud of.

Programs for Millpond Kids

Millpond kids of every age have a clear starting point at Xcel. Ninjas welcomes 3 and 4 year olds with movement and coordination games. Eagles gives 5 and 6 year olds their first real strikes, blocks, stances, and lessons in teamwork. Warriors Basic takes 7 to 12 year olds through kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals and their first belt promotions, while Warriors Advanced challenges purple belts and up with sparring and competition prep. Teens 13 and older, and parents too, can train Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA in the evening class.

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 Millpond

Xcel Martial Arts is at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434. From Millpond in central Boca Raton near Palmetto Park Road, the drive runs about 15 minutes, roughly 8 miles door to door. Plaza parking makes drop-off simple, and weekday class times are set to line up with the after-school run. Call (754) 366-1425 if you want quick directions on your first visit.

Near Millpond

central Boca Raton near Palmetto Park Road · tree-lined lakefront streets

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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