How far is Xcel Martial Arts from Mission Bay?

About 5 minutes by car, roughly 2 miles. We are at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, an easy drive from the Glades Road and State Road 441 area.

What age can my child start?

Our Ninjas class takes kids as young as 3, using games to build movement and coordination. Eagles covers ages 5 to 6, and the Warriors programs cover ages 7 to 12.

Do classes work with school pickup?

Yes. Monday through Thursday, Ninjas starts at 3:30 PM and Eagles at 4:15 PM, timed so Mission Bay families can come straight from pickup. On Fridays, Ninjas and Eagles both run at 4:15 PM.

Is the first class really free?

Yes. Your child's first class is completely free with no commitment, so you can watch how they respond before deciding anything.

Is martial arts safe for a total beginner?

Yes. Classes are small, so instructor Maria Bacchetta can watch every child closely. Beginners start with fundamentals and games, not sparring, and nothing is rushed.

Serving Mission Bay · West Boca Raton

Kids Martial Arts for Mission Bay Families

Just 5 minutes from Mission Bay Plaza, Xcel Martial Arts helps kids build routine, confidence, and real discipline in small classes. Try a free class with no commitment.

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Why Mission Bay Parents Choose Martial Arts

Routine is the quiet superpower of a Mission Bay childhood. School, homework, dinner, repeat, and somewhere in that rhythm your kid needs something that is theirs, something that builds them week after week. That is exactly what a standing martial arts class becomes. Xcel Martial Arts sits about 5 minutes from Mission Bay, roughly 2 miles from the neighborhood, close enough that a Tuesday class becomes as automatic as the school run. Kids thrive on rhythm, and a class they never miss becomes the habit that steadies everything else.

If you already run errands at Mission Bay Plaza or pass the corner of Glades Road and State Road 441 on autopilot, you know how short this drive is. The studio sits in Boca Hamptons Plaza on Kimberly Boulevard, and the schedule is built around school pickup. Monday through Thursday, Ninjas starts at 3:30 PM, Eagles at 4:15 PM, and Warriors Basic at 5:15 PM, so kids can go from the carpool line to the mat without a scramble.

Instructor Maria Bacchetta keeps every class small on purpose. Small classes mean your child gets corrected, encouraged, and known by name instead of lost in a crowd. Give it a season and the changes follow your kid home. Shoes by the door, homework started without a battle, a little more patience with a younger sibling. If you have been looking for a weekly anchor for your Mission Bay kid, this one is easy to test. The first class is free, with no commitment.

Routine

A martial arts class at the same time every week gives Mission Bay kids a fixed point in a busy calendar. They learn to pack their own gear, arrive on time, bow in, and follow the same warm up until it feels natural. That structure spills over. Bedtime gets smoother, mornings get faster, and homework has a slot instead of a fight. Kids do not resist structure nearly as much when it belongs to something they love.

Discipline

Discipline on the mat is not yelling or push ups. It is a coach expecting your child to try again, stand still while instructions are given, and treat partners with care. In a small class there is nowhere to hide and no need to. Kids from Mission Bay learn that effort is the entry fee, and they start applying that at school and at home. Belt promotions in the Warriors program make the payoff visible, one earned rank at a time.

Confidence

Confidence grows from doing hard things in front of other people. Every week your child demonstrates a technique, gets feedback, and improves in plain view of the class. That repetition rewires how they carry themselves. Parents usually notice it first at school, a hand raised in class, a new friend approached at the playground, a shrug where there used to be tears. It is quiet, steady confidence, not bravado, and it is built one class at a time.

Less Screen Time

For most kids the default afternoon is a screen. A class on the calendar gives Mission Bay families a built in reason to power down, load up the car, and burn real energy. Time spent kicking, balancing, and playing structured games beats another episode every time. Kids come home tired in the best way, with a story to tell at dinner and a skill that grows, which is more than any app can promise.

Programs for Mission Bay Kids

Mission Bay is full of kids at every stage, and the programs line up neatly. Three and four year olds start in Ninjas, where coordination is built through games. Five and six year olds move into Eagles for foundational strikes, blocks, stances, and teamwork. Kids seven to twelve join Warriors Basic to learn kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals and earn their first belt promotions, then graduate to Warriors Advanced at purple belt and up for sparring and competition prep. Teens thirteen and older, and parents too, can train Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA in the evening Teens and Adults 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 Mission Bay

Xcel Martial Arts is at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434. From Mission Bay the drive is about 5 minutes, roughly 2 miles. Head toward the Glades Road and State Road 441 area and continue the short hop to Kimberly Boulevard. For most families it is quicker than the usual run to Mission Bay Plaza. Call (754) 366-1425 if you want turn by turn help the first time.

Near Mission Bay

Glades Road & State Road 441 · Mission Bay Plaza

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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