How far is Xcel from Mizner Park and downtown Boca?

About 20 minutes by car, roughly 10.5 miles. The studio is west of downtown at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza.

We have a packed downtown schedule. Which class times work after school?

Monday through Thursday, Ninjas run at 3:30 PM, Eagles at 4:15 PM, Warriors Basic at 5:15 PM, and Warriors Advanced at 6:00 PM. On Friday, Ninjas and Eagles start at 4:15 PM and Warriors at 5:00 PM. Pickup to mat time from downtown Boca is a comfortable 20 minute drive.

What age can my child start?

Age 3, in the Ninjas program, where coordination is built through games. Eagles serves ages 5 to 6, Warriors serves 7 to 12, and Teens and Adults begins at 13.

Is the first class really free?

Yes, completely free with no commitment. Call (754) 366-1425, pick a class time, and your child trains while you watch. You decide only after you have seen it.

My child has zero experience. Is that okay?

That is how almost everyone starts. Classes are small, head instructor Maria Bacchetta scales every drill to the student, and beginners build fundamentals before any contact. Sparring is reserved for the advanced program.

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Why Mizner Park & Downtown Boca Parents Choose Martial Arts

Between school drop-off, work, dinner reservations at Mizner Park, and bedtime, downtown Boca families run on routine. The trick is filling that routine with things that build a kid up. At Xcel Martial Arts, about 20 minutes from Mizner Park and Sanborn Square, martial arts becomes the anchor of the week, a set time, a set place, a coach who expects you, and a skill that grows every single visit.

Living in downtown Boca means kids grow up around Royal Palm Place and Sanborn Square, with plenty to see and plenty to distract. What a growing child also needs is one place where the phone goes away, the shoes come off, and the next hour has a clear purpose. Head instructor Maria Bacchetta runs small classes where every kid is known by name, corrected kindly, and pushed just enough. The result is a child who knows exactly what Tuesday at 4:15 means and takes real pride in showing up for it.

Starting is simple. The first class is free with no commitment, so a downtown Boca family can test the routine before adopting it. Classes are timed for after-school life, running Monday through Thursday from 3:30 PM for the littlest Ninjas up to 6:00 PM for advanced kids, plus a Friday lineup. The drive from Mizner Park is about 10.5 miles, an easy 20 minutes, and it might become the most valuable standing appointment on your family calendar.

Routine

Kids thrive on rhythm, and martial arts supplies one that actually means something. Same mat, same bow, same warm-up, then measurable progress stacked week over week. For downtown Boca kids whose afternoons can dissolve into screens and errands, a standing class turns the week into a shape, and belts turn months into milestones. Parents get a bonus too, a predictable window when their child is moving, learning, and off the couch.

Calm Under Pressure

Martial arts teaches kids what to do with a racing heart. Breathe, plant your feet, look at the target, execute. Drills gradually add pressure, a countdown, a partner, a crowd of classmates watching a belt test, so composure becomes a trained skill instead of luck. A downtown kid who can stay calm on the mat can stay calm in a spelling bee, a tryout, or a playground disagreement.

Focus

Every technique is a puzzle that demands full attention, watch the demonstration, remember the sequence, control your own body through it. There is no zoning out on the mat the way there is in the back seat or in front of a show. Practiced weekly, that attention muscle strengthens, and teachers tend to notice it before parents do. It is one of the quietest, biggest wins martial arts gives a growing kid.

Strength

Real strength for a child is functional, climbing, balancing, holding a stance, protecting their own space. Classes build it through bodyweight movement, drills, and games, never grinding gym work. Kids get stronger without realizing they are exercising, which is the whole trick. Add the confidence of knowing basic self-defense and you get a child who moves through Mizner Park crowds, school hallways, and sports seasons with sturdier posture and more energy.

Less Screen Time

Downtown living puts a lot of entertainment within reach, and a lot of it glows. A martial arts habit claims one reliable hour where hands hold pads instead of phones and wins are physical, not digital. Kids come home from class pleasantly worn out, prouder of a belt promotion than a new level on a game. Over a school year, those traded hours add up to something you can see.

Programs for Mizner Park & Downtown Boca Kids

Downtown Boca kids of every age have a program waiting. Ninjas takes 3 and 4 year olds through movement and coordination games. Eagles gives 5 and 6 year olds foundational strikes, blocks, stances, and teamwork. Warriors Basic teaches 7 to 12 year olds kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals with first belt promotions, and Warriors Advanced takes purple belts and up into sparring and competition prep. For teens 13 and older, and for parents who want their own outlet, the Teens and Adults program covers 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 Mizner Park & Downtown Boca

Xcel Martial Arts is located at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434. From Mizner Park, Royal Palm Place, or Sanborn Square, the trip is about 20 minutes and roughly 10.5 miles heading west across town. Call (754) 366-1425 if you would like directions or want to time your first visit around a class.

Near Mizner Park & Downtown Boca

Mizner Park · Royal Palm Place · Sanborn Square

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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