What age should my child start?

Kids can start at age 3 in the Ninjas program, which builds movement and coordination through games. Ages 5 to 6 join Eagles, ages 7 to 12 join Warriors, and there is a Teens and Adults program for 13 and up. Whatever the age, the right time to start is usually now.

Is there really a free trial class?

Yes. Your child's first class is completely free with no commitment. Come watch, let your child try the mat, and decide afterward. Call (754) 366-1425 to book a time that works for your Old Floresta schedule.

Can we make classes work after school?

Yes, the schedule is built for it. Monday through Thursday, Ninjas start at 3:30 PM, Eagles at 4:15 PM, Warriors Basic at 5:15 PM, and Warriors Advanced at 6:00 PM. Friday classes run from 4:15 PM. Leaving Old Floresta after pickup, the 18 minute drive lines up well with those start times.

Is martial arts safe for a beginner with no experience?

Very. Classes are small, head instructor Maria Bacchetta matches every drill to a child's level, and new students learn control and basics before anything else. Most kids walk in as total beginners.

Serving Old Floresta · East Boca Raton

Kids Martial Arts for Old Floresta Families

Q: How far is Xcel Martial Arts from Old Floresta?

About 18 minutes by car, roughly 9.5 miles. The studio is at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434, west of the historic district near Palmetto Park Road.

Small classes that teach respect, focus, and courage, 18 minutes from the Old Floresta historic district. Your child's first class is free.

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Why Old Floresta Parents Choose Martial Arts

Respect is built into Old Floresta, from the Addison Mizner-era streets to the way neighbors care for one of Boca Raton's historic districts. It is a value parents here already live by, and it is the first thing kids learn on the mat at Xcel Martial Arts. Every class begins and ends with courtesy, kids bow, listen, wait their turn, and speak to instructors and classmates with real politeness. For families in the historic district near Palmetto Park Road, that lesson lands about 18 minutes from your front door.

Head instructor Maria Bacchetta keeps classes small on purpose. When a group is small, an instructor can catch the little moments that matter, a child who cut in line, a frustrated stomp after a missed kick, a classmate who needs encouragement. Those moments become lessons in respect, patience, and self-control. Kids from Old Floresta walk in wiggly and distracted and, week by week, walk out steadier, kinder, and prouder of themselves.

The best part is how easy it is to test. Your first class at Xcel Martial Arts is free, with no commitment, so you can drive the 9.5 miles west, watch your child on the mat, and decide with your own eyes. Classes run right after school Monday through Friday, which means an Old Floresta pickup can roll straight into a lesson your kid will actually be excited about.

Respect

Respect at Xcel is not a poster on the wall, it is practiced every single class. Kids bow onto the mat, address instructors properly, congratulate their partners, and learn that strength and courtesy belong together. The habit follows them home, into how they speak at the dinner table and how they treat teachers, neighbors, and grandparents. In a neighborhood that treasures its history the way Old Floresta does, raising a genuinely courteous kid simply fits.

Focus

Martial arts is one of the few after-school activities where a child has to pay attention with their whole body. A combination only works if you watch, listen, and repeat it precisely, and kids feel the difference immediately. That practiced attention shows up later at a school desk and at homework time. For kids growing up on the historic streets near Palmetto Park Road, an hour of full-body focus is a gift that keeps paying off.

Courage

Courage in a kids class looks small at first. Raising a hand. Trying a kick in front of the group. Getting a technique wrong and trying again without melting down. We build it in tiny, safe doses until standing up tall becomes normal. That quiet bravery matters everywhere, from a new classroom to a first belt promotion, and it starts with one free trial class an 18 minute drive from Old Floresta.

Less Screen Time

Every hour on the mat is an hour a child is not on a tablet. Martial arts gives kids the same things a screen promises, challenge, levels, rewards, wins, except every bit of it happens in their real body with real friends. Kids leave class tired in the best way, and evenings at home in Old Floresta get calmer because the energy already went somewhere good.

Programs for Old Floresta Kids

Old Floresta kids fit right into the age-based programs at Xcel. Three and four year olds start in Ninjas, learning coordination through games. Five and six year olds move into Eagles for foundational strikes, blocks, stances, and teamwork. Kids seven to twelve join Warriors Basic for kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals and earn their first belt promotions, then graduate into Warriors Advanced at purple belt and up for sparring and competition prep. Teens thirteen and older, and parents too, can train in the Teens and Adults program with 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 Old Floresta

Xcel Martial Arts is at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434. From the Old Floresta historic district near Palmetto Park Road, the drive runs about 18 minutes, roughly 9.5 miles heading west across Boca Raton. It is an easy suburban drive, and you can call (754) 366-1425 on the way if you have any questions.

Near Old Floresta

historic district near Palmetto Park Road · Addison Mizner-era 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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