How long does it take to get to Xcel from Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club?

Plan on about 22 minutes for the 11.5 mile drive west from the Camino Real and Intracoastal area to 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza.

What age should our child begin?

Ninjas starts at age 3 with games that build coordination. Eagles takes ages 5 to 6, Warriors takes 7 to 12, and the Teens and Adults program starts at 13 with Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA.

How does the free trial class work?

Call (754) 366-1425 to reserve a spot. Your child takes one full class free, with no commitment and nothing to sign, and you watch the whole thing before deciding.

Can classes fit around school and activities?

Yes. Kids classes run Monday to Thursday between 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM depending on age, and Friday classes start at 4:15 PM. Leaving Royal Palm after pickup, the 22 minute drive puts you at the studio in time for the afternoon lineup.

Is sparring safe for a new student?

New students do not spar at all. Sparring belongs to Warriors Advanced, for purple belt and up, after kids have spent real time on control and fundamentals in small, closely supervised classes led by Maria Bacchetta.

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Kids Martial Arts for Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club Families

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Why Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club Parents Choose Martial Arts

There is a certain discipline to life in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, tucked between Camino Real and the Intracoastal, where boats are maintained, greens are kept, and standards are simply how things are done. Kids absorb standards from their surroundings, but they build discipline by practicing it themselves. That is what happens on the mat at Xcel Martial Arts, about 22 minutes from the neighborhood, where children learn to show up, bow in, work hard, and finish what they started.

Discipline in a kids martial arts class is never harsh. It looks like lining up quietly, holding a stance for ten more seconds, practicing a block until it is sharp, and treating a training partner with care. Head instructor Maria Bacchetta keeps classes small so effort never goes unseen and shortcuts never go unnoticed. For families living next to The Boca Raton resort, this is a different kind of enrichment, one measured in habits rather than trophies.

The way in is easy and honest, a free trial class with no commitment. Drive the 11.5 miles from Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, let your child take a full class, and judge the coaching for yourself. With kids classes every weekday afternoon, from Ninjas for preschoolers through Warriors Advanced for older kids, the schedule bends around school, not the other way around.

Discipline

Discipline is the ability to do the right thing when you would rather not, and it is trainable. Belts create long horizons, kids learn that a goal can be months away and still worth daily effort. Bowing in, lining up, and set routines create structure that children secretly love. A Royal Palm kid who learns to earn things slowly on the mat brings that patience to school projects, music practice, and every future coach who demands their best.

Calm Under Pressure

Waterfront life looks relaxed, but growing up is full of pressure moments, tests, tryouts, recitals, conflicts. Martial arts rehearses pressure in safe doses. A child performs a technique alone while the class watches, keeps composure through a belt test, and learns to breathe before reacting. Over time the nervous system learns the lesson, pressure is information, not an emergency. That steadiness is one of the most valuable things a Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club kid can carry into adolescence.

Respect

In a community built on courtesy, from the clubhouse to the dock, respect is already the family language. Martial arts gives kids a place to practice it formally. Students bow to the mat, thank their partners, and learn that the strongest person in the room is usually the most polite. It is respect with a spine, kids learn to be courteous and to expect courtesy in return, a distinction that serves them for life.

Resilience

Nobody earns a purple belt without failing in public a few hundred times first. That is the point. Kids in small classes learn to hear correction without crumbling, to lose a drill and reset, to try again the moment something goes wrong. Resilience built this way is quiet and durable. When a Royal Palm child eventually faces a hard season at school or in sports, the mat has already taught them how to keep standing.

Programs for Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club Kids

Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club families will find a clear ladder of programs. Ninjas introduces 3 and 4 year olds to movement and coordination through games. Eagles teaches 5 and 6 year olds foundational strikes, blocks, stances, and teamwork. Warriors Basic gives 7 to 12 year olds kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals along with their first belt promotions, and Warriors Advanced, for purple belt and up, adds sparring and competition prep. Teens 13 and older, and adults who want to train alongside them, have Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA in the Teens and Adults program.

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 Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

Xcel Martial Arts is at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434. From Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, between Camino Real and the Intracoastal next to The Boca Raton resort, the drive is about 22 minutes and roughly 11.5 miles heading west. Call (754) 366-1425 with any questions before your first visit.

Near Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

between Camino Real and the Intracoastal · next to The Boca Raton resort

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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