How far is the studio from St. Andrews Country Club?

Plan on about 15 minutes and roughly 7.5 miles. We are in Boca Hamptons Plaza at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, an easy drive from the Clint Moore Road area.

When should my child start?

Ninjas starts at age 3, and Eagles picks up at 5. If your child is already 7 to 12, Warriors Basic is built for beginners at that age, so there is no wrong entry point.

Can we try it before committing?

Yes. Every new student from St. Andrews Country Club gets a free trial class with no commitment, so you can see the coaching and the culture before deciding.

Do classes work after school?

They are scheduled for exactly that. Monday to Thursday runs Ninjas at 3:30 PM, Eagles at 4:15 PM, Warriors Basic at 5:15 PM, and Warriors Advanced at 6:00 PM. Friday has afternoon classes as well.

Is it safe for a child who has never trained?

Yes. Small classes mean constant supervision, techniques are taught step by step, and sparring is reserved for Warriors Advanced students at purple belt and up. Beginners build skill before they ever face pressure.

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Kids Martial Arts for St. Andrews Country Club Families

Small classes, 15 minutes from St. Andrews Country Club, led by head instructor Maria Bacchetta. Try a class free, with no commitment.

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Why St. Andrews Country Club Parents Choose Martial Arts

What does leadership look like in a seven year old? Families at St. Andrews Country Club think about this more than most, because kids there grow up inside a private golf and country club where effort, etiquette, and earning your place are part of daily life. Martial arts gives children their own arena for it. At Xcel Martial Arts, leadership is not a poster on the wall, it is a job every student practices, setting the example, encouraging a partner, owning a mistake out loud.

The studio sits about 15 minutes from St. Andrews Country Club, roughly 7.5 miles from the Clint Moore Road corridor between Jog Road and Military Trail to Boca Hamptons Plaza on Kimberly Blvd. Head instructor Maria Bacchetta keeps classes small, which means older students are regularly asked to demonstrate, help a newer kid, and lead a drill. Being trusted with responsibility changes how a child stands, speaks, and follows through.

Belts here are earned the slow way, through showing up, listening, and putting in honest reps. That process teaches kids from St. Andrews Country Club something a comfortable childhood rarely forces, that position comes with duty. The first class is free, with no commitment, so you can watch how quickly your child steps up when someone hands them the chance.

Leadership

Leadership on the mat is concrete. Students count off warmups, demonstrate techniques, and help younger kids fix a stance. Because classes at Xcel are small, every child from St. Andrews Country Club gets those moments regularly instead of waiting in a crowd for a turn that never comes. Kids who practice being looked to, week after week, stop being surprised by it. They start expecting themselves to step forward, at school and everywhere else.

Humility

Martial arts humbles everyone eventually, and that is a feature. The kid who is naturally athletic still gets corrected. The kid with the newest gear still has to earn the same belt as everyone else. For children growing up in a private club community, this is a healthy counterweight. They learn to take feedback without sulking, to lose a drill and shake hands, and to respect effort over status.

Work Ethic

Golf teaches St. Andrews Country Club kids that swings take reps. Martial arts doubles down on that lesson. Belt promotions in Warriors Basic are earned, not handed out for attendance, and Warriors Advanced students preparing for competition learn what deliberate practice actually feels like. Kids discover that the boring middle of practice is where progress lives. That truth transfers straight into homework, instruments, and every sport they ever play.

Courage

Courage grows in small, supervised doses. Trying a new technique in front of the class, holding pads for a partner, testing for a belt with everyone watching. Instructors keep the pressure friendly and the room safe, so kids from St. Andrews Country Club learn that nerves are normal and doable. A child who has performed under watchful eyes on the mat walks into recitals, tryouts, and new classrooms with shoulders back.

Programs for St. Andrews Country Club Kids

There is a clear path for every age at St. Andrews Country Club. Ninjas welcomes 3 and 4 year olds with intro movement and coordination games. Eagles moves 5 and 6 year olds into foundational strikes, blocks, stances, and teamwork. Warriors Basic serves ages 7 to 12 with kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals plus first belt promotions, and Warriors Advanced, for purple belt and up, adds sparring and competition prep for kids ready to lead. Teens 13 and up train Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA alongside adults.

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 St. Andrews Country Club

Xcel Martial Arts is located at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434. From St. Andrews Country Club, on Clint Moore Road between Jog Road and Military Trail, the drive takes about 15 minutes and covers roughly 7.5 miles. Families make it comfortably after school pickup, and you can always call (754) 366-1425 if you need directions on the way.

Near St. Andrews Country Club

Clint Moore Road between Jog Road and Military Trail · private golf & country club

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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