How far is the studio from The Polo Club?

Plan on about 17 minutes and roughly 8.5 miles from the Military Trail and Clint Moore Road area to 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza.

What age should my child start martial arts?

As early as 3 in Ninjas, which builds coordination through games. Ages 5 and 6 join Eagles, ages 7 to 12 join Warriors, and 13 and up train in the Teens and Adults class.

Will classes clash with school or other activities?

Rarely. Monday through Thursday classes run from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM and Friday runs 4:15 to 5:45 PM, so most Polo Club families find a slot that fits right after pickup and still leaves the evening free.

Is the first class really free?

Yes. Your child trains a full class free, with no commitment, so you can judge the coaching, the class size, and the fit before deciding anything.

My child is not aggressive. Is martial arts still a fit?

Especially then. Classes emphasize focus, respect, and control. Sparring is only for advanced students who have earned it, and beginners spend their time on fundamentals and confidence.

Serving The Polo Club · Central Boca Raton

Kids Martial Arts for Families at The Polo Club

Focus, discipline, and real confidence for kids growing up at The Polo Club, in small classes 17 minutes from the gate. First class is free.

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Why The Polo Club Parents Choose Martial Arts

Watch a child hold a fighting stance for thirty quiet seconds and you are watching focus being built in real time. Focus is the skill under every other skill, and it is fading fast in a world of screens and constant pings. At The Polo Club, where the country club lifestyle teaches patience on the golf course and manners at dinner, martial arts adds the training ground kids need most, a place where attention itself is the exercise, practiced and strengthened in every single class.

Xcel Martial Arts sits about 17 minutes from The Polo Club, an easy 8.5 mile run from the Military Trail and Clint Moore Road area. Instructor Maria Bacchetta keeps every class small, which means your child cannot drift to the back and coast. They are called by name, corrected kindly, and challenged at their level. That kind of attention is exactly what turns an energetic kid into a focused one, and a focused kid into a confident one.

The schedule was designed around school-week reality. Monday through Thursday, classes run from 3:30 PM for the littlest Ninjas to 7:00 PM for teens and adults, and Friday offers a tighter afternoon lineup. Polo Club families can make training the reliable middle of the afternoon, after pickup and before dinner. Start with a free trial class, no commitment, and see how your child responds to a room where effort is the whole point.

Focus

Every drill in a martial arts class is secretly an attention exercise. Watch the instructor, copy the movement, hold the position, wait for the count. Kids repeat that cycle dozens of times an hour, and their attention span stretches like any other muscle. Parents often see it first, a child from The Polo Club who used to bounce between tasks starts finishing homework in one sitting. Focus learned on the mat does not stay on the mat.

Discipline

A country club childhood already carries certain standards, dress codes, table manners, tee times. Martial arts speaks that same language and turns it inward. Students bow in, line up, and give full effort even on tired days, because that is simply how training works. Over months, discipline stops being a rule imposed from outside and becomes something your child expects of themselves. That shift, from being managed to self-managing, is the real belt promotion.

Confidence

Confidence built on praise is fragile. Confidence built on earned skill holds. At Xcel, a Polo Club kid earns every belt in front of classmates, with clear standards and no shortcuts. They learn what their own effort can produce, and that knowledge steadies them, in a new classroom, at a swim meet, or anywhere they are the newest face in the room. Quietly capable beats loudly boastful, and the mat teaches the difference.

Less Screen Time

Afternoons have a way of dissolving into screens, even in the most beautiful communities. A standing martial arts class gives kids from The Polo Club a reason to put the device down that does not feel like punishment. They trade an hour of scrolling for an hour of movement, sweat, and face-to-face teamwork, then come home tired in the best way. Do not be surprised if dinner conversation improves before the first belt arrives.

Programs for The Polo Club Kids

The Polo Club kids slot cleanly into our five programs. Ninjas, for ages 3 and 4, turns wiggles into coordination through games. Eagles, for ages 5 and 6, introduces foundational strikes, blocks, stances, and teamwork. Warriors Basic covers ages 7 to 12 with kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals leading to first belt promotions, and Warriors Advanced sharpens purple belts and up with sparring and competition prep. Teens 13 and older, plus moms and dads who want their own outlet, train Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA at 7:00 PM.

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 The Polo Club

Xcel Martial Arts is located at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434. From The Polo Club and the surrounding Military Trail and Clint Moore Road area, the trip is about 17 minutes and roughly 8.5 miles. Afternoon class times are spaced so the drive lands neatly after school pickup. If you would like help choosing your child's first class, call (754) 366-1425.

Near The Polo Club

Military Trail & Clint Moore Road area · country club lifestyle

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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