How far is Xcel Martial Arts from The Sanctuary?

About 22 minutes by car, roughly 11.5 miles, from the North Federal Highway area to 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza.

What age is right to start?

Ninjas takes kids as young as 3 and builds coordination through games. Eagles serves ages 5 to 6, Warriors serves 7 to 12, and Teens and Adults begins at 13. A free trial class is a low-stakes way to find the right fit.

What does the free trial include?

One full class, free, with no commitment. Your child joins the group for the whole session while you watch, then you decide. Call (754) 366-1425 to schedule.

Do class times work with school pickup from East Boca?

Yes. Ninjas start at 3:30 PM and Eagles at 4:15 PM Monday through Thursday, with Warriors Basic at 5:15 PM and Warriors Advanced at 6:00 PM. Even with the 22 minute drive from The Sanctuary, afternoon pickup connects comfortably to class.

Is a shy beginner going to be okay?

Shy beginners often grow the most. Classes are small, head instructor Maria Bacchetta coaches each child individually, and there is no sparring until the advanced level. Kids ease in at their own speed.

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Why The Sanctuary Parents Choose Martial Arts

Watch a quiet kid land their first clean kick and you can see confidence being built in real time. That is the everyday business of Xcel Martial Arts, about 22 minutes from The Sanctuary, the deep-water yacht community off North Federal Highway. Inside the neighborhood your child has privacy, quiet, and calm. On the mat they get the missing ingredient, a safe place to be challenged, to wobble, to try again, and to discover they are capable of more than they thought.

Confidence is not taught with pep talks at Xcel, it is earned through small victories that stack. Head instructor Maria Bacchetta keeps classes small, so a hesitant child is coached by name from day one, and a bold child is stretched instead of bored. Kids from The Sanctuary can burn energy on a weekend at Spanish River Park, then spend a school afternoon hour earning something no one can hand them, real belief in themselves.

The first step is free. Your child's trial class costs nothing and commits you to nothing, and afternoon class times are built around school pickup. The 11.5 mile drive from The Sanctuary, starting near North Federal Highway and heading west across town, takes about 22 minutes. It is an easy yes, and a kid who leaves the mat feeling taller than when they arrived will tell you everything you need to know.

Confidence

Confidence built on the mat is specific and portable. It comes from doing hard things with witnesses, counting loudly, performing a technique solo, earning a belt in front of the class. Because the proof is physical, kids trust it more than praise. A child from The Sanctuary might have every comfort at home, but self-belief cannot be bought or gifted, it has to be earned, and martial arts is one of the most reliable places to earn it.

Courage

Courage grows in increments a child can handle. First it is stepping onto the mat with strangers. Then it is trying a technique that feels awkward, then demonstrating it, then testing for a belt. Each step is slightly braver than the last, and each is met with coaching instead of judgment. Kids learn that nerves are normal and action is possible anyway, a lesson that pays off at school, in sports, and eventually far beyond The Sanctuary.

Resilience

Sheltered can be wonderful and still leave gaps. Martial arts fills one of the big ones, the experience of struggling at something and coming back the next class anyway. Kids miss kicks, lose drills, and wait longer than they want for promotions. With a coach guiding the process, every setback becomes evidence that they can recover. That recovery habit, practiced weekly, is what resilience actually is, and it protects kids long after childhood.

Focus

An hour of martial arts asks for total presence, eyes on the instructor, feet in position, mind on the next move. It is the opposite of scrolling. Kids practice holding attention the way they practice holding a stance, a little longer each week. Parents around The Sanctuary juggle school, boating weekends, and busy calendars, and a child who can lock in on one thing at a time makes all of it smoother.

Programs for The Sanctuary Kids

Kids from The Sanctuary slot neatly into the program ladder. Ninjas welcomes 3 and 4 year olds with intro movement and coordination through games. Eagles builds foundational strikes, blocks, stances, and teamwork for ages 5 to 6. Warriors Basic covers ages 7 to 12 with kickboxing and martial arts fundamentals and first belt promotions, while Warriors Advanced takes purple belt and up into sparring and competition prep. Teens 13 and older, and parents who want a workout of their own, can train Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA in the Teens and Adults classes.

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 Sanctuary

Xcel Martial Arts is at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49, in Boca Hamptons Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33434. From The Sanctuary, off North Federal Highway near Spanish River Park, the drive west across Boca Raton runs about 22 minutes, roughly 11.5 miles. Call (754) 366-1425 and the team can help you time your first visit around a class.

Near The Sanctuary

North Federal Highway · deep-water yacht community · Spanish River Park nearby

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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