Kids MMA Classes for Lantana Youth

Kids MMA for Lantana Families

Kids in Lantana have energy to burn, and our Kids MMA program gives them somewhere productive to put it. This is not a rough, cage-fighter class. It is a fun, structured program that blends the striking foundations of kickboxing and Muay Thai with core martial arts movement to build well-rounded young athletes. Children develop coordination, strength, and the kind of focus that carries into every area of life.

Instructor Maria Bacchetta designed this program with both safety and excitement in mind. Every drill is age-appropriate, every sparring scenario is fully supervised and padded, and the emphasis is always on technique over aggression. Kids learn to channel their energy purposefully, a skill that pays dividends whether they are on the soccer field near Maddock Park or sitting through a long school day.

Fitness is a natural byproduct of training, but the mental gains are just as important. Students in our Kids MMA classes build discipline through repetition, learn to manage frustration when a technique is difficult, and celebrate each other's progress. These habits form the foundation of real resilience, and parents notice the change at home faster than they expect.

Why Lantana Families Choose Xcel Martial Arts

• Blends kickboxing, Muay Thai, and martial arts into one engaging program that keeps kids excited every class
• Fully supervised and safety-first, with age-appropriate drills and proper protective gear always used
• Builds genuine fitness and athletic coordination alongside mental focus and self-control
• Small group sizes so every Lantana student gets real coaching, not just crowd management
• Weekday afternoon classes make it easy to fit into the after-school routine for Lantana families

Getting to Class from Lantana

West Boca Raton is about 14 miles from Lantana, a straightforward drive south on Congress Avenue to Glades Road heading west. The 3:30 PM weekday start time means you can pick up your child from school, grab a quick snack, and arrive right on time without rushing.

Directions: From Lantana, head south on Congress Avenue or take I-95 south to the Glades Road exit, then head west on Glades Road to Lyons Road. Turn south on Lyons Road and Boca Hamptons Plaza will be on your right at 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Suite 49.

Explore our other programs for Lantana families: Kids Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Adult Martial Arts & Self-Defense, After-School Martial Arts.

Call (754) 366-1425 or view our class schedule to get started.

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