Beacon Mixed Martial Arts

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Cameron H 2 weeks ago

I got to try out BJJ and Muay Thai and the coaching was awesome. Every session we learned something different and there were people there from all levels and backgrounds.

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Jared Hughes 2 months ago

I trained Muay Thai here for three years and loved every bit of it. Coach Kirby is an excellent instructor who genuinely cares about his students getting better. The gym culture is great, everyone is welcoming and there is no ego nonsense. On top of learning a real martial art, the workouts are no joke. Highly recommend whether you are looking to get in shape, learn Muay Thai, or both.

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Elizabeth Armentano 2 years ago

We are thrilled to have found Beacon Mixed Martial Arts! Our 6 year old is benefitting tremendously from everything Coach Kirby has to offer. Not only does he learn jujitsu techniques but he learns self control and respect! I cannot recommend them enough!

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Jody Ciolino 3 years ago

My son has been doing the kids' Muay Thai program since September 2022, and it's been so great for his coordination, confidence, and physical and mental health. Coach Kirby is patient, kind, tough, and humble. My son had absolutely no experience with martial arts before he started, and I knew nothing about it before he started. The program meets the kids where they are and at the same time pushes them to continue to strive to improve and learn self discipline. Coming to observe during his class sessions is one of the highlights of my week. Watching the growth and continued progress is wonderful. Thank you to Coach Kirby and Coach Rose for creating such a wonderful environment for families.

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Sean Scanlon 4 years ago

There are a lot of options for jiu jitsu training, particularly in the triangle. I have trained at a few different schools over the past couple years as a permanent student, or visiting while traveling. Coach Kirby Farrales is a detail-oriented instructor. His school uses the G13 system, which means that rather than teaching whatever random technique he feels like teaching during a given class, he follows a system of repetitive reinforcement. This is particularly helpful for new students to jiu jitsu. Unlike at some schools where new students are getting lost trying to follow advanced, multi-step techniques in their first week that they may not see again for weeks or months later (see prior statement), new students spend time to perfect a smaller number of moves, and then build on those over time. Another thing that separates Coach Kirby’s school and the G13 curriculum is the emphasis on the stand-up aspects of jiu jitsu often ignored at other academies. Each sparring session starts on the feet, which better prepares students for tournament, or ultimately, for self defense, where all encounters start standing. When you are looking to start jiu jitsu for the first time, take note of the beginner’s curriculum, how students take in techniques at a given class, and whether the school works on takedowns. If you have trained elsewhere, you will find that Coach Kirby’s attention to detail and the school’s emphasis on standing will improve your practice. For anyone, the mats are quality and clean.