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  • Beacon Mixed Martial Arts - Coach Kirby and Lane Johnson

    Lane Johnson

    Philadelphia Eagles
    2X SuperBowl Champion Right Tackle

    Click here to find out why at 6’6”, 315 lbs, Lane Johnson chose Coach Kirby and Beacon Mixed Martial Arts to level up in the pre-season.

  • Four men wearing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gis and black belts, standing together and smiling in front of a gym sign.

    Robert Peach

    BEACON MMA HQ
    FOUNDER & HEAD COACH

    “Coach Kirby is everything a martial artist should be on and off the mat; I can’t imagine a better representative to fly the Beacon MMA flag.”

  • Shane Fazen

    BEACON MMA HQ COACH
    YOUTUBE CONTENT CREATOR     @fighttips

    “I can tell you first hand that the instruction and attention that you will get at Beacon MMA is world class. The instructors are as passionate, patient, and professional as they come. You can expect a warm welcome to the gym, as they are accommodating to all levels of experience.”

  • Before and after weight loss transformation of a man. Left side: man in an orange shirt indoors holding a drink. Right side: same man outdoors in a fitness tank top.

    Ryan Coin

    “I’ve lost over 100 lbs. thanks to Beacon MMA! It wasn’t and ISN’T easy, but it’s fun!

    I spend anywhere from 1 hour to upwards of 3 hours a day taking back-to-back classes with a community of coaches and athletes who give me constant support.

    I’m never bored, and the coaches are great about making things I’ve learned already feel fresh. I can’t imagine a better place to smash my goals!”

  • A family of four sitting on a path outdoors, all wearing casual clothing and black Converse shoes. The mother and daughter are on the left, while the father and son are on the right. They appear happy and relaxed.

    Jenn Zapisek

    “We have watched our son transform into a more confident and outgoing young man, and we can’t wait to see what the future has in store for him with Beacon MMA.”

  • Two people smiling in a gym setting, one with green hand wraps.

    Ed Baliton

    “I signed up a year after enrolling my son in the kids program. I don’t know what I was waiting for!

    I’m in the best shape of my life, and now have another activity to share with my son.

    Don’t hesitate; it’s one of the best decisions you’ll ever make!”

  • A family of four posing in front of Niagara Falls with the city skyline in the background on a sunny day.

    Stephanie O'Kane

    “Coach Kirby is great with kids and an outstanding role model for them.

    The kids look forward to class, holiday parties, team camping trips in the summer... it really has become a huge part of our lives.”