Daniel Tulino, Ph.D. 6/19/25 Daniel Tulino, Ph.D. 6/19/25

The Mat and the Mind: How Jiu-Jitsu and Education Intersect to Build Better Humans

Jiu-Jitsu isn’t only about wrist locks and cross-collar chokes, it’s about growth. At its core, it’s a system of learning that mirrors the best of what we aim to cultivate in educational settings: curiosity, problem-solving, resilience, and respect.

Kirby Farrales 6/2/25 Kirby Farrales 6/2/25

Top 5 Mistakes New Muay Thai Students Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Starting Muay Thai is an exciting and empowering journey. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, competition, or just a new challenge, Muay Thai has something to offer. But like any complex skill, beginners often fall into the same traps when first stepping into the gym. Here are the top five mistakes new students make in Muay Thai - and how to avoid them.

Kirby Farrales 5/28/25 Kirby Farrales 5/28/25

Why Pro Athletes Like Lane Johnson Choose MMA Training in the Preseason

Kirby Farrales 5/19/25 Kirby Farrales 5/19/25

Memorial Day Schedule

May 24 - CLOSED*
May 25 - CLOSED

*open mat for members only

Kirby Farrales 5/12/25 Kirby Farrales 5/12/25

New Gear Drop

Now accepting pre-orders for official G13 BJJ ranked rash guards. Available in long sleeve and short sleeve, our IBJJF legal rash guards are a great way to help you stay cool and clean.

Kirby Farrales 5/5/25 Kirby Farrales 5/5/25

Why You Should Wear Rash Guards

Whether you’re rolling in the gi or training no-gi, one piece of gear deserves a permanent spot in your BJJ rotation: the rash guard. Once seen as a no-gi essential, rash guards are now becoming more and more common under the gi — and for good reason. More than just a stylish layer, a quality rash guard improves hygiene, comfort, and performance on the mats.

Conor McClure 4/14/25 Conor McClure 4/14/25

New Program Added

Introducing an exciting new program that’s 100% free to all adult members!

Kirby Farrales 4/14/25 Kirby Farrales 4/14/25

Back-to-Back Team Titles

Congratulations to our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu adult competition team.

Kelsi Kazmierczak 3/3/25 Kelsi Kazmierczak 3/3/25

Beacon Physical Therapy & Performance is Now Open

We are now Chapel Hill’s newest source for Physical Therapy and Performance training!

Kirby Farrales 3/1/25 Kirby Farrales 3/1/25

We Moved

Just 4 short years after opening a modest 1,300 sq. ft. hole-in-the-wall of a gym, we are moving for the second time in order to properly service our growing student population.

Kirby Farrales 2/17/25 Kirby Farrales 2/17/25

Our First Team Title

Congratulations to our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu adult competition team.

Ryan Palermo 2/3/25 Ryan Palermo 2/3/25

Fuel Your Training Sessions

When you’re gearing up for a session of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) or Muay Thai, what you put in your body can make or break your performance. These are physically demanding sports that require strength, endurance, agility, and mental focus. Whether you’re training early in the morning or hitting the mats after work, eating and hydrating properly throughout the day will help you get the most out of your session and recover faster afterward.

Here’s a practical, no-nonsense guide to what to eat and drink on training days.

Kirby Farrales 1/13/25 Kirby Farrales 1/13/25

Luke Lessei Secures First-Round TKO at ONE Fight Night 27

On January 10, 2025, at ONE Fight Night 27 in Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium, American Muay Thai fighter Luke "The Chef" Lessei delivered a commanding performance, defeating Canada's Cody Jerome via first-round TKO in a 160.5-pound catchweight bout. Lessei's strategic use of body strikes led to multiple knockdowns, culminating in a stoppage at the 2:00 mark of the opening round.

Kirby Farrales 12/15/24 Kirby Farrales 12/15/24

Our First Female BJJ Black Belt

Beacon MMA, Chapel Hill’s first black belt is also Beacon MMA’s first female black belt! Introducing Professor Chela Tu!

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