Beacon MMA: Strong Results and a Big Impact at Tap Cancer Out 2025 Raleigh BJJ Open
This past Saturday, Beacon MMA made its mark both on the mats and in the fight against cancer at the Tap Cancer Out 2025 Raleigh BJJ Open. More than just a tournament, it’s a movement—one where Jiu-Jitsu athletes come together for a worthy cause, uniting our community to fund life-saving research and services for those most affected.
Competition Highlights
Asterisks (**) indicated first-time competitor
Youth Team
Hunter Conners** (Gold)
Dylan Sachdev** (Silver)
Anders Smith** (Silver)
Theo Armentano** (Silver)
Adult Team
Kelsi Kazmierczak (Gold)
Dan Geinosky (Gold)
Christian Rudey (Gold)
Jon Binanay** (Gold)
Conor McClure (Bronze)
Shawn Allbritton (Bronze)
Jonny Binanay** (Bronze)
Honorable Mention
Youth Coach Scott Armentano**
(Bronze, representing G13 BJJ HQ)
Overall, Beacon MMA athletes earned four golds, four silvers, and four bronzes, with several medals coming from their first-ever competition.
Fighting for a Cause
The Raleigh tournament wasn’t just about medals—it was about making a difference. Tap Cancer Out set an ambitious goal to raise $125,000 to support its beneficiary organizations at this event. Our participation helped push the movement forward, contributing to Tap Cancer Out’s overall impact of having donated $7.75 million since 2012 to fund critical research, family services, and survivor support.
Athlete Spotlights
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