At BETA Academy, we believe that true self-defense begins long before a physical conflict ever happens. We recently hosted our “Done With Bullying” workshop, an empowering event dedicated to giving our kids and teens the tools, confidence, and voice they need to handle bullying safely and effectively. Seeing our mats filled with young athletes eager...
Testing at BETA Academy isn’t just about showing off techniques; it’s a celebration of the focus, effort, and sweat our members invest every day. As D.C.’s top spot for martial arts, watching our adult community step onto the mats and prove their growth this summer was nothing short of inspiring. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Technical Mastery &...
Looking For Something For Your Children To Do This Summer? Martial Arts Might Be The Answer. School is on break, but the training never stops! Summer is the ideal time for kids and teens to stay active, gain confidence, build discipline, and stay healthy—skills that help them thrive both on the mats and in the...
It has been an incredible season of growth and victory for the BETA Academy family. Hot on the heels of our official designation as Washington DC’s only certified Kudo branch, our head instructor, Nakapan Phungephorn, traveled to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to test his skills against the continent’s elite. We are proud to announce that Coach...
There is a major milestone to celebrate in the Washington DC martial arts community. BETA Academy has officially been designated as an official Kudo Branch, certified directly by the Kudo International Federation (KIF). Led by head instructor Nakapan Phungephorn—who recently earned his brown belt in Kudo—BETA Academy is now the premier destination and the only...
Big News, DC: BETA Academy is Coming to Capitol Hill! We have some massive news for the Washington DC community. BETA Academy is officially expanding! Since founding our roots here in 2008, we’ve been incredibly proud to serve as DC’s premier martial arts hub. Now, we are bringing our world-class training, elite coaches, and unbeatable...
BETA Academy Celebrates Student Progress and Excellence in Spring Rank Evaluations BETA Academy continues to solidify its reputation as the premier destination for martial arts in Washington, DC, following a successful weekend of adult testing on April 22 and 23. The atmosphere on the mats was a powerful reminder of what this team is all...
Hard work leads to big results! BETA Academy is proud to celebrate our kids and teens for a successful testing week held from April 29 through May 1. Our young martial artists defined the BETA spirit, showing incredible focus and discipline across both our grappling and striking programs. Why Martial Arts for Kids? Martial arts...
Decades in the Making: Nakapan Wins Gold at the 2025 IBJJF Pan American Championship At BETA Academy, we believe in the lifelong pursuit of excellence. That spirit was on full display when our founder and head instructor, Nakapan Phungephorn, achieved a major milestone—winning Gold at the 2025 IBJJF Pan American Championship. 🥇 “[It] took decades,...
The results of the 2024 No-Gi World Championships are in and BETA Academy has much to celebrate. We took 5 competitors and came back with 7 medals! 🥇🥈 John Hamlett runs through his weight class and is crowned the Masters 2 Brown Belt Heavyweight Champion 👑 finishing Day 1 with a Silver Medal in the...
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