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Beacon Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mixedmartialartsandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (856) 655-6759
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My sons has been here for the last 5+ years and it's become a second home.”
“I wasn't athletic in high school and I was nervous that boxing was a "guys sport" and that it would be too difficult.”
“You're in great hands here regardless of whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.”
Other martial arts here
“I trained boxing and muay thai at Beacon from January 2023 until February 2024, and it broke my heart not to renew my membership there.”
“If you're looking to train BJJ, Muay Thai, or MMA in the Greater Philly/South Jersey area - Beacon is your spot!”
“I trained boxing and muay thai at Beacon from January 2023 until February 2024, and it broke my heart not to renew my membership there.”
“When sparring with the kickboxing and Muay Thai people I felt that everyone adjusted to my level.”
What members say
“Cleanliness: 5/5 Facility: 5/5 Staff/coaching: 5/5 Dropped in on a Monday for Muay Thai with Coach Anthony and had a great class.”
“Coming from a typical gym where you do your thing and leave, Beacon's Crossfit coaches and athletes are welcoming, helpful and encouraging.”
“Coming from a typical gym where you do your thing and leave, Beacon's Crossfit coaches and athletes are welcoming, helpful and encouraging.”
“He gave context on when/why to use each technique and combo and it was applicable to real scenarios.”
“Its a great way to add years to anyone’s life and so much more.”
“Cleanliness: 5/5 Facility: 5/5 Staff/coaching: 5/5 Dropped in on a Monday for Muay Thai with Coach Anthony and had a great class.”
From the reviews
This is the best MMA gym in the area hands down. I've been there for years and the coaching staff is great, extremely knowledgeable, and friendly. My sons has been here for the last 5+ years and it's become a second home. Loves every second of kids BJJ. Great classes for little kids now too.
I’ve been training at this gym for 7 months at this point and so far my experience here has been amazing. This mixed martial arts gym is well suited for all experience levels and is very welcoming to newcomers.
Hi Beacon! Thank you so much for being the most amazing possible training space this past year. I trained boxing and muay thai at Beacon from January 2023 until February 2024, and it broke my heart not to renew my membership there....
It is very family friendly. I’ve had my family and extended family join. There are top tier practitioners/instructors with high standards for all levels. Its a great way to add years to anyone’s life and so much more.
New to BJJ? Start at Beacon Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness
Beacon Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Beacon Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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