ABOUT US
Learn about our mission, values, and the team behind BE Martial Arts.
OUR MISSION
Find out why so many people in Minneapolis area choose Beacon Martial Arts for their martial arts training.
Master Josh Dubin, 6th Degree Black Belt, and 5th Degree Black Belt EJ Kirby have been committed to this combat artistry for over 40 years. We believe in the positive impact that martial arts can have on people's lives by instilling in them purpose, direction and focus, and building a life-long community that shares those values. Join us in this journey and we will make the following commitment to you:
42+
Total Years Experience
6th & 5th
Degree Black Belts
13x
District Champion
#1
In Minneapolis
OUR VALUES
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Lead with Compassion
We will meet you exactly where you are, and we train our students to do the same out in the world. This doesn't mean we aren't tough-it means that WHEN it gets tough we are there to catch you and get you back up.
Expect Excellence
We train students to meet high expectations, and teach them to set those expectations for themselves.
Be All-In
Our standards for Commitment, Focus, Effort, and Attitude all factor in to building great Martial Artists and great Human Beings.
MEET THE TEAM
OUR EXPERT INSTRUCTORS
Our team of experienced martial artists is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
Master Josh Dubin
Head Instructor & Owner
Master Josh Dubin is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and 3rd Degree Black Belt and Red Top instructor in Kummooyeh (Korean Sword) under Grand Master Jang, honored with multiple Instructor of the Year awards and the region’s Black Belt of the Year. A State Champion with 13+ District titles and World Championship experience, he also holds degrees in Philosophy and Psychology and is pursuing a NASM CSCS. His mission is simple: martial arts is for everyone—building confidence, discipline, and an inclusive community for every student.
EJ Kirby
Owner & Program Director, Certified Instructor
Kirby is a 5th Degree Taekwondo Black Belt and a Kummooyeh Brown Belt, a decorated and traveled competitor, and Two-Time World Championship Silver Medalist with 17+ years of martial arts experience. Kirby’s love for martial arts has followed them from their first kung-fu-panda-inspired kick as a 13 year old in Colorado, all the way out to Minneapolis, MN which became home 10 years ago while they earned their Masters of Science in Environmental Policy at UMN. Kirby combines elite-level coaching with a deep rooted passion for our students and community—helping Beacon students grow into themselves as individuals by building the tools they need to lead and succeed, both on and off the mat.
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More Than Martial Arts We Shape Character, Leadership and Legacy.
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