Learn Effective Self-Defense and Build Self-Confidence in a Fun and Safe Environment
ABOUT BETA ACADEMY
[Washington DC’s #1 Children’s Martial Arts and Character Development Program]
At the Academy for Body Efficient Tactical Arts (BETA Academy), your child will be coached the best and brightest Instructors. The learning environment plays a critical role in a child’s development and your child will absolutely benefit from our world-class children’s martial arts center conveniently located right here in the DC metro area.
Our mission is to “Build Tomorrow’s Leaders Today.”

From the moment your child steps onto the martial arts training floor, an amazing journey begins. The path to Black Belt leads to confidence, self-discipline and the mastery of self-defense.
We offer 3 different carefully structured programs specifically designed to teach your children the important skills they will need to succeed in life. Please click on the links below to learn more about our exciting and fun programs that we know your child will love:
Over 10 Years of Experience Teaching Kids and Young Adults
The BETA Children’s Martial Arts Program was established in Washington DC by Master Instructor and Former WKA Thai Boxing World Champion Nakapan Phungephorn. He and his wife, Melanie, share a lifelong passion for teaching martial arts to children of all ages.
In response to the growing need of youth programs in the district, Program Director and Instructor Melanie Phungephorn has integrated a character development system that has proven itself, time and again, to produce respectful and productive children.
DC Trusts the BETA Academy Kids Martial Arts Program
BETA Academy has been a committed partner in Washington DC for many years. Our children’s programs are extremely effective which is why so many schools and institutions all over DC enroll their students at our academy.
Here is a list of just a few local organizations that trust BETA Academy with their children.
- Centronia
- Latin American Youth Center (LAYC)
- Capital City Public Charter School
- Paul Public Charter School
- Asian Lead Foundation
Your Child Will Be Training At The Finest Facility In Washington DC
ABOUT OUR FACILITY
[BUILT TO EXCEED EXPECTATION]
Your children will refine their martial arts skills in the safety and comfort of our spacious 5,000 square foot child development center. BETA Academy has 5 training rooms fully equipped with the finest training equipment including premium heavy bags, speed bags, and children’s fitness training tools designed to help them increase balance and coordination.
Changing rooms, lockers and showers are also available.

We are located in the basement level of the Calvary Methodist Church, which is conveniently located less than two blocks away from the Columbia Heights Station (on the Washington DC Metro Rail’s Green Line).
We are not only within short walking distance of the metro; we are also less than a block away from the Columbia Heights shopping district that contains a Best Buy, Target and a Pot Belly Sandwich shop, among many other stores and restaurants.
In this area, there is plenty of street parking. Parents may also park in the enclosed, public parking garage of the shopping center, for only $1.00 per hour.
TEAM LLOYD IRVIN
BETA Academy is proud to be associated with the #1 Kids Martial Arts Team in the World (Team Lloyd Irvin).
Did you know that our competition team was recently voted Children’s Team of the Decade (1999 to 2009)?
Being affiliated with this world-class team has its benefits. Our students and instructors get access to a limitless knowledge base that helps us stay the strongest children’s program in all of Washington DC.
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