About Freeport Martial Arts Academy
Freeport Martial Arts Academy opened in Freeport, Illinois, on October 25, 2023, to bring the Jiu-Jitsu community to Freeport and offer a fun way to learn martial arts, get in shape, and make new friends.
Freeport Martial Arts offers Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense classes for adults, teens, and kids. We will soon offer Boxing classes for adults and teens, and dedicated Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids eight and older.
Try one week free to experience our community firsthand. We look forward to training with you!
News
New Equipment
This week, Freeport Martial Arts received some new equipment: assault bikes, exercise mats, wall pads, cage panels, and five six-foot heavy bags.
Check them out on our Facebook page!
Member App
The Gymdesk Members App allows members to access and manage their account from their mobile devices. Members can check-in to class, update their payment information, book sessions, access the content library and more.
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Curriculum
Theme of the Month
How to create and use pressure to exhaust, control, and dominate your opponent
Focus of the Week
Pressure Passing
Techniques, Drills & Games
- Pressure Passing Concepts
- Pressure Passing Grip Options
- Miragaia Pass
- Pressure Pass from Half Guard
- Sao Paulo Pass
- Lasso Guard Pass
- Z Guard Smash Pass
Events
Grappling Industries Wisconsin Dells – June 15, 2025
Chicago Summer International Open IBJJF – August 9 – 10, 2025
Announcements
Summer Schedule
Kids Jiu-Jitsu Classes – June 2025
WHO: Kids ages 8 – 12
WHAT: Freeport Martial Arts will soon offer a kids-only martial arts program for kids ages eight to thirteen. Until then, kids are welcome to attend our regularly scheduled classes.
WHEN: Starting June 16, 2025
Boxing Fundamentals – June 2025
WHO: Adults and teens ages 13+
WHAT: Learn boxing fundamentals–stance, footwork, punches, defense, combinations, and more–in a safe and fun environment. Classes will involve boxing drills, pad work, and bag work. There will be no sparring in Boxing Fundamentals classes.
WHEN: Starting June 16, 2025
Women’s Self-Defense – Fall 2025
WHO: Female adults and kids ages 8 – 12
WHAT: Our new Women’s Self-Defense program is designed to teach you the self-defense fundamentals for common domestic violence and sexual assault scenarios.
WHEN: TBD