Call or Text: 815-200-8818
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Questions? Call or text 815-200-8818.
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
Major Upgrade: Cage Panels & Heavy Bags
Freeport Martial Arts now has cage panels and a variety of heavy bags for those interested in boxing, kickboxing, and MMA!
Member App
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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
Knee on Belly
Techniques, Drills & Games
- Knee on Belly Overview
- Toreando Pass
- Cross Choke from Knee on Belly
- Arm Lock from Knee on Belly
- Knee on Belly to Kimura Trap to Rear Mount
- Escaping Knee on Belly
Events
Grappling Industries Wisconsin Dells
WHEN: June 14, 2025
WHERE: JustAgame Field House 200 La Crosse St, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Grappling Industries Chicago
WHEN: July 26, 2025
WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Chicago Summer International Open IBJJF
WHEN: August 9-10
WHERE: Wintrust Sports Complex, 5499 W 65th St, Bedford Park, IL 60638
Announcements
Kids Jiu-Jitsu Classes – June 16
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 16
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
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Questions? Call or text 815-200-8818.