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Discipline, confidence, and fitness for the whole family


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Try one free week of classes at Freeport Martial Arts. Bring a friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or significant other to double the fun!

Under 18? Your parent or legal guardian must do two things: (1) complete and sign your member application; and (2) accompany you on your first day of training.

Questions? Please contact us and ask!

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Enter your name, phone number, email address, and program of interest, and get:

  • A 1-week trial of our Unlimited Monthly membership
  • A Freeport Martial Arts water bottle ($5)
  • A Freeport Martial Arts t-shirt ($30)

Once you submit the form, we will call you as soon as possible to schedule your first class.

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Kids Grappling Bundle
Start your kid(s) right
$
195
  • 1st Month Membership ($95)
  • Jiu-Jitsu Uniform ($125)
  • Save $25
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Adults Grappling Bundle
Begin your Jiu-Jitsu Journey
$
295
  • 1st Month Membership ($125)
  • Rash Guard ($55)
  • Fight Shorts ($55)
  • Jiu-Jitsu Uniform ($135)
  • Jiu-Jitsu Belt Keychain ($10)
  • Save $85
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Adults Ultimate Bundle
Everything you need to do everything you want
$
495
  • 1st Month Membership ($125)
  • Rash Guard ($55)
  • Fight Shorts ($55)
  • Jiu-Jitsu Uniform ($135)
  • Jiu-Jitsu Belt Keychain ($10)
  • Boxing Gloves ($55)
  • Hand Wraps ($10)
  • MMA Gloves ($45)
  • MMA Training Gloves ($45)
  • Focus Mitts ($85)
  • Hoodie Set ($85)
  • Save $210
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Freeport Martial Arts News

New Year, New Gear

We just received a massive shipment of Freeport Martial Arts-branded equipment and merchandise. Visit us at Freeport Martial Arts to get yours today while supplies last!

About Freeport Martial Arts

Freeport Martial Arts Academy opened in Freeport, Illinois, on October 25, 2022, 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 a full schedule of martial arts classes for adults, teens, and kids ages 6-12, including:

  • Jiu-Jitsu & Submission Wrestling, often referred to as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ
  • Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), which combines striking and grappling martial arts
  • Kids Jiu-Jitsu, which develops traditional martial arts values with modern-day techniques
  • Women’s Self-Defense, which addresses domestic violence and sexual assault scenarios

Try one week free to experience our community firsthand. We look forward to training with you!

About John Garvens, Owner & Head Instructor

Freeport Martial Arts is owned and operated by John Garvens, an International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Certified Black Belt under Professors Adem Redzovic, a Fourth-Degree Black Belt, and Clark Gracie, a Fourth-Degree Black Belt. He is the only IBJJF-certified black belt in Stephenson County.

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Try one free week of unlimited martial arts and fitness classes. Bring a friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or significant other to double the fun!

Under 18? Your parent or legal guardian must do two things: (1) complete and sign your member application; and (2) accompany you on your first day of training.

Questions? Please contact us and ask!

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Enter your name, phone number, email address, and program of interest, and get:

  • A 1-week trial of our Unlimited Monthly membership
  • A Freeport Martial Arts water bottle ($5)
  • A Freeport Martial Arts t-shirt ($30)

Once you submit the form, we will call you as soon as possible to schedule your first class.

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Monday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Thursday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Friday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sunday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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