I often felt frustrated, overwhelmed, and confused when I began my jiu-jitsu journey. “I don’t understand. There’s so much!” “I’ll never get this! Maybe I should quit.” “Everyone else understands this but me.” I attended class every day. I practiced techniques repeatedly and participated in several rounds of sparring with training partners. Outside of class, […]
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Freeport Martial Arts News September 2, 2024
Here is your weekly dose of Freeport Martial Arts curriculum, announcements, and food for thought. Curriculum This week, we will focus on attacks and defenses from mount. Monday: Closed Tuesday: Drop Seoi Nagi, Osoto Gari Wednesday: Ankle Pick, Inside Trip Thursday: Uchimata Friday: Open Mat View full schedule Announcements Clark and Carley Gracie Seminars + […]
Freeport Martial Arts Turns 1
One year ago, Freeport Martial Arts opened its doors and held its first jiu-jitsu classes in Freeport, Illinois. A lot has happened since then. I took a moment to reflect on what we achieved together over the last 12 months and created a list of insights, lessons, and takeaways.
Freeport Martial Arts Joins Gracie Allegiance & Adem Redžović Jiu Jitsu
Freeport Martial Arts is thrilled to announce its partnership with Gracie Allegiance and Adem Redžović Jiu-Jitsu. The Gracie family is legendary in martial arts, and Professor Redžović’s Downtown Jiu-Jitsu Club is one of the best Jiu-Jitsu academies in the greater Chicago area. Freeport Martial Arts, located in Freeport, Illinois, has dedicated itself to providing top-quality […]
Fall in love . . . with Jiu Jitsu
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a great day to fall in love . . . with Jiu Jitsu. We hope you join us tonight for an evening of tough love. I have a few updates for you, as well. We reached 19 members last week, with more to come Freeport Martial Arts grew from zero […]