Freeport Martial Arts achieved much in 2025. We are proud of the work we put in and the results we got out. Here is a brief summary of our accomplishments: 2026 is underway, and we have much more in store. As we have said for years, we are just getting started. Join us!
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Grand Reopening Week at Freeport Martial Arts
This week, from February 3 through February 8, Freeport Martial Arts is celebrating its grand reopening at 107 W Main St in Freeport, Illinois. We planned a week of fun and festivities for the whole family. We invite you to visit us, try a free week of classes, and join our thriving community. Here is […]
Freeport Martial Arts featured on FREEPOD and TimBeck2
This week, Freeport Martial Arts was featured on FREEPOD and TimBeck2 to discuss our new location. Apple Spotify Amazon iHeart Transcript TIM CONNORS: As a school teacher of over 33 years, I always love the friendships that I have with former students. I love chatting with them online, talking to them, but it makes me […]
Jiu-Jitsu is a language. Treat it that way
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, […]
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.