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
Announcements
Clark and Carley Gracie Seminars + Black Belt Ceremony
On Saturday, September 21 at 10 AM and 12 PM, Clark Gracie, a third-degree black belt, and Carley Gracie, a ninth-degree red belt, will lead two jiu-jitsu seminars at Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club in Chicago, Illinois.
- 1 session: $80
- 2 sessions: $140
Between Clark and Carley’s seminars, there will be a Gracie Allegiance belt ceremony. You are strongly encouraged to attend and celebrate promotions with us.
Here is a highlight video of the 2022 belt ceremony.
Freeport Martial Arts Picnic
Join us on Saturday, September 28 at 12 PM, for an afternoon of food and fun at Krape Park. Details to follow.
Tap Cancer Out
On Saturday, October 19, we will compete in the Tap Cancer Out tournament in Chicago, Illinois. The competition is a fun way to scrap for a good cause.
Freeport Martial Arts Birthday
Freeport Martial Arts turns two on October 25! We plan to celebrate with some fun events and great training. Details to follow.
Adem Redzovic Seminar
Professor Adem Redzovic, a Gracie Allegiance affiliate and a fourth-degree black belt under Carley Gracie, will lead another seminar at Freeport Martial Arts on Saturday, October 26 at 11 AM.
Here are photos from last year’s half-guard seminar.
Food for Thought
Multiply the number of days you trained last week by 50. Now, multiply it by 10.
What is your number?
Training just two days per week for ten years adds up to 1,000 training days per decade.