Join our crew and begin your journey today!

Welcome! I’m John Garvens, the owner and head instructor at Freeport Martial Arts.

Freeport Martial Arts opened in October 2022 with a few people and a handful of mats in a 150-square-foot room in the Rawleigh Building.

Today, we have nearly 50 members and a 4,000-square-foot martial arts and fitness training facility in downtown Freeport.

We offer group classes, private classes, and seminars for men, women, and children to help you learn martial arts.

We also have a fitness area to help you develop your strength and conditioning.

Freeport Martial Arts provides a positive and supportive environment to help you become the best version of yourself and achieve success in and out of the academy.

We grow strong and become better together, and we invite you to join us and become part of our thriving community.

We are just getting started, and so are you. Join us!

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Complete the form to try one free week of classes at Freeport Martial Arts.

Questions? Call or text 815-200-8818.

Testimonials

Freeport Martial Arts is a great place to train! It is a very welcoming and positive environment. John has developed a great way to teach what he has learned!

Gabe

Member
Freeport Martial Arts gives me the community and confidence to be fully myself. It’s given me an outlet to reduce stress from running a business, a community of relationships that have turned into extraordinary friendships, and way to move my body and mind keeping me both mentally and physically strong.

Kate

Member
Everybody is cool, classes are taught well, it’s easy to understand, and it’s a very beginner-friendly environment.

Blake

Member
Jiu Jitsu is new to me. I have never practiced any martial arts. The classes at Freeport Martial Arts are fun and easy to follow. Most importantly, the atmosphere is safe, collaborative, relaxed, and inviting. John is a patient and knowledgeable instructor. I appreciate how open the instructors are to feedback from all students during classes.

Holly

Member
Freeport Martial Arts has been an awesome place to start my Jiu Jitsu journey! John is a great teacher and all the guys are super helpful and encouraging. Can’t recommend enough.

Todd

Member
Outstanding place to train. Such a tight-knit community within the gym, a very safe and clean place to start your Jiu Jitsu journey. Anybody looking to better themselves, try something new, or upgrade their current training regime, then Freeport Martial Arts is the place for you.

Jackson

Member
I’ve only been going for a few months, and I already feel more optimistic and capable. Seriously, if you’re thinking about trying self-defense or jiu-jitsu, give this place a shot. You won’t regret it!

Melanie

Member
Great facility with a knowledgeable and passionate instructor and an awesome community where everyone is helpful and encouraging. This is a great place for you to start your Jiu-Jitsu journey, whether you intend to compete or just want to learn a new skill. From the fun classes to the occasional team bonding with UFC watch nights/movie nights!

Austin

Member
I joined the women’s self-defense class back in February. Absolutely loved it! Loved it so much that I ended up joining the No-Gi classes and will be joining boxing next month. Everyone there is absolutely amazing, and I feel very comfortable there. Great workout, great people, great environment!

Mady

Member
High-quality instruction in gi and nogi. Excellent gym culture. A good mix of people: all body types, skill levels, walks of life. Everything you could want in a good jiu jitsu gym. Clean mats. Affordable, especially if you do a monthly membership. Free trial weeks, so no reason not to give it a shot.

Thomas

Member

Try One Free Week

Complete the form to try one free week of classes at Freeport Martial Arts.

Questions? Call or text 815-200-8818.