Frequency Martial Arts

Fantastic experience: Great environment, Great coaching staff, very clean environment, all around a grate school to train BJJ, I would recommend this school to anyone wanting to learn BJJ

Fantastic experience: Amazing family, great for adults and kids. Great instruction and professional.

Fantastic experience: Learned a lot about jiu jitsu in a short amount of time. Very hands on.

Fantastic experience: Great surrounding! Well explained it’s bits that are easy to follow along with. Love these guys, and excited to work with em. Learn more!

Fantastic experience: Our son has been training at Frequency for over two years and it has been a wonderful experience for him. He has grown not only in physical skill, but also in character, confidence and public speaking ability. I love to see him be challenged by working with more experienced teammates, and also how he is able to help those who are newer. The instructors are excellent and the facility is always clean.

Fantastic experience: Since enrolling our 9 year old son at Frequency he's steadily increased his ability to focus, completing tasks, and helping others. Other noted areas of improvement are his listening skills, self esteem, and motivation especially towards personal hygiene and health/fitness. The coaches are very professional and attentive to each individual student. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Dropped in to visit as my son trains here while attending Illinois State University. I’ve been in BJJ for 11 years and am a purple belt. I know a great school when I experience one, as I’ve been training in martial arts for 40 years. Professor Ed runs a very detailed curriculum with excellent instruction to boot. If you wanna learn BJJ, this is the place to do it. My son’s skill level in the last 8-9 months has improved greatly. All of the students are genuinely concerned with making each other better, and the culture of the school is extremely friendly and inviting. I’d send anyone there to train, and I did my homework before sending my son there. Check them out…you’ll be glad you did!

Fantastic experience: Extremely clean gym with more training times/opportunity than anywhere I've been before. Great instructors and training partners at all levels from beginners to someone who already has grappling experience. There is no favoritism in this gym and your "frequency" of coming to classes is the only thing in your way to becoming an amazing grappler and BJJ athlete. Cannot recommend enough to beginners or to someone with a ton of experience already.

Fantastic experience: Our son has been training at Frequency Martial Arts for 8 months and we all love the program. He really enjoys going to class and making friends with the other teammates. There are teammates of all different belt levels in class and they all work together to help eachother progress and learn. The gym is extremely clean and a safe place for kids to learn. The coaches do a great job of teaching practical moves while keeping the class fun and motivational. They excel at instilling discipline and accountability without using intimidation. Our son has learned a ton and become more confident, responsible and respectful at home and school. I would highly recommend checking out Frequency Martial Arts for any families looking for a great martial arts school!

Fantastic experience: Great coaches--engaging, good instruction and encouragement, and high coach to student ratio. My 8 year old is really enjoying himself.

Fantastic experience: Frequency is a great place to train with highly knowledgeable coaches and a welcoming atmosphere for beginners and seasoned martial artists alike.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing gym. There is such a supportive and constructive environment, and all the coaches are wonderful. I’m so glad I chose Frequency to start my jiujitsu journey!!

Fantastic experience: We moved to the area almost a year ago and my son had been wanting to train for jiu jitsu. I reached out to my co-worker, Jim Curran, who is a coach at Midwest Jiu Jitsu and he recommended Frequency Martial Arts. I signed my son up for the Stranger Danger workshop and he loved it. We signed up for classes that same day. Frequency has helped my son grow in so many ways. He is more social, better at listening, and more respectful. Jiu jitsu at Frequency has brought him out of his shell. He absolutely loves training and looks forward to each class. The coaches are so patient and understanding. We are so glad that we chose Frequency Martial Arts. Thank you for all that you do for son, I really appreciate it!

Fantastic experience: Great instructors and welcoming environment.

Fantastic experience: A family more than anything. The coaches are extremely involved and attentive to each student and their needs. They include everyone in the class at all times. I am so grateful that my son has joined the team!

Fantastic experience: Very detailed instructions that make learning easy and fun, everyone is nice and welcoming. Also I love how serious hygiene and cleanliness is taken, great school to train at!

Fantastic experience: 6/5 BJJ training. Has two mat areas and great coaches. Really awesome family feel for the team. Training comes from a lot of experience and everyone is very supportive. But dont think it will be a cake walk coming in. High quality instructionals for techniques and great warmups. Its hard, but people can do hard things.

Fantastic experience: This is a great place to have your child train Jiu Jitsu. Coach Ed, Coach April, and Coach John are great with the kids. They engage with the kids and are patient with them. There is the right balance of fun and seriousness with the classes. They make sure the kids are being safe when performing the moves and make sure the moves are done right along with the kids being good teammates. Coach Ed has created a positive and welcoming environment. You can see that by the way the kids carry themselves and properly engage with the other kids and coaches. As much as I love seeing my son improve in Jiu Jitsu the biggest improvement is what I've seen at home. My son was very difficult in certain areas and I knew he needed something like Jiu Jitsu. One of my favorite things Coach Ed does is how he makes Jiu Jitsu a lifestyle. It is not only important to act right while training but also at home and school. That has created the biggest change in my son. The kids have a job list that they can turn in every month which helps keep them accountable at home. The first few months we saw small changes but now after 8 months I can see big changes at home. He is sleeping through the night, bedtime is easier, he is calmer and nicer to his little brother, has more control over his emotions, listens better, gaining confidence, and the list goes on. Another great thing I've seen since he started is the positive impact of going to class after a rough day at school. He leaves with a smile after engaging with the kids along with the coaches and just doing Jiu Jitsu. I use to have to ask if he wanted to go to class now he asks me if we can go. I have nothing but positive things to say.

Fantastic experience: Had the opportunity to train at @frequencymartialarts in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Incredibly well kept and CLEAN facility with a fantastic Instructor, Coach Ed, and equally awesome group of training partners. 10/10 would recommend! I hope to return some day in the future.

Fantastic experience: I have been training about a month and I could not be happier with the decision to start my journey at Frequency and with Professor Ed. I work third shift so finding a gym with a time slot was challenging to fit my schedule. Frequency has so many training times available that it’s hard not to find at least one class to attend. Walking through the door day one, with zero BJJ experience was intimidating, but each teammate welcomed me. They make sure you fully understand a technique before practicing and encourage you to ask questions. Also, if you are a LEO, Frequency is the place for you.

Fantastic experience: Took my son in for a free class after a pretty lengthy email exchange with the owner, Ed, about what we might be looking to get from practicing Jiu Jitsu. It was really clear that he cared about what he was doing, and is proud of his approach and his business. Watching my son’s first class, I was really impressed. The coaching staff are engaging, communicate very well with kids, and clearly love what they are doing. These youth classes don’t feel like youth classes. They are fun, engaging sessions, but they are learning legitimate moves, positions and tactics. There is a strong sense of accountability and discipline in the air during class, without a hint of intimidation. The vibe continues to impress me even after I’ve taken my son in twice a week for the last 3 months. My son really likes Jiu Jitsu. He loves explaining to people about what he’s learning, and he’s making friends, and is definitely getting stronger and more flexible. He’s proud of himself when he’s working positions and running reps with his teammates. I absolutely recommend Frequency Martial Arts.

Fantastic experience: Great environment and atmosphere to learn in

Fantastic experience: An amazing school! They pride themselves in keeping a clean safe school to learn and grow. They offer so many classes throughout the week it will fit anyones schedule and you get to train as much as you want. I have been training jui jitsu for about 2.5 years and have been at frequency for about 7 months. The atmosphere has been very welcoming and like a second home to me. I train almost everyday and sometimes multiple times a day. Jui Jitsu has given me something to keep me motivated when work and home life has been stressful. I couldn’t recommend frequency and jui jitsu in general enough.

Fantastic experience: Great academy with a great pedigree of Jiu-Jitsu. This is a Robson Moura association with a great professor. Ed has many programs for everyone and is a great teacher. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Training at Frequency Martial Arts has been amazing. You will not only gain a highly skill set of self defense but a great group of people that will treat you with respect, will encourage/motivate you to get better and before you know it, it become more like a family environment. If you want to practice martial arts and you are not for sure where , definitely set up a free intro class and check it out. You will not regret it.

Fantastic experience: Exceptional people, friendly and professional, technical classes, and impeccable hygiene. I was surprised that every time you enter the mat it is necessary to sanitize hands and feet. My first class was a courtesy from the instructor. Gente excepcional, amable y profesional, clases técnicas e higiene impecable. Me sorprendió que cada vez que entras al mat es necesario desinfectar manos y pies. Mi primera clase fue una cortesía del instructor.

Fantastic experience: This is a great place to drop in and get some good jiu jitsu. The coach and everyone were very welcoming. I was just visiting so it was nice to find a place like this for the day I was in town.

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Fantastic experience: Dropped in from out of town for a Saturday class and was greeted by everyone who was there right away. Everyone was very friendly and made me feel welcomed. Ed the instructor did a great job of showing the class how to improve on some of the moves we as individuals had problems in. Definitely recommend anyone to stop in and check out what they have to offer, I definitely will be back again!

Fantastic experience: Great culture that allows you to be yourself. You can always ask a question and you get the sense that everyone wants everyone to improve.

Fantastic experience: Not my home gym, but I was in town for work and figured I was looking for a good place to train. The instructor was awesome, very friendly, and knowledgeable. The other students in class were very welcoming, and I had a great time! The place was clean and well kept. Side note, I walked in at the tail end of a kids class. They all looked like they were having a blast, which is a good sign too.

Fantastic experience: You can’t go wrong bringing your kid here. Recommend.

Fantastic experience: My experience at Frequency Martial Arts has been very positive. The instructors are professional and patient throughout the training process. My child and I have learned a lot in a very short amount of time. I find myself looking forward to the training. In addition, the class schedule is very appealing. Lots of opportunities to find a time that works with a busy schedule. I would highly recommend Frequency Martial Arts to anyone who is interested in learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Bloomington-Normal area.

Fantastic experience: In town for the week for work and I was looking for a place to train while in town. I filled out the online form tonget info on dropping in. Coach Ed called me within a few hours and gave me the info on dropping in. Once I got to the gym I noticed how clean and organized it was and they had a kids class going. The kids instructors appeared to be very professional and work well with the kids. Once I signed in, everyone was very welcoming and made me feel at home. I plan on going back to train whenever I come to Bloomington.

Fantastic experience: I completed my trial tonight at Frequency and I have to say I was more than impressed. Before I even stepped foot in the door, Coach Ed set a high standard with communication and expectations. I have zero experience and was a bit apprehensive to check it out. Coach Ed was reassuring. I was paired up with an instructor to start off. Brianna was kind, friendly, encouraging and patient. She smiled the whole time and made sure I was having fun while learning. I’m not exaggerating when I say I’m almost twice her size, which is a true testament to the art of BJJ. Her technique and experience showed through as she moved me with ease. Look forward to getting back in the gym and learning more from the team.

Fantastic experience: Was visiting the area and dropped in for a class. Great instruction and and a very welcoming environment. I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: As the coaches says "we do hard things." My son was not always as confident as I would have liked him to be. He was scared to try new things, especially ones he perceived to be difficult. Since he started training at frequency martial arts, I have watched him take on hard things both in class and outside of class. I couldn't be happier as a parent with the confidence Coach Ed and the rest of the coaches have instilled in my child. He walks into and out of class with a smile on his face, knowing he is succeeding. You have given my son the best gift I could have ever asked for! Thank you frequency martial arts!

Fantastic experience: My two young kids (five and six) have trained here for about a month and absolutely love it. The coaches are wonderful. They do a great job of demonstrating the moves for the kids each class, and carefully watch to ensure the kids are doing things correctly and safely. Coach Ed is very communicative, and is quick to respond when a question pops up. Aside from the actual Jiu Jitsu moves, the coaches and classes have really helped my kids improve their listening skills, and have helped them to understand teamwork, responsibility, and commitment a bit better. Classes here have been a very positive experience for my kids, and we’re looking forward to continued work here!

Fantastic experience: I've trained here for over three years. It's a great place to learn. Love how many class times are offered. You can make it work with any schedule. Everyone on the team is looking to help one another.

Fantastic experience: This is such a great place to train! We have really great instructors who are genuinely concerned with your development and well being. That creates an atmosphere where training partners have no ego and conducive for learning and getting a great work out!

Fantastic experience: Making the decision to train here was one of the best decisions I made this year. There’s a great and welcoming group of individuals that train during the 5:30am sessions on Tue/Th and this was really the only time I could fit into my schedule. Jiu Jitsu, and Frequency, helped kickstart a healthy lifestyle change for me that positively affected all areas of my life. I would recommend anyone interested in Jiu Jitsu, someone looking for a hobby, way to relieve stress, or looking to learn something new, to check out this gym!

Fantastic experience: Great set of coaches and a good variety of age and skill. Plenty of options when it comes to class times as well.

Fantastic experience: I was looking for a great place to have my boys train martial arts. I did a bunch of research and read reviews for all the local places. When I came across Frequency Martial arts I set up a free class. I could not have been more impressed the facility is excellent the coaches are great with the kids. They teach in such a positive professional way. They make you feel welcomed as soon as you walk in. Coach Ed does a great job of taking the fear and intimidation from trying something new away. The boys absolutely loved it and we signed up for the year after the first class.I don’t think you could get a better foundation than BJJ. Frequency is hands down the best place around. The reviews speak for themselves.

Fantastic experience: The best place to train in Bloomington Normal! Great team and knowledgeable instructors. I visit whenever I am in town.

Fantastic experience: Instructors are very polite, personable, and well-versed. Skills are taught in a way that sticks, especially if you choose to stay and roll after lessons. Premises are professionally arranged, very clean, and has a good atmosphere. Prices are reasonable, so if you have plenty of free time to really practice and let the teachings stick, you can't go wrong with a membership here.

Fantastic experience: This is a great place to learn self defense and stay in shape. Ed and Doug are excellent teachers. They sincerely care about your progress. It is also a very safe, friendly, and comfortable place for people of color. I felt very welcomed and was able to get a partner. This is not a “Kobra Kai” cult gym. They are normal, kind, and humble people. No one was ever hesitant to work with me, which was a good sign. I would recommend this martial arts gym to anyone, especially minorities. You will feel safe, welcomed, and supported here.

Fantastic experience: This place is really great. Good people and quality martial arts. Very clean.

Fantastic experience: Great group of guys! Clean gym! All skill levels are accepted, check them out!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a team member for three years now. I’ve never felt more welcome and included at any gym or similar training facility. I’ve learned so much in my time here and looking forward to continuing my training and improving my jiu jitsu game.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been wanting to train BJJ for years but never had the guts to try it before finding Frequency Martial Arts. I was really impressed by the facilities, variety of class times offered, and felt instantly welcomed into the camaraderie of the team. Returning to physical activity after having two kids I was probably in the worst shape of my life but I already feel so much more physically fit and confident. Every coach brings something unique to the school and the atmosphere is always inclusive and supportive. I can’t wait for my kiddos to be old enough to join!

Fantastic experience: Our son Walker was having difficulty in school with discipline issues. We were at a loss, so we thought martial arts would be a potential solution as they always advertise discipline. After walkers first class he had his first positive behavior report in weeks. We were surprised by the immediate results. Walker has been going to classes about 4 days a week for about 3 weeks now. Only once has he had a poor behavior report the day after he went to a class. This is an extreme contrast with his previous daily bad reports. I cant say this would work for everyone, but it seems like we found something that works for our son. He has made great improvements and now were just trying to build on this new foundation.

Fantastic experience: I was recently in town for work, called ahead to see if they were willing to take me in as a guest. Spoke with Ed and it wasnt an issue as long as I had my Gi with. GREAT to hear! During class I felt like I was a regular there, Coach give me some pointers as if I was one of his students. Also felt accepted by the other students. Great BJJ vibes, definitely would recommend. Jim Dettlaff

Fantastic experience: My son started training at Frequency and the coaches and teammates are very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. He has only been training a short time but he is rapidly improving and enjoys going to class. I highly recommend them.

Fantastic experience: I dropped in for open mat on a Wednesday night and could not have had a more welcoming or positive experience. The gym was extremely clean, the instructor was extremely nice and professional, and I had some challenging rolls. For someone living in the area or passing through town I would definitely recommend this academy!

Fantastic experience: Did a drop-in while I was in the area and I could not have had a better experience! Super clean gym and a bunch of great guys to train with... thanks so much Coach Ed and team!

Fantastic experience: Frequency Martial Arts is a great place to learn BJJ.  The facility is clean and spacious, and there are more classes on the schedule than any other school in town.  The coaches are knowledgeable and helpful, but Coach Ed in particular has made FMA a safe and inclusive environment where learning and working hard can be fun. The best part is the team. We’re a diverse group of men and women from all age groups with a wide range of experience levels, body types/size, and rank. We’re all invested in each other’s improvement, and we are always happy to welcome new teammates onto the mats.

Fantastic experience: Coach Ed and the frequency team are super welcoming and knowledgeable about the sport. Highly recommend training with them.

Fantastic experience: Frequency Martial Arts is a great place to train BJJ whether your an adult or child. A wonderful environment, that very inviting and filled with great coaches and teammates. I started out bringing my kids to the youth program and then ended up joining the adult. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: My daughter started about two weeks ago, and we love it!! The coaches go above and beyond to walk each child through every step, and the kids are great about helping each other out as well! Great place, and great people!

Fantastic experience: It's intimidating as an adult to learn something completely new and put yourself out there to be a beginner at something again. Everyone at Frequency has been in that same spot before, so they understand the feeling, and I've experienced nothing but kindness and respect since I've been on the mats. Personally I was worried about being one of the only women in a mostly all-male environment, and that was a big hesitation I had before deciding to schedule my trial class. I am treated just like every other teammate, and I completely trust all of the coaches and the positive environment they foster. I can't recommend Frequency enough. If you've been thinking about trying BJJ, SCHEDULE YOUR TRIAL CLASS and give this place a try.

Fantastic experience: Our Girl Scout troop had an outing here to learn about self defense. They did GREAT with the girls and we would definitely own back! Thanks for having them!

Fantastic experience: Coach Ed provided my girls with some of the basics on safety and taught the lesson in a fun way which they will remember! My girls said “we didn’t like it, we LOVED it!”

Fantastic experience: The new gym just south of veterans is awesome. There couldn't be a more kind, patient, and informative set of instructors than Ed, Doug, and Ben.

Fantastic experience: My boys started training about a month ago. They enjoy it and as parents we love that they are getting exercise and gaining confidence. Plus the added benefit of learning to be good listeners both on the mats and off.

Fantastic experience: My son has been training at Frequency Martial Arts for almost 2 years now. He has grown so much since we started. No longer is he afraid to talk to kids, especially ones older in age. He has made some great friends in class. I love how each class is not solely focused on BJJ but also incorporates how to handle bully situations.. At FMA, kids respect each other and encourage one another to try their best and work their hardest. This comes from the great coaching of Ed and Mike. You won't be disappointed if you enroll your child or even yourself!

Fantastic experience: Frequency Martial Arts is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy that I highly recommend to anyone interested in learning a martial art. Even though I live almost an hour away and there are other gyms closer to where I live that offer BJJ, I choose to go to FMA for the following reasons: (1) the people - everyone is friendly and supportive...there are no jerks or over-inflated egos; (2) the instructors - all are knowledgeable, remarkably patient, and genuinely interested in making sure that you are learning and making progress; (3) the class schedule - classes are offered Monday through Saturday, and there's usually open mat on Sunday, so there's always a class available for you to attend; and (4) the affiliation - FMA is an affiliate of Robson Moura, 8X world champion...having access to his knowledge and experience is invaluable.

Fantastic experience: Frequency Martial Arts is a great place to learn jiu jitsu. It's clean, affordable, and has great coaches. My daughter has trained here over a year now and has learned so much not only about jiu jitsu but respect and accountability for herself and others. The kids classes not only focus on jiu jitsu, but they talk to them about bullies, helping others, good manners, being respectful, personal responsibility, ect. All the coaches are great with the kids and are patient and willing to help them learn. When you train at Frequency Martial Arts, you are not just a member of a team, you are part of a family!!

Fantastic experience: I've been training her about 10 months. And I can say it is an upstanding facility. It's clean, the new location is just amazing, there's a shower now which is incredible and the staff are so nice. Ed Lemonier and Mike Donnovan teach the children's classes and they have an obvious patience for the kids that I envy. Ed, Mike Lavazza, Doug Kimball, and Coach Ben are all exceptional teachers. They are kind, patient and always willing to to take time out and help you during and after class. One thing I respect is that they always make sure everyone is safe and that no one is going to get injured. They also make sure all the students are respectful and never let them get too aggressive on the mats. I started my BJJ journey as a way to express my obvious aggression. Now it's become something more for me because of FMA. I have serious goals and ambitions I working towards and I wouldn't be able to reach them with out FMA and all their staff and students

Fantastic experience: Frequency is all around a phenomenal academy to train at. The knowledgeable coaching, diverse and talented student population, and overall positive atmosphere at Frequency makes training here feel like a privilege. It is evident everyone genuinely cares about helping one another grow in their BJJ journeys' and it starts from the top coaches. I would highly recommend training here if you are interested in Jiu-jitsu. You won't regret it!

Fantastic experience: Showers (coming), BJJ black belt instructor, multiple high level belt associate instructors, family atmosphere, CHILDRENS PROGRAM with self defense instruction training, and a new location (coming) with multiple purple and brown belts with experience and teaching ability under five stripe BJJ Master Robson Moura. Fees are comparable with other quality BJJ dojos. Recommend.

Fantastic experience: Class lessons go beyond learning Jiu Jitsu skills to include respect, camaraderie, and confidence . All this, coupled with the physical exercise, has been amazing for my family!

Fantastic experience: Been training here for well over an year now. Great place to train, great coaches, and great teammates. Everyone there is willing to help each other out to learn and grow.

Fantastic experience: Frequency provides a great place to train and a laid back team atmosphere under an excellent affilation. The instructors here are passionate about their art, and it shows through in the top notch training.

Fantastic experience: This is a great place to train. Ed, who owns the school, black belt Mike and the other upper belts have created an atmosphere that's welcoming and classes that are sure to up your game. High level of jiu-jitsu.

Fantastic experience: We are here Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Really enjoy training with the instructors. Learning more every time we come!

Fantastic experience: Frequency Martial Arts is a great facility and has an amazing staff. Whether you are looking for Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kids BJJ, or DDP Yoga, you definitely need to check out Frequency Martial Arts. My husband, my son and myself all come here for training. You're not just another name, you are part of a family.

Fantastic experience: I've trained in a lot of schools across the country and I can honestly say that this school is a gem. Good training, good people, clean facility, affordable rates.