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  • From the Mats to the Olympics: The Journey of Jiu-Jitsu Towards World-Class Recognition

    From the Mats to the Olympics: The Journey of Jiu-Jitsu Towards World-Class Recognition

    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It was developed by the Gracie family, who modified traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu & Judo techniques to create a more effective grappling style. Over the years, the sport version of the art has become increasingly popular around the world, with millions of practitioners and a growing presence in the world of combat sports. Despite its popularity, BJJ has yet to be recognized as an Olympic sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). However, there have been recent developments that suggest BJJ may be moving closer to Olympic recognition. To be included in the Olympic program, a sport ....

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  • Congratulations to Tom Viera, Bruno Souza and the entire Jiu-Jitsu Team at FMA

    Congratulations to Tom Viera, Bruno Souza and the entire Jiu-Jitsu Team at FMA

    This October is a special month for our Jiu-Jitsu class here at Franklin Martial Arts in Bellingham.
    Many cool things are taking place. Our class keeps growing, our students are pumped, and we have some athletes attending tournaments. So many things are happening, yet nothing is as special in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a hard earned belt promotion. So we would like to take a moment to congratulate these guys and recognize all the hard effort on the their part. But there is much more. One of these promotions is a very special one... In the very beginning of our Jiu-Jitsu program, on a random day sometime around 2005, a humble, quiet guy in his early forties walked into our class for the first ....

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  • Green Friendly Franklin Martial Arts

    Green Friendly Franklin Martial Arts

    Green friendly Franklin Martial Arts Did you know that Franklin Martial Arts generates its own electric power? That's right! You can hardly notice the solar panels from below, but they are clearly visible on Google Maps. We love our solar panels! We produce all the electricity we need, and then some. So next time you find yourself enjoying our well lit training floors, remember that it's all clean energy. This means Franklin Martial Arts is offsetting our environmental footprint, and by supporting clean energy businesses like us, you are contributing to a cleaner environment too. Since they were installed in 2014, the solar panels have generated about 20 gigawatt hours of energy per year. ....

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  • Jiu-Jitsu promotions at Bruno Souza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Franklin Martial Arts Bellingham MA

    Jiu-Jitsu promotions at Bruno Souza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Franklin Martial Arts Bellingham MA

    May was truly a great month for Jiu-Jitsu here at Franklin Martial Arts in Bellingham MA , especially since we had a significant number of belt promotions here at our academy. In Jiu-Jitsu, promotions don't come by very often, and they don't come undeserved either. These guys have made a commitment to the art because of their pure love for Jiu-Jitsu and what it does for them. The secret is getting out regarding the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu, but it still takes dedication and work to reach those benefits. These guys here, along with other students, have surrendered and dedicated themselves to Jiu-Jitsu, and have accepted the challenge of bettering themselves. Tom Viera [brown], Ryan Burke ....

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  • Must Read - FMA Special Event to Benefit Charity in Mass with Jiu-Jitsu for Youth

    It was also a good month for Franklin Martial Arts in regards to helping charities by fundraising and raising awareness. One of the causes we also focused on this month was a really, really cool non-profit called Level Ground MMA. We help numerous charities throughout the year, but this one really "spoke" to us. Franklin Martial Arts held a special seminar with guest instructor Dan McCarthy, where a good majority of the entry fees were donated to the cause. But just wait until you read what they actually do... Level Ground MMA is a greater Boston based non-profit which aims to help less fortunate youth with guidance, tutoring, mentorship, martial arts training, and much more. At Franklin ....

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  • Franklin Martial Arts Taekwondo Students Win Medals at TKD Tournament - Bellingham MA

    Franklin Martial Arts Taekwondo Students Win Medals at TKD Tournament - Bellingham MA

    Congratulations to Franklin Taekwondo's Junior competition team for winning 14 team medals at the New England Master's Open Taekwondo Championship which happened just this month. The medals include; ten gold medals, three silver and one bronze. That's a lot of medals for just seven youth athletes and this puts Franklin Martial Arts at the top of the food chain at this tournament. Some athletes compete in two types of competition: board breaking and forms, while some of our students also compete in the third event which is Olympic Tae Kwon-Do sparring. Great job to Emma Kane of Bellingham, Sam Bilello of Franklin, Evan Madden of Franklin, Cam Harrington of Franklin, Sophia Francisco of ....

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  • FMA - Local Pioneers in Clean Energy in Franklin Bellingham Milford MA area
    14 Dec 2014

    FMA - Local Pioneers in Clean Energy in Franklin Bellingham Milford MA area

    Did you know that Franklin Martial Arts generates its own electric power?
    That's right! Our school made the investment of installing solar panels about a year ago, and we have not paid an electric bill in a long time. They are hardly noticeable from below, but if you could look on top of our roof, you would see their shininess. We produce all the electricity we need, and then some.
    So next time you find yourself enjoying our well lit training floors, or if you notice a plug-in heater in the waiting area to keep the parents comfy, remember that it's all clean energy. This means Franklin Martial Arts is offsetting our environmental footprint, and by supporting clean energy ....

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  • Franklin Martial Arts Bellingham Milford Franklin Food Drive

    It's that time of the year, Thanksgiving, and soon comes the holiday season and everything that comes with it. We at Franklin Martial Arts would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and pleasant year-end season. Let's keep it fun and enjoy it. To me, year-end celebration with shopping, presents, food and family represents a celebration of abundance. I'm thankful that our community as a majority can experience this. Although there are those who may be experiencing more difficult times, I'm also very happy and thankful that we are a fortunate majority who are often so generous to help and share with those in need. As you may already know, Franklin Martial Arts has partnered with ....

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Kids Martial Arts Bellingham

Michael B.

Fantastic school, everyone is super friendly and involved. Wide variety of classes available. Can't say enough, highly recommend Franklin Martial Arts!

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Megan F.

I take women's kickboxing and it's one of the best fitness classes I've personally, ever taken. I especially love the instructor's, and my classmate's positive energy. I will definitely enroll in more classes in the future.

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Meghan S.

Having never set foot in a martial arts building, and knowing nothing about any of the arts, I was apprehensive about enrolling in a class. All fears were set aside after the first boxing class. Everyone was so welcoming that by the second class, staff and students alike felt like long-time friends. Loved it so much I enrolled in not just boxing, but also Jiu Jitsu. The staff is highly knowledgeable, personable, accommodating, and fully committed to your success. The facility is clean and well equipped for a variety of classes.

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