freedom martial arts llc

What freedom martial arts llc does

Freedom Martial Arts LLC is a privately held, founder-owned martial arts school operating two physical dojos in Bridgewater and Hillsborough, New Jersey, under the master instructor Kyle Freeman ("Master Freeman"). The company delivers age-segmented martial arts instruction across three core programs: Kids (including a Tiny Tiger program for ages 3-4), Teens, and Adults, alongside ancillary revenue lines such as summer camps for ages 5-12, customizable birthday party packages, a Home School Martial Arts Program launched in September 2025, a STORM Team peer-mentoring leadership track, and an annual regional tournament called The Ultimate Showdown. Curriculum is framed around child development principles, emphasizing discipline, confidence, focus, and character in addition to physical martial arts techniques.

The underlying technology stack is modest and consumer-facing rather than differentiated. A student mobile application, launched in July 2020, provides schedule viewing, class registration, curriculum access, direct messaging with staff, and event sign-ups, with planned additions for membership management, billing, attendance tracking, and equipment ordering. The website (njkaratekids.com) is operated by a third-party technology partner, MarketMuscles LLC, which handles lead capture, online requests, and customer communications. There is no public API, no SDK, and no AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with a freemium entry point: new students are offered a complimentary 30-day experience via an online-exclusive invitation, after which they convert into recurring memberships. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition relies on Facebook recommendations and reviews, organic search, blog content marketing around character-development topics, email and SMS marketing, community events, and word-of-mouth. The company is bootstrapped, with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no enterprise or institutional customers; all revenue is derived from a long tail of local individual families and adult students in the Somerset County, NJ market.

Name

freedom martial arts llc

Legal name

Freedom Martial Arts LLC

Website

https://njkaratekids.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Freedom Martial Arts LLC is a privately owned, two-location martial arts school in Bridgewater and Hillsborough, NJ, offering age-segmented instruction (Kids, Teens, Adults), summer camps, birthday parties, a homeschool program, and an annual tournament under founder Master Kyle Freeman.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Martial Arts Instruction

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADADAA

Traditional Martial Arts Schools (Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, etc.)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Martial Arts & Self-Defense Training

SECONDARYHSADADAG

Kids & Youth Martial Arts Programs

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Martial Arts & Self-Defense Training

SECONDARYMPAKAJAG

Combat Sports Gyms & Dojos (MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

Keywords

• Martial arts instruction
• Kids karate classes
• Adult self defense
• Martial arts summer camp
• Birthday party hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgewater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Martial Arts Memberships: Recurring membership fees for ongoing martial arts classes across multiple programs including kids, teens, and adults. The app mentions 'membership details' and billing information management.
2. Birthday Party Packages: Customizable martial arts-themed birthday party packages hosted at their facilities. Parents can book parties with activities including basic martial arts instruction, games, and obstacle courses.
3. Summer Camp Enrollment: Weekly themed summer camp programs for kids aged 5-12, with activities including martial arts training, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, and field trips.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Freedom Martial Arts LLC operates two physical dojo locations in Bridgewater and Hillsborough, New Jersey, delivering age-segmented martial arts instruction for kids, teens, and adults through recurring membership programs. Beyond core classes, the business offers supplementary paid experiences including summer camps, martial arts-themed birthday party packages, a homeschool martial arts program, and an annual tournament event, with a mobile app supporting class registration, scheduling, and member management.

Product overview

Freedom Martial Arts operates as a martial arts and fitness school offering structured programs across multiple locations in Bridgewater and Hillsborough, NJ. The core product portfolio includes age-segmented martial arts instruction (Kids, Teens, Adults), seasonal offerings (Summer Camp, Birthday Parties), specialized programs (Home School Martial Arts Program, STORM Team mentoring program), a student mobile app for class management, and competitive event programs (The Ultimate Showdown Tournament). The programs are designed around child development principles, emphasizing character building, discipline, confidence, and social skills alongside martial arts techniques. All programs share the common martial arts curriculum framework and are delivered at the two physical dojo locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STORM Team: Special Team of Role Models - a peer mentoring program for students with aspirations of becoming leaders within the community
• NJ Karate Kids

Products and services

• Kid's Martial Arts Program Age-specific martial arts curriculum for children designed to develop coordination, physical fitness, mental strength, and social skills through positive reinforcement, with classes broken down by developmental stage using child psychology principles.
• Teen's Martial Arts Program Martial arts training for teenagers focused on self-control, discipline, respect, persistence, judgment, and decision-making skills, helping teens build confidence and handle peer pressure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved self-regulation and emotional control in children with ADHD
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MarketMuscles LLCsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMarketMuscles LLC is a technology partner that operates the website platform and processes online customer requests for Freedom Martial Arts. The partnership handles website services including online request processing, content management, customer service communications, and technical/analytical support. Customer data is shared with MarketMuscles for these operational purposes.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• 9Round Fitness: Specialized kickboxing circuit-training franchise for adults. Overlaps with the adult fitness/self-defense segment of Freedom's offering but does not serve the kids/teens martial arts market.

Broad incumbents

• ATA Martial Arts: One of the largest national martial arts franchises, offering taekwondo-based programs for all ages. Comparable core product offering but operates at much greater scale with broader geographic reach.
• iLoveKickboxing: Large national kickboxing fitness franchise targeting adults. Comparable in adult fitness/kickboxing offering but lacks the kids/teens martial arts curriculum that is Freedom's core.
• UFC Gym: National fitness and martial arts chain offering kickboxing, MMA, and youth programs. Overlaps in kickboxing/kids programming but operates as a broader fitness brand rather than a traditional martial arts school.
• CKO Kickboxing: National kickboxing fitness franchise. Comparable in adult group fitness/martial arts-adjacent programming, though lacks the formal martial arts curriculum and youth programs.

Direct peers

• Gold Medal Martial Arts: Regional martial arts school offering karate and self-defense for kids and adults in the NJ/PA area. Comparable in program mix, scale, and regional positioning.
• Karate City NJ: Small New Jersey–based karate and martial arts school offering classes for kids and adults. Most directly comparable in scale and single-region focus.
• Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts: Long-established New Jersey–based martial arts chain offering karate, kickboxing, and self-defense for kids and adults across multiple NJ locations. Most directly comparable peer given shared geography, similar program mix, and overlapping customer base.
• Premier Martial Arts: National martial arts franchise offering kids, teen, and adult programs with similar age-segmented curriculum and character-development positioning. Comparable in program mix and go-to-market approach.

Regional players

• Master Park's Black Belt Academy: NJ-based traditional martial arts school offering programs for kids and adults. Comparable in program structure and regional customer base though operated primarily in different NJ sub-markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/freedom-martial-arts-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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