WAYNE, NJ

Real combat sports.
Taught honestly.

Three disciplines under one roof. Muay Thai, No-Gi BJJ, and Wrestling — coached with the same standard we'd apply to a fighter preparing for title night.

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Individualized Coaching
Multi-Discipline Training
Beginners to UFC-level
3
Class Programs
15+
Years Coaching
9
Classes / Week
1:1
Biomechanics Specialist
WHAT WE TRAIN

Three programs. One standard.

Each program is taught as its own art — not mashed into "MMA." Show up once a week or every day. Beginner or lifer. The bar is the same.

ADULT GROUP CLASS

Muay Thai

Real partner-based Muay Thai — not cardio kickboxing. Pad work, partner drills, controlled contact. Punches, kicks, knees, elbows, footwork, defense, and timing. Fun combinations every class, never the same routine twice.

Pad work Partner drills All levels
ADULT GROUP CLASS

No-Gi BJJ

Ground game built on leverage, not strength. Submissions, positional control, and live rolling. A great starting point for complete beginners with no grappling experience.

Submissions Positional control Beginner-friendly
ADULT GROUP CLASS

Wrestling

Takedowns, defense, and scrambling. Requires wrestling shoes. Beginners with zero grappling experience should consider starting with BJJ first to build a base.

Takedowns Defense Wrestling shoes req.
YOUTH GROUP CLASS

Kids Muay Thai

A safe, supportive, structured class for kids K–8. Builds confidence, discipline, coordination, and real self-defense technique through Muay Thai fundamentals. Saturdays 9:30 AM.

  • Small classes. Coach Eric + Kaitlin assist every session — no kid gets lost in a lineup.
  • Technique first. Zero contact until form is ready. Real skill, not performative belt ceremonies.
  • Kids under 10 may need a private eval first so we can make sure group is the right fit.
K–8 Saturdays 9:30 AM $100/mo
PRIVATE & SMALL-GROUP TRAINING

Semi-Private & Private

Private and semi-private training offers a more personalized experience tailored to your goals, experience level, schedule, and learning style. Train one-on-one or with your own group (up to 4). Available across every discipline we offer — including MMA, Striking, Boxing, Kickboxing, Gi / No-Gi BJJ, Gi / No-Gi Judo, Wrestling, Greco-Roman, and Self Defense. Kids + Adults.

1-on-1 or up to 4 From $25/person All disciplines
COMING SOON

What Should We Teach Next?

New programs are on the way — and we want to hear from you. Kids BJJ, Judo, Wrestling, Adult MMA, Striking, Gi BJJ, and more. Tell us what you'd train, and we'll text + email you the moment that class goes live.

HEAD COACH

Eric Fajardo

Martial arts since age 3. D1 wrestler. Greco-Roman at the Olympic Training Center. UFC-level training. Fifteen years coaching.

FOUNDER • HEAD COACH

On the mats since age three. Fifteen years teaching.

Eric started martial arts at age 3 through Judo, wrestled through high school as a Boonton High School Hall of Famer — still holding the all-time wrestling wins record — then competed Division I at Columbia University. He trained Greco-Roman wrestling at the United States Olympic Training Center and has trained with and alongside UFC fighters during fight camps.

He's helped train UFC fighters, worked alongside UFC-level coaches, and still actively trains in competitive MMA himself. A Functional Patterns practitioner and biomechanics specialist, Eric is known for wrestling takedowns and defense, adapting techniques to different body types and injuries, and helping students stay calm under pressure.

FTC is the gym he built around the idea that real coaching should be accessible, technical, and free of gatekeeping.

D1 — Columbia Boonton HOF Greco-Roman / OTC UFC-Level Training Biomechanics Specialist 15+ Years Coaching
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ASSISTANT COACHES
KIDS MUAY THAI • PRIVATES

Kaitlin

Kaitlin is an assistant coach for our Kids Muay Thai program and also offers private and semi-private Muay Thai training for both children and adults.

Having trained under Eric Fajardo for the past four years, Kaitlin brings a strong understanding of technique, fundamentals, and the importance of individualized coaching. Patient, encouraging, and detail-oriented — passionate about helping students of all ages build confidence and skill, both on the mats and off.

4+ Years Training Kids Muay Thai Private Sessions Self-Defense Focus
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LEAD ASSISTANT COACH

Mason

Mason is one of the lead assistant coaches at Freedom Training Center and has been training under Coach Eric for the past 17 years.

Brown belt in judo, purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with extensive wrestling and Muay Thai experience. Has competed nationally in judo, wrestling, and BJJ — plus 14 amateur MMA fights. For 7 years he's coached alongside Eric across all disciplines.

17 Years Training Judo Brown Belt BJJ Purple Belt 14 Amateur MMA Fights
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THIS WEEK

Drop into a class.

Snapshot of what's on the mats. Full schedule with all times, levels, and instructor assignments is one click away.

Mon 6:30 PM
60 min
Muay Thai
Coach Eric • All Levels
Open
Try Free
Tue 5:30 PM
60 min
Wrestling
Coach Eric • All Levels
Open
Try Free
Tue 6:30 PM
60 min
No-Gi BJJ
Coach Eric • All Levels
Open
Try Free
Sat 9:30 AM
60 min
Kids Muay Thai
Coach Eric • Ages 9–13
Open
Try Free
Sat 10:30 AM
60 min
Muay Thai
Coach Eric • All Levels
Open
Try Free
Sun 10:00 AM
60 min
No-Gi BJJ
Coach Eric • All Levels
Open
Try Free
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MEMBERSHIP

Pick your pace.

First class is free. No contracts, no hidden fees, no commitment beyond what you're ready for.

1 Program
Pick one discipline
$149
per month
  • Choose Muay Thai, BJJ, or Wrestling
  • Unlimited classes in that program
  • Member drop-in rate ($15) for other classes
  • Month-to-monthNo long-term commitment
  • Hold membership up to 5x/year
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Full Access
Most members pick this
$224
per month
  • Unlimited classes across ALL programs
  • Open mat access
  • Member drop-in rate for privates
  • Month-to-monthNo long-term commitment
  • Hold membership up to 5x/year
Start Free Intro
Drop-In / Class Packs
No commitment
Flexible
pay as you go
  • Non-member drop-in: $30/class
  • 6-class pack$150 · $25/class · 3-month expiry
  • 12-class pack$264 · $22/class · 6-month expiry
  • No commitment required
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Kids: $100/mo ($80 for Impact members)
Family: 5% off 2nd member, 10% off 3rd
Impact members: 20% off all FTC memberships
Privates: Available separately
BEYOND THE MATS

Community & Outreach

FTC doesn't just train fighters — we teach practical skills that keep people safe. Seminars, workshops, and training programs for the community.

WORKSHOP • SEMINAR • ON-SITE

Self Defense Workshops

Hands-on self-defense workshops for women, men, and kids — practical technique, situational awareness, and the confidence to act under pressure. Curriculum scales to the group, whether it's a private women's class, a mixed-adult workshop, or a college students' or kids’ session focused on boundaries and safe escape.

Hosting a group, studio, workplace, or school? We can bring the workshop to you.

Women · Men · Kids All levels On-site available
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MEMBERS

What people say about training here.

FROM OUR MEMBERS
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BJJ • Member since 2023
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Wrestling • Member since 2022
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Muay Thai • Member since 2024
GET STARTED

First class is free.

Walk in, meet Coach Eric, try a class. No credit card, no pressure. We'll loan you the gear.

Not sure which class is right? Chat with Freedom Coach — it'll walk you through the options + book you in. Chat Now →
A team member will reach out to schedule your first class.
Have questions first? Chat with Freedom Coach →
Or text Coach Eric directly • (704) 254-1821