Master Kyle Freeman

CURRENT RANK6THDEGREE BLACK BELT

YEARS TRAINING39AND STILL LEARNING

YEARS TEACHING31

WHY I DO WHAT I DO

YOUR CHILD DESERVESSOMEONE IN THEIR CORNER.

I’m glad you’re here. Choosing something new for your child can come with a lot of questions. Will they enjoy it? Will they feel comfortable? Will someone take the time to understand them?

As a father of three, those things matter to me, too. I know how much trust it takes to put your child in someone else’s care. You want people who see their potential, understand that some days are harder than others, and care enough to help them through both.

That is the kind of community I want your family to find at Freedom Martial Arts. Patient guidance. Meaningful challenges. People who notice the little wins.

Your child does not need to arrive confident or know what to do. Some days, progress will be learning a new skill. Other days, it will be stepping onto the mat with a little less hesitation. We will celebrate both.

MY ROLE GOES BEYOND TEACHING CLASS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHILD.EARNING YOUR FAMILY’S TRUST.

As the owner, my responsibility includes the experience your family has with our entire team. I want our instructors to have the guidance and support they need to teach thoughtfully, communicate clearly, and help each student feel that they belong.

That begins with getting to know the person behind the uniform.

STEP 1
WE START BY LISTENING.
Before we talk about goals, I want to understand what matters to your family. What does your child enjoy? What feels difficult right now? What are you hoping they will find here?
You might be looking for more confidence, better focus, or a positive place to make friends. Your child might simply think martial arts looks fun. All of those are good starting points. Understanding yours helps us make their first experience more comfortable and meaningful.
STEP 2
WE BUILD A CONNECTION.
Every child responds differently to something new. Some jump right in. Others need to watch, ask questions, or get to know the person teaching them.
I work with our instructors to respect those differences while helping students take manageable steps forward. We want your child to feel comfortable asking for help, proud of their effort, and supported when it is time to try something a little harder.
STEP 3
WE KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING.
Getting to know your family continues long after the first class. Your child’s interests will change, new challenges will come up, and their goals will grow with them.
I welcome your questions, your concerns, and the little updates from home. When you share what you are noticing, it helps us understand how to support your child. Together, we can recognize progress and work through the moments that need more patience.

THE MOMENTS THAT STAY WITH ME

SMALL STEPS.PERSONAL VICTORIES.

“I’LL GIVE IT A TRY.”

A child feels unsure and chooses to participate anyway. That willingness to begin deserves encouragement, even before they know how to do the skill.

“LET ME TRY AGAIN.”

Something does not go the way they hoped, and they give themselves another chance. Learning to work through frustration is a victory worth noticing.

“I CAN HELP.”

A student welcomes someone new or patiently helps a classmate. They are discovering that their actions can help another person feel comfortable and capable.

WHY THESE MOMENTS MATTER TO ME

CONFIDENCETHEY CAN CARRY WITH THEM.

I love seeing a student recognize that their effort is making a difference. A movement starts to feel more natural. They need a little less help. They approach a challenge with more patience than they did before.

My hope is that those experiences give them something to draw on outside the studio, too, when schoolwork feels difficult, when they need to speak up, or when they are finding their place on a new team.

As a parent and coach, I want children to understand that they can work toward a goal without expecting themselves to get everything right immediately. They can ask for help, learn from a mistake, and still feel proud of who they are.

Watching that understanding grow is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching.

MY OWN MARTIAL ARTS JOURNEY

A LIFETIME OF TRAINING.STILL MORE TO LEARN.

I started training in martial arts in 1987, when I was six years old. What began as an opportunity to learn self-defense became a lasting part of my life and eventually the work I chose to build my future around.

I opened my first martial arts school in Texas in 2005. Our Bridgewater school followed in 2013, and Hillsborough opened in 2016. Over the years, I’ve expanded my training across several martial arts, earning black belts in Taekwondo and Kenpo Karate, along with ranks in Shotokan Karate and American Kickboxing. This has allowed me to create a curriculum that keeps students wanting to come back for more.

Years of experience give me a foundation to teach from. They also remind me to stay open to learning. There is always a detail to improve, another perspective to consider, or a better way to explain something to a student.

I want the children we teach to see that learning continues at every rank. The patience, practice, and willingness to accept guidance that we ask of them matter for us, too.

CONTINUING MY EDUCATION

BECOMING A BETTER TEACHERSTARTS WITH UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE.

Teaching well means paying attention to the whole student. How comfortable do they feel with others? How do they respond when something gets frustrating? What helps an instruction make sense? What physical skills are they still developing?

Those questions connect to the social, emotional, mental, and physical growth we support through our programs.

I want to keep improving how I communicate, coach, and lead our team. That means listening to families, learning from fellow instructors, and being willing to adjust an approach when a student needs something different.

Experience matters. So does staying curious about the person in front of you.

PUTTING THAT BELIEF INTO PRACTICE

THE EXAMPLE I SET MATTERS, TOO.

The values we teach give me things to work on in my own life, as a martial artist, husband, father, and coach. I want my students to see a role model who keeps learning and takes responsibility for his own growth. I will never ask a student to do something I’m not capable of doing myself.

PHYSICALLY

MAKING TIME TO MOVE AND PRACTICE.

Martial arts remains an important part of my life, and I also enjoy getting out on the golf course and playing sports with my children. This gives me opportunities to work on details, stay engaged, and practice patience. Improvement takes consistent effort, and there is always something to refine.

MENTALLY

STAYING OPEN TO A BETTER WAY.

Leading two schools and coaching young athletes give me plenty of reasons to keep learning. I enjoy thinking through a challenge and finding a clearer way to teach or explain something. I want to stay open to feedback and willing to change an approach when it can help someone succeed.

SOCIALLY

BEING PRESENT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER.

My wife, Justine, and our three children, Xander, Jax, and Layla, are at the center of my life. Coaching youth football and basketball also gives me the chance to build relationships with children and families in our community. Those relationships remind me how much it matters to listen, follow through, and make people feel included.

EMOTIONALLY

PRACTICING THE PATIENCE I TEACH.

Being a parent and coach brings plenty of moments that call for patience and perspective. I want to respond thoughtfully, take responsibility when I get something wrong, and stay open to another person’s point of view. Those are ongoing practices, and they help me bring more understanding to the people who count on me.

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