John Geyston – Master Instructor at Springfield JGMMA
Welcome to the John Geyston’s Karate School and MMA Gym. JGMAA is a school of martial Arts and other defensive training, serving the Springfield Illinois community for over 30 years. We provide the most comprehensive training for people of all ages, incorporating a combination of techniques found in six effective disciplines:
- Karate
- Boxing & Muay Thai Kickboxing
- MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)
- BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)
- Kali
- Krav Maga
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Our Mission
Self-Defense Training in Springfield IL
The mission of John Geyston’s Martial Arts School is to teach a student, regardless of age, how to develop into the type of person who is always prepared to do his or her absolute best, and become an example for others to follow, whether in academics, careers, or relationships.
To achieve this, Grand Master Geyston has developed a proven system that instills the values of leadership, self-discipline, respect, good health, concentration and confidence.
John Geyston has created an atmosphere like no other, full of positive, friendly and encouraging members of a family of martial artists, who will assist you in accomplishing your personal and professional goals.
Superior Instruction
All instructors at John Geyston’s Martial Arts School are black belts hand-picked by Grand Master Geyston himself after completing rigorous training in child development and positive educational techniques, as well as the latest and most effective strategies for self-protection and physical fitness, to provide the highest quality instruction possible.
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- Reminder In Observance of Memorial Day We will be closed Next weekend Saturday...Reminder In Observance of Memorial Day We will be closed Next weekend Saturday the 26th through Monday (Memorial Day) the 28th resuming classes Tuesday the 29th. […]
- Hey JGMAA members! We want to give you a heads up regarding our SUMMER ENHANCED...Hey JGMAA members! We want to give you a heads up regarding our SUMMER ENHANCED SCHEDULE. The new schedule will include day time classes for youth programs and will start on JUNE 1ST. It will become available for pick up next week at our front counter. Additionally, we will also send it to all our members via email for your convenience. Looking forward to a […]
- JGMAA Black Belts: Where are you on the road to your Martial Arts future? Have...JGMAA Black Belts: Where are you on the road to your Martial Arts future? Have you mapped out your direction as you move forward with your Black Belt? The creation of Black Belt University was for the express purpose of offering something more than just another set of classes. It is an opportunity for you to achieve whatever level of excellence you wish to a […]
- Headed home doing some catch up work on the flight. I am recharged which is a gr...Headed home doing some catch up work on the flight. I am recharged which is a great thing because we have so many exciting things coming up for the summer months at JGMAA. Enhanced scheduling, core class expansion to theme based programs highlighting the black belt journey courses, the fully loaded Black Belt University - The Masters Program with 2-3 classes […]