MMA, KICKBOXING, JIU JITSU & SELF-DEFENSE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Be the Best...Train with the BEST!!
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Our 5 year old daughter as well as my husband were lucky enough to be able to train with Coaches Scott, Gina and Adam when we lived in Berea for 3 months. This is an amazing program and one of the biggest reasons we were sad to leave the area! 
J Carter Knighton
October 16, 2018I was only able to visit Richmond for one day, but training at this gym almost made me want to move to Kentucky! The folks at this gym are some of the friendliest you'll meet, with badass fighting skills to boot. Scott is a great instructor, and I learned a lot from everyone when I was there. If I lived in Kentucky, this is where I'd train. Looking forward to coming back someday!
Trevor Torres
May 15, 2017 -
Great people and awesome training! Recommending it to all my friends
Zack Francisco
February 6, 2015 I first trained AFS when I was in college. I have some of my best memories there. The coach is legit, great training partners. The training is the best I've ever experienced, excellent with kids. I live two hours away and it is worth the drive! 
Travis Pennington
September 24, 2018 -
Visited a few days from out of town, great group of people, quality training, can’t thank them enough!
Nick Simonelli-Green
July 7, 2018I am 43 yrs old and have been training at AFS for a year now, and could not ask for a better place to learn Martial Arts and I live in London which is 53 miles away. They teach 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. Everyone of the instructors are very professional and have a vast knowledge of what they teach and will always go out of there way to help you any way they can. I highly recommend AFS Academy to anyone.
Kelly Gay
September 8, 2013 -
I have been going for 3 or 4 weeks now and the fact I am already losing weight and my skills are advancing is awesome. Best staff and students around. I am proud to be a student and representative of AFS!
Jonathan Elliott
March 11, 2015Love the staff ,my 7 year old grandson has been a student for about a year .Now his sister has started she's 4 they love it and I know it's teaching them so much .I would recommend it to anyone.
Carol Whitaker Wells
July 26, 2015 -
Awesome place to train ! You can feel and see the personal investment the instructors have made with all the students regardless of level. Definitely not like the big box gyms you see in Lexington and Louisville where you’re just a badge number .
Michael Apple Mcginnis
November 7, 2018In a gathering of the best martial artists of the Southeast Scott Elliot and the AFS team stood out. I've trained under many great instructors and he's as good as they get. I can't recommend this gym enough. Great people on and off the mat with elite technique. Definitely looking forward to collaborating with them for as long as I train.
Bobby Rivers
June 27, 2016 -
Welcoming environment, no egos, lots of smiles, everyone eager to work together. I cannot day enough good about AFS and are looking forward to continuing my training there when I can!
Ian Lawler
October 7, 2018My daughter has already learned a ton! Adam has an amazing youth class. Fun yet structured, discipline and respect are emphasized. The kids are engaged and all really love it!
Charlotte Quillen
January 17, 2016 -
Great environment. Couldn't pick a better gym, instructors enjoy teaching and I haven't met a member that isn't easy to get along with
Brit Lipfird
March 6, 2015One of the best training environments I've ever been in. After having been a member for a few months, I would like to add that this gym has the most amazing instructors. They encourage learning technique over exhausting you to death. But, don't let that fool you, you will work your butt off! In fact, I was injured and they still managed to get me involved in the training, safely. I highly highly highly recommend AFS Academy to anyone interested in learning true martial arts.
CJ Brewer
May 22, 2015 -
Enjoy this place and the people involved a lot! And they never make you feel discouraged. Everyone pushes each other in a great way. Really wish I could take AFS academy with me around the world.
Breanna Starr Johnson
April 5, 2016 Great facility and awesome people to train with! Highly qualified coaches and training partners! Best gym around! 
Tyler Chrisman
September 24, 2018 -
Awesome gym, great people, and badass instructors!
William Vincent
June 21, 2016A great gym and a very welcoming environment. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable in a variety of areas of fitness, allowing me to not only improve my jiu jitsu but to become a better overall athlete.
Linda Mihalec
April 9, 2015 -
I had a fantastic experience here at the recent Ajarn Chai Muay Thai seminar. The staff and instructors were great! I came from hours away and was treated like family. I highly recommend AFS Academy.
Andy Vanover
August 8, 2017Highly recommend AFS is a friendly environment with some of the best instruction around. Coming from someone who enjoys traveling and training, each time I visit AFS it’s a great experience. Working with these guys and gals you are sure to improve in anything they have to offer. Clean facility and quality instruction.
Cory Daniel Mayes
November 17, 2013
PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE!
Whether your plan is to compete, lose weight, meet new like-minded people or increase your day-to-day life, we will help you get there faster than you ever thought possible while having fun doing it! The benefits of Martial Arts classes are endless. From confidence and self-esteem to discipline and empowerment, whether you're enjoying our Kids Martial Arts classes or our Adult programs, you'll start seeing improvement in mind, body and spirit in only a few short classes. Contact us today to try our special offers on MMA, Fitness Kickboxing and Kids Martial Arts classes!
FITNESS KICKBOXING
Quickly lose 5 pounds, 10 pounds or MORE! AFS Academy's Fitness Kickboxing will give you high intensity cardio, strength building body weight exercises and kickboxing techniques to ensure you get the best work out of your life! Our Kickboxing program is like no other. Our curriculum begins with the beginner in mind.
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu is one of the most popular and fastest growing systems of jiu jitsu in the world. Developed by Eddie Bravo, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 3rd degree black belt under legendary Jean Jacques Machado, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu specializing in the the no-go aspect of jiu jitsu rather than rely on clothing grips that usually ends up in a stalled out game of tug of war.
Youth Martial Arts
Our Kids Martial Arts classes are designed to impart valuable life skills to our students from self-defense to stranger danger, to confidence and goal-setting. The primary focus of our Kids Martial Arts class is to develop fundamental techniques, and create a solid foundation to build upon as they grow.
