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  • I took a class at EKU taught by Scott and it was fantastic. If he can make a classroom fun, I'm willing to bet the gym is incredible.

    Tory Peyton Avatar Tory Peyton
    September 4, 2014

    positive review  Great instructors to train with.

    Lawana Wilson Avatar Lawana Wilson
    November 22, 2018
  • 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 Avatar Andy Vanover
    August 8, 2017

    I trained here years ago as a student in college. I learned as much about a good way to live life as I did about martial arts. The training is the best I've ever seen, and haven't found a place of similar quality all over the country. The youth programs are top shelf, teaching our kids how to be upstanding and confident adults with characteristics like integrity, confidence, and respect. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking to take martial arts seriously, self defense, or just wanting to get healthy.

    Bobby Ahlers Avatar Bobby Ahlers
    May 6, 2016
  • I 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 Avatar Trevor Torres
    May 15, 2017

    Visited a few days from out of town, great group of people, quality training, can’t thank them enough!

    Nick Simonelli-Green Avatar Nick Simonelli-Green
    July 7, 2018
  • I visited AFS while on vacation with my family. . The folks at AFS welcomed me without hesitation. The group practiced good technical jiu-jitsu. . What a great place to get your roll on. . Thanks to all that brought the sweat at AFS. . DAVID

    David Woods Avatar David Woods
    July 4, 2015

    Had a great first day of training a couple of days ago. Loved it and still feeling the workout that my legs recieved during kickboxing. Cant wait to learn all that the instuctors have to offer, which seems to be a lot!

    John Marcum Avatar John Marcum
    June 15, 2013
  • Great people. Enjoyed the time we had at the tournament!

    Aaron Atwood Avatar Aaron Atwood
    November 27, 2017

    Scott and Gina are awesome instuctors and people. Great school and family environment. I look forward to working with them in the near future.

    William Raschke Avatar William Raschke
    March 26, 2017
  • AFS and Scott Elliot literally changed my life a few years ago. If either an individual or a family wants to invest a little time they will become part of something that they will take into their futures and give them a major hand up for the rest of their lives...

    Steve Davis Avatar Steve Davis
    March 17, 2017

    positive review  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 Avatar J Carter Knighton
    October 16, 2018
  • positive review  Great facility and awesome people to train with! Highly qualified coaches and training partners! Best gym around!

    Tyler Chrisman Avatar Tyler Chrisman
    September 24, 2018

    In 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 Avatar Bobby Rivers
    June 27, 2016
  • I have found few people with so much knowledge and wellness to share and truly an amazing teacher. Thank you for your time and looking forward to meeting you again.

    Gary Spears Avatar Gary Spears
    June 26, 2016

    Great group , and had a great time . Can't wait til next tournament.

    Donavon Burdine Avatar Donavon Burdine
    November 27, 2017
  • If your looking for a perfect nonjudgemental challenging core workout Gina's DDP YOGA class is for you. She encourages each and every participant to get the most out of their workout. Very professional and welcoming.

    Debbie McKenzie Avatar Debbie McKenzie
    October 20, 2017

    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 Avatar Jonathan Elliott
    March 11, 2015
  • The gym is great. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. The environment and sense of community is top-notch. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else.

    Justin McFall Avatar Justin McFall
    March 30, 2015

    Very inspiring, I love how the kids also have something to work towards.

    Saylina Jackson Anderson Avatar Saylina Jackson Anderson
    March 15, 2018

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.

"I've checked out training facilities and academies here in Albuquerque and Santa Fe....there are numerous UFC/MMA fighters who live here....Kru Scott's training is on par with most, and above several of what I have seen....That goes for all the training, Gi-related, Ground Fighting, Muay Thai, all he has.... especially weapons classes."

Shane Coyle

"Weighed in at 202 this am! 56 lbs lost so far!!! Thanks to Scott Elliott for kicking my butt into shape, anyone in Richmond with weight loss goals go see him at AFS Academy..."

Ryan Hoots

"...AFS is the best gym in the whole state of KY!!!"

Stephen Hauser

"...I do enjoy training with the best. That's why I go to AFS."

Danny Hwang