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  • Loved it from the start. Coach Elliot is great and the team is awesome. Worth the hour drive.

    Cody Haley Avatar Cody Haley
    September 20, 2016

    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
  • 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

    Highly 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 Avatar Cory Daniel Mayes
    November 17, 2013
  • I had the privilege of attending a seminar where Scott Elliott was invited to instruct. I came with a group of two brown belts, a purple belt, and another white belt. We were all so impressed by his technique and teaching style that we booked a private group session with him. Can not say enough positive things, all of us took away so much from his lesson and we look forward to making the trip up to Richmond to train with him some more! Scott, come to Mobile!

    Gloria Liu Avatar Gloria Liu
    June 26, 2016

    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 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 Avatar Brit Lipfird
    March 6, 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 Avatar Andy Vanover
    August 8, 2017
  • 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

    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
  • 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 Avatar Ian Lawler
    October 7, 2018

    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 Avatar Breanna Starr Johnson
    April 5, 2016
  • A 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 Avatar Linda Mihalec
    April 9, 2015

    Had a great time training here. Everyone was very cool and took me in for the weekend that I trained. Scott gave a great private lesson that helped tremendously. Thanks again to the staff, Gina, Adam, and Emily. Ill be back every time I visit Kentucky.

    Keith Thompson Avatar Keith Thompson
    November 10, 2014
  • Studied Muay Thai here on and off for three years. Moved to Lexington and tried out multiple gyms looking for training of similar quality. Don't waste your time looking elsewhere like I did. There isn't another gym to be found that can combine the decades of experience Sifu Scott has with combat sports. But he isn't just skilled himself at what he teaches, he is also an adaptive and exceptional teacher. You'll see this when taking classes taught by his former students that have been recognized by the Thai boxing association and turned instructors themselves. The prices for training at this gym are spot on for the area but in my opinion they are an absolute steal compared to what you get out of the experience at AFS.

    Mick Miller Avatar Mick Miller
    December 27, 2015

    Good teachers! Our son loves it there! Thanks guys!

    Derrick Michael Hagen Avatar Derrick Michael Hagen
    December 12, 2015
  • Love 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 Avatar Carol Whitaker Wells
    July 26, 2015

    Super people!!!! Great with my kids.

    Shauna Knight Rogers Avatar Shauna Knight Rogers
    June 29, 2014
  • My 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 Avatar Charlotte Quillen
    January 17, 2016

    Great people. Enjoyed the time we had at the tournament!

    Aaron Atwood Avatar Aaron Atwood
    November 27, 2017

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