MMA, KICKBOXING, JIU JITSU & SELF-DEFENSE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Be the Best...Train with the BEST!!
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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
March 30, 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 -
Fantastic place and staff, everyone is very humble and experienced, I don't know of any other gym in Kentucky that can prepare you and influence you any better than AFS. It's a privilege to be part of it!
Gage Blackburn
December 25, 2016I 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
May 6, 2016 -
Great group , and had a great time . Can't wait til next tournament.
Donavon Burdine
November 27, 2017I 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, 2017 -
Great people. Enjoyed the time we had at the tournament!
Aaron Atwood
November 27, 2017Super people!!!! Great with my kids.
Shauna Knight Rogers
June 29, 2014 -
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
November 10, 2014Great guys and gals at the gym - some beasts at the 150 lb weight, beware! Thanks for letting me train with you all. Shout out from Singapore !
Derrick Fonsah
June 14, 2014 -
Our daughter is 8 and she loves it, we love the fact the instructors require the youth to be disciplined in all they are doing.
Steve Poynter
December 10, 2015Visited a few days from out of town, great group of people, quality training, can’t thank them enough!
Nick Simonelli-Green
July 7, 2018 -
I 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, 2013A wonderful experience. Before coming here I had never had any experience with martial arts, but the staff at AFS were very welcoming and made my time here beyond amazing. They are incredibly talented at what they are teaching, and I would recommend AFS to anyone seeking to either try something new or improve.
Robin Hauschner
September 8, 2015 -
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
March 26, 2017 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, 2018 -
I've trained at many different gyms, in Kentucky and Massachusetts, and none match what AFS brings to the table. Everyone is very respectful, humble, and have very much of a team mindset where they are willing to help everyone get better. The coach, Scott Elliot, is a great man and very skilled, and that skill shows through the entire team there at AFS. I could go on and on about this place, but if you are looking for a place to train, I definitely recommend AFS.
James Willison
August 3, 2016Welcoming 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, 2018 -
Great people and awesome training! Recommending it to all my friends
Zack Francisco
February 6, 2015Awesome 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, 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.
