CORE Combat Sports

Fantastic experience: I love my gym so much. I've been training here since 2011 doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under 6th degree black belt and world champion Helio Soneca and Muay Thai and also BJJ under Bellator finalist Brent Weedman (who is also a BJJ black belt, Byakuren Kaikan (legit full contact) Karate and Judo Black Belt.) I've done some Boxing under Abdul Jarvis, a world champion who is local legend in Boxing circles. Rolando Haddad, the gym founder and owner, leads the Krav Maga program which is by FAR the finest in the region. The CoreFit kettlebells program under Eric Hammer is phenomenal too. When I have time, I do that too and my cardio and strength goes through the roof. I've also done some Judo under John Wortley who I believe won Silver or Gold at nationals. The facilities are huge, well equipped and well maintained. Basically Core has the most well rounded, and top notch talent in the area. I don't work for Core, or anything like that...I just have had nothing but success here. Amazingly the price is also better than most other gyms in the area. I can't recommend Core enough.

Fantastic experience: An absolutely fantastic gym experience. The best in the area whether you are interested in physical fitness, competition, or self-defense. I've been training there many years and I love my time there. Can not recommend enough.

Fantastic experience: Training Jiu Jitsu with guys who are the real deal. Guys who compete and who have done so for years. My kids also train and are getting a great experience.

Fantastic experience: Best BJJ in the city and region. Look up Helio "Soneca" Moreira. He is the lead instructor with over 40 years of BJJ experience. He is a 6th degree black belt under Jean Jacques Machado. The classes are filled with quality people who will make you feel welcome anytime you go. This is a very good gym to go to, especially if you want to learn from a BJJ legend.

Fantastic experience: Great instructors, great motivation, great results

Fantastic experience: Been training Jiu Jitsu and Core-fit (Cross fit training) at CCS for 5 years and love it! Great atmosphere and EXCELLENT instruction. The Jiu Jitsu program is enthusiastically driven by Helio "Soneca" Moreira, a world champion and devoted instructor. The Jiu jitsu instruction is shared with Brent Weedman, an instructor with an extensive professional MMA fighting background and Soneca black belt. Soneca oversees the entire program and really hones in on detail and pin-pointing technique correctness and Brent is just as involved, often bringing a fresh perspective on proven "Soneca techniques" while chaining techniques together and focusing on drilling specific positions. Core is also a gym that promotes both tournement and combatitive style jiu jitsu. Bottom line- If you're looking to work hard, learn technical jiu jitsu, and have fun doing it, this would be the place to check out.

Fantastic experience: Great place with great people. I have been coming here for a few months now and really enjoy the classes. I'm doing BJJ and Muay Thai. I'm learning a lot and can notice my improvements already. I highly recommend Core Combat.

Fantastic experience: I've been training BJJ here for over two years now. So happy I found Core. Their staff is incredible and the training is top notch. I couldn't recommend them enough.

Fantastic experience: I travel alot and been to alot of gyms. This one is by far the best. Amazing facility and instructors!

Fantastic experience: Stopped by while passing through, one of the most welcoming and helpful gyms I’ve been to. They knew I was on a weight cut and offered using their exercise facilities and scales, etc. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Best combat gym in town! Go try the Cardio Kickboxing class!

Fantastic experience: Very good place to start martial arts and physical training.

Fantastic experience: Great people! Family atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in Louisville by far. Great instructors and a great community of people to train with. If you’re looking to compete or just train casually, core is your place.

Fantastic experience: Great environment, great people, great atmosphere. Highly recommend coming here. Get to workout and get to have fun doing it.

Fantastic experience: It's an honor to be able to train at Core. World class instruction and athletes.

Fantastic experience: The best martial arts gym in Louisville! Has classes for all of the family, especially their BJJ program, with an incredibly well trained and professional staff. Truly a supportive and safe environment for anyone wanting to try something new and to get out of their comfort zone. For me as a beginner, this is the best place to be!!

Fantastic experience: Great gym coaches and environment. Kids love this place highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Pit bull is the most awesomest Muay Thai instructor who hasn't finished Yellowstone.

Fantastic experience: This is an amazing gym full of hard working individuals and extremely intelligent instructors. I have learned so much and my skills have increased tenfold but what really keeps me coming back is the sense of family I find at Core. ❤️

Fantastic experience: Been going to Core for a year now. I couldn't imagine my life without training here. They really treat you like family ❤

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing community!

Fantastic experience: Great class and instructors! I felt very welcomed by everyone. The instructors are impressive and very knowledgeable and informative. They took time to slow things down when I asked a question. Overall, wonderful experience.

Fantastic experience: I've trained at many martial arts gyms over the years and this is one of the best I've been to. I spent a few weeks there while on a trip and the team were world class and welcoming. There's a great atmosphere in the gym and I'd be a permanent member if I lived in the area. I highly recommend this gym if you're in Kentucky.

Fantastic experience: Our kiddos do bjj here. I'm so impressed with the staff as well as the other participating students. It's like a family, the kids even help my kids when they're new/ learning something new. Everyone is welcoming and helpful to the kids. They receive top notch instruction, are learning life skills, and making friends in the process. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: A great facility full of even greater people who want to help you reach your fullest potential. Would recommend this place to anyone searching for a safe place to train while also learning how to break necks…. Or to any wife that wants her husband to get out of the house for multiple hours a week. No cap.

Fantastic experience: Great class and instructors! I felt very welcomed by everyone. The instructors are impressive and very knowledgeable and informative. They took time to slow things down when I asked a question. Overall, wonderful experience.

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t have asked for a better gym to train at. The owners and instructors are super friendly people. The instructors are world class. I recommend this place very highly.

Fantastic experience: The instructors are great. They make it fun, but informative. It's a very friendly environment. People of all ages can participate.

Fantastic experience: Love CORE. Great place to train. Helio and Rolando are amazing teachers

Fantastic experience: I LOVE this gym. I started here when I was just 13 and I have gained so much confidence and knowledge in the years since. The environment is a great balance between challenging and supportive, and the Core community as a whole is incredibly special.

Fantastic experience: The atmosphere is friendly; the teachers know how to teach and are patient with you, and make learning easy. I would recommend this place to anybody, of any age. I love it

Fantastic experience: Best gym I’ve ever been to. They push you to do your best which causes you to learn quicker and better. If you are looking for a good gym to learn different styles of fighting this is the one.

Fantastic experience: Extremely knowledgeable, talented, and helpful staff and instructors. 11/10 would recommend to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Great place to take your skills to the next level. The BJJ instructor (Helio Soneca) is a legend in to world of BJJ and every class I’ve taken is legit. If you are serious about training and wanting to develop skills who can actually use this is your place!

Fantastic experience: Just great people and thats hard to come by these days...

Fantastic experience: Can’t say enough great things about this place. Family loves it, just wished we would have joined sooner.

Fantastic experience: Very nice facility with great people working th

Fantastic experience: Great gym.Best experienced instructors like Brent Weedman from bellator mma and Helio Soneca. I’m glad I was able to earn my blue belt from this gym .

Fantastic experience: Words do not describe the importance of sharing your time with people who all commonly push each other to grow skillfully and athletically. Core teaches practical skills for confidence and safety, technical skills for competition, and offers an environment that is conducive to turning this art into both a habit and a passion. The staff and the owners become your second family and care about your progression. I highly recommend this facility to any person looking to advance their skills and athletic performance. Core does not disappoint!!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful place to learn!

Fantastic experience: I am 40, fat and out of shape. I joined this gym because I had always wanted to learn how to box. From the very first class I could tell that this gym was the real deal and that Coach Abdul was going to push me harder than I had trained in years. When I walked into my first class, he didn't write me off as some fat old guy. He gave me the same attention that he was giving the athletes he was training for competition. That meant that he also expected me to push myself as hard as the other guys. Over the last several months I have learned more about myself and pushing my limits than I did in 10 years of military service. Coach Abdul cares for his students, but he will not accept anything less than 100% from you at each class. If you are looking for a challenge and a great environment I couldn't recommend this gym enough!

Fantastic experience: I have had the opportunity to visit and train here while TDY at Ft. Knox. I have been practicing Krav Maga for over 12 years and have experienced many different levels of teaching styles and personalities. This facility is top notch and the instructors are clearly knowledgeable about the material and can teach it in a way that will push you to you limits while focusing on proper technique- something not every school focuses on. This training facility is legit and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to begin training in Krav Maga. I cannot speak to the other programs offered but given the opportunity I wouldn't hesitate to join in those either. Thanks for letting me visit and train!