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  • AFS has become like family to me. I love all my training partners. They have pushed me consistently. This is the best martial arts gym in the state. Stay a while and it'll change your life.

    Cain Atkinson Avatar Cain Atkinson
    September 24, 2018

    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
  • 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  I came down for the week and trained here. Everyone was very polite & welcoming! I had a wonderful experience, the guys & gals here are really good at what they do & gave me a great challenge! Will definitely come here again when I’m in town!

    Pawl Massky Avatar Pawl Massky
    October 4, 2018
  • 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

    I came into town to visit family for the holiday and this gym was very welcoming to letting me train with them. I definitely recommend anyone visiting or in the area to go to this gym. They have very friendly staff and team mates. Not only were they friendly, but their members and staff were very knowledgeable and very involved with the MMA scene in the area. I had a great time training, sparring, and talking with them. I will definitely come back next time I am in town! Thanks Team AFS/10th Planet!

    Do-Nato Arroyo Valera Teano Avatar Do-Nato Arroyo Valera Teano
    December 1, 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

    A 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 Avatar Robin Hauschner
    September 8, 2015
  • 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

    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
  • 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 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  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

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

    Derrick Michael Hagen Avatar Derrick Michael Hagen
    December 12, 2015

    positive review  Great instructors to train with.

    Lawana Wilson Avatar Lawana Wilson
    November 22, 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

    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 Avatar Kelly Gay
    September 8, 2013
  • One 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 Avatar CJ Brewer
    May 22, 2015

    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

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.

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