444 Downes Terrace, Louisville, KY
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Claim this gymArea 502 MMA in Louisville is known for its fight-team focus, led by head coach Phillip Perkins—a second-degree black belt under Carlson Gracie Jr., experienced MMA coach, and longtime UFC cornerman. Perkins’s background stretches across jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and striking, and he has developed both amateur and professional fighters since 2009. Alongside Perkins, the jiu-jitsu staff includes black belts Roger Skillman and Joshua Dominguez, both with deep Carlson Gracie Jr. lineage, as well as Alex Hacker, a black belt and former wrestling coach. The boxing program is headed by Aaron Sheckles, a decorated competitor and Level 2 USA Boxing Coach, while wrestling coach Blake O’Neil brings state-level wrestling credentials and practical experience from the UFC Performance Institute. The academy’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program covers both gi and no-gi, with classes for adults and a full progression for kids. Fundamentals classes, competition training, and open mats are built into the weekly schedule. Youth programs include “Itty Bitty Warriors” for the youngest grapplers, “Mat Warriors” for older kids, and homeschool jiu-jitsu sessions. Wrestling and striking are not treated as side offerings—there are dedicated youth wrestling classes, as well as adult and women’s boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA sessions led by coaches with real competition backgrounds. Area 502’s structure makes it a practical choice for fighters looking for serious preparation, but the schedule also supports families and recreational students with defined pathways in every discipline. Drop-ins are welcome, and the gym’s coaching roster ensures students get hands-on instruction from specialists in each area, whether they’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or training for a title fight.
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