CORE Combat Sports in Louisville, Kentucky

“Wonderful place to bring your children to build character teaching them discipline and building confidence. A family ran operation - the Hadadu2019s are a wonderful family and welcome anyone and everyone, no matter the level of experience. I regret a lot of things. Sending my kid to Core Combat isnu2019t one of those things. As my son would say, I give it a 10/10!”

— alexandra I. · ★★★★★ · 2026-3-3

“Iu2019ve been training bjj here 4-5x per week for over 4 years. Canu2019t say enough about the quality of the coaches and the friendliness of the entire staff. Not to mention, the bjj facility is hands down the best I have ever trained at (I travel all over the country for work and have trained at many well-known gyms that donu2019t even come close). Iu2019ll train here for the rest of my life, and one day my kids will as well. High”

— Craig D. · ★★★★★ · 2025-8-9

“My son has been attending kidsu2019 self-defense and BJJ classes for two years now, and he absolutely loves them! Heu2019s had the best time with the coaches, Max and Nathan, and theyu2019ve been incredibly friendly and welcoming to both him and me. Weu2019re so grateful to have found such great coaches. If youu2019re looking for a place for your child, we highly recommend checking out their classes. Theyu2019re truly wonderful!”

— Kristie B. · ★★★★★

“This place/gym has been a blessing to our family. My grandson has taken classes for 10 years. They have helped him build his confidence and his combat skills. The people in the gym have shown him how to grow as a man and treat people with kindness.”

— kimberly B. · ★★★★★

“My son has been training at CORE for 3 years now and now my youngest just started. Both of the boys love their coaches and the rest of the staff here. It has become somewhat of a second home for us. Nathan and Max are very professional and pay close attention to their students saftey and progress on their jiu jitsu journey. The environment at CORE is family oriented and welcomes people from all walks of life!”

— Shayla J. · ★★★★★

“Training at Core has been an amazing experience. The staff and coaches are all incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, and the community thatu2019s been built here is one of a kind. I train in Muay Thai but have tried out BJJ and know many people in it, as well as the many other classes Core offers, and I couldnu2019t recommend them enough!”

— Audra S. · ★★★★★

“I have been a member of Core Combat Sports for more than ten years, and I can say without hesitation that Rolando and his team are pillars in this community. They have instructed my Special Operations unit in hand-to-hand combat for decades, and now my 8-year-old son trains here twice a week under world class instructors. What I have consistently seen over the years is an environment built on respect, discipline, and”

— Jeff G. · ★★★★★

“Staff is super nice and welcoming u2026 even if you bring your misbehaving child to class for some reason and let it run literally in the middle of the mat while the class is trying to warm up. Theyu2019ll just tell you politely to please sit your child on the bench, rather than asking you to leave, which is what I would do. Instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and fun! Youu2019ll definitely make friends in class whether you ”

— Lana F. · ★★★★★