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CORE Combat Sports
4.7 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Louisville, Kentucky
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
Club offering various martial arts classes and instruction, including kickboxing and self-defense, in a welcoming environment.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule corelouisville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (502) 489-5444
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our son has been attending the Core Kids BJJ classes for the past 3 years, and the experience has been incredible from start to finish.”
“My son has been attending kids’ self-defense and BJJ classes for two years now, and he absolutely loves them!”
Other martial arts here
“Alex and Tyler are excellent coaches who patiently take time to teach you the rudiments of boxing.”
“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 couldn’t recommend them enough!”
What members say
“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.”
“The staff and coaches are all incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, and the community that’s been built here is one of a kind.”
“The staff and coaches are all incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, and the community that’s been built here is one of a kind.”
“Not only has he learned valuable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, but he’s also built discipline, confidence, and resilience that carry over into every area of his life.”
From the reviews
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.
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've been doing BJJ at Core for a few months, and it's an awesome place. Great staff, and Nathan and Curt are super friendly and extremely knowledgeable coaches. Training is competitive and challenging, while maintaining a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
I’ve been training bjj here 4-5x per week for over 4 years. Can’t 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…
Your first muay thai class at CORE Combat Sports
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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