Area 502 MMA

Area 502 MMA provides mixed martial arts, combat grappling, and striking training at 3099 Breckenridge Ln. Suite #100 in Louisville, Kentucky. The academy delivers structured combat sports programs for beginners, youth practitioners, and active competitors. Instruction is directed by head MMA and jiu-jitsu coach Phillip Perkins, a second-degree black belt under Carlson Gracie Jr. who has coached fighters since 2009 and holds credentials as a USA Boxing coach. Boxing instruction is led by head boxing coach Aaron Sheckles, a Level 2 USA Boxing Coach with 23 years of boxing experience. Grappling instruction is supported by wrestling coach Blake O'Neil and Carlson Gracie Jr. black belts Alex Hacker and Joshua Dominguez. Coursework encompasses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both gi and no-gi formats, Muay Thai kickboxing, wrestling, boxing, and youth martial arts programs. Training emphasizes positional control, takedowns, defensive footwork, and submission technique. Prospective members can evaluate classes by starting a free trial.