3622 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207, USA
Fight Factory is a mixed martial arts school in Louisville, Kentucky. The academy is designed to take members of all backgrounds and instill an unmatched degree of confidence and ability. Fight Factory specializes in BJJ, MMA, boxing, and kickboxing
I love this place for its great teaching, friendly family environment, and great teammates with no egos.
Posted 9 months ago
I visited a few weeks ago and really enjoyed the experience. Coach Chris and his students are cool. I got to roll with him and after he gave me feedback on skills and concepts I could work on. It's helped a lot with my approach on the mats. If I'm ever back in Louisville I'll definitely go back here!
Posted 1 year ago
My daughter and I have been going to Fight Factory for nearly two years now, and still love it. Grif, Sakasem, Sarah, Jordan, and Jake are all amazing and top-notch instructors. This is a great place to train if you're just looking for some functional skills and fitness at a recreational level, or you are looking to compete at kickboxing, MMA, or BJJ. And anything in between. I can't recommend Fight Factory highly enough. Come in and check it out.
I have always been interested in learning jiu-jitsu and last year when I made the decision to pursue this skill, I read the positive reviews about Fight Factory and decided to try a class. My first class was so good, I signed up and have been learning and growing ever since then. This is a great environment to learn no matter the experience level you currently have. Every instructor is great and the camaraderie between students foster an environment in which everyone can grow. I would highly recommend Fight Factory if you are interested in starting your martial arts journey.
Such a fun gym, affordable, and everyone is super friendly and willing to help new people!
Trained here for three months while I lived in Louisville. Chris and the team are really motivated, knowledgeable, and know how to get you excited to train. Training is challenging, but incredibly fun and the atmosphere is always welcoming. I would recommend fight factory to anyone, whether you are a beginner looking to get into Martial Arts or a seasoned veteran.
Lots of good training and a really fun place to learn ! Chris Griffin is an amazing bjj coach
Awesome Gym, super friendly people, knowledgeable staff. Has the feel of an old school mma gym.
I've trained at several gyms around town and Fight Factory is easily my favorite. The coaches here are all successful competitors in their disciplines, and their Muay Thai coach is the legendary Sakasem Kanthawong, a 4-time Muay Thai world champion. All the coaches are devoted to the development of each student and I've made more progress in my time here than anywhere else I've trained. They offer classes in BJJ, Muay Thai, boxing, and MMA, and there's something for everyone, whether you're training for competition, self-defense, and/or wanting to get into truly excellent physical shape. Great sense of community here, too; we improve ourselves by supporting the improvement of our teammates. I love my coaches and training partners and am so happy I found this gym!
I moved here from Atlanta in 2015 as a BJJ blue belt. I met Chris through a mutual friend and decided to try his place out. Having left my gym family of nearly 3 years to embark on the next chapter of my life, I was pretty apprehensive about fitting in with another school. Amanda, Chris, and everyone there welcomed me into the fold with open arms. It was like I had been there all along. Whether you are a black belt from another town or brand new to martial arts everyone at Fight Factory will make you feel like part of the family. I have been training with Chris ever since and now teach women’s BJJ with hopes to expand. I have been to several other gyms around town, but no where else feels like home. So, if you’re looking to find your forever gym home, I suggest checking Fight Factory out. We offer Muay Thai with the famous Sakesem “The Punisher”, BJJ with several talented black belts, as well as MMA, and Boxing. There is room for every skill level!
The best place to train for all your Martial arts needs.
Chris, Amanda, and the rest of the crew at FF were extremely welcoming when I first started. I had always wanted to get into BJJ and I’m glad I started here. I’ve since fallen in love with it as well as the atmosphere and easy going crew that participate in other classes taught at the gym. Fight Factory provides a fun, stress free environment that is relieving for any skill level. The coaches and other people who train there are friendly and always open to helping anybody with any questions or moves that are taught. Ladies who are interested should definitely try the women’s class taught by Sarah as well!
This is a great gym to train at! I'm looking forward to coming here again when I'm back in town.
Top notch gym located conveniently in St Matthews. Griffin Submission Academy does it all! Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing and all things MMA. I am a 41 year man who just wants to get in shape. Private lessons are great with my crazy schedule. Very easy to work with. A+++
You can learn Brazilian Jiu-jitsu from one of the several Jiu-Jitsu schools with excellent black belt instructors here in Louisville. However, there is only one Chris Griffin. He makes learning fun.
There is no where else I would rather train. Great group of people, and an even greater teacher/coach
Great trainers that pay attention to and help evolve your personal strengths and weaknesses. Welcoming atmosphere, friendly and supportive. Try out the combat cardio Sunday afternoon class; hard workout followed by drills and sparring, it's great for physical and mental growth!
I recently signed up with GSA. This place is phenomenal! I’ve tried some other schools in the Louisville area and they have a lot to offer as well. However, this place felt like home, day 1. The instructions have been beneficial, to say the least, and the different view points received from other instructors and skilled students that Chris brings in only further and deepen the lessons that are the foundation and principals jiu-jitsu is based upon. I urge anyone that finds this post that is looking to make a solid difference and impact in their life to give Chris a call. See you on the mat!
By far the best place to go ever, everyone needs to come here, it's so much fun, fighting, learning, and much more. It is truly by far the best place to go. Everyone is super friendly, nice, and they help you with everthing it feels more like a family. Chris Griffin is by far the best teacher/instructor I've ever had and met. Honestly I can't say enough great things about this place because I absolutely love it and everybody there.
Best MMA gym in town. Chris uses effective ways to teach, and is one of the coolest guys I have ever met!
I always have a great time training at GSA. It is always a fun, friendly and educational experience.
Been attending nearly 2 months now and I couldn't be happier. I was new to grappling and kickboxing when I started and the owner was super cool and really has a way of teaching that I really like. It's super relaxed and I love being apart of it.
Great teachings in a comfortable atmosphere.
This place is amazing. I'm a complete noob to BJJ and I'm comfortable learning from these guys. The atmosphere is great really laid back. Chris is super nice and helpful.
This is the best mma/bjj gym I've ever been too You won't find a more quality gym and the price won't break the bank Great coaches and a great atmosphere
I've been training at Griffins Submission Academy for a little over a year now and I couldn't be happier. The atmosphere of the gym is very laid back, while still producing serious results. I can honestly say that the things I've learned here have made me a better person and improved my life substantially. Chris is an excellent teacher, a skilled martial artist, and a very friendly and helpful guy. If you want to get in shape, learn how to defend yourself, and have a lot of fun in the process, this is definitely the place for you.
Hands down, the greatest group of guys in Louisville. Chris Griffin is one of the nicest, most talented people I've ever met in my life. He works hand and foot to ensure that his gym is a "no-ego", welcoming group. He takes time individually with every student. He doesn't throw you to the wolves. He will give you the opportunity to ease into learning but still take it at your own pace. The other trainers there that support the gym are AMAZING as well. Jose Rodriguez and Jin Choi are amazing at what they do. Bottom line, you are definitely going to get a good workout. If you are going for self defense, you will learn it. If you want to compete, you've also found the right place. The classes are timed perfectly and spacious enough to allow room for beginners to advanced level practitioners to have adequate time to train. The veteran's willingness to help others learn and grow is something to be applauded. This gym is proactive about growth whether we're speaking in terms of personal fitness, getting bullied in school, competing in tournaments, or for your own personal goals. Honestly, getting signed up with that gym has given me lifelong friends whom I now consider family. Chris will make sure that you are comfortable when you walk in those doors. He literally might be the funniest person I've ever met in my life. I can't say enough positive things. I'm so thankful I have met those guys. I'm so proud to know them.
Great bjj gym. Christopher has a lot of subtle aspects of more common techniques that are very effective and that I haven't seen in other gyms that I've been in. The best BJJ in Louisville
Love gong to GSA and rolling and to learn BJJ. I moved to Louisville 2 years ago and scouted the area for a couple of weeks for a good BJJ gym. Chris was was very inviting, a great teacher, and easy to get along with. I picked GSA for its well rounded diversity of coaches all at different belt levels and in multiple martial arts. There is something to do every day from beginner to advanced. He doesn't treat people like clients he treats them like friends and urges them and pushes them in a good way to be the best they can on the mat. Very diverse student group from white belt to black belt, from beginner to professional fighter. Multiple students have gone on to win medals or fights with Griff's help and coaching. He does a great job of pulling other instructors from gyms to come teach seminars and Carlson Gracie Jr. has even stopped by a few times. No. Big. Deal. It may not be big and flashy but who needs that? Great coaches, good people, and mat are all you need to be successful.
Griffin's Academy is the place I've been searching to learn & grow in martial arts. He's a phenomenal teacher who's EXTREMELY passionate about teaching and creating a safe, structured (and fun) learning environment. He's students is Chris' only priority... doesn't matter if you're training to compete, for self defense, fitness or for the art of it. You WILL get in shape... (I literally lost 5 lbs my first week). Make sure you get proper gear (they will assist you in getting what you need and even if you don't have it, they'll help you). AND... you'll definitely get your monies worth for all the disciplines & conditioning taught there. Most places charge twice the amount of Chris' monthly membership for ONE discipline... here you're offered Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi & no gi), Boxing, Submission Grappling and MMA Training... (its almost a steal!!) I HIGHLY recommend Griffin's Submission Academy to anyone and everyone
If you leave the gym they will continue to charge you. I have financial struggles and the guy charges me after I leave. After telling me you just continue as you like. Thinking when I was done he’d stop charging me. But no your card will continued to be charged!
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