Area 502 MMA

444 Downes Terrace, Louisville, KY 40214, USA

4.9 (217 reviews)

Disciplines

Gi Judo MMA Muay Thai Striking Wrestling

Classes

Adults Classes All Levels Black Belt Instruction Fundamentals Open Mat

Facilities

Mat Space

Culture

Welcoming Environment

Access

Free Trial

AREA 502 MMA is a Mixed Martial Arts gym located in Louisville, KY. We offer classes for kids, women, and men of all ages.

Class Schedule

Monday 2 classes

12:00 – 13:00 Jiu-Jitsu / No-GI

19:30 – 20:30 Jiu-Jitsu / GI

Tuesday 4 classes

11:00 – 12:00 Homeschool Jiu-Jitsu

17:30 – 18:20 Youth Jiu-Jitsu – Itty Bitty Warriors

18:00 – 19:00 Jiu-Jitsu \ MMA

18:20 – 19:20 Youth Jiu-Jitsu Mat Warriors

Wednesday 3 classes

12:00 – 13:00 Jiu-Jitsu / GI

18:00 – 19:00 Jiu-Jitsu / Gi

19:30 – 20:30 Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (Gi)

Thursday 4 classes

11:00 – 12:00 Homeschool Jiu-Jitsu

17:30 – 18:20 Youth Jiu-Jitsu – Itty Bitty Warriors

18:00 – 19:00 Jiu-Jitsu Competition / Open Mat

18:20 – 19:20 Youth Jiu-Jitsu Mat Warriors

Friday 2 classes

12:00 – 13:00 Jiu-Jitsu / No-GI

18:00 – 19:00 Open Mat

Saturday 3 classes

10:30 – 11:30 Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (Gi)

11:00 – 12:00 Youth Jiu-Jitsu

12:00 – 13:00 Jiu-Jitsu / No-GI

Sunday 1 classes

12:00 – 13:00 Jiu-Jitsu / GI

Coaches

PHILLIP PERKINS Head Coach

2nd-degree black belt

As a 2nd-degree black belt under the legendary Carlson Gracie Jr., Phillip’s roots in Jiu-Jitsu run deep. Since 2006, he has been honing his skills in Boxing and Muay Thai Kickboxing. As the head of Carlson Gracie Team Louisville, Phillip has built a reputation as one of the region’s top coaches, leading champions to success in MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and even Bare Knuckle competitions.

ALEX HACKER

Carlson Gracie Jr. black belt

Alex Hacker is a Carlson Gracie Jr. black belt, a former wrestling coach, and a seasoned Thai boxing practitioner. Drawing from his experience in wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and striking, he focuses on developing well-rounded athletes.

BLAKE O'NEIL

purple belt under Coach Phillip Perkins

Coach Blake is a dedicated wrestler with a strong foundation in competitive athletics. As a proud purple belt under Coach Phillip Perkins, Coach Blake has achieved remarkable success in Jiu-Jitsu, earning numerous titles in both gi and no-gi competitions. Known as “Coach O Cinco,” he also boasts an impressive 7-1 MMA record.

JOSHUA DOMINGUEZ

black belt under Carlson Gracie Jr.

Dominguez is a skilled mixed martial artist and a black belt under Carlson Gracie Jr., renowned for his well-rounded abilities in both striking and grappling. Dominguez trains at Area 502 MMA under the guidance of his head coach, Phillip Perkins. He is an exceptional coach for kids.

ROGER SKILLMAN

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Carlson Gracie Jr.

Roger Skillman is a highly experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Carlson Gracie Jr., training under Phillip Perkins. Renowned for his expertise in gi chokes, he is dedicated to helping students improve their technique and deepen their understanding of the art.

RUBEN VARGAS

brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Ruben began his martial arts journey at the age of five and has achieved black belt status in multiple disciplines. Currently a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ruben has also competed professionally in Muay Thai Kickboxing and mixed martial arts.

Reviews

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The stone Age

This gym and the community they’ve built there has changed my life. Everyone is supportive of your journey and if you put In the effort the coaches see that. This gym is my home now and these are my people.
Posted 1 year ago
Donald Bishop

AMAZING GYM AND COMMUNITY! Area 502 MMA is top-notch! The coaches are skilled, patient, and truly care about helping you improve, whether you’re a beginner or experienced. The facility is clean and well-equipped, and the sense of community is incredible—everyone is supportive and motivating. Whether you’re training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, this place has it all. Highly recommend!
Posted 1 year ago
Brandon Jaggers

Area 502 mma is the best gym that I have ever stepped into. For one the experience and knowledge that’s in area 502 is really unmatched. Head coach Phillip Perkins who is a black belt knows just about everything you can when it comes to marital arts. And he has trained more fighters then probably anyone else in the state a lot of those fighters now coaching as well. So to sum it up if you want to learn marital arts there isn’t a better place to learn then area 502. But what really sets it off to me is the gym is really like a family. The staff the coaches so many diff students of all types come together to achieve similar goals together. Everyone wants to see you achieve what you set out to do and when you do are genuinely happy for you or if you fail there there to pick you up and go after it again. Best coaching best team great youth program great boxing program great prices as well
Posted 1 year ago
Brandon Thompson

This is a great place, especially for kids it seems, out experience has been good so far. Even with the most beginner level stuff they are helpful and patient. Going to try out some of the adult classes soon, great way to stay or get into shape, and learn some things along the way.
Posted 1 year ago
AJ McBride

I used to train with the owner back when he was a kid with a dream in the back of a discount gym with a red tabby group of guys. He sure has come along way. The gym is great, and clean. The people are skilled, yet friendly. Kids are around so it’s family friendly. There’s an entire boxing ring! You have to get here!
Posted 4 years ago