CORE Combat Sports

CORE Combat Sports provides martial arts education and combat conditioning at 13124 Eastpoint Park Blvd in Louisville, Kentucky. The training facility conducts group and individual instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga self-defense, Muay Thai kickboxing, and boxing, alongside non-contact boxing programs for individuals managing Parkinson's disease. Gym founder Rolando Haddad holds black belts in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Krav Maga. A competitive martial artist teaching since 1995, Haddad is certified by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to instruct police officers in defensive tactics. The instructional roster features Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts Nathan Haddad and Max Haddad, each earning their rank under Helio "Soneca" Moreira. Nathan Haddad won the 2026 ADCC West Coast Trials in the eighty-eight kilogram division and the 2025 ADCC Louisville Open, while Max Haddad is certified through the Rock Steady Boxing organization. Training programs include adult and youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, tournament competition team prep, kids martial arts, Krav Maga practical defense, and Rock Steady Parkinson's boxing sessions.