O U R S T O R Y
Welcome
aboard.
Neon Belly MMA is a community-focused martial arts gym in East Nashville offering inclusive, beginner-friendly training for adults of all levels.
MEET YOUR COACH
Coach Joe
BJJ Purple Belt
9 MMA / Kickboxing Fights
Coach Joe is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt with 9 MMA and kickboxing fights to his name.
Joe began his combat sport journey in 2006 under former UFC fighter Adrian Serrano. He trained Muay Thai under Bruce Panyapol of Chonburi Muay Thai and earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rank with Professor Sean Patton of Legion Jiu-Jitsu here in East Nashville.
Joe built Neon Belly to be the gym he wished existed when he started — a place where good people can train hard, leave their ego at the door, and feel like they belong. In addition to group classes, Joe is also available for 1-on-1 personal training sessions."
Our Mission
To create a safe, inclusive place where misfits and outsiders can learn self-defense, grow stronger, and build community both on and off the mats.
Our Code
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Good people only.
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Train hard, leave your ego at the door.
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Support the new person. You were them once.
Come meet us
in person.
Your first class is on us.