F3 Training Center (Bad Apple MMA)
About
F3 Training Center (Bad Apple MMA) offers comprehensive mixed martial arts training under experienced coaches who blend practical skills across disciplines. Head Coach Joe, a Bellator MMA veteran and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rodrigo Poderoso De Souza, leads the MMA program alongside Coach Donnie for boxing and striking, whose program was acknowledged as the best setup in Georgia by the Georgia Amateur Boxing Association. The gym provides a cardio and strength area and accommodates diverse schedules with training available from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Members appreciate the flexible membership options, including no dues for missed sessions and a $20 discount for Ranger-qualified individuals, making it accessible for various lifestyles.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise the gym for its excellent coaching, particularly highlighting Coach Joe's expertise and the supportive staff who blend useful skills across combat sports. They describe a welcoming, family-like atmosphere that feels like home, with many noting the inclusive environment for all ages and fitness levels, including military families and children. Specific mentions include the flexible membership policies, such as no dues for missed sessions and discounts for Ranger-qualified individuals, and the positive impact on mental health and youth development. No concerns are raised in the reviews, with members consistently recommending the gym for both training and community building.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
James Salerno
3 months ago
Dropped in for a few days while TDY, had a great time, learned some awesome stuff from Coach Joe. RLTW
michael ballard
7 months ago
Just watched Emma Murray and Joseph Creer bkfc fight in Edmonton. Good job. It was awesome to watch. Keep it up. Proud to see to the city getting represented.
Stephanie Bance
a year ago
Both my daughter and I take classes at Bad Apple. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for not just a good workout but also a great place to make friends. It owned by veterans/professional fighters. They are amazing people and sure make this place feel like home.
michael ransdell
a year ago
I've been going to Bad Apple for two years after moving from wildside at fort Campbell. It's exactly what you want in training at an MMA gym. The rates are awesome (20$ off if you're ranger qualified). The people are extremely nice and humble and not just upfront. Joe and his wife are holistically awesome. I can ask her any questions about anything almost anytime. It's very easy to broaden in your specific combat sport because Joe and many other coaches blend in more useful skills to attribute in your focused sport. There's no membership dues if you don't show for X reason. I'm a single dad and was encouraged to bring my kid just to come train. Additionally Joe runs a kids class and my introverted child immediately took to him roaming the mat. If you struggle with depression demons or a lot of anger from general life stress or maybe like me you had a lot of friends who lost the fight with their internal demons they don't question you when you come in stuck in your head, but they see it. Russ specifically, an awesome an ridiculous mobile professor also works for wounded warriors and will get you where you need to be. It's heavily military family friendly. They train from 0530-2100. Lastly don't be discouraged rolling with anyone from 3/75 ranger battalion. They're super humble. Age, weight, conditioning nothing is an excuse not to try it.
Colorado Astronaut
a year ago
Great prices, Great gym, Great people. My son does the Jiu Jitsu and the teacher is seriously amazing. He is training & molding these kids into legendary fighters. Truly so fun and awesome to watch. These kids ADORE this place. My dad wanted to approve of who teaches my sons MMA because he was a black belt and competed all his life & he wanted them taught correctly!! so after a couple free trials and different gyms, he said he wont let my boys go see anyone else, only this gym! he loved these guys and what this place stood for and this gym really does have such a good heart. These are really good people and they run this gym like a family. When you walk into this gym, it feels like your in the right place. I wish this place nothing but success and greatness. You guys rock and have no idea how much of an impact you guys make on these kids lives for the better. Thank you guys for all you do. I recommend this gym 100%
fitness_centerAmenities
scheduleHours
Monday: 9:00 – 10:30 AM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 – 10:30 AM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 – 10:30 AM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 – 10:30 AM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 – 10:30 AM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Coach Joe
Head Mixed Martial Arts Coach
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rodrigo Poderoso De Souza, Bellator MMA veteran
Head MMA coach with expertise in Muay Thai, Pradal Serey, Dutch Style Striking, US Boxing, and BJJ. Prof. Poderoso's first American Black Belt.
Coach Shayntain
Women's Fitness Coach
Leads the Bad Apple Women's Fitness program, providing training, dieting advice, and adjusted workout paces in a judgment-free atmosphere.
Coach Donnie
Boxing / MMA Striking Coach
Former Georgia Amateur Boxing Association Vice President acknowledged his program as 'best setup in Georgia'
Boxing coach since age 26, former USBA representative, founding member of Muscogee County Boxing Club. Converts classic boxing for modern MMA.