Our Story

Meet Albert and Amanda Cole.
We are passionate about bringing professionally run Amateur Mixed Martial Arts & Kickboxing fights to Knoxville. With a focus on Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and traditional martial arts, we create thrilling events for fighters and fans alike. Join us in the cage for an unforgettable experience!

Meet Our Team

Get to know the passionate individuals behind Battle Cage 360.

Albert

Albert Cole started his martial arts career on January 25 th , 1985. After falling in love with the martial arts and training six days a week, he earned his 1st Degree Black Belt on his tenth birthday, November 10 th , 1986. The following year, he was nationally certified as the youngest Assistant Instructor for the United States TaeKwon-Do Federation. After graduating high school in ’94, as a 3rd Degree Black Belt, he moved to Hot Springs, AR to work for the Senior Master of the organization. During his time in Arkansas, he began training in Kickboxing/Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Japanese Ju Jitsu. Albert then earned his Internationally Certified ChiefbInstructorship at 18 years of age. From there, he began a lengthy and permanent career out of instructing different styles and owning/operating Martial Arts Schools. He has owned schools in 2 states and has managed and instructed schools in 6 additional states. Along with owning and instructing martial arts schools, Albert has also been a fierce competitor… earning 2 world titles in Kickboxing and TaeKwon-Do, and numerous national and regional titles as well. He started the cage fight production known as Battle Cage 360 in 2007 and brought it to Tennessee in 2024. Albert currently holds the ranks of Global 6th Degree Black Belt, Certified Instructor of Haganah(Fierce Israeli Guerilla Hand-to-hand Tactics), Kru in Muay Thai, and is working on his Krav Shield Instructorship, along with under-belt ranks in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Tsuriado Ju Jitsu.

Albert will always be a student and continue to grow in the true Martial Arts spirit.