APEX House of Grappling - Martial arts school in Countryside - 51 E Plainfield Rd, USA

Extremely welcoming gym, made my first day feel so much better then what I was expecting. Coach Nick makes the environment very friendly for everyone and is an awesome coach. Him and everyone else make you want to be better and come back each day! I have been in and out of the gym for awhile due to lots of life events, but every time I come back, the gym still feels like home. I would recommend BJJ and this gym to anyone of any age! Nick offers a free week of training to try it out if you’re interested!

We have been taking our boys to grappling class for quite some time now. Nick is a wonderful coach and very patient with all the kids. He makes it fun and easy for the kids to understand. It is a great place for adults and kids. It's a great workout and awesome way to learn self-defense skills also. It's good to get you out of your comfort zone. I highly recommend checking it out.

Fantastic experience all around! The people I met in the gym were all really cool & laid back, and there to train hard and get better. And Nick runs a great room, where the practices are organized and a great work out, while also maintaining a friendly & welcoming environment. Nick’s technical knowledge of bjj is impressive as well. He is patient with teaching beginners, and has the experience/knowledge/mindset to teach and train the very best guys. This is my go-to spot to train when I am back home visiting family. Can’t recommend it enough. 5/5 stars!

I brought my son in a few years ago and experience has been great. If you’ve never done any sort of martial art, walking into it can be a little intimidating for both parent and child and from the very beginning the atmosphere has been super friendly and inviting. The coach is super involved and is very attentive with whatever area students need help on to make sure they reach full potential. My son now does wrestling and the techniques learned here have helped immensely on the mat! I honestly cannot say enough good things about this gym. Highly recommend to anyone of any age, but especially if you have kids. The discipline, skills, and confidence gained are pivotal.

Coach Nick has put together a great establishment. I came in day one about a year ago having absolutely zero idea what I was doing and Nick has brought me and a lot of others in our class a long way. The gym is clean and the instruction is clear and professional. You can tell after a few classes that the students respect each other and build good rapport. You can’t ask for much else in a BJJ/Grappling gym. I highly recommend.

What an awesome place to learn a great discipline like wrestling & jujitsu, and self defense. The coach Nick and the atmosphere is awesome. We all enjoy it from my kids to myself. Don’t lets your kids, or yourself , get in a situation, like bullying, and not know how to handle themselves. Totally recommend it for everyone from younger kids , including the ladies, to older adults. This place makes everyone feel welcome. Thanks Nick

Apex is a great place to train. Coach Nick is welcoming and brings solid BJJ, Judo en wrestling skills to the mat. The people training here are helpful and respectful. Recommended.

very great place to send your children whether it’s for fun or serious interest. Nick is one of the best coaches and mentors to all age children, no matter what. He is incredibly dedicated and has amazing experience in the jiu jitsu/fighting world. Amazing!! We love you nick!! 🙌🏼