Established in 2008, Apex has grown to be one of the most successful academies in the Metro Vancouver area. Over 80% of our new members join through word-of-mouth recommendations! This has led to us developing a family of like-minded people who enjoy training together, and continues to be the engine that drives our success.
Our culture is what sets us apart from other academies. We do not accept members who behave negatively on the mats, and our culture promotes a friendly, positive environment. Our instructors provide quality coaching in Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs. We pride ourselves in having experienced, motivated and passionate instructors to help you reach your personal goals in a safe and fun environment.
Our culture is what sets us apart from other academies. We do not accept members who behave negatively on the mats, and our culture promotes a friendly, positive environment. Our instructors provide quality coaching in Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs. We pride ourselves in having experienced, motivated and passionate instructors to help you reach your personal goals in a safe and fun environment.
Reviews (17)
Jeremy Brand
Nov 15, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
Apex Martial Arts has been my home for the past 6 years or so. It is not just the gym where I train, but my second home. It is a clean, family friendly environment and offers the best BJJ and kickboxing in the area. Both the kids and adult programs are extremely technical, yet taught in a very easy to digest manner.
Apex Martial Arts has been my home for the past 6 years or so. It is not just the gym where I train, but my second home. It is a clean, family friendly environment and offers the best BJJ and kickboxing in the area. Both the kids and adult programs are extremely technical, yet taught in a very easy to digest manner.
Charisse Cham Lee
May 23, 2021
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When my children did a trial jiu jitsu class at Apex, I immediately felt how welcoming Milo, Marcy and the rest of the coaches are. The coaches are very good instructors and spend the time to walk the children through their different lessons. My husband and I then started kickboxing classes and appreciate how the instructors kept every class lively. We were able to keep fit and active, and still have fun!
Nisha J.
May 22, 2021
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The instructors at Apex Martial Arts are warm and personable and make everyone feel welcome. Marcy and Milo have a knack for teaching kids and they bring out the very best in every one of their students. They have taught my boys to be strong, resilient, patient and confident. Apex is a fun, family friendly, safe and supportive environment that my kids and I are blessed to be a part of. On top of this, their kids jiu Jitsu program is world class and has produced many champions! I can not recommend Apex Martial Arts enough! Nor can I thank Marcy and Milo enough for all they have done for my family
David Rozdale
May 19, 2021
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Our experience at Apex Martial Arts has impacted my family in so many positive ways, from providing my children with the confidence to tackle life's challenges, to having the privilege of being welcomed into this wonderful group of people who support each other. The selfless dedication and commitment of Apex instructors has not only produced… countless BJJ champions, it has shaped the integrity, discipline, and character of its students. The instructors at Apex Martial Arts go above and beyond in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of each and every one of its members. I could not have asked
Tj K.
Apr 23, 2021
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Like the other review here they are bullies. Marcy is an insecure person that engages in toxic gossip about the parents of her students with certain privileged parents who's children are given special privileges while other students are bullied. There is a clique of parents who engage in very toxic behaviour of exclusion, gossip, bullying students and she participates in and encourages this behaviour especially if your pretty. None of these parents practise martial arts and likely never will themselves they instead live vicariously through their kids and bully others. This is not a healthy
Bill Dhaliwal
Nov 11, 2020
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This martial arts studio is open and welcoming to all people from every walk of life and skill. Whether you've never stepped inside or onto a mat all the way to competing at the top level, I cannot put into words how welcoming the owners and students are here.
The kids program is the best run BJJ class anywhere in the lower mainland and quite possibly across Canada. Students are drilled with the basics until they are become second nature and executed without any flaw. The program is instructed in a manner to allow the every child to understand the philosophy of various techniques in a manner that
The kids program is the best run BJJ class anywhere in the lower mainland and quite possibly across Canada. Students are drilled with the basics until they are become second nature and executed without any flaw. The program is instructed in a manner to allow the every child to understand the philosophy of various techniques in a manner that
Dj
Jan 24, 2020
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Great Kickboxing & BJJ gym. Started here years ago with the kickboxing but now just do Jiu-Jitsu. Instruction is excellent.. very welcoming, friendly and fun atmosphere. Clean gym. Family friendly environment..their kids program is amazing. It's not just a place to train, it's my martial arts family.
Livia Lau
Dec 22, 2018
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Started with Groupon and have been training kickboxing and BJJ at Apex ever since (about 3 years...?) Everyone at the gym was friendly and helpful with a great learning environment, I am very glad I chose this gym. You learn lots of techniques and on top of that you also get a really good work out!
There are always new comers and the instructors are very encouraging and making sure they are doing okay. I never saw anyone was being treated differently. It is like a big family at Apex and I highly recommend this gym to anyone.
There are always new comers and the instructors are very encouraging and making sure they are doing okay. I never saw anyone was being treated differently. It is like a big family at Apex and I highly recommend this gym to anyone.
A. L.
Nov 21, 2018
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Did Groupon with them for a month.
Found milo bit harsh and mean.
The class would do warm up drills. I noticed one time he was smirking and smiling while talking to a student while watching me since I wasn’t doing the shrimping(warm up drill ) incorrect
It’s all about the money. If your a Groupon student don’t expect to get treated with same respect as compared to regular paying student
decided to signup with another gym right next to apex in Richmond . They got pro fighters too and a cage
Found milo bit harsh and mean.
The class would do warm up drills. I noticed one time he was smirking and smiling while talking to a student while watching me since I wasn’t doing the shrimping(warm up drill ) incorrect
It’s all about the money. If your a Groupon student don’t expect to get treated with same respect as compared to regular paying student
decided to signup with another gym right next to apex in Richmond . They got pro fighters too and a cage
Chris Tang
Oct 24, 2018
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If you are looking for a gym to train Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, look no further, Apex is hands down one of the best gyms in Richmond. The gym owners, Marcy and Milo, provide a fun and friendly family environment for all new comers to come learn while getting a good work out. I highly recommend Apex !
David Kuo
Oct 26, 2017
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Wayne Au
Apr 18, 2017
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Tommy Raguero
Dec 15, 2016
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I started training kickboxing here in late 2008 for about 8 to 9 months on recommendation of a coworker. They had recently opened up in their original location. Due to a move to the Tricitis I stopped training there. Their kickboxing program is a great way to learn the sport and get in shape.
Fast forward to today. I have my son enrolled in their Junior Eagles program. Milo and Marcy run the best kids program in BC, hands down. We came from a reputable gym out here in poco but it is night and day in terms of the program and teaching styles. My son has learned more in 2.5 months than he did in
Fast forward to today. I have my son enrolled in their Junior Eagles program. Milo and Marcy run the best kids program in BC, hands down. We came from a reputable gym out here in poco but it is night and day in terms of the program and teaching styles. My son has learned more in 2.5 months than he did in
Mel Lopez
Nov 12, 2016
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Laura-Beth Keane
May 31, 2016
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I was pretty nervous about going to Jiu-Jitsu for the first time (as someone who has never done any form of martial arts / fighting before). When I arrived the studio was very easy to find. The owner greeted me right away and helped get me set up. The studio was extremely clean and looked brand new. My entry level BJJ class was really cool! The instructors were very helpful and even though there were lots of students, they circulated around giving tips and making sure I wasn't doing any funky stuff. I'm really looking forward to going back and taking the kickboxing class!
Vatsana Scott
May 12, 2015
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Christopher Ang
Nov 22, 2012
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A fantastic place to learn BJJ and kickboxing. Top notch instruction in both disciplines. Prior to joining Apex I hadn't trained consistently in Brazilian Jiujitsu in over 3 years and thought I never would again. I was recommended by a friend to try out a free class and I ended up joining that same day. Needless to say I was hooked. I have been to several gyms around the Vancouver area and found that Apex was the ideal gym for me. A perfect combination of amazing instructors, training partners, and a clean facility/equipment, I can't think of a better place to train. Cannot say enough good things
