Sunday practice + open mats + jiu-jitsuBuilt for wrestlers
State champs and Division I national champions spend their off-season on this mat. Come get some work in with elite athletes.
Why wrestlers train here
Jiu-jitsu has been proven time and time again to make better wrestlers: better scrambles, better hand-fighting, better composure when it goes bad. Coach Nick wrestled for 12 years, holds a judo black belt, and is an assistant coach at Badger Wrestling Club. He speaks your language.
Who's been on the mat
| Athlete | Result | At Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Blades | 2024 Olympic silver medalist | Coached by Nick at an early age, along with USA Junior World Team member Korina. |
| Nick Fishback | 2024 No-Gi World Champion | Our very own. |
| Austin O'Connor | 2× NCAA D1 national champion | 4× IHSA state champion who comes to Apex for jiu-jitsu. |
| Matt Ramos | NCAA D1 national runner-up | IHSA state champion who found a love for jiu-jitsu off the wrestling mat. |
| Ricky Robertson | 4× D1 national qualifier | IHSA state champion and regular on the Apex mats. |
| Tony + Alex Madrigal | Division I wrestlers | Sought out Coach Nick to add jiu-jitsu to their wrestling. |
Class times
Wrestling practice Sun 9:30 to 10:30 AM.
Open mat Sun 10:30 AM and Fri 5:00 PM.
No-gi classes Mon to Thu.
Your first class
Come to Sunday practice and stay for open mat. Wrestling shoes off on the jiu-jitsu mat. Your first week here is free like everyone else's.
Questions people ask
Do I need to know any jiu-jitsu?
No. Wrestlers pick it up fast because you already have the base, and no-gi is the closest thing to what you know.
Is there an in-season option?
Yes. Sunday practice and open mats run year round, and the lunchtime no-gi classes fit around a school schedule.
Can my team come in?
Get in touch. Nick has hosted college and high school wrestlers for years.
Your first week is free
Every class on the schedule, seven days, no card on file. Tell us you're coming and we'll point you at the right first class.
Start your free week