Apex Martial Arts

Apex Martial Arts Apex Martial Arts is your go-to destination for Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ & Grappling. Join us & be part of a winning team.
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Since 2015, we've been dedicated to providing top-tier training and fostering talent for the next generation of fighters. Apex Martial Arts Center teaches world-class Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling classes for all ages and skill levels.

The guys went two for two today in Havelock at Nine Limbs Strikers PKB. Eddie and Daksh put in solid performances.That w...
08/08/2026

The guys went two for two today in Havelock at Nine Limbs Strikers PKB. Eddie and Daksh put in solid performances.

That was Daksh last PKB before he makes his amateur debut in October.

We're looking forward to the future for both of these young men.

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN IKF OFFICIAL OR PROMOTER?Join us at Apex Martial Arts for an IKF Officials Training Seminar co...
07/27/2026

INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN IKF OFFICIAL OR PROMOTER?

Join us at Apex Martial Arts for an IKF Officials Training Seminar covering IKF standards, scoring, safety, event operations and promoter preparation for semi-contact Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai events.

This seminar is designed for gyms and fighters interested in becoming judges, referees or IKF event promoters.

🏅 HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE — SEPTEMBER 12

Anyone interested should also attend the Apex Martial Arts #30 IKF PKB/PMT/PBSC event on September 12. Participants will have the opportunity to shadow experienced judges and referees and gain real-world experience before attending the seminar the following day.

Learn more about Event #30:
🔗 apexmac.com/ikfpkb

📅 SEMINAR: September 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Apex Martial Arts
737 Center St., Apex, NC 27502
💵 $60 per attendee

REGISTER FOR THE SEMINAR:
🔗 ikftraining.apexmac.com

🥊 **THE ROAD TO GREATNESS STARTS HERE** 🥊On **Saturday, November 21**, the IKF Southeast Regional Championship Weekend b...
07/23/2026

🥊 **THE ROAD TO GREATNESS STARTS HERE** 🥊

On **Saturday, November 21**, the IKF Southeast Regional Championship Weekend brings **PKB, PMT and PBSC competition** to the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center!

This is an opportunity for youth and adult martial artists to represent their gyms, test their skills and gain valuable competition experience during the Southeast’s premier championship weekend of striking sports.

🔥 **PKB — Point Kickboxing**
🔥 **PMT — Point Muay Thai**
🔥 **PBSC — Point Boxing Semi-Contact**

✅ Youth and adult divisions
✅ First-time competitors welcome
✅ Experienced competitors welcome
✅ Controlled-contact competition
✅ Fighters and teams from across the Southeast

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍 Rock Hill Sports & Event Center
📍 Rock Hill, South Carolina

Part of the **IKF Southeast Regional Championship Weekend**, November 20–21.

Register and learn more:
**TriKicPro.com** or https://trianglekickboxingpromotions.com/ikf-southeast-regional-kickboxing-and-muay-thai-tournament/

**One Destination. One Weekend. The Southeast’s Premier Championship Weekend of Striking Sports.**

🥊 **APEX PKB #30 — REGISTRATION IS OPEN!** 🥊We’re celebrating a major milestone as Apex Martial Arts hosts its **30th I...
07/20/2026

🥊 **APEX PKB #30 — REGISTRATION IS OPEN!** 🥊

We’re celebrating a major milestone as Apex Martial Arts hosts its **30th IKF Semi-Contact Event** on **Saturday, September 12, 2026**, in Apex, North Carolina!

This event will feature:

🔥 Point Kickboxing — PKB
🔥 Point Muay Thai — PMT
🔥 Point Boxing Sparring Circuit — PBSC
🔥 Divisions for youth and adults
🔥 Opportunities for first-time competitors and experienced athletes

Apex PKB events are designed to give athletes valuable ring experience in a controlled, professionally organized and supportive environment.

Coaches, start getting your teams ready. Competitors, register early to receive the best rate and secure your place at this milestone event!

👉 Register and view event details:
https://apexmac.com/ikfpkb

Come be part of **Apex PKB #30** and help us celebrate 30 events of competition, development and community!

What a Weekend for Team APEX! 🐅The Apex Kickboxing Team stepped onto one of amateur kickboxing’s biggest stages at the I...
07/14/2026

What a Weekend for Team APEX! 🐅

The Apex Kickboxing Team stepped onto one of amateur kickboxing’s biggest stages at the IKF World Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada - and delivered!

7 wins in 8 bouts 🔥
5 divison championships 🏆
Invaluable experience against elite competition ⚔️

Mukhtar “Wolf” Shirzad earned a dominant unanimous decision victory. 🐺

Cole “Blooded” Fister won his full rules Muay Thai debut and captured the division. 🩸

Zion “Chephir” Bailey earned a dominant unanimous decision victory. ☯️

Brandon “The Cannon” Gibbs battled through three hard rounds winning a unanimous decision. 💪

Isaac “Pitbull” Crowder went 1-1 earning an impressive TKO before competing in a very close fight for the belt. 🐶

Luther “Gato” Williams finished a perfect 2-0 with a second round TKO for the division. 🐈‍⬛

Every Fighter represented Apex Martial Arts with heart, discipline, skill, and sportsmanship. We are incredibly proud of this team and grateful to everyone who helped make this weekend possible.

The Future is bright for team APEX! 🐅

Another great night for Team Apex.Congratulations to **Zion Bailey (13-4)** on a hard-earned victory over **Zion Hill (9...
06/28/2026

Another great night for Team Apex.

Congratulations to **Zion Bailey (13-4)** on a hard-earned victory over **Zion Hill (9-4)** this past weekend on **Conflict MMA's** card in South Carolina.

It was a very technical fight between two skilled athletes. Bailey stayed patient and stuck to the game plan, made the right adjustments, and earned the victory.

A huge thank you to **Conflict MMA** for giving us the opportunity to compete and for a great experience, and to **Zion Hill** for an outstanding challenge. Much respect to Mr. Hill and his Team.

Now it's back to work.

In two weeks, Team Apex heads to the **IKF World Classic** in Las Vegas with five Kickboxers representing our gym on one of the biggest stages in amateur kickboxing. We can't wait to see what this team accomplishes.

Until next time...

Tomorrow night, Zion Bailey is back in action.After weeks of hard training, early mornings, sore bodies, and countless r...
06/27/2026

Tomorrow night, Zion Bailey is back in action.

After weeks of hard training, early mornings, sore bodies, and countless rounds in the gym, it's finally fight night. Zion Bailey (Apex Martial Arts) and Zion Hill (Carolina Kickboxing Academy) both made weight, and tomorrow they'll meet in a 155 lb K-1 Rules bout at Conflict MMA in Florence, SC.

We're proud of the work Bailey has put in this camp. Every session had a purpose, and he's earned the opportunity to step in there and showcase what he's been working on.

Thank you to everyone who's supported him throughout camp—his teammates, coaches, training partners, friends, and family. Your support means everything.

Now the talking is over. Time to go to work!

Zion Bailey 🆚 Zion Hill

Saturday, June 27th, 2026

The Battle of Zion
155 lb K-1 Rules
Florence, SC
Conflict MMA

A packed Level 1 class tonight! It's always great seeing new faces on the mat and watching our program continue to grow....
06/19/2026

A packed Level 1 class tonight! It's always great seeing new faces on the mat and watching our program continue to grow.

No matter your age, fitness level, or experience, everyone starts somewhere. Our Level 1 program is built to help beginners learn the fundamentals, get in shape, build confidence, and become part of an amazing community.

If you've been thinking about trying martial arts, come join us. We'd love to have you on the mat.

Apex Kickboxing Team went 2-1 at Carolina Fight Night this past weekend, and we're proud of every athlete who stepped in...
06/17/2026

Apex Kickboxing Team went 2-1 at Carolina Fight Night this past weekend, and we're proud of every athlete who stepped into the ring!

🥊 Mak () kicked off the night with a strong performance, earning a Unanimous Decision victory in his IKF Unified Rules bout.

🥊 Luther () followed with an impressive showing in his IKF Kickboxing Rules (International Rules) matchup against a tough opponent, also securing a Unanimous Decision win.

🥊 Isaac () took center stage as the co-main event. After nearly a year away from the gym, he stepped back into the ring with only a couple of months of training. While the result didn't go our way, we're proud of his willingness to test himself and grow. Every fighter's journey includes challenges, and Isaac gained valuable lessons from his first loss that will help shape his future success.

A special congratulations goes out to Team Captain Cole Fister () for the outstanding job he did preparing the fighters and leading from the corner throughout the night. I'd also like to recognize Zion Bailey () for his hard work, support, and coaching in the corner, and for even leaving a wedding early to help the team.

I'm incredibly proud of how far each member continues to grow—not just as fighters, but as coaches, training partners, and cornermen. Thank you all for being such a kickass team!

The action doesn't stop here. Zion is back in the ring on June 27th in South Carolina on the Conflict MMA card. Two weeks later, Cole, Zion, Mak, Isaac, and Luther will head to Las Vegas to compete at the IKF World Classic ().

It's been an exciting first half of the year for Team Apex, and we're looking forward to what the next six months bring.

A special thank you to Wyatt Bullock (), a former Apex Kickboxer, for capturing incredible photos of the event. We appreciate you helping showcase the hard work of our athletes.

Apex family, we've got a lot going on over the next month, and we'd love to see you come out and support the team.Our ne...
06/05/2026

Apex family, we've got a lot going on over the next month, and we'd love to see you come out and support the team.

Our next event is Carolina Fight Night on June 13th in Fuquay-Varina. This will be the last local event for our fight team in 2026 before the remainder of our competition schedule takes us out of state.

Representing Apex Martial Arts on the card will be:

🥊 Isaac Crowder
🥊 Mukhtar "Mak" Shirzad
🥊 Luther Williams

These guys have been grinding for this opportunity, and I'd love to see the Apex family show up and support them.

📅 June 13, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 4:00 PM
🥊 First Fight: 5:00 PM

📍 I'm Possible Basketball Skill Lab - 622 Lakestone Commons Avenue, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

🎟️ Tickets are available directly from Isaac, Mak, and Luther or online at TriKicPro.com/tickets.

📺 Can't make it to the venue? Watch live worldwide on PPV at AKPLive.com.

The following weekend, Zion Bailey, our current IKF Certified Welterweight United States Unified Rules Champion, heads to Florence, South Carolina to compete on Conflict 70: Magic City Mayhem. Zion will face Zion Hill in what they're calling the "Battle for Zion."

Then July 10-12, Team Apex heads to Las Vegas for the IKF World Classic, the largest IKF tournament of the year. Fighters from across the country will be competing, and we'll be sending:

🔥 Cole Fister
🔥 Zion Bailey
🔥 Isaac Crowder
🔥 Mukhtar Shirzad
🔥 Luther Williams

This is a great opportunity for our fighters to test themselves against some of the best amateur Muay Thai and Kickboxing competitors in the country.

As always, thank you to everyone who supports our team, helps our fighters prepare, attends events, and represents Apex Martial Arts. We have a great group of athletes, coaches, teammates, friends, and family behind us, and that support means a lot.

We've got a busy summer ahead and more fight announcements are coming soon.

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737 Center Street
Apex, NC
27502

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Monday 5:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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