Apex Jiujitsu

Apex Jiujitsu Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Cleveland Tennessee. Head instructor Pac Lewis, Team Shawn Hammonds! Free trial available.

Apex Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Cleveland, Tennessee, offering kids and adult classes in a welcoming, no-ego environment. Learn self-defense, build confidence, get stronger, and train with experienced coaches. Programs include kids Jiu-Jitsu, adult classes, and beginner fundamentals.

06/17/2026

😬 Sooo... Sign the waiver and we'll see you at 10 Round Thursday. Unless you're scared.

Fundamentals 6pm
10 Round Thursday 7pm

If you could go back and tell your first-day self one thing before walking through that door, what would it be?Drop it i...
06/17/2026

If you could go back and tell your first-day self one thing before walking through that door, what would it be?

Drop it in the comments. The mats have a way of teaching us things we didn't know we needed.

We'd love to hear yours.

Here's what most parents don't know before their kid starts Jiu-Jitsu.Week 1: They're going to feel lost. That's normal....
06/16/2026

Here's what most parents don't know before their kid starts Jiu-Jitsu.

Week 1: They're going to feel lost. That's normal. Everyone does.
Week 2: They start recognizing faces. The mat feels a little less foreign.
Week 3: They nail something. A movement, a position, a drill. Watch their face.
Week 4: They ask to go back.

We're not trying to fast-track your kid into a competitor. We're building something slower and more important: the habit of showing up when it's uncomfortable.

By the end of the first month, most kids don't want to quit. They want to get better.

That's the whole point.

Kids classes for ages 5-15.
Monday and Wednesday at 5pm.

First week is free. Come see for yourself.

06/15/2026

NEVER MISS MONDAYS

You keep saying, “I’ll start next Monday.”

But that was Mondays ago.

The hardest part isn’t the first class, it’s making the decision to walk through the door. Stop waiting for the perfect time. Show up today, and let the momentum build.

🔥 Monday Schedule:
👊 Kids Class (Ages 5–15) – 5:00 PM
🤼 Wrestling – 6:00 PM
💥 Adult Class – 7:00 PM

Your future self will be glad you stopped waiting.

☀️ SUMMER SCHEDULE UPDATE ☀️This summer, all Kids Jiu-Jitsu students ages 5–15 will train together on Mondays and Wednes...
06/10/2026

☀️ SUMMER SCHEDULE UPDATE ☀️

This summer, all Kids Jiu-Jitsu students ages 5–15 will train together on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5–6 PM.

For our current students, this is a great opportunity to build friendships across age groups, learn from more experienced teammates, and get exposed to a wider variety of training partners.

For parents thinking about getting their child started, summer is the perfect time to jump in. Jiu-Jitsu helps kids build confidence, discipline, coordination, and resilience while having fun and making friends.

The best part? Our kids’ classes are full of teammates who encourage each other, work hard, and make training something kids look forward to every week.

📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
👊 Ages 5–15

See you on the mats this summer

06/08/2026

Nobody ever regrets coming to class.

📍 Kids Jiu-Jitsu: 5:00 PM
📍 Wrestling: 6:00 PM
📍 Adult Jiu-Jitsu: 7:00 PM

Never Miss Monday.

06/03/2026

Everybody wants tougher training partners.

Until they get them.

10 Round Thursday.
7 PM.

Most parents don't sign their kids up for Jiu-Jitsu because they want them to learn arm bars.They sign them up because t...
06/03/2026

Most parents don't sign their kids up for Jiu-Jitsu because they want them to learn arm bars.

They sign them up because they want their child to be more confident.

More disciplined.

More resilient.

They want them to have friends, positive role models, and something that challenges them in a healthy way.

They want their child to know how to stand up for themselves without becoming a bully.

They want them to learn that hard things are worth doing.

The techniques are important, but they're only part of the story.

What we're really teaching is how to keep showing up, how to handle setbacks, how to respect others, and how to believe in yourself even when something doesn't come easily.

The best part?

Most kids don't even realize that's what they're learning.

They just think they're having fun.

Your first week is free.

06/01/2026

Good thing motivation isn’t a requirement.

📍 Ages 10–15 Kids Class: 5pm
📍 Wrestling: 6pm
📍 Adult Jiu-Jitsu: 7pm

Never Miss Monday.

05/29/2026

The room doesn’t get tougher by accident.

It gets tougher because people keep showing up even on the days they don’t feel like it.

Consistency has a way of turning average people into a problem on the mats. 😅

10 rounds. Every Thursday. Every week.

See you on the mats.

Address

2101 Waterlevel Highway
Cleveland, TN
37311

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 12pm
5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 12pm
5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 11am - 12pm
5pm - 7pm
Saturday 10:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+14237165724

Website

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