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Monday 4:30pm - 9pm Tuesday 5:15pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 12pm - 1:15pm 4:15pm - 9pm Thursday 5:15pm - 6:30pm Friday 12pm - 1:30pm 5pm - 6:30pm Saturday 10:30am - 12pm Sunday 10:30am - 12:30pm

APEX House of Grappling

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APEX House of Grappling

Our mission is to help our students reach their full potential through Brazilian Jiujitsu and fitnes

Here at Apex House of Grappling, we want everyone affiliated with us to reach their highest point. Whether your goal is to achieve physical fitness, gain knowledge of self-defense, competition training, or any other reason, we want to help you reach that goal.

05/18/2026

⏰ for you to get to work

Never too late to get in shape and chase those goals- We have classes rocking and rolling 7 days a week to make sure they happen.

Schedule for today;

No- Gi (all levels) 12-1 PM
Fundamental Gi (not required/all levels) 6-7 PM
Advanced Gi 7-8 PM

Need more info? Shoot us a text or give us a call @ 773.707.5191 or check out our website @ apexgrappling.com

See u soon 💪🏼

🚨Mention this post and get a FREE 10 day trial🚨

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📍 51 E Plainfield Rd, Countryside IL

05/11/2026

IT’S COMPETITION WEEK!!!

🚨 WHITE BELTS + BLUE BELTS TIME TO GET PAID 🚨

This Friday, (5/15) we’re hosting our IN-HOUSE Tournament (No Gi) at our location (details below)

Each champion of each weight class will receive a CASH PAYOUT 💰

Ruleset-

*5 min match/ if tied, goes to first to score in OT (max 5 min)/ if still tied, goes to first takedown wins
* SINGLE ELIMINATION (b/c only one winner gets paid)
* All submissions allowed (except heel hooks)
* Regular points system (no advantages)
* Wall wrestling is ALLOWED
* Two hands on the throat is 100% legal :)

* Weight Categories ($35 ea division/bigger the division, bigger the payout) (1 lb allowance)
* - 66 KG (145.2 lb)
* -77 KG (169.4 lb)
* - 88 KG (193.6 lb)
* -99 KG (217.8 lb)
* 99+ (219 lb)
- ABSOLUTE (bigger payout)

Weigh in upon arrival, the tournament portion will start NO LATER THAN 6:30 PM, so adjust accordingly.

We will also have SUPER FIGHTS between some high level, local talent which will be great to see.

If you have any questions shoot us a DM or message Nick directly on IG @ spacemanjj

All payments go to Nick directly @ “Nick Spacek” or “[email protected]/ REGISTRATION link on our story or message us directly

We love giving back to the community and allowing local talent to show off their skills, this should be another GREAT event.

Can’t wait to have you guys 🙏🏼

📍 51 E. PLAINFIELD RD. COUNTRYSIDE IL
WHEN- 5/15 FRIDAY NIGHT/ 6 PM START TIME

03/02/2026

Ask any of these guys, I can GUARANTEE they will ALL say that Jiu-Jitsu IS BENEFICIAL for wrestling.

With the rapid increase of MMA, wrestlers are spending more and more time cross training (in the off-season) expanding their horizon into other combat sports, and it’s only making them better with their wrestling.

At APEX, we focus on many different forms of grappling (Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Judo, MMA) which is only going to rapidly increase your skills and IQ on the mat to make you a MUCH better wrestler + grappler.

Great thing about training Jiu-Jitsu with us this off-season?

YOU MAKE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE + GET TO TRAIN WITH SOME OF THESE GUYS…

We’re open 7 days a week, so you don’t get burned out like you would during a wrestling season and can even compete if you desire, to satisfy that need.

Have questions? Shoot us a DM and we’ll answer them…

Hopefully we’ll see you soon 💪🏼

📍 51 E Plainfield Rd, Countryside
🌎 apexgrappling.com
☎️ 773.707.5191

02/26/2026

🚨 NEW CLASS ALERT 🚨

MONDAY’S + WEDNESDAY’S will now have No-Gi classes at noon with Coach

Chandler brings a great modern approach to Jiu-Jitsu and has developed a great submission hunting game to Jiu-Jitsu from his diverse upbringing with numerous World Champion coaches.

So now we will offer No Gi classes M-Th 12-1 PM

Stop in, check out one of his classes, I guarantee it won’t disappoint, see you soon 💪🏼

📍 51 E Plainfield Rd, Countryside
🌎 apexgrappling.com
☎️ 773.707.5191

02/05/2026

After the feedback from our last in-house tournament, we’re deciding to run it back right away!

We made the decision to give the lower belts the opportunity to gain experience and mix it up with people that they may not train with all the time.

(If you are interested in a SUPER FIGHT opportunity, please shoot us a DM)

Tournament info-

When: Feb 21st
Where: APEX House of Grappling

Rules- We’re going to follow the same rules as before.
*Reaps allowed/no heels
*No flying scissor takedowns
*Smothering is legal
*Hands directly on the throat is 100% legal :)
*Wall mats at the gym are IN PLAY

Specific start times will be announced closer to the event based on amount of competitors per bracket. Times will be blocked off for each weight category.

*YES, you are allowed to register for your division AND THE ABSOLUTE.
- Absolute will pay double the weight category payout.

🚨 CASH PRIZES AND GOODIE BAGS FROM WILL BE GIVEN TO THE WINNERS OF EACH DIVISION 🚨

REGISTRATION CAN BE TAKEN CARE OF THE GOOGLE FORM LINK BELOW

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHoKh118HxyB0bbMwl7zbMauFPqkwpisV60xfi0yzQphjpww/viewform

Should be a great event, if you guys can’t make it, please at least share it with your teammates 🤝

If you have any questions shoot us a DM or send Nick Spacek a text directly @ 773.707.5191

01/12/2026

Great thing about training with us at APEX?

… it doesn’t matter your age or skill level as long as you’re willing to challenge yourself, we have a class for you.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY CLASSES M-TH 6-7 pm

Some other benefits of joining us;

*STRESS RELIEF
*GAIN CONFIDENCE
*JOIN A COMMUNITY (lifelong connections)
*GET IN SHAPE (physically + mentally)
*BE ABLE TO DEFEND YOURSELF

…. The list goes on and on

Hesitant? …Now is the time because we have a FREE TWO WEEK TRIAL that is running for the New Year, you DO NOT want to miss out

(Just shoot us a DM with any questions)

See ya soon 👋🏽

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📍 51 E. Plainfield Rd, Countryside
🌎 apexgrappling.com
☎️ 773.707.5191 (call/text)

01/06/2026

🚨 2026 FLASH SALE 🚨

Time to lock in 👀

Maybe 2025 wasn’t your year for your fitness goals… or maybe you’re getting tired of just going to the same gym, walking on the treadmill and need a NEW routine…

Jiu Jitsu athletes have been known to be some of the most in-shape and disciplined athletes around.

At APEX, we offer classes 7 days a week to accommodate to YOUR schedule, so starting now, there’s NO EXCUSES!

Kids classes, adult classes, wrestling practices, Jiu Jitsu, MMA… here we have it all.

Mention this post and start your FREE ✌🏼WEEK TRIAL…

…. You’re going to regret not starting sooner 👀

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APEX Athlete:

📍 51 E. Plainfield Rd, Countryside
🌎 apexgrappling.com
☎️ 773.707.5191 (call/text)

12/05/2025

Be comfortable being uncomfortable-

There’s ABSOLUTELY no way to grow without any adversity.

Come challenge yourself and want better… there’s only a few more weeks to the year let’s finish STRONG 💪🏼

🚨 FIRST WEEK IS FREE 🚨

📍 51 E Plainfield Rd, Countryside IL
🌎 apexgrappling.com (schedule available there)
☎️ 773.707.5191 (call/text for more info)

10/30/2025

Fundamental classes Monday-Thursday from 6-7 pm are always rocking.

If you’ve ever thought about trying Jiu-Jitsu @ APEX this is the session to try… (NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED)

🚨 FREE WEEK TRIAL AVAILABLE 🚨

Shoot us a DM if you have any questions

🌎 apexgrappling.com (schedule available)
📍 51 E Plainfield Rd, Countryside
📞 773.707.5191 (call/text)

10/07/2025

Here with Team Captain -

Nick has helped tremendously in elevating our room to the next level here at APEX and is a leader that anyone would be dying to have in their room.

Nick leads by example day after day and it shows in his results- catch him this week competing in New Jersey at the open on testing himself against some of the best grapplers in the world 👀

Address

51 East Plainfield Road
Countryside, IL
60525

Opening Hours

Monday	4:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday	5:15pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday	12pm - 1:15pm
	4:15pm - 9pm
Thursday	5:15pm - 6:30pm
Friday	12pm - 1:30pm
	5pm - 6:30pm
Saturday	10:30am - 12pm
Sunday	10:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+17737075191

Website

http://apexgrappling.com/

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