APEX House of Grappling
About
APEX House of Grappling offers comprehensive training in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling under the guidance of Head Coach Nick Spacek, whose expertise spans wrestling, Judo, BJJ, and MMA. The gym provides access to an adjacent fully-equipped fitness facility, The Functional Athlete, allowing members to complement their martial arts training with strength and conditioning work. This combination of specialized coaching and physical amenities creates a well-rounded environment for athletes at all levels.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Coach Nick's detailed, professional instruction and his ability to tailor training to individual goals. They describe an intense yet supportive community where experienced practitioners and beginners train together respectfully, with specific mention of proper technique instruction and appropriate partner matching. Female members note feeling instantly respected and well-cared for, while parents appreciate the clean, respectful environment for youth training. Reviewers highlight how the gym fosters both technical excellence and personal growth, creating champions on and off the mat.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Ms. Lilly D
a year ago
My journey started back in May 2024. I attended my first open mat at Apex: House Of Grappling and the owner and Coach Nick welcomed me. Coach Nick is very professional and discussed with me the classes that are available during the week and what his gym offered for martial arts alike. I decided to visit the open mat to increase my training in wrestling, jiu-jitsu plus judo to prepare for grappling tournaments in the summer. I officially transition from my other gym to Apex to train more in depth in no-gi, striking, takedowns and wrestling in addition to implementing more hand fighting. Nick including the other coaches there at Apex have years upon years of experience in wrestling, boxing, mixed martial arts, Judo and Jiu Jitsu.
Axel G
5 months ago
Coach is very detailed and helpful when showing new moves. The environment is very intense but at the same time its a community of people trying to get better and trying to help each other out. I tried the 1 week free trial, it was exactly what I was looking for, it might be what you are looking for as well! Definitely recommend for anyone to stop by and check it out!
Diana Kubilius
2 months ago
Just stopped in for mma and no gi. My nerves as a girl were instantly calmed. I felt completely respected and taken care of. Nick made sure I went with the right training partners. Had a lot of fun and highly recommended.
Arturo Rodriguez
9 months ago
Apex HOG is the place to be if you want to be successful in the sport of BJJ. Coach Nick not only teaches one proper technique on how to execute moves, but also encourages people to challenge one another on the mat. Everyone attending this gym is friendly and willing to lift each other up when needed, especially with beginners that are new to the sport. The vibe that this gym produces attracts hard working individuals and creates champions not only on the mat, but in the real world as well. Not enough can be said about how awesome this gym is!
Tiffany Rivera
8 years ago
Coach Nick has done an amazing job helping shape our son's current skills from his previous BJJ academy. Very clean environment. And the kids who attend are all respectful and kind. Great place to help guide our son to the next level in his training. Highly recommend trying!
fitness_centerAmenities
Contact
51 E Plainfield Rd, Countryside, IL 60525, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Nick Spacek
Head Coach / Instructor
Experienced in Wrestling, Judo, BJJ, and MMA
Over a decade of teaching/coaching. 22+ years training. Trains with top UFC fighters at Valle Flow Striking. Coached elite wrestlers like Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades.