Owner and head instructor, jiu-jitsu and wrestling
Nick Spacek
Nick has spent 22 years training, competing and learning from some of the best grapplers in the world across wrestling, judo and jiu-jitsu, from Marcelo Garcia's academy to ranked UFC fighters at Valle Flow Striking. He opened Apex in 2017, still competes on the local circuit, and coached Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades early in her career.
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt
- USA Judo black belt (Shodan)
- 9× IBJJF Chicago Open champion
- 2× USJA state champion
- 2× IBJJF No-Gi Worlds medalist
- 2× Tohkon Classic champion
- 12× Fight To Win Pro veteran
- 12 years of wrestling
- 10+ years coaching
- 20+ years in martial arts
