I would give this gym 10 stars If I could! Apex was our second home for over a year but unfortunately we had to relocate to NorCal and we will never a find a gym like this one ever again. They are very family- oriented, top notch coaches & everyone is so friendly, from owners, to coaches, teammates and fellow parents too! My entire family of 5 all trained Jiu Jitsu here & we made the most out of it! My kids trained 5 days a week & I did the noon class which also ran 5 days a week + you get to train at their newly opened location in National City at no additional cost! You can't beat that! My two boys jiu jitsu game has improved so much compared to their prior gym that they became confident enough to compete in tournaments, which they did several of. Thank you Apex! Thank you Professor Tim, coach Sofia, coach Paulinho, coach Eli & of course coach Dru for all that you have done for me and my family. We will be forever grateful to you all. read more

I would highly recommend Apex to anyone looking for a great place to train their kids in BJJ. Our 2 boys, 6 and 3-years old, did a trial here and had a blast! They also provided us with loaner gi's (martial arts uniform). Tamara who runs the place always answered any questions we had, and was very helpful. The instructors here also very good with the kids. Like other Yelpers mentioned, there is a family feel here. Everyone gets to know each other. Good atmosphere! read more

Nice clean mats. Good vibes. Nice people. Coach is legit. And price is totally Worth it!

The first time I walked in to Apex Jiu Jitsu, I was curious to find out what they charged for kids and adults to train. I've always had love for jiu jitsu and had some time to kill before my hair appointment next door. So, I thought, let me just go in and ask. And thank goodness that I did! First things first, they won't quote you on pricing. Their motto is for you to try it first, FREE for a week, and after that, if you love it and want to continue, than they'll talk pricing with you. That in itself peaked my curiosity even more. I decided to come back 2 weeks later. I brought my 6 year old twins and had them try out the kids 5pm class. We were greeted by a gentleman that trains here. He was extremely helpful in welcoming us and showing us around. He asked us if it was our first time and then had us sign waivers. After, he helped find both of my kids jiu jitsu gi's in their sizes. It was awesome how patient and kind he was towards all of us. Once the kids were ready to go, coach Damian walked in and began the class. He noticed 3 new students in the class and introduced himself and had each one of them introduce themselves. Huge points for that! After that he taught the class; he took it slow for the newbies and was extremely patient. The kids had tons of fun! The class went on for an entire hour and my kids learned so much just from that one class alone. At 6pm, Coach Tim Pablo started the adults class. My friend and I were curious to try but class started right after the kids class. So we thought we were SOL. When I got up to turn in the kids Gi's, I asked Tim how my friend and I could go about joining the adult class. Right away he helped both my friend and I in finding Gi's that would fit us. Coach Damian stepped in right away to lead the adult class while Tim helped me and my friend in getting situated. Super awesome atmosphere and such great guys AND gals there. The adult class was INSANE! But like in all the good ways. It was definitely such an ass kicking, which I absolutely loved. It was a workout like no other. The amount of sweat, yeahhh! Loved that, also! Fast forward to 3 weeks, my kids my friend and myself are all now members of this place. What made us sign up? The vibe. The people. The family friendly environment. If you're in the area, I highly recommend you checking this place out. You will not regret it. read more

THIS IS GOING TO BE A LONG YET HONEST REVIEW/EXPERIENCE: I've been holding off on this review because I wanted to give a true, honest opinion that wasn't influenced by the joy of something new(if that makes any sense). First of all, this gym was recommended by a friend of mine. I was looking for a new gym once my finances were back in order and that along with location was a big thing. After trying out the more "popular" academies suggested my other friends and yelp, my friend recommended a new gym that had just opened up. I decided to first learn the schedule, then drop by randomly to see how he classes were taught and interaction between the coaches and students. I walked in and was immediately greeted by Christina, she's nice and very welcoming. I told her I just wanted to sit and watch a class, she offered me a seat and a bottle of water while I watched. As I was watching, one of the coaches(a purple belt named Chris) came off the mat, shook my hand and introduced himself and also offered me a drink of water. First impressions are lasting impressions, and my first two impressions were so far so good. The vibe in the gym was very relaxed, very welcoming and overall very comfortable. Most of the time when I walk into a martial art gym I either get the "new guy in school" and it's intimidating or the "territorial" feel from other members that makes me feel unwelcome. I didn't feel that at all. I immediately felt relaxed and watched about 15 minutes of the class, then left to carry on my day. I've done that a few times, going in a different times where classes when scheduled to see the consistency of the vibe I get. Went into the morning class and was immediately greeted by Shawn who is the owners brother and coach david(the brown belt teaching the morning classes) i received the same hospitality through and through. I later learned that they offered a 7!day free trial and I took advantage. They offer loaner GI's for those who do not own a set, and coach Chris assured me that they are cleaned everyday after use. I can attest to that because it smells like laundry detergent and I never broke out in a rash. After signing my waiver, my trial started. As a first time jiu jitsu practitioner I really didn't know what to expect and I was honestly nervous standing against the wall not knowing anyone. Then later, another student came up and introduced himself, then another then another. I was greeted and welcomed warmly, the same exact genuine introduction I received from the coaches. One thing I learned about academies is that the students are a direct reflection of their coaches. I joined a couple days later. I love how Apex doesn't do contracts and understands that life happens and wouldn't kick you into paying something that you can no longer do. So that was a big plus for me, I don't think contracts make anyone comfortable anyways. Fast forward to present day, and in loving the decision I've made. When Apex calls you family, they really mean it. I didn't show up to class a couple of days and Coach Chris contacted me to check on my welfare. I told him what was going on, and he offered an ear to listen. He didn't have to do that at all, but that's just how Professor Tim and all his coaches are. Apex Jiu jitsu is their family, and when you join you become part of that family, and family takes care of each other. Every time I go to class, I'm pushed harder then I've ever have been pushed, almost threw up a few times, left bleeding, bruised, sore and achy. But everytime my teammates and I share laughs and good times, I come home and my wife asks "how was class?" And everytime i respond "it was great!". Apex has really helped me fill a void I was missing, gave me a sense of belonging, and helped me make new friends of different backgrounds, lifestyles and religions. Up to now I'm still greeted with the same welcoming smile and genuine warmth by all the coaches and our team mates. Another plus is that a lot of us are new white belts with little to no experience, so we are all coming up and getting better together. And none of us want to disappoint our coaches. Apex Jiu jitsu cares about their community, their gym, all of their students(kids, kids advance, women and adults) and they love Jiu jitsu. I highly recommend anyone to give Apex a try and use that trial, come in with an open mind and leave your ego at the door and just enjoy. read more

APEX Jiujitsu - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Bonita, California

Great BJJ gym! My son loves it here. I've seen him grow so much taking classes there. Technically and with confidence and they have so much fun. The instructors are great over there. Nice family feel when your in there. Staff is friendly and helpful. What else can you ask for... read more

Prof Tim Pablo and Chris Glasses opened up a dope Jiujitsu spot in Bonita. APEX Jiujitsu is a quaint spot with a family feel. Prof Tim is a sick Black Belt under The Legend Baret Yoshida. I went in for the open mat not knowing what the vibe was going to be, but it was so chill. I really appreciate Prof Tim and Coach Chris making me feel welcomed. It would suck to drive 35 min just to get treated like an outsider. If I lived closer I'd be here everyday. For people in the Southbay area you need to jump on this opportunity. read more

I can't recommend Apex Jiu Jitsu enough! The atmosphere, people, TOP-LEVEL instruction, and the entire culture of the gym is just EXCELLENT! I've had the pleasure of training Jiu Jitsu in many gyms around the world but I'm incredibly thankful to be able to call Apex my home. If you're in the San Diego area and are looking for a place to learn jiu jitsu in a clean and welcoming environment where you can challenge yourself to be better every day, then Apex is the place to be!!! All this AND their kid's program is AMAZING! read more

Apex JiuJitsu has that awesome family feel! My husband trains there. The kids program is super awesome and competitive! Once my daughter and son is old enough, they will be joining too! read more

Tim, the owner/professor, runs clean and well sized classes. My 7 and 11 year old go here.

If I could give APEX 10 stars, I definitely would! My husband and I enrolled our son in August and he has learned so much since then. Professor Tim is great with the kids and the assisting coaches are extremely hands on and patient. Since day one every staff member has been friendly and down to earth. My son enjoys training bjj and I honestly could not be happier with our decision to sign him up! read more

Our daughter has being training at Apex for over a year and a half and she loves it. Although my husband is the one that did all the signing up process and usually goes and watches her the times I have been there every coach has been extremely nice and helpful. I love the atmosphere and the feeling that the coaches and staff truly care about the youth. read more

I love this place. I've been coming for a few weeks now and i feel right at home. I'm learning more than i did at my other place and i've really gotten to know the people at Apex. Can't wait to continue to grow and learn here. read more

Been training Jiu Jitsu on and off for the past few years. Started at Undisputed then another spot and went there for a few weeks then found Kong Submissions and really made strides there but he wound up moving a bit away. Same time I found out that Apex was opening up so gave it a try with Tim who happens to be my electrician and friend. Right off that bat got the family vibe with old faces from Highschool days shoot even Junior High days lol. Also the way they carry themselves is like a family. I can go away on a trip come back and start back where I left off. It's really cool to with it being a new club and the amount of lower belts coming up. Don't let the belts fool you though within a few weeks of training here most will attain some heavy skills. I'm a black belt in Judo as well as an All American wrestler and the rolls are heavy. A top notch spot with the Barrett Submissions lineage...you ain't gotta be great to start but you gotta start to be great! read more

There was a recent fundraiser at Apex. They were all so friendly and united. It played such an impact on my husband and I that we decided to invest in the big raffle which is a year membership for our 3 turning 4 yr old son and we WON! read more

Hands down the Jiu Jitsu gym that you need. Been there since they opened up, put both my daughters into it and was not disappointed. Both my daughter's confidence level shot up. They are just more than a Jiu Jitsu gym, they're like a family there. Professor Tim Pablo instills great discpline and time for each student. Ensuring that they get the full training that is required. Coach Eli, Coach Tamara, Coach Maria, and Coach Joey are great role models. Stacey which is Tim's wife is a great resource and will answer all your questions. Each class session they make sure that your child is in a safe environment and viewing them if they are doing the technique properly. For the adults class, great beginners/basic class. Techniques are shown and done repetitively, for advance class it's great to see belts of all colors there. Most of all they make you feel welcome and treat you like family there, they became our family away from home. I highly recommend to military families, you and your family will not be disappointed. read more

Over 5 months ago we joined The APEX Jiu Jitsu studio. I have 3 children who are training, a 13 year old boy, 12 year old boy and a 7 year old little girl. Professor Tim and his staff have been amazing. Coach Joey and Maria are very knowledgeable, patient, caring, and understanding. Additionally Coach Eli has been outstanding with everything he does teaching the kids his techniques. My kids love this place, they have easily became family. Professor Tim has taught the kids amazing fighting techniques and always very supportive. I love that he also teaches the kids about respect. Last and definitely not least Coach Tamara has always made us feel like family from day one. She has made herself available after hours and continuously offers sound advice to better ourselves. She amazing with the kids. We are very satisfied with the experience we have been provided. I have definitely recommended Apex Studio to all friends and family. read more