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EST 2009 North Buffalo's dojo for the whole family

Karate & jiu-jitsu for every age.

Traditional karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, taught by black-belt coaches on Hertel Avenue. Kids, teens, and adults welcome. Your first class is free.

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  • Ages 4 and up
  • Gi & no-gi BJJ
  • No contracts
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Two artsKarate & BJJ

Two disciplines, one dojo

Pick your art. Or train both.

Cross-train across styles or go deep on one. Every membership includes access to both programs.

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Traditional Karate

Karate

Structured belt progression, kata, and self-defense. Builds focus and confidence for students of every age and ability.

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Two athletes training Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Gi & No-Gi

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Leverage, control, and problem-solving under pressure. Led by a competition black belt, from fundamentals to advanced.

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Classes by age

A class for every stage.

From wobbly first kicks to advanced sparring, every student starts where they are and moves forward at their own pace.

Ages 4–12

Kids

Little Tigers and youth classes in both karate and jiu-jitsu. Discipline and confidence, taught through games and structure.

  • Little Tigers (4–6)
  • Kids Karate (7–12)
  • Kids BJJ (7–12)
Ages 13–17

Teens

A place that takes teenagers seriously. Real skills, real standards, and a community that has their back on and off the mat.

  • Teen karate
  • Teen jiu-jitsu
  • Belt testing & competition
Ages 18+

Adults

Get stronger, sharper, and harder to rattle. Traditional karate and modern BJJ with a fitness edge, no experience required.

  • Adult karate
  • Gi & no-gi BJJ
  • Weekend open mat

Weekly schedule

When we train.

Six days a week on Hertel Avenue. Filter by program, then drop into any class that fits your age and level.

Times are typical and may shift on holidays or event weeks. New here? Call ahead for your first visit.

Your first class is on us.

No card, no commitment. Just step on the mat and see how it feels.

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Your coaches

Black belts who know your name.

A small senior team with decades of combined mat time. The coaches who greet you on day one are the ones who see you to your black belt.

Owner · Karate 5th Dan

Sensei Marcus Reed

Opened Apex in 2009. Leads the advanced and adult karate programs and oversees every black-belt promotion.

Head Examiner · Karate 3rd Dan

Renée Okafor

Runs the belt-testing curriculum and the teen program. A former national kata competitor with an eye for detail.

BJJ Head Coach · Black Belt

Prof. Rafael Costa

Leads gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu. A competition black belt under a Gracie lineage who builds patient, technical grapplers.

Youth Program Director

Coach Priya Nair

Leads Little Tigers and the kids classes. Her energy and patience are why parents say their kids ask to come back.

Membership

Simple, honest pricing.

No long-term contracts. Cancel any time. Start with a four-week intro, then continue on an unlimited membership.

Kickstart Bundle

Four-week beginner intro

$99 one-time
  • Four weeks of classes
  • Free uniform
  • Two classes per week
  • Your first belt test
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Unlimited

Train as often as you like

$169 /mo
  • Unlimited karate & jiu-jitsu
  • Belt testing included
  • Weekend open mat
  • Full weekly schedule
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Family Plan

Up to four members

$279 /mo
  • Up to four family members
  • Unlimited classes each
  • Both arts included
  • Best value for households
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Not sure which fits? Tell us your goals and we'll point you to the right class.

Reviews

What Apex families say.

★★★★★

"My son was painfully shy. Eight months in he tested for his orange belt in front of a packed room and nailed it. The confidence carries into everything."

Danielle P.Parent, Kids Karate

★★★★★

"I joined the BJJ program for fitness and stayed for the people. The coaches push you hard but genuinely want you to succeed."

Omar R.Adult jiu-jitsu

★★★★★

"Both kids train here and the family plan makes it affordable. The schedule is flexible enough that we actually make it every week."

The Nguyen FamilyFamily Plan members

Questions

Good to know.

Do I need any experience to start?

None at all. Most people who walk in have never trained before. Every class has a spot for true beginners, and your first class is free so you can try it with zero pressure.

What should I wear to my first class?

Just comfortable athletic clothes and bare feet. If you continue, your Kickstart Bundle includes a free uniform, so there is nothing to buy up front.

How young can kids start?

Our Little Tigers class is built for ages 4 to 6, with youth karate and kids jiu-jitsu for ages 7 to 12. Classes are grouped by age so everyone trains with peers.

Can I train both karate and jiu-jitsu?

Yes. The Unlimited and Family memberships include every class on the schedule, so you can cross-train across both arts or focus on one, whatever fits your goals.

Is there a long-term contract?

No. Memberships are month to month and you can cancel any time. Start with the four-week Kickstart Bundle if you want to try before committing.

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