WHAT IS APEX ACADEMY
Apex Close Combat Academy teaches real-world
self-defense for everyday people. We focus on practical skills, strong mindset, and training under pressure.Clear, effective, and built to prepare you for what actually happens—not just theory.
No belts. No fluff. Just results.
KNIFE DEFENSE
SURVIVE THE BLADE
React fast and move smart under the threat of a knife. Learn realistic disarm tactics and pressure-tested responses.
YOU WILL LEARN
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Spot pre-attack cues with edged weapons
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Maintain safe distance and control space
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Redirect and control knife-bearing limbs
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Escape from close-range slashes or stabs
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Use environment for advantage
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Train under realistic speed and pressure
2.5 HOURS
CHOKE ESCAPE
BREATHE TO FIGHT
Standing or on the ground, chokes can be deadly. Learn how to stay calm and escape under pressure.
YOU WILL LEARN
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Recognize and avoid common setups
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Break front and rear standing chokes
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Defend from ground-based chokes
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Use leverage and timing to escape
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Maintain calm under oxygen stress
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Transition from escape to counterattack
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Build muscle memory through drills
2.5 HOURS
GUN DEFENSE
FIREARM SURVIVAL
What to do when there’s no time to think. Train to neutralize firearm threats at close distance.
YOU WILL LEARN
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Understand firearm threat zones
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Recognize common close-range threats
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Redirect barrel under pressure
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Control and isolate the weapon hand
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Disarm and retain the firearm
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Use verbal deception as a setup
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React instinctively under stress
2.5 HOURS
BODY CONTROLS
DOMINATE THE CLINCH
Control the space, control the fight. Grip breaks, wrist and body control, and takedown prevention.
YOU WILL LEARN
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Break free from wrist and shirt grabs
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Control arms and posture in close range
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Prevent takedowns and clinch control
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Redirect aggressive energy
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Create angles and escape paths
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Apply preemptive movement and frames
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Train instinctive responses through repetition
2.5 HOURS
WOMEN DEFENSE
PROTECT AND PREVAIL
Real tools for real danger. Learn to break grips, escape holds, and strike with purpose.
YOU WILL LEARN
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Spot and avoid risky encounters
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Use voice and posture to deter threats
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Escape grabs and wrist holds
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Break chokes from behind
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Strike effectively under pressure
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Control panic and stay focused
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Walk away with confidence—not fear
2.5 HOURS
GROUND FIGHTING
STAY ALIVE ON THE GROUND
Most fights go to the ground—be ready. Build practical escapes and control from compromised
YOU WILL LEARN
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Maintain space and frame under pressure
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Escape from top control (mount, side, guard)
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Defend from strikes while grounded
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Use hips and legs to create distance
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Reverse or disengage safely
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Transition from ground to standing
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Understand when to fight vs. escape
2.5 HOURS
PRIVATE WORKSHOP
TRAIN ONE - ON - ONE
Custom self-defense training tailored to you. Ideal for professionals, travelers, or VIP preparation.
YOU WILL LEARN
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Personalized assessment of your physical and mental readiness
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Customized self-defense drills based on your goals and experience
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Refined technique with detailed feedback and corrections
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Focused development of timing, positioning, and decision-making
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Stress-based scenario training tailored to your lifestyle or risks
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Private mindset coaching for calm under pressure
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Rapid progression through high-quality, undistracted work
2 HOURS
FAMILY WORKSHOP
STAY SAFE TOGETHER
Build confidence and safety skills as a family unit. Learn defense, teamwork, and protection drills.
YOU WILL LEARN
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Team-based self-defense exercises that build trust and coordination
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Age-appropriate skills for parents and teens
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Communication under stress: how to act as a unit in danger
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Escape strategies when someone in your group is grabbed or attacked
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Use of voice, positioning, and basic striking to protect loved ones
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Scenario training for home, public, and vehicle-based threats
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Empowering each family member with responsibility—not fear
2 HOURS
PUNCHES & STRIKES
URBAN COMBAT
Learn powerful, effective striking for real-world scenarios. Focus on close-range punches, elbows, and movement for street survival.
YOU WILL LEARN
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Master close-range striking that works in crowded or confined spaces
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Use elbows, knees, palms, and headbutts—no gloves, no rules
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Hit vulnerable targets with speed and precision
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Defend against wild punches and ambush attacks
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Generate power even under pressure or fatigue
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Move with intent: step, angle, and escape
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Develop timing and confidence to strike first and finish fast
2 HOURS
SCHOOL SAFETY
PREPARED AND CONFIDENT
This workshop is designed to provide participants with the confidence and skills to handle real-life situations effectively. By focusing on both mental and physical preparedness, attendees will leave with a heightened sense of security and empowerment.
STUDENTS WILL LEARN
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Identify and avoid common real-life threats—on and off campus
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Use posture, tone, and voice to de-escalate conflict
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Learn effective escapes from grabs, chokes, and holds
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Build basic striking skills to interrupt or escape violence
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Stay calm and respond under peer or crowd pressure
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Understand your legal and ethical boundaries
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Leave with tools—not fear—and real-world confidence
2 HOURS
WHY TRAIN WITH APEX
WE DON'T TRAIN FOR SHOW - WE TRAIN FOR SURVIVAL
At Apex, everything is built around real-world performance. No belts, no rituals, no fluff. Just tested skills that work when it matters.
We train in the real world—because that’s where danger lives.
Whether it’s cold, hot, raining, or pitch black, we don’t wait for perfect conditions. Real threats show up uninvited, and we train to meet them head-on—any time, any place.
Each workshop is laser-focused. One mission. One skill.
No scattered techniques. No trying to learn everything at once. You walk in with curiosity and leave with something real you can use under pressure.
No belts. No rituals. Just performance.
We don’t care how many stripes you have. If you can stay calm, move with purpose, and make smart decisions under stress—that’s what counts.
90% practice, 10% talk. That’s the Apex formula.
We teach what works. Fast. Simple. Functional. You won’t spend an hour listening—you’ll spend it training, moving, sweating, and sharpening your mindset.
GIVING UP IS NOT AN OPTION
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