Apex Combat Arts Academy is opening its doors — and we're letting 50 founding members help build it with us. BJJ. MMA. Self-defence. Kids programs. No ego. No gatekeeping. Just real training for everyday people.
Zero experience required. We built this for beginners who want to learn real skills in a welcoming environment.
Dedicated kids programs teaching discipline, confidence, and self-defence. Classes for ages 5+.
MMA fitness classes built around combat conditioning — the most effective workout you'll ever do.
Practical techniques drawn from BJJ and MMA that actually work in real situations. No fluff.
We're launching with three flagship programs, with more rolling out as demand grows. Every class is designed with everyday people in mind — not just competitive fighters.
JIUJITSU BLACKBELT - PRO MMA FIGHTER - COMMUNITY BUILDER
Follow @jerick.panes →I've trained at many different gyms across Australia. Some were incredible. Most weren't. The best ones had two things in common: real instructors who cared about everyday people, and communities where ego stayed at the door.
After 15+ years of training, I realized what Adelaide was missing wasn't another franchise gym — it was a place built BY the people who train there. A space where beginners belong as much as advanced fighters. Where a parent can train alongside their kid. Where self-defence actually works.
Apex isn't my gym. It's OUR gym. That's why I'm looking for 50 founding members who believe in this before we even open the doors. Help me build something real.
Your founding membership is guaranteed. If we don't open by June 2027, we refund 100% of your buy-in ($299) and cancel any ongoing charges. You're taking zero risk — we're betting on ourselves.
Lifetime locked-in pricing: Your rate ($120/mo or $139/mo) never changes, ever. Regular members will pay $149+/mo.
Your name on the wall: Permanently engraved on the Apex Founding Members board at the gym.
Exclusive perks: Free guest pass every month, priority booking on classes, founding member t-shirt, input into gym culture and schedule.
The story: You'll be part of the founding story of Apex. That matters.
Target: December 2026
Our timeline: Campaign closes (now) → Secure lease (month 2) → Build-out & equipment (months 3-4) → Soft opening (month 5) → Full launch (month 6).
All founding members get early access to training before the official public opening.
Northern Suburbs — We're scouting premium locations in the northern suburbs now. Founding members will be part of the final location decision (we're deciding based on community feedback).
Priority: Central location, parking, mat space for BJJ, room to grow.
Absolutely not. Apex is built for everyday people. You don't need any martial arts background. We have dedicated beginner classes, and our instructors are trained to work with all levels. If you've never trained before, you'll fit right in.
Once we hit 50 founding members, the campaign closes. That's it — no more founding spots available. Early members lock in the best deal (lifetime locked pricing). This creates urgency because once it's full, it's full.
Yes. Your founding membership is month-to-month once we open (no long-term contract). Cancel anytime — no penalties, no questions. But once you leave, you lose the lifetime locked rate. So most people stay.
Launch schedule:
Nogi Jiujitsu: Mon/Wed/Fri (6pm-7pm)
Gi Jiujitsu: Mon/Wed (7pm-8pm)
Kids Jiujitsu: Mon (5pm-6pm)
Kids MMA: Thu (5:30pm-6:30pm)
Adults MMA: Tue/Thu (6:30pm-7:30pm)
Boxfit: Tue (5:30pm-6:30pm)
Open Mat: Sat (12pm-1pm)
More classes added based on demand. Founding members vote on schedule adjustments.
Perfect. We have dedicated kids classes (ages 5+) teaching BJJ, self-defence, and discipline. Parent & kid discounts available. Many families train together at Apex — it's part of our community focus.
We're not a franchise looking for investors. We're a real gym building with real people. Founding members aren't customers — you're co-founders.
Your feedback shapes the gym culture, class schedule, and direction. You're not just training here — you're building it.
Your rate never changes. Ever. When prices go up (and they will), yours stays the same. That's the deal.
New programs, new classes, new initiatives — you get priority. Founding members get treated like what you are: the foundation.
Permanently engraved on the Apex Founding Members board. You built this. Your name stays on it forever.
We're offering 50 founding member spots to the people who believe in this before the doors even open. Lock in a rate that never changes. Become part of the story.
No prior experience required. No athletic background needed. We train everyday people and we're proud of it.
What we teach works. BJJ and MMA-based self-defence has proven itself more than any other system on the planet.
The mat is a leveler. You'll train alongside people from all walks of life. Ego stays at the door — always.
Choose your option, drop your details — we'll reach out within 24 hours to lock it in.
No spam. One message from us to confirm your spot.
