Periodic Events

Self-defense workshops in Atlanta.

Focused events for adults, hosted at Apex in Chamblee.

  • Reading a room before anything happens
  • De-escalating when there's still time
  • How to fall safely if it goes that way
  • Creating space and getting out
  • Controlling someone bigger than you when you have to
  • Knowing when to stop

These workshops are not part of our weekly class schedule. Dates are announced as individual events.

Practical self-defense, taught honestly.

Each Apex self-defense event focuses on a small number of practical problems rather than pretending one workshop can prepare someone for every situation. We start with awareness and de-escalation, then work on creating space, escaping, falling safely, and controlling a threat only when leaving is not possible.

False confidence is dangerous. Our workshops use clear instruction and carefully scaled resistance so beginners can understand what a technique requires and where its limits are. The subject is serious, but the room is patient and approachable.

No martial-arts experience is required. Event details, audience, length, and booking information will be published when each workshop is announced.

Want to start jiu-jitsu as a beginner instead?

Our weekly schedule is eight No-Gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes, taught to one standard whether it's your first week or your fifth year.

Your first No-Gi class is free. Tell us what you've trained before — including nothing — pick any class on the schedule, and the coach will know you're new before you arrive.

Start with weekly No-Gi.

Pick any class on the schedule. Your first one is free.