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Apex Academy of Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fultondale, Alabama
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule apexacademybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 205-706-5853
Hours
| Monday | 1:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 1:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 1:30–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 1:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 1:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We are so excited continue to let my son learn the art and expand his knowledge with Coach Murry!”
“While he doesn’t teach Karate, he does teach the MOST EFFECTIVE base for self defense, JIU JITSU.”
“Perfect for beginners and advanced jiu jitsu practitioners!”
Other martial arts here
“While he doesn’t teach Karate, he does teach the MOST EFFECTIVE base for self defense, JIU JITSU.”
What members say
“Coach Murry is the best teacher I could have asked for, and outside of me officially losing 40 pounds in less than a year, the biggest reason I keep coming back.”
“Perfect for beginners and advanced jiu jitsu practitioners!”
“They were very kind and welcoming!”
From the reviews
Murray is an incredible instructor. He has an uncanny ability to connect with younger students - I’ve personally witnessed his patience in a tough setting and was in awe. Where I would have snapped, he remained calm and his only comment to me was “we are all fighting our own battles.
The best jiu jitsu school I've been to. I've been training with these guys for years because they are great training partners and instructors. There's a great gym culture here. The perfect balance of safety and competitiveness.
Training Jiu-Jitsu has been a life-changing experience for me. It has had a positive impact on my health and mental well being. I find myself using its technical beauty in my everyday activities. I'm not sure if this would have been achievable in any other gym.
I visited Apex while I was in town for the holidays. They were very kind and welcoming! I appreciate how the coach took time to make sure I had a training partner throughout the class. Everyone was friendly and happy to train with me. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town!
New to BJJ? Start at Apex Academy of Jiu Jitsu
Apex Academy of Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Apex Academy of Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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