INSTRUCTORS

Our instructors are specialists in their respective martial arts.

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Instructors

Apex Martial Arts Center’s Team of instructors are passionate about martial arts. With decades of combined experience in various martial arts disciplines such as Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Shotokan Karate, Karate, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling, Wrestling, Judo, Mixed Martial Arts and various other disciplines, our experience and knowledge provides a world of expertise.

Don Rodger

Owner/Principal
Kickboxing Coach

Chris Bright

All Levels Kickboxing Coach
Strength & Conditioning Trainer

Nick Young

Muay Thai Instructor
Boxing Coach

Jenni Stirlen

Muay Thai Fundamentals
Womens Self-Defense

Cole Fister

Level 2 Kickboxing Coach
Fight Team Captain

Bill Hornbaker

All Levels Assistant Coach
Operations

Zion Bailey

Level 1-3 Kickboxing Coach
Active Fighter

Dave Rosenmarkle

Master BJJ Instructor

Jeff Piercy

Head BJJ Instructor
No-Gi Grappling Instructor

Grason Cook

No-Gi Grappling Instructor
Assistant BJJ Coach

John Deliso

Kids BJJ Coach

James Edwards

BJJ Fundamentals Instructor

RICH MANWARREN

Grappling/Wrestling

Apex Martial Arts Center will help you achieve your martial arts goals. You’ll learn real martial arts; Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling, and Self-Defense. Burn calories, get in shape, meet new friends and learn martial arts while having a BLAST! For ages 6 & up. All skill levels welcome. Try a free trial class today!

Apex Martial Arts Center offers Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and No-Gi Grappling – serving the Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Morrisville, & Raleigh, NC areas.

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