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APEX Martial Arts

APEX Martial Arts

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About APEX Martial Arts

At APEX Martial Arts in southwest Omaha, we offer Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the Carlos Machado lineage, taught by Master Ryan Miller — a Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt with years of competitive and instructional experience. Our BJJ program is open to students ages 13 and up, focusing on the technical ground fighting that BJJ is renowned for worldwide.

We teach BJJ as a complete system: joint locks, chokes, and submission holds executed from dominant ground control positions. Our curriculum emphasizes technique and leverage so that students of any size can develop effective grappling ability. Classes are structured to progress students systematically through the positions and techniques that matter most.

Located at 10156 S 168th Ave in the Gretna/southwest Omaha area, APEX offers a multi-discipline martial arts experience that includes Krav Maga, Karate, and Xtreme Martial Arts alongside BJJ. Our tournaments program prepares competitive students for local and regional events.

Reviews

5
55 reviews
Derek Burry
2025-11-19

Thank you for what you and your team provide to my son. We appreciate the way that Mr.Sollberger holds him accountable but at the same time builds his confidence. He’s developing a sense of self esteem and discipline that we hadn’t seen in him before starting taekwondo. He’s been more joyful, focused, and willing to do “hard things” day to day at home. It’s been fun to celebrate the small wins from class with him along the way.

Erin Resser
2025-11-26

Took a self defense class with Ryan and Sam last weekend and it was great! I learned a lot and feel more prepared. They are amazing at teaching and have tons of patience. You can tell they genuinely want you to learn it efficiently and care about your safety. Will definitely be going back!

Brittany Lawson
2025-11-23

Ryan and Sam opened their studio for our Book Club this past weekend for a self-defense class, and it was such a great experience. We learned practical ways to protect ourselves in real situations, and I left feeling stronger and more confident. As a woman, that can be hard at times. They led an excellent class, and I would go back in a heartbeat to keep learning and building that confidence.

Kristin Estep
2025-11-23

We booked a ladies’ self-defense class with APEX Martial Arts for our book club (we read a fight-heavy novel and got inspired), and Ryan and Sam were incredible instructors. They made everyone feel completely comfortable, kept the energy fun, and taught us practical, confidence-boosting skills we can actually use. Highly recommend them for any group looking to feel empowered and learn real self-defense techniques!

Faylyn Yarger
2025-11-26

I had the privilege of taking a self defense course at Apex. The instructors were knowledgeable, professional, and supportive. I feel more confident in my abilities to respond in a dangerous circumstance. Highly recommend Apex to all!

Frequently Asked Questions

WHO TEACHES BJJ AT APEX MARTIAL ARTS?

BJJ IS TAUGHT BY MASTER RYAN MILLER, A CARLOS MACHADO JIU-JITSU PURPLE BELT WITH EXTENSIVE COMPETITIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE.

WHAT LINEAGE IS THE BJJ AT APEX?

OUR BJJ IS UNDER THE CARLOS MACHADO LINEAGE — ONE OF THE FIVE LEGENDARY MACHADO BROTHERS WHO HELPED ESTABLISH BJJ IN THE UNITED STATES.

WHAT AGE REQUIREMENT IS THERE FOR BJJ AT APEX?

OUR BJJ PROGRAM IS OPEN TO STUDENTS AGES 13 AND OLDER. YOUNGER STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN OUR KARATE FOR KIDS OR SHADOW MOOGIS PROGRAMS.

DO YOU OFFER COMPETITION PREPARATION?

YES. OUR TOURNAMENT PROGRAMS PREPARE COMPETITIVE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL MARTIAL ARTS AND BJJ COMPETITIONS.

WHERE IS APEX MARTIAL ARTS LOCATED?

WE ARE LOCATED AT 10156 S 168TH AVENUE, SUITE 5, IN THE GRETNA/SOUTHWEST OMAHA AREA, NEBRASKA 68136.