Apex Jiu-Jitsu

Ground floor 1, 3 & 5 Morris Pl, Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JG, UK

Pricing
From £20/class

Apex Jiu-Jitsu is a state-of-the-art Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy located in Finsbury Park, North London.

Class Schedule

Monday Today 4 classes
08:45 – 09:45 BJJ NO-GI FUNDAMENTALS Coach Joao Live now
10:00 – 11:00 BJJ GI FUNDAMENTALS Coach Joao Live now
10:00 – 11:00 BJJ GI WOMEN ONLY Coach Lois Live now
11:00 – 13:00 OPEN MAT OPEN TO ALL Live now
Tuesday Today 8 classes
06:30 – 07:30 BJJ GI ALL LEVELS Coach Joao Live now
10:30 – 12:00 BJJ DRILLING SESSION Live now
12:00 – 13:00 BJJ GI ALL LEVELS Professor David Live now
16:00 – 16:30 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 3 - 5 Coach AJ Live now
16:30 – 17:00 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 6 - 8 Coach AJ Live now
17:00 – 18:00 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 9 - 14 COACHES BEN & AJ Live now
18:30 – 20:00 BJJ GI ADVANCED Professor David Live now
18:30 – 19:30 BJJ GI FUNDAMENTALS Coach Lyes Live now
Wednesday Today 9 classes
06:30 – 07:30 BJJ GI ALL LEVELS Coach Joao Live now
10:30 – 12:00 COMP TRAINING Professor David; open to all; mat 1, blue belt + Live now
12:00 – 13:00 BJJ NO-GI ALL LEVELS Coach Joao Live now
16:30 – 17:00 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 6 - 8 Coach AJ Live now
17:00 – 18:00 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 7 - 15 Coach Ben Live now
18:00 – 18:50 BJJ GI FUNDAMENTALS Coach Joao Live now
18:30 – 19:30 COMP TRAINING Professor David Live now
18:30 – 20:00 BJJ NO-GI ALL LEVELS Coach Anton Live now
20:00 – 21:30 BJJ GI ALL LEVELS Professor David Live now
Thursday Today 7 classes
06:30 – 07:30 BJJ GI ALL LEVELS Coach Joao Live now
12:00 – 13:00 BJJ GI ALL LEVELS Professor David Live now
16:00 – 16:30 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 3 - 5 Coach AJ Live now
16:30 – 17:00 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 6 - 8 Coach AJ Live now
17:00 – 18:00 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 9 - 14 COACHES BEN & AJ Live now
18:30 – 20:00 BJJ GI ADVANCED Professor Alessandro Live now
18:30 – 19:30 BJJ GI FUNDAMENTALS Professor David Live now
Friday Today 9 classes
06:30 – 07:30 BJJ GI ALL LEVELS Coach Joao Live now
10:30 – 12:00 COMP TRAINING Professor David; open to all; mat 1, blue belt + Live now
12:00 – 13:00 BJJ NO-GI ALL LEVELS Coach Joao Live now
16:30 – 17:00 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 6 - 8 Coach AJ Live now
17:00 – 18:00 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 7 - 15 Coach Ben Live now
18:00 – 18:50 BJJ GI FUNDAMENTALS Coach Joao Live now
18:30 – 19:30 COMP TRAINING Professor David Live now
18:30 – 20:00 BJJ NO-GI ALL LEVELS Coach Anton Live now
20:00 – 21:30 BJJ GI ALL LEVELS Professor David Live now
Saturday Today 8 classes
06:30 – 07:30 BJJ NO-GI ALL LEVELS Coach Joao Live now
10:30 – 12:00 BJJ DRILLING SESSION Live now
12:00 – 13:00 BJJ GI ALL LEVELS Professor David Live now
16:00 – 16:30 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 3 - 5 Coach AJ Live now
16:30 – 17:00 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 6 - 8 Coach AJ Live now
17:00 – 18:00 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 9 - 14 COACHES BEN & AJ Live now
18:30 – 19:30 BJJ GI FUNDAMENTALS Coach Lyes Live now
19:30 – 20:30 OPEN MAT OPEN TO ALL Live now
Sunday Today 3 classes
09:00 – 10:00 KIDS BJJ GI AGES 7 - 16 Professor David Live now
10:30 – 12:00 BJJ GI ALL LEVELS Professor David Live now
12:00 – 13:00 COMP TRAINING Professor David; mat 1, blue belt + Live now

Coaches

Professor David Cartwright-Khoza
Professor David Cartwright-Khoza Head Coach
1st degree black belt

Founder and head coach. Professor David is a 1st degree black belt, a World and European black belt medalist, #1 ranked in the UK on the AJP circuit and a Lapel Guard innovator. He founded Apex in 2020 and coaches world-level talent.

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Ben Mann
Ben Mann
Purple Belt

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, IBJJF medalist and dedicated Kids Coach at Apex Jiu-Jitsu, with over five years of experience teaching children.

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Coach AJ
Coach Anton
Coach Lyes
Jerry
Jerry

Muay Thai & MMA coach who also appears as coach for Kids BJJ GI sessions on the official timetable.

João Paulo
João Paulo
Purple Belt

Originally from Brazil, João Paulo is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt and coach at Apex Jiu-Jitsu. He creates a positive learning environment for students of every level.

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Lois Marsh
Lois Marsh
Brown Belt

A brown belt under Professor David, Lois Marsh is a 2× IBJJF European Champion and multiple World & European medallist. She leads Apex women-only classes and coaches kids and adults.

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Professor Alessandro
Black Belt
Professor Jack
Professor Jack
Black Belt

A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and accomplished competitor across BJJ, No-Gi and Judo. He leads Apex’s No-Gi programme as Head No-Gi Coach.

Professor Matheus Paiva
Black Belt

Special guest coach listed for the Friday all-levels session.

Membership Prices

ONE-OFF DROP IN CLASS
£20.00 per class
KIDS MONTHLY UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP (UNDER AGE 16)
£90.00 / month
STUDENTS MONTHLY UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP
£100.00 / month
ADULTS MONTHLY UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP
£120.00 / month

Reviews

  • Berzan Eren
    Berzan Eren

    Had a free 1 on 1 session with coach João I’m not even joking it is the most relaxing sport I’ve ever done. I couldn’t stop smiling every time I learned something new. I’m officially starting next month. I’ve already signed up for a membership, and it also includes access to other martial arts classes. Coach David and João are really friendly people. I felt very invited and comfortable. I cannot wait to learn and meet new people.

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    Posted 2 months ago
  • School Awareness
    School Awareness

    Our sincere thanks to the fantastic team at Apex Jiu-Jitsu for their invaluable support of our Safeguarding campaign at School Awareness. Their commitment, reliability, and specialist knowledge have had a significant positive impact on pupils, families, and the wider school community. Apex Jiu-Jitsu is a well-regarded martial arts academy offering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in a focused and disciplined environment. Sessions are led with clear instruction and a strong emphasis on technique, fitness, and progression. The academy maintains a professional, supportive training atmosphere that caters to a range of abilities, making it a respected choice for those developing their skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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    Posted 4 months ago
  • Layth Craft
    Layth Craft

    Whether you have already started your Brazilian jiu jitsu journey but looking for a new gym or even if you are looking to start with zero martial arts experience, from day one you will be welcomed into a great atmosphere. Busy schedule?? The amount of classes the timetable offers from morning to evening is fantastic. As for the coaching which is led by the head of Apex Professor David, the high standards, the knowledge, little details and adjustments, it is all there. Apex BJJ achievements will vouch for that itself. So whether you are looking to keep active and fit, learn self defense or even test yourself on the competition scene, I’d recommend popping through the door.

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    Posted 5 months ago
  • Mustafa Batuhan Albaş
    Mustafa Batuhan Albaş

    If you’re looking for a place to train in North London, honestly, look no further. I’ve dropped into a fair few gyms over the years, but Apex BJJ in Finsbury Park is easily the best. The first thing you’ll notice is that it’s completely ego-free. BJJ can be a bit intimidating if you’ve never done it before, but the atmosphere here is spot on. It’s welcoming, inclusive, and everyone is genuinely there to help each other improve. The instruction is top-tier. The coaches don’t just show you a move and leave you to struggle; they break down the mechanics and the "why" behind every transition. The crowd is a proper mix of locals, professionals, and serious competitors. It’s a diverse group, which makes for a great training environment. It’s just a solid group of people to hang out with. There’s a real sense of community. One of the biggest wins for me is how they handle the timetable. If you’ve got a hectic job or a life that doesn't fit the standard 9-to-5, you’ll actually be able to get your training in here. They offer a brilliant mix of early morning, noon sessions and late evening classes, so there’s always a way to squeeze in a roll. What’s even more impressive is their dedication during major holidays and Bank Holidays. While most gyms shut shop and leave you to your own devices, Apex usually keeps the lights on with special sessions or open mats. I’m honestly just so grateful to have had the chance to train here for as long as I have; and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to call my home mat.

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    Posted 5 months ago
  • Alex Fernandez
    Alex Fernandez

    I can’t recommend Apex BJJ highly enough. Coach David Cartwright is a world level athlete, yet somehow still incredibly friendly and approachable, which feels illegal. He genuinely wants everyone to improve and has created an environment where questions are encouraged. The only stupid question is the one you don’t ask, although asking it might still remind you that David is much better at jiu jitsu than you. I first met David in Portugal and was very reluctant to leave my previous club but I have absolutely no regrets. The level of training and the techniques taught here are the best I have ever been shown. Everything is detailed, effective, and explained in a way that even I can understand, which is impressive considering I am 37 years old and my body is held together mostly by stubbornness, tape and bad decisions. The gym is excellent value for money and has great facilities including showers and separate male and female changing rooms. It is also very easy to get to, being just a short walk from Finsbury Park station, which is ideal when your knees are negotiating with you after class. They also run kids classes, so children can start learning proper jiu jitsu while the rest of us are trying to remember where our hamstrings went. If you are serious about improving your jiu jitsu, training at a high level and having a laugh while doing it Apex BJJ is an outstanding place to train

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    Posted 8 months ago
  • NoobyGamer12345 _
    NoobyGamer12345 _

    Really great gym. I first got started here doing the Sunday open mats, I’ve been a member for over 3 months now & it feels like home. High quality coaching & a really diverse level of students. I’m really happy with my progress here and have yet to experience a bad day of training. Really recommend giving this place a go.

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    Posted 2 years ago

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