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Discipline. Strength. Community.

Train Karate, Kickboxing & Kobudo

Apex Martial Arts Academy builds confidence, discipline, and real skill for kids and adults alike — traditional martial arts, taught the modern way.

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Certified Instructors
All Ages Welcome
Traditional Kobudo
Belt-Ranked Curriculum

Weekly Schedule

Class Timetable

Seven days of training across every program. Drop in for any class that fits your schedule and skill level.

Monday

  • Kids Karate

    4:00 – 4:45 PM

    Ages 5–8

  • Kids Karate

    5:00 – 5:45 PM

    Ages 9–12

  • Cardio Kickboxing

    6:00 – 7:00 PM

    Teens/Adults

Tuesday

  • Kobudo

    5:00 – 6:00 PM

    Intermediate+

  • Cardio Kickboxing

    6:15 – 7:15 PM

    Teens/Adults

Wednesday

  • Kids Karate

    4:00 – 4:45 PM

    Ages 5–8

  • Kids Karate

    5:00 – 5:45 PM

    Ages 9–12

  • Cardio Kickboxing

    6:00 – 7:00 PM

    Teens/Adults

Thursday

  • Kobudo

    5:00 – 6:00 PM

    Intermediate+

  • Cardio Kickboxing

    6:15 – 7:15 PM

    Teens/Adults

Friday

  • Kids Karate

    4:00 – 4:45 PM

    Ages 5–8

  • Open Sparring

    5:00 – 6:00 PM

    All belts

Saturday

  • Kids Karate

    9:00 – 9:45 AM

    Ages 5–12

  • Cardio Kickboxing

    10:00 – 11:00 AM

    Teens/Adults

  • Kobudo

    11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

    Intermediate+

Sunday

No classes scheduled

Our Programs

Find Your Class

Three programs, one philosophy: discipline, technique, and steady progress — for every age and experience level.

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Ages 5–12All levels

Kids Karate

Building confidence, one belt at a time.

A structured, belt-ranked karate program built for young students — teaching focus, respect, and self-control alongside real self-defense fundamentals. Small class sizes keep every student seen and coached.

  • Improved focus & discipline
  • Anti-bullying confidence
  • Belt progression & goal-setting
  • Coordination & fitness
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Teens & AdultsAll levels

Cardio Kickboxing

High-energy strikes. Real results.

A high-intensity, non-contact workout built around striking fundamentals — punches, kicks, and pad work set to music. Burn serious calories while learning real technique, no sparring required.

  • Full-body conditioning
  • Stress relief & endurance
  • Striking technique & footwork
  • No experience necessary
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Intermediate & AdvancedBelt-gated

Kobudo

Traditional Okinawan weapons training.

Advance beyond empty-hand karate into classical weapons — bo staff, sai, and nunchaku. Kobudo builds on the stances and control developed in our core curriculum for a deeper, more traditional practice.

  • Bo staff, sai & nunchaku forms
  • Advanced coordination & timing
  • Deeper traditional practice
  • Open to intermediate belts+
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Meet The Instructors

Our Team

Certified, experienced instructors who bring both technical mastery and genuine care for every student's progress.

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Marcus Reyes

Head Instructor & Founder

5th Dan Black Belt

With over 20 years on the mat, Sensei Reyes founded Apex to bring traditional discipline and modern coaching together under one roof. Specializes in Shotokan Karate and Kobudo weapons instruction.

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Elena Park

Kids Program Director

3rd Dan Black Belt

Elena leads our Kids Karate program, turning discipline into fun through games, belt challenges, and confidence-building drills every child can succeed at.

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David Obi

Cardio Kickboxing Lead

Certified Kickboxing Coach

A former amateur Muay Thai competitor, Coach Obi brings high-energy conditioning and pad-work technique to every Cardio Kickboxing class.

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Priya Nair

Kobudo Instructor

2nd Dan Black Belt

Priya specializes in traditional Okinawan weapons — bo staff, sai, and nunchaku — guiding intermediate and advanced students through Kobudo's precise forms.

What's Coming Up

Upcoming Events

Grading days, free trial weeks, and camps — mark your calendar and join the community on and off the mat.

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Saturday, August 15, 2026

Belt Grading Day

Students across all programs test for their next belt rank in front of family and friends. Spectators welcome — no charge to attend.

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September 1–7, 2026

Free Trial Week

New to martial arts? Try any class — Kids Karate, Cardio Kickboxing, or Kobudo — completely free, no obligation, no equipment required.

Reserve Your Spot
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December 21–23, 2026

Kids Holiday Camp

A 3-day school-holiday camp for ages 6–12 packed with karate games, obstacle courses, and a mini belt-testing ceremony on the final day.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before your first class.

Kids as young as 5 can join our Kids Karate program. We group classes by age and skill so younger beginners aren't paired with more advanced students.

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Questions, or ready to start? Reach out — we're happy to help you find the right program.

  • Location

    128 Ironwood Avenue

    Springfield, IL 62704

  • Hours

    Mon – Thu:
    3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Friday:
    3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Sunday:
    Closed
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128 Ironwood Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704

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