Milo Hilario
Although he is the Chief Instructor at Apex Martial Arts, Milo considers himself a student first and foremost. He has a strong passion for learning and teaching, and strives to make his classes challenging, technical, and fun.
Milo has trained in a variety of martial arts for over 20 years, with experience in Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Milo’s achievements in Jiu-Jitsu competition include:
2011 No-Gi Worlds Senior 1, Silver Medal
2011 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Senior 1, Gold Medal
2009 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Senior 1, Gold Medal
2009 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Senior 1, Bronze Medal, Open Weight Division
2009 American National Jiu-Jitsu Championship Senior 1, Silver Medal
2009 American National Jiu-Jitsu Championship Senior 1, Gold Medal, Open Weight Division
Although he is the Chief Instructor at Apex Martial Arts, Milo considers himself a student first and foremost. He has a strong passion for learning and teaching, and strives to make his classes challenging, technical, and fun.
Milo has trained in a variety of martial arts for over 20 years, with experience in Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Milo’s achievements in Jiu-Jitsu competition include:
2011 No-Gi Worlds Senior 1, Silver Medal
2011 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Senior 1, Gold Medal
2009 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Senior 1, Gold Medal
2009 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Senior 1, Bronze Medal, Open Weight Division
2009 American National Jiu-Jitsu Championship Senior 1, Silver Medal
2009 American National Jiu-Jitsu Championship Senior 1, Gold Medal, Open Weight Division
Marcy Hilario
Marcy has been practicing Kickboxing for over 18 years, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over ten years. She enjoys leading intense Kickboxing workouts, and motivating the class to do their very best.
Jiu-Jitsu Achievements:
2011 No-Gi Worlds, Gold Medal
2011 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Bronze Medal
2011 Langley Revolution, Gold Medal, Open Weight Division
2011 Seattle Revolution Blue Belt, Silver Medal, Open Weight Division
2009 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Silver Medal
2009 American National Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Gold Medal
Marcy has been practicing Kickboxing for over 18 years, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over ten years. She enjoys leading intense Kickboxing workouts, and motivating the class to do their very best.
Jiu-Jitsu Achievements:
2011 No-Gi Worlds, Gold Medal
2011 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Bronze Medal
2011 Langley Revolution, Gold Medal, Open Weight Division
2011 Seattle Revolution Blue Belt, Silver Medal, Open Weight Division
2009 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Silver Medal
2009 American National Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Gold Medal
Max Nguyen
Max has a successful track record as a top-finisher in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, both in Canada and the United States. Along with his strong fighting spirit, Max also has a friendly and easy-going nature, which comes through in his instructional style.
Achievements:
2013 Pan Jiu-Jitsu, Gold Medal
2011 US Open, Gold Medal
2011 BC Open, Gold Medal
2010 US Open, Bronze Medal
2010 US Open, Gold Medal, Open Weight Division
2009 American National Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Silver Medal
Max has a successful track record as a top-finisher in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, both in Canada and the United States. Along with his strong fighting spirit, Max also has a friendly and easy-going nature, which comes through in his instructional style.
Achievements:
2013 Pan Jiu-Jitsu, Gold Medal
2011 US Open, Gold Medal
2011 BC Open, Gold Medal
2010 US Open, Bronze Medal
2010 US Open, Gold Medal, Open Weight Division
2009 American National Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Silver Medal
Alvin Chan
Alvin has over nine years of experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, that started at a Gracie Humaita (Royler Gracie) affiliate academy. In 2013, Alvin began traveling to train with Henry Akins, a renowned instructor of Rickson Gracie’s expression of the art, gaining a deeper understanding of what makes core techniques effective. In 2014, Alvin successfully completed the Gracie Combatives program, achieving recognition for an understanding of how Jiu-Jitsu is applied in practical self-defense against a larger, stronger opponent. Alvin focuses his Jiu Jitsu instruction on the pursuit of solid, effective fundamentals. His goal is to help educate others with concepts and methods that are reliable under pressure, and applicable to all major aspects of the art: sport gi, sport no-gi, and street self-defense.
Alvin has over nine years of experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, that started at a Gracie Humaita (Royler Gracie) affiliate academy. In 2013, Alvin began traveling to train with Henry Akins, a renowned instructor of Rickson Gracie’s expression of the art, gaining a deeper understanding of what makes core techniques effective. In 2014, Alvin successfully completed the Gracie Combatives program, achieving recognition for an understanding of how Jiu-Jitsu is applied in practical self-defense against a larger, stronger opponent. Alvin focuses his Jiu Jitsu instruction on the pursuit of solid, effective fundamentals. His goal is to help educate others with concepts and methods that are reliable under pressure, and applicable to all major aspects of the art: sport gi, sport no-gi, and street self-defense.
Derek Fung
Derek started his martial arts journey with Korean Hapkido in 2001, eventually becoming an instructor, and a member of the public demonstrations team. In 2010, he transitioned to training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing at Apex Martial Arts. Derek always strives to learn and improve, and when not at the academy, can be found staying active with other sports such as hockey and volleyball.
Derek’s aim is to help others reach their goals in health, fitness, sport Jiu-Jitsu, and self-defense - always while training in a safe and fun environment.
Derek started his martial arts journey with Korean Hapkido in 2001, eventually becoming an instructor, and a member of the public demonstrations team. In 2010, he transitioned to training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing at Apex Martial Arts. Derek always strives to learn and improve, and when not at the academy, can be found staying active with other sports such as hockey and volleyball.
Derek’s aim is to help others reach their goals in health, fitness, sport Jiu-Jitsu, and self-defense - always while training in a safe and fun environment.
Chris Ang
Chris started his Jiu-Jitsu training in 2006, at a Gracie Humaita (Royler Gracie) affiliate academy, and joined Apex in 2012. In 2013, Chris represented Apex at the Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Challenge, winning a Gold Medal.
Having visited and trained at a variety of different Jiu-Jitsu Academies such as Henry Akins Dynamix Martial Arts, Marcelo Garcia NYC Academy, Kron Gracie Academy, and the Torrance California Gracie Academy - Chris likes to teach a comprehensive style of Jiu-Jitsu that covers both the sport and self-defense aspects of the art.
Chris started his Jiu-Jitsu training in 2006, at a Gracie Humaita (Royler Gracie) affiliate academy, and joined Apex in 2012. In 2013, Chris represented Apex at the Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Challenge, winning a Gold Medal.
Having visited and trained at a variety of different Jiu-Jitsu Academies such as Henry Akins Dynamix Martial Arts, Marcelo Garcia NYC Academy, Kron Gracie Academy, and the Torrance California Gracie Academy - Chris likes to teach a comprehensive style of Jiu-Jitsu that covers both the sport and self-defense aspects of the art.
Dave Wu
Dave enjoys sharing his knowledge about both the physical and mental aspects of Jiu-Jitsu. He believes that having a solid understanding of the basics is the most important factor for success in the art, regardless of where it’s applied: sport gi Jiu Jitsu, submission grappling, MMA, or self-defense.
Dave has also trained in Judo, Muay Thai, and Kung Fu.
His Jiu-Jitsu competition achievements include:
2015 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Gold Medal
2013 NAGA Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Hawaii, No-Gi, Silver Medal
2013 NAGA Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Hawaii, Gi, Bronze Medal
2013 Roots BJJ Challenge, Gold Medal at Weight and Open Weight
2012 Copa Katana, Silver Medal at Weight and Open Weight
Dave enjoys sharing his knowledge about both the physical and mental aspects of Jiu-Jitsu. He believes that having a solid understanding of the basics is the most important factor for success in the art, regardless of where it’s applied: sport gi Jiu Jitsu, submission grappling, MMA, or self-defense.
Dave has also trained in Judo, Muay Thai, and Kung Fu.
His Jiu-Jitsu competition achievements include:
2015 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Gold Medal
2013 NAGA Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Hawaii, No-Gi, Silver Medal
2013 NAGA Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Hawaii, Gi, Bronze Medal
2013 Roots BJJ Challenge, Gold Medal at Weight and Open Weight
2012 Copa Katana, Silver Medal at Weight and Open Weight
Brent Leung
Brent has been training Muay Thai for 9 years, including experience learning the art in Thailand. He has also practised Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Apex since 2012. Brent has a passion for Martial Arts, and loves the physical and mental benefits of training. He is an active competitor in both kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu Achievements:
2017 Copa Katana V, Silver Medal
2016 Can Ams 185 pound BJJ Champion
2014 Roots BJJ Challenge, Bronze Medal Medium Heavyweight
2014 Copa Katana III, Gold Medal Medium Heavyweight
2013 Vancouver BJJ Championships, Gold Medal Medium Heavyweight
2013 Roots BJJ Challenge, Silver Medium Heavyweight
Brent has been training Muay Thai for 9 years, including experience learning the art in Thailand. He has also practised Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Apex since 2012. Brent has a passion for Martial Arts, and loves the physical and mental benefits of training. He is an active competitor in both kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu Achievements:
2017 Copa Katana V, Silver Medal
2016 Can Ams 185 pound BJJ Champion
2014 Roots BJJ Challenge, Bronze Medal Medium Heavyweight
2014 Copa Katana III, Gold Medal Medium Heavyweight
2013 Vancouver BJJ Championships, Gold Medal Medium Heavyweight
2013 Roots BJJ Challenge, Silver Medium Heavyweight
Ken Su
Ken has been assisting in teaching the Junior programs since 2014, and likes to bring his knowledge of competitive sport Jiu Jitsu to the kids in a fun and safe manner.
Ken’s tournament experience include:
2017 Copa Katana V, Gold Medal at Weight and Open Weight
2017 Last Warrior, Gold Medal
2016 Pan Jiu Jitsu, Silver Medal
2014 Roots BJJ Challenge II, Bronze Medal
2014 Copa Katana, Bronze Medal
2013 Vancouver BJJ Championships, Silver Medal
Ken has been assisting in teaching the Junior programs since 2014, and likes to bring his knowledge of competitive sport Jiu Jitsu to the kids in a fun and safe manner.
Ken’s tournament experience include:
2017 Copa Katana V, Gold Medal at Weight and Open Weight
2017 Last Warrior, Gold Medal
2016 Pan Jiu Jitsu, Silver Medal
2014 Roots BJJ Challenge II, Bronze Medal
2014 Copa Katana, Bronze Medal
2013 Vancouver BJJ Championships, Silver Medal