Formerly known as Apex Sanshou Team (AST-MMA), our three founders met in the late 2000’s while training and competing in Wushu-Sanda.  Over the years, our training would expand into other martial arts, learning and competing in Jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA.  In 2014, we decided to open the first training gym located in Scarborough, ON.   In 2020, we acquired our fourth partner, who helped to facilitate the amazing renovations of our current space and inspired us to grow our business to its full potential.

Over the years, and with the help and guidance of the Body of Four Team, we grew a squad of highly successful martial artists, while also attracting a diverse group of experienced practitioners from various disciplines to join our ranks. As we approached our 10th year in operation we made the decision to expand to a second location in Markham ON.  With our expansion, we chose to rebrand our team to reflect the more comprehensive range of services we offer and the diverse martial disciplines taught.  

The trillium represents the the three founding members, the three pillars of mixed martial arts (striking, wrestling, grappling), and our roots in Ontario (the official floral emblem of the province).