Want to experience the 4000+ years of Chinese martial arts combined with the best of modern…read moretraining techniques? If you're tired of all the fluff and lack of heart at other martial arts schools in the area, then " just directa your feetza" to the Shao Long Academy. Be respectful; Shifu Lefler can spin kick your head sideways before you can quote your favorite Van Damme film. Seriously though, you will learn the finest traditional Chinese martial arts techniques combined with contemporary conditioning drills to strengthen your mind and body while you become the ultimate Gongfu warrior. My daughter has been attending this academy for several months and there has been a marked improvement in her self-esteem, confidence, and general fitness. The fortitude required to teach others is a skill not many possess, and the progress I've seen in Shifu Lefler's students is a reflection of his devotion to his craft. For Shifu Lefler, this isn't just a hobby - it's a way of life.

I just took my little girl to this pretty cool martial arts class twice so far and she loves…read moreeverything about it. She has so much fun learning here. It was a long-shot but we figured why not try something different for her. The instructor/owner, Itzak, is super nice and kept his students engaged, disciplined but still having fun. The practices are traditional and it's not hard for my child to follow. The pricing is fair and still within our budget. Along with virtual lessons, he actually has a Tai Chi app as well and I actually feel a little sore after trying it. Great options during this hard year especially. The studio is really clean and organized. The owner follows the guidelines for Covid-precautions and safety measures so peace of mind is there. The mats don't smell which is what I usually always smell when I go into other studios/gyms. That's a plus for me. The location was not hard to find, convenient and I didn't have any issues with parking. Only con is that I like to go eat the seafood place next door.

World-class instruction made available to competitors and hobbyists alike. Friendly team and…read morecoaches.

Absolute mma is a word class gym headed by a world class leader, coach and professor. Rob Handley…read moreis Utah MMA he has been apart of building the martial arts community in Utah for over 25 yrs. But its more than an mma gym, if you desire to be a leader, a coach, an athletic trainer and work at the highest levels with the most effective techniques then Rob Handley and Absolute mma is your place. I myself have turned into a high school football coach and am a multi champion grappler, coach and athlete and Everything I know as an athlete, coach and a leader I owe to Rob Handley and Absolute mma! Go get up your game and visit the family at Absolute mma! You won't be disappointed. ​​​

This is the best martial arts studio by far! The instructors (Chris and Janis) are invested in each…read moreof their students and know how to train and motivate them according to their age and learning ability. My kids love it and are literally sad on days when they don't have classes! It's such a joy to see them excited, motivated and transformed into confident and disciplined youngsters! Thank u Chris and Janis!

I cannot say enough good things about this place!! My son needed an out during these hard times…read morewith Covid and play dates have all been postponed. Tiger rock has been a godsend during these times and my son's behavior has changed for the better. The staff is extremely supportive and the facility is so clean I don't have a worry bringing my children here. Highly recommended!!

Great guys, great BJJ. I am a black belt visiting from AZ. I was welcomed by a great leader and…read moreterrific culture. If you are looking to start or find a new dojo...I recommend Unified

I highly recommend unified bjj. Here are the reasons why:…read more 1. World class instruction from very technical and knowlegable instructors. I learned a lot of techniques in my short visit that directly improved my jiujitsu. If you want to learn leg locks, go to the advanced no gi classes that they offer. 2. Culture. Everyone is welcoming and willing to help. I am a smaller guy and I appreciate when a gym has people my size across all ranks. The blackbelts will roll with you and answers questions and shares techniques (I got to train with James and Damon) All classes are well attended and there's 20-40 people on the mats. 3. Clean facilities. I like tatami mats. Everything was clean and the facility as a whole was spacious!

I've visited a few jiujitsu gyms in the SLC area and this one is by far the best yet. The owner was…read morevery kind and knowledgeable. The gym culture was great, everyone was very respectful and welcoming. Definitely give this Sierra a chance if you're shopping around.

I really enjoyed my time at Sierra MMA. I primarily train out in California and was in Sandy, Utah…read morevisiting for a couple weeks and had heard about this gym from a friend. I attended the Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai classes during my stay. All staff, instructors, and students were very welcoming, friendly, and respectful. Of the classes I took, Pedro and Joel were the instructors and you can immediately tell they both have extensive experience. Their instruction, approach, knowledge, and interaction are all reasons for anyone to come in and experience this gym. If you are looking for a place to train permanently or if you are just in town and want to get good quality work in, you can't go wrong at Sierra MMA. Thank you Pedro for the hospitality, I will definitely be back in during my next visit to Utah.

My son and husband have been training here since around May 2021. We just moved to Utah about a…read moreyear ago and now we can't imagine being anywhere else in large part because of this awesome family friendly school! The community, the overall vibe, the cute pups, Professor Dwayne, Coach Erin, the commitment to cleanliness, the coaches and all the people that train here all make this school special. We are even planning on moving to Sandy just to be closer since we are practically there everyday . We highly recommend for the entire family.

I had the pleasure of training at this location while on a family trip. I've been able to train at…read moreseveral Gracie Barra locations around the country and can say that the training provided by Professor Duayne Bowers was outstanding. I was quickly welcomed into their tight-knit training family. This is a great place to train and have fun.

My kiddos have been coming to the Midvale Westwind Karate for about 3 years now. I absolutely love…read morethe staff here. They make the classes so fun and are so patient with the kids. My kids have made great friends here and love the program. They do a fabulous job of building a community within the Westwind program, bringing all 3 locations together for fun events, year round. We absolutely adore Ms Ryan and Mr Wright. I would highly recommend the program for any family looking for an extracurricular that Instills discipline, routine, and physical fitness in a fun package!

Can I take a minute to give a big shoutout to my dojo?!?!?!?! I've been studying here at WestWind…read morefor the past 6.5 years now, and little did I know how much it would change my life! I came into contact with the studio at the "What Women Want" Expo in April of 2017, and Mr. K, our head instructor, was giving out VIP cards with the promo to try a month of Karate free for Women's month (May) when you buy a gi. I thought I'd try it for just the month, and a month got me interested enough to try it for a year. I honestly didn't think I'd stay past a year, and here I am... 6.5 years later and looking to earn my black belt within the next few months or so (fingers crossed). In this time, I've grown mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. To say this dojo has been life changing is an understatement for me, as I am not the same person who started 6.5 years ago. I have gained so much confidence in myself as a person, and have learned to let go of a lot of the unnecessary junk that weighs someone down in the day to day. I've also learned curriculum, which is broken down in each rank, continue to work on katas, and have been creating my own techniques, as required in the higher ranks. WestWind also has an annual Challenge (inter-school tournament) that challenges one to step outside their comfort zone and try something new or overcome the fear of performing in front of others. Our school is broken down into Early & Basic skills (ages 3-6 y/o) and Karate 7+ yo. It's great getting to learn alongside children and adults. You learn a great deal of control in the process. WWKS also has weapons disarm seminars as well as other technique seminars throughout the year to help one prepare themselves. I can't say enough good things about the teaching and instructors. They really take the time to help you understand the curriculum and your movements, and they care about you personally. They want to see you succeed. It's a big family with everyone working together to reach their goals and learn in the process. Thank you, WestWind!!!!

It's traditional, authentic, and real. You have to actually know stuff to progress. Also a very…read morepositive, supportive, motivational environment! Es tradicional, auténtico y real. Tienes que realmente saber cosas para progresar. ¡También un ambiente muy positivo, mucho apoyo y motivadores!

While the students and general instructors at Monk Wise are great, the owner will nickel and dime…read moreyou over anything and everything. Read the contract* carefully. Monk Wise will charge you maintenance fees on top of your tuition. If you cancel your membership, you still have to pay two months' worth of tuition (supposedly this has been changed to 30 days, but in all our negotiations to end our contract, we never once saw a new contract or signed it, even when we were still regularly attending the school). You're charged to advance, you're charged to participate in extra activities, you're charged to put your account on hold . . . you're even charged to attend a potluck. Monk Wise works off the idea that you pay a fee and then attend as many classes as you want. But if you have a schedule that makes it hard to come in often, or, say, children, this model is not ideal. We paid extra to receive private lessons, only to never receive private lessons or a contract for the adjusted payment. But, of course, we got $118 taken out of our account regularly, every *two weeks*. Attempts to discuss payments with the owner were either met with very salesman-like runarounds or complete silence. (We were even charged for two weeks' of lessons when the studio was closed for Christmas break, which is illegal. Like I said, you will be nickeled and dimed to the point of insanity.) If you're interested in martial arts, there are much better places to enroll. Learn from my mistakes and go somewhere else. *Their website says they have no contracts. This is a lie.

Signed up my kids to do summer camp at First BJJ. It runs for 1 week from 8:50-1pm and you need to…read morepack lunch and water for your kids. They do pizza on the last day. For camp, the kids learn some jiu jitsu techniques but also fun activities like dodgeball and water games, to get kids active and moving. The owner, Carlos leads the kids camp. Good mix of boys and girls in the class. My girls enjoyed coming all week and now want to sign up for regular classes. All happy kids there! The owner of First BJJ has amazing experience and credentials; he has several that are worth looking into like being a 3x world champion in BJJ but my favorite story was learning how the ruler of the United Arab Emirates invited Carlos to come to UAE to teach the country BJJ and worked in Abu Dhabi for 9 years. I asked Carlos if he still keeps in touch with the royal family, "nope", what?! lol. We in Utah are very lucky to have Carlos and his gym here. Has been running 10 yrs and counting! It is a well run studio and SUPER CLEAN. They always disinfect the mats, so important since students are in close contact with people on the mats every class. Recommend this place if you want to become a proper BJJ competitor or learn for the joy of the martial art.

Carlos Santos and his team are the best in Utah. My family has been attending this gym for years…read morenow, and we love it!

Excellent place to work out. Everyone at the gym is very welcoming and friendly. I would recommend…read more Also they have great equipment!

Best strength gym around. Ample weights for powerlifting and weightlifting, and any bar you could…read moreneed. Upstairs is the machine area. Plenty of machines/ free weights for use. At peak times you may have to wait for a machine, but not nearly as long as you would wait at a commercial gym. 24/7 access is always appreciated, and a great community within. You can't find a better gym around