Sierra MMA

1.5 mi

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.

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Absolute MMA

(16 reviews)

3.9 mi

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.

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Unified Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(13 reviews)

4.7 mi

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!

Awesome instructors!Great place to train!

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Jeremy Horn's Elite Performance MMA

3.0 mi

Welcoming environment with a lot of long term members that really speaks to the community they've…read morebuilt.

Elite Performance is awesome! The instructors are very knowledgeable and experienced but the…read moreenvironment is super friendly. No matter your experience they make you feel welcome and included. It's a great place to learn and train.

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First BJJ - Carlson Gracie Utah

(9 reviews)

3.1 mi

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!

@FIRSTBJJ CARLSON GRACIE UTAH!

Good for all the ladies.

The Professors

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Tiger Rock Martial Arts

(3 reviews)

2.2 mi

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!!

Testing their defense skills

Mar chat and inspiration talk before cubs testing

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Factum Crossfit Boxing & MMA

4.4

2.9 mi

This gym is for the more serious .. although you can begin training up from nothing in this arena,…read moreit's definitely more skilled than other gyms I've been to. The people who run this gym are awesome, very family oriented, very friendly and very committed to your growth. Definitely recommend it.

I can't say enough great things about this gym! They have everything you could ever want! Their new…read morecoaching staff on the MMA side is an improvement (even the coaches before were great coaches) and the coaching on the CrossFit side has always been great! Beginner or advanced it doesn't matter, this gym has something for everyone regardless of your experience level. The one on one time with The coaches is fantastic as well. Again, I could go on but I will stop there. Come give it a

Who needs to be skinny when you can be strong! Get healthy at Factum CrossFit and Mixed Martial Arts

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Hidden Valley Mixed Martial Arts

(1 review)

2.6 mi

Just started training here to get back in shape. The instructors are great, very knowledgeable. I…read morewould highly recommend Hidden Valley to anyone wanting to get in shape, learn some self defense or wanting to compete. This place rocks!

From the owner: Welcome to Hidden Valley Mixed Martial Arts aka (Hidden Valley Judo and Jiu-Jitsu Dojo) is the only…read moreMartial arts facility of its kind, Teaching traditional as well as modern Martial arts in one facility. We offer Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Judo and Self Defense, you are guaranteed learn true Martial Arts taught by certified instructors and a complete workout experience - strengthening and toning while building technique, endurance and functional fitness. Our members and guests are offered the finest training available, giving individuals of all ages and technical and fitness levels the opportunity to train and learn efficieently. Whether you are a novice or expert Hidden Valley has something to offer. We have a safe, clean and ego free training facility, We have Children, Adults, Families and classes for everyone. Come see what a we can do for you.

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Impact Martial Arts

(2 reviews)

3.8 mi

I am 11 years old and have been with this school for three years now. It has taught me so much and…read morenow I know how to defend myself if anything bad happens because this school has taught me so much - kickboxing, wrestling, jiu jitsu and many other types of fighting techniques. I also know the more advanced moves from being in the leadership program and that has even taught me how to be more self disciplined and it has shown me that I am a really good teacher to the younger kids too!! (AW)

I had the pleasure of witnessing Master B in action both in his summer camp program, and martial…read morearts instruction. He treated the children with the utmost respect and was able to encourage articulate conversation for them to express their emotions and learn and grow from their experiences.

Dimple Dell Fitness & Recreation Center

3.8

(25 reviews)

3.5 mi

I went to the Dimple Dell Center to swim twice a week for a full year in 2023/2024. The women's…read morelocker room and the shower/restroom area often stunk of urine. This was really common and disgusting. One toilet stand was unbelievably dirty for 3 weeks until someone cleaned it. I put up with it until they cranked up the water temperature to 84F which made it impossible to do serious lap swimming. The pool managers I spoke to about it were extremely rude. My notes about the smell of urine didn't seem to make any difference. The front desk people were nice but calling to ask them about the pool availability was useless as they would give me incorrect info. By comparison, the Gene Fullmer's Center where I went to for a year prior to DD was perfectly clean, only more crowded.

If looking for something to fill your schedule with a quick and fun trip to a recreation center,…read morethis place is a must. They have wall climbing which we didn't get to try since we arrived to have a couple of hours of swimming before closing. They have lap pools for adults and right size of toddler swim/play area and regular pool. There was a birthday party during our visit and the room was big. The restrooms/shower room looked spacious. We didn't have to use the shower or restroom. Entrance fee is not minimal and varies (kids, adult l, senior). No parking fee and with big parking space. .

The slide! My kids love the slide!

Great place to cool off this summer.

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Great pool area

Bell Canyon

4.4

(43 reviews)

3.9 mi

Everywhere I look these days, it seems that people are posting pictures of amazing fall colors. We…read moredo live in a beautiful state and it's appropriate for us to step outside, take a look around and appreciate when nature shows off. I joined a group of hikers and hit the trails this past week, in search of some great fall colors. Bell Canyon did not disappoint. There is plenty of parking at the trailhead, including clean bathrooms. The first part of the trail is pretty rocky and has a decent elevation gain-poles are helpful, but at the least, have good shoes with some traction. Once you get to the reservoir, it's pretty flat and there are lots of places you can get amazing pictures. Be sure to take some time down by the water-it's so calming and just beautiful. There were some detour signs on the trail, so we didn't get the full experience (not sure why it was closed, but we tried to follow signs until they suddenly stopped. So we turned around and came the way we went.) Overall, it's a beautiful hike and I'd love to come try it again when the trail is open.

We started at the entrance on Wasatch Blvd near the residential area; and then, ended up at the…read morewaterfall. It took us about 4 hours to hike approx. 6 miles with short breaks in between for water. It's a mixer of flat, incline, rocky, slippery (snow still out towards end of hike), upward steps, and mini bridges to cross over small water streams. There are surrounding plants and trees, but most are barely blooming. Didn't see any wildlife animals, but saw a few squirrels crossing our paths lol. The hike itself wasn't too hard. I'd rate it intermediate. It was only challenging because the paths towards the end were slippery due to snow still out and melting. It was fun with some close calls. Luckily I found a stick on the way to use. We passed by the lake at the beginning of the hike, which was nice. Once we reached the waterfall, we took a refreshing break; snacked a bit; embraced the beautiful nature; and then, headed back where we started. It was harder to hike down the slippery snow than it was to hike to the waterfall. I'd come back to hike this place during fall to see the vibrant color of the trees.

The universe sent me here

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Oquirrh Shadows Park

4.4

(8 reviews)

7.5 mi

Kids love this park! I like that there are tables & benches covered so we can catch some shade…read more Bring a meal, have a picnic, let the kids play or have a friendly game of soccer on the field as a family. So much to do here.

Amazingly cute park! Beautiful structures. It just looks like the cutest place for kiddos to play…read more My children loved it a few years ago when we went.

Covered picnic benches nearby

Many activites to do

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Silver Lake Trail

(5 reviews)

12.6 mi

This review is for Silver Lake Trail which was a ~4.5 miles round trip that took ~3.5 hours to…read morecomplete. This was another one of those hikes that was stunning from beginning to end near Alpine, Utah. Trail begins with a surrounding of aspen trees and eventually becomes an exposed area as you climb up the side of the mountain towards the lake. There were two water crossings at this time and easy to cross with the logs and rocks. For the most part, the trail was narrow and rocky with a steady incline. Required to drive on a bumpy dirt road for ~3 miles. Recommend a high clearance vehicle. Parking lot can fill up fast at the trailhead because the people who kayak, swim, etc at the Silver Lake Flat Reservoir also park in this area. Unfortunately, the restrooms were disgusting and not maintained at this time. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/T2qSWpR7pIM

Beautiful hike, hard but worth it once you get to the top and swim in the freezing cold refreshing…read morelake. Incline majority of the hike so not for beginners. Road to get there is also rough so only recommend taking SUV/Trucks up.

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Lake at top of mountain

Blackridge Reservoir

3.3

12.3 mi

This reservoir is a nice little escape!…read more We came on a Friday night and it wasn't busy at all. You do have to pay for parking, so maybe that keeps the crowds away. The beach was very clean, the water looked refreshing (I never actually went in), and there was plenty of parking. If you live close by, it's a great place to cool off during hot summer months.

Such a fun little beach area to relax! Didn't get in the water as we did hear there were some…read moregetting swimmers itch. But it was enjoyable place to relax by water for a few hours. Also, this is important. Didn't see the pay for parking sign till we left, so didn't pay. If i had to pay $15 for an hour, i probably wouldn't give it 5 stars.

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The beach!

North Beach

3.3

(3 reviews)

9.2 mi

I would never ever ever get in this water, but it provides a beautiful with the mountains in the…read moreback. The beautiful homes in the area make this a lovely place to sit and talk... until the gnats begin to attack.

Great experience . Really liked the spot reminded me of back home only reason i took one star off…read moreit's kinda hard to find