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Welcome to the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Salt Lake City. The best Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts school in Salt Lake City where the legendary Gracie family tradition meets the heart of Utah! Founded on the principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), our academy brings world-class training to all levels. Opened by Stan Beck, a 4th degree black belt earned from Renzo himself, we honor Renzo Gracie’s legacy with expert instruction, fostering discipline, confidence, and community. Located in Salt Lake City, our state-of-the-art facility offers classes for adults and kids, blending classic techniques with modern innovation. Whether you're a beginner or advanced practitioner, join us to master the art of leverage and technique.

Serving Salt Lake Valley and surrounding areas, Summit Aikikai is a training community of committed martial artists training in Aikido. Aikido is a martial art that blends with the energy of an attacker. Its power derives from coordinated whole body movement, exploiting principles of physics. At Summit Aikikai, we practice the vigorous Birankai style of Aikido developed by T.K. Chiba Shihan, a direct student of O'Sensei, the developer of Aikido. Our Chief Instructor, Alex Peterson has been teaching over 15 years, studied directly under Chiba Shihan as an Instructor Trainee, was the President of Birankai North America and is a retired US Marine Corps Colonel. Getting started is easy, call, email or visit the dojo. The challenge is training!

We are an award winning martial arts school in Salt Lake City, sugar house area with over 40 years of experience. Handed down from Grand Master Yong Kim. Offering Olympic-style Taekwondo classes, real life self-defense classes for kids, Teens, and adults. Our academy focuses on developing confidence, discipline, and physical fitness through a supportive learning environment. Join us for our FREE introductory class and experience the benefits of martial arts training.

777 S 1300 E

**Utah Shotokan Karate** is a premier karate school dedicated to students of all ages. We offer classes in Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and Draper. As a proud member of the IMA family and USA Karate, we focus on building strength, discipline, and skill through traditional Shotokan Karate techniques and modern competition strategies. Whether you’re looking to learn self-defense, build character, compete, improve your fitness, or gain self-confidence, Utah Shotokan Karate offers a supportive and professional environment for all students to grow and excel. Join us and become part of a team that thrives on hard work, dedication, and the spirit of karate!

855 California Ave

Velocity Combat Club is a Jiu Jitsu, MMA, self-defense, and competition training gym located in downtown Salt Lake City. We offer beginner-friendly classes for kids and adults in a safe, structured, and family-friendly environment. Our programs focus on discipline, confidence, real self-defense, fitness, and high-level skill development. Whether you are brand new to training, looking for a safe place for your child, or preparing for competition, Velocity Combat Club gives students the coaching, community, and structure to grow on and off the mats.

Learn the most cutting-edge technical grappling from the revolutionary 10th Planet system by training under ADCC veteran and Quintet Champion Amir Allam.