I had an amazing experience training at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - South Jordan! I was visiting from CA and…read moredropped in for Saturday morning class. Ryan and his team were incredibly welcoming and made me feel comfortable right from the start. Ryan's detailed instruction and the way he connects with his students truly stood out. I even stayed to watch the kids' class, and I was just as impressed with how patient, positive, and professional he was with the younger students. I look forward to training again with Ryan and his team! If you're looking for a supportive place to learn self‑defense and grow in confidence, I HIGHLY recommend Gracie Jiu Jitsu - South Jordan - this is the perfect spot!

I have been to many Gracie Certified Training Centers and Ryan's school is among the best! The…read moretraining is very detailed, but given in small bite-sized nuggets, that can be easily digested without feeling overwhelmed. The instructors bring combined, decades of teaching experience, so that nobody feels left behind.

I was initially intimidated and hesitant to start, being an older adult and not wanting to draw…read moreattention to myself, but the environment here is completely welcoming and free of judgment. The instructors are fantastic at meeting you at your current level and helping you reach your goals. It's the perfect blend of fitness, mental focus, stress relief, discipline, and confidence building while learning practical self-defense techniques in a safe, supportive space. I now look forward to the weekly classes and would highly recommend Pursuit Of Mastery, the training and support they offer is outstanding!

Can't speak highly enough of the staff and their program. Our daughter fell in love with it her…read morefirst day in the trial period. She is actually excited to go to class! We have only been a few weeks and everyone was so welcoming day 1! Excited at all the things they teach and what she will learn!

The instructors make a point to make each student feel important. they knew my sons name from day…read moreone and he has grown a lot in his self confidence great studio!

We have been customers of this studio for a little over a year and a half and have paid more than…read more$5,800 in tuition, equipment, and fees for some pretty basic children's training. Overall, we have supported the studio and program in good faith for that time period. A little over a year ago, our 9-year-old daughter was encouraged by the studio to move into "Black Belt" training, we were told it was the right next step for her development. What was not made clear to me was that this involved a three-year financial contract. In hindsight, that three-year financial commitment for a young child's extra curricular now feels manipulative and financially driven rather than child-centered. The contract identifies our minor child as the "buyer." I did not sign the agreement, nor was I aware that a three-year contractual obligation had been entered into on her behalf, despite sharing joint legal custody and joint decision-making authority with her father. I understood this to be a recommended commitment to training - not a binding long-term contract. When our daughter's schedule changed and she could no longer meet the time commitment, I requested cancellation. I expected maybe a standard extra month payment, the typical 30 day notice that most memberships of this nature would ask for when a cancellation is requested, but I was informed that a 25% penalty on the full contract amount (the FULL amount - not the remaining amount) would apply, resulting in a fee of over $1700 to cancel, and that the agreement was fully binding. After multiple written attempts to resolve the issue professionally, responses were delayed and inflexible. I attempted to address this privately before leaving a review. Notably, the contract (that I never signed, initialed, or saw) also contains language attempting to restrict negative online reviews, a practice that federal law prohibits when it comes to honest consumer feedback. Things that are objectively more serious than fourth-grade karate that do not require a three-year contract (of ADULTS): a post-employment non-compete, a Gold's Gym membership in the mid 2000s, a whole house rental agreement, a literal marriage, and virtually any MLM subscription - just to name a few, all of which are generally much easier to unwind. I value commitment. But I also value giving my child the opportunity to explore different interests as she grows. A year and a half in one activity is not casual and flippant for a nine-year-old, neither is a $5800 "investment" into basic training, it was an honest effort and we are ready to move on, but refuse to pay an absurd cancellation fee of over $1700. Locking a child into a multi-year obligation is intense and is something parents should fully understand before enrolling their children in this studio.

Kolton has always been super amazing! He's very professional and has always taken good care of me…read moreas a student. He's also super patient and supportive with me. I've been fighting with the effect of trauma for years, and he's always patient and gives me the time I need aside. I don't feel pushed in this studio. I don't feel pressured to ignore my disabilities, which helps me feel safe! Which is SUPER important to me. Not to mention the students are great and fun to practice with :)

We've been members of this studio for over a year and absolutely love it and highly recommend! Our…read moreboys were 4 and 6 when they first joined and the classes were great for their ages. The instructors Kole and Nick are fantastic and they are also role models to the other kids that help out in the class who are all so great with the kids. They have the right amount of discipline with fun too. Go give it a shot you won't be disappointed !

Can I take a minute to give a big shout out to my dojo! I've been studying here at WestWind for the…read morepast 5.5 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. Kaneshiro, our head master of all three schools (Midvale, Sandy, and Kearns) was giving out VIP cards and had the promo of try a free month of karate for Women's month when you buy a gi ($20). I thought I'd try it for just the month, and a month got me interested enough to try a year. I didn't think I'd stay past a year, but here I am 5.5 years later having grown mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually and still working towards my black belt. To say this dojo has been life changing is an understatement for me, as I am not the same person who started 5.5 years ago. I have gained so much more confidence in myself as a person, and have learned to let go of a lot of the unnecessary junk that weighs one 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 to try something new or overcome the fear or performing in front of others. Our school is broken down into Early & Basic Skills (ages 3-6 y/o) and Karate 7 y/o+. It's great getting to learn alongside children and adults. You learn a great deal of control in the process. WWKS also has weapons and other techniques seminars throughout the year to prepare for disarming and future technique creations (for higher ranks). I can't say enough good things about the teaching and senseis (instructors). They really take the time to help you understand your movements, and they care about you personally. They want to see you succeed and surpass them. It's a big family with everyone working together to reach their goals and learn in the process. Thank you, WestWind! No

Great experience, we tried several karate places just to see what my daughter would like and she…read moreinstantly felt comfortable with the teachers and it was a very welcoming environment. She's now signed up and excited for her journey

Bushi Kai Action Academy is hands-down the best martial arts gym around…read more They've just moved into a huge new space that's conveniently located in central Orem. As of this review, it doesn't have a traditional retail storefront or super obvious signage. I'm sure they're working on fixing that, and it's worth taking a minute to find it in the meantime. This place is clearly designed by people who actually train. They've invested heavily in high-quality mats and equipment so that you can learn how to strike or fall with real intensity while still feeling safe. Sensei Deven Davenport is exactly what you want in an instructor. He's fun and funny, but he also runs a tight ship. He makes training enjoyable and has a real gift for building confidence and self-esteem in his students. It's been fun to watch people improve here. It's an incredible skill to learn, and you can see it click when someone realizes they're capable of things they didn't think they could do. There's nothing quite like that "oh damn, I'm kind of a badass" moment. Deven has an unusual passion for martial arts, and you seldom find someone who knows as much about all the traditions and variations from around the world, on top of crunchy tactics for real-life self-defense, how to win tournaments, AND how to make a living doing this on camera as a stunt performer. If you're curious about martial arts for fitness, self-defense, discipline, or just because it's incredibly cool, Bushi Kai Action Academy is the place to go.

If you're thinking about enrolling your child in karate, Personal Mastery Martial Arts is…read moredefinitely the place. My daughter thought karate was only for boys, gave it a chance and she LOVES it. She has been in the PMMA program for 18 months and has learned kicks, sparring, double sticks, pin chucks, self defense, and so much more. She has more physical strength, coordination, and endurance thanks to her training. If you have been looking for a place for your child to learn martial arts, or have been thinking about it yourself, look no further, PMMA is the place.

We love PMMA, my daughter has truly enjoyed the experience and we look forward to the benefits this…read more will bring. The instructors and entire staff are awesome. I recommend this place to anyone looking to add confidence and discipline to their children's character. We love PMMA, my daughter has truly enjoyed the experience and we look forward to the benefits this will bring. The instructors and entire staff are awesome. I recommend this place to anyone looking to add confidence and discipline to their children's character.

I did trial runs at a few different gyms in The Valley before I finally settled here. The…read moreprofessors are both former world champions which are excellent at teaching practical techniques and place a heavy emphasis on live rolling and application. Even better, the gym has a really cool vibe, the professors are friendly and accessible and the upper belts aren't prideful and are super willing to help the new guys. These classes have become the highlight of my week! Highly recommend if you are interested in Jiu Jitsu.