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!

Enrolled my 4 year old during Covid. This practice is the real deal. The owners and teachers are…read moreall professional and highly skilled. My sons discipline has improved dramatically in four months. Overall great experience for our family!

They create bullies and when talked to about it, they don't care. It's a MC-DOJO not a place for…read moreyour child to learn true discipline and respect as advertised. Honestly, quite disrespectful to the craft. Apparently, their creed only applies on their campus. The rest of the time the kids aren't held responsible. Just skills to become a bully. SO disappointed they'd create a place like this. DISGUSTING.

My son (7) is enrolled in this school. Before joining BIMA my son was enrolled in another school…read more So, I have experience with these type of schools. My son started going to BIMA in Feb 2019. At BIMA, they provide quality education that not only focuses on martial art techniques, but also discipline and respect (for the instructors, the facility, the experience, and one another). The instructors are great with kids. They are firm, but gentle. They seem to really care about each student's success. And, as a result, BIMA kids are really engaged in their education. When my son registered in a tournament, one of the coaches went to the tournament to mentor him, which was really awesome. When I asked my son what he loves about BIMA he said he loves the instructors and learning all the cool techniques. If you are looking for a martial arts school for your kid, look no further. BIMA is awesome!

Top notch gym for mma- muy thai and jiu jutsu is all i can attest to. Love the personal experience!…read moreGood coaches, small classes, fun variety.

My partner loves this karate dojo. The facilities are clean, and the Shihan here is spectacular. It…read moreis friendly to both beginners and highly trained individuals. The prices are fair, and classes are offered on all week days. I highly recommend this karate dojo!

I was trained with Okinawa Karate and Shihan Arakaki for less than a year but I was absolutely…read moreimpressed with the technique, support, sparring time, & teaching styles of Shihan Arakaki. Not only did he teach us the effective way to defend ourselves but also the how and why behind it. His words and advice are memorable and applicable to life. I've moved out of state a while ago but still remember the great time we had back then. I'd definitely sign my kids up for it if we were to live in town. I've seen several youth that were trained since they were little and grew up to be fine young people. Highly recommend Shihan Arakaki and the dojo to anyone looking for a great place for you or your loved ones to be trained in Karate. Life-changing experience for sure!

Update: this is not an ethical business. This gym tricked my husband into signing a contract. He…read morewas lied to by Mike the owner and Heather the manager. My husband went to this gym with a Groupon in Spring 2025, a contract was proposed and my husband declined entering a contract. My husband does not do contracts with gyms. My husband proposed a month-to-month contract to Heather and Mike. Heather asked Mike if that was okay, and Mike said that it was. Heather then provided my husband with a document and explained it was to accept gym rules and waive liability, which he signed. My husband needed to cancel his membership in December 2025 and requested that through the billing department email which is just Heather. Since the payments didn't stop, he attempted to resume going to this gym two or three months later, but this was during the period when this gym had no physical operation. He showed up two or three times at the new address and didn't find any gym there. This was a very distressing and confusing situation for him. I tried contacting the billing department, but there is no billing department, it is just an email address and they don't take calls. My husband had been trying to get ahold of the "billing department" as well with no luck. I explained the whole story about what happened in an email to the "billing department." Heather said that she would cancel the contract but that this would just go to collections. In another email, Mike told my husband to "tell your wife to f*** off." Today, we received that bill from collections. My husband never understood he was signing an annual contract and was explicitly told by Mike that he could do a month-to-month arrangement, and Heather lied to him about what he was signing. After all this happened, I looked back in time at Yelp reviews and found that this business has been doing shady and dishonest behavior like this for at least a decade.

Don't waste your time here wasted two hours of my life waiting to get in an introduction class the…read morewhole time they had me waiting on the bench and at the end of the class the guy at the desk just came up to me and asked me if something I would like to do. Didn't go over anything. Didn't show me around the gym. Just tried to sell me their year plan. Wouldn't recommend this place.

Truly the best atmosphere, teachers, students, and studio ever. Owners really care about each child…read moreand make them feel important while instilling great values and accountability. They plan amazing and fun activities, are so on top of things, the studio is clean, and all the other kids are great. Not to mention the teachers are legit martial arts experts. Can't recommend this place enough!! Go to Echo Martial Arts!

From the owner: At Echo Martial Arts, we’re not just about teaching martial arts—we’re about building confidence,…read morediscipline, and resilience in Utah’s youth. As a 4-time national champion and the #1 studio in the competitor state, we’ve earned 32 Grand Championship titles and won 291 medals in 2024 alone, with 147 of those being 1st place trophies. Our programs go beyond just technique; we focus on fostering leadership, a strong mindset, and personal growth in every student. Join us on this transformative journey—where every class is a step toward becoming your best self.

I highly recommend this dojo. Coaches who emphasize technique and fundamentals are important to me…read moreand this one is AWESOME. He is highly focused on building a foundation for superior athletes in younger students. He is able to teach focus and discipline through athletic performance from black belts to brand new students. I am so impressed by this facility and I am so grateful to have found it! My son wanted to try karate for so long and we are so glad we found this program! Now, both my my kids are ninjas in training. We're headed to our first tournament clinic next week and plan to participate in more as the kids get older. What a great hardworking, team environment! Please come support this incredible local business.

From the owner: We practice Shotokan, Japanese Style Karate. Our chief instructor is Shihan Marius Gilca, 6th…read moredegree black belt. We offer classes for age 4 and up. Please visit our website for more information or give us a call! Come in for a free lesson!

Karate is great. It helps with so many things, self confidence, self control, discipline,…read morerespect... but what really takes it to the next level is a Sensei who you trust and believe in. Master Faber is that guy, he is amazing! We are so grateful for having found him and his dojo!

When I signed up I was kind of nervous and then I got comfortable here I'm a white belt and I think…read morethat all the masters here are great I really like the lessons. I recommend this place!

We loved Kim's Taekwondo classes! The instructors are so patient and make the environment fun for…read morebeginners and they create a real family vibe. The class when the weather is good sometimes is outside in the grass at sugarhouse park it's really beautiful to be in that setting learning taekwondo.

I can't express enough positivity about Kim's Academy's Grandmaster Kim, Master Kim, Master…read moreGodfrey, and Master Williams. Over the last four years, even online during the pandemic, this wonderful team of instructors has taught my boys not only the best of their Taekwondo skills and art, but also the meaning of being a good human. Bring your child to a class at Sugar House Garden Center, Monday-Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. and Thursday from 4-5 p.m. Hope to see you there!

My family and I went to Xcel for almost 2 years before relocating to St. George. We loved our time…read morethere and wish they would bring a location here! Xcel feels elite. Tucked right under the mountains it's a lovely area and right off the freeway! It's perfectly laid out and never feels cramped. We absolutely adored the yoga instructor gabby!! Megan was also an amazing reformer Pilates instructor. The facility is generally clean, almost never a broken machine. The clients are courteous and everyone picks up after themselves. I'd love if the women's sauna or hot tub worked but otherwise it was always a great experience. We always felt safe bringing our kids and they felt so loved we would move back to Holladay just for the gym!

Decrepit, moldy locker/bathrooms. Unqualified, lackluster…read morepersonal trainers. Discourteous, unprofessional front desk staff. Building sits on a prime piece of Salt Lake real estate... such a disgrace. The owner/s should be embarrassed w/ their claims (& the fleecing of their clients) of operating a 'high-end' facility.