This place is very good with some major pit falls. Master Susan is an amazing person, and a great…read morerole model. The parking is awful, you can never find a spot in the lot and all the businesses nearby will tow you. The parents are jerks and block the lot so nobody can get in or out. They really need a solution to this asap! The class sizes are way to big. At times my son is in a class with 20+ kids. The teachers do a very good job, but just can not pay attention to each kid or the progress that they are making. These problems only exist because this is a top notch organization with crazy growth. When they fix these problems I would give 5 stars all day.

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!

I have been attending classes, on and off, since july 2019. I'm an amateur that is taking boxing…read moreclasses just to stay in shape. Jalel, boxing instructor, has always made me feel welcome, I've never felt singled out or ashamed of missing weeks, sometimes months, at a time. Whether you are a professional or just trying to get in shape, Jalel will always make sure you get some of his time and knowledge that fits your level. The class attendees themselves have always been smiling and full of life, again reinforcing the welcoming feeling, much like the rest of the team that works there. Which I think is HUGE for those with self confidence, or weight issues. It's an odd feeling for someone that has those issues. You are your worst enemy, you feel bad in your own skin when you walk into ANY gym. Yet at Ultimate Boxing, you feel like they see through the outside and look at you as a peer. Always respecting. Always kind. Always there to help you on your path. I would even go as far as recommending them as a form of mental therapy for that reason alone! Thank you again for being open, warm, tolerant and just simply a fun location for all ages.

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.

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!