I'm not sure if my minion is prepared to defend himself quite yet or has attained the ability to…read moresnatch flies out of the air with a set of chopsticks, but he has picked up some skills at Tobin's. When we first signed him up I didn't know what to expect other than him learning to disarm a group of bad guys with a popscicle stick. His Kung Fu would be strong. So here's what I've learned so far: 1.) It's not Kung-Fu. It's Karate. Don't ask me what kind as I'm not in to the lifestyle enough to know the difference. He wears a karategi, bows on demand, and is learning some pretty cool moves that, while they aren't up to Karate Kid standards, are impressive. Especially for being a little guy. 2.) This place demands respect. The kids ask permission to enter the mat, leave the mat, and are expected to give their instructors all of the respect they deserve. It also carries in to their personal lives as they can earn ribbons for their belts based on good grades, respect for parents, etc. The munchkins take this serious and i have seen them remove ribbons as well. Participant trophies do not apply. 3.) They truly care about your kids. I was impressed that all of the staff and instructors quickly learn names and treat the kids like real people. It's good to see the littles treated with the same respect they are expected to give. 4.) Date nights. These are pretty cool. For an extremely small price (I think $15) you can drop the kids off one Friday night per month for a few hours and go on a date. It's cheap, you can trust them, and you don't have a neighbor kid rummaging through your bedroom while you're gone. I really have nothing to compare this place to. I like them for the reasons above and a bunch of others not really worth typing about. They are making a difference for my little one and I like the confidence and agility his is gaining through their program. We're still working on the popscicle stick trick.

Want to know how good this place is? The school is in Clearfield and I live in Draper! I drive an…read moreentire hour to get there and an entire hour to get home. Why? There really isn't another one of it's kind in Utah. It is obvious from the moment you walk into the place that the kids are taught this art well. Black belts look like what black belts should. This definitely isn't a McDojo! The kids are expected to show respect to instructors, parents, and each other. This shows through and through in the way they are instructed to address each other. And despite this strict regimen it is obvious that the love and care for the kids themselves is of the utmost importance. They have a lot of safety equipment and kids are not allowed to perform various skills without the safety equipment on or around them. They also have adult classes. I haven't watched many of those but if they are at all indicative of what I have seen with the kids classes, they are sure to be run very well. Oh, one more thing, they must know what they are doing because they have dozens of world champion martial arts instructors and students there. Hard to become a world champion without at least some success at your craft.

Dropped in on an early morning Christmas Eve roll while visiting family in Kaysville. Cameron and…read moreJosh were very nice and accommodating. Students at the gym were very friendly and welcoming. Josh taught the class and was very thorough on the techniques, yet also explained them in a basic way for beginners. I've had some awkward experiences dropping in on gyms while traveling and this was the best experience I've ever had. Great gym and a welcoming atmosphere. Look forward to coming back.

I have only been doing BJJ for a month and went to this gym for the Renzo Gracie seminar. It was…read moreprobably one of the best things I've gone to in regards to martial arts. I seriously fell in love with Renzo. He was so great with everyone, so kind and had a lot of knowledge and wisdom to share with us. Definitely will remember this for a long time to come.

I love it because sensei McKay is there and all of the sensei's that are there are really great…read more It is the best!

This is such a great program!! Such a positive environment!! We just signed up for a summer…read moreprogram and literally had to force one of our sons to go in the beginning. It has only been a few weeks, but we have been so impressed!! One son wants to go every day of the week now. The other one, who was resistant in the beginning, smiles all the time while in class. He even volunteers for demonstrations. It has really boosted his confidence, which was a main hope when we signed up. Instructors are great! I can't say enough good things about it!

Not sure why the other students here haven't put up a review but Randy's gym is hands down best…read moreplace to train in the northern Utah area. Randy is a legit black belt but more importantly he is a great teacher. He makes sure you understand stand why you are using the move being taught but chaining it into something else. He also does realistic self-defense and mixes it into every class. You will learn the sport side of bjj but also how to defend yourself. I have trained at multiple gyms now and Randy is by far the best instructor I have ever trained with. I can't stress how much better he teaches them every other instructor I have had.

From the owner: We specialize in offering top-notch instruction in Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense in a…read morefun, family-friendly environment.

This place is awesome. Been coming here for two years now. All the Senseis are amazing with the…read morekids, knowing just how to push them to be their best without being too harsh. This place is really a family and we love coming here. Newbies are welcomed with open arms and incorporated in quickly. My kids have grown and learned so much while here.

From the owner: Evolutionary Martial Arts…read more You're never too old to start a new adventure in life! Our adult classes focus on health, wellness and fitness in a fun atmosphere. We offer martial arts classes that will take you to your black belt while achieving a full body workout. In addition to martial arts classes we offer a striking class geared around kick boxing. Through this process you will learn real life self defense tactics and gain new friendships. We offer classes throughout the week. Contact us on which days and times are available for new students.

I'll definitely miss training here. Let me tell why Paul Tom's Jiujitsu Academy is the best place…read moreto train in Utah County: -The Instructors. Professor Paul Tom is a black belt under Flavio Behring, one of the only red belts in the world of Jiujitsu. When I started training here over a year ago, Professor Paul welcomed me with such warmth, and I knew instantly that he cares deeply about the growth and development of his students. In addition to his excellent lessons on the many techniques and their details, he is an excellent storyteller (especially the ones about Rickson) and always makes the extra effort to improve our game. I felt deeply honored to receive my blue belt from him. Professor Paul's two sons Nate and Trevor are also black belts who provide a fresh contrast to Paul's "old school" jiujitsu, by focusing on not only fundamentals, but also sport jiujitsu as well. They are also amazing instructors with awesome hearts. -The Drilling. There are days where we only focus on drilling one specific move, or days when we focus on sequences and/or several moves. The curriculum here is well developed based upon the core principles of posture, pressure, and precision. All instructors and upper belts also make great efforts in walking through the details with you and addressing student-specific needs. -The Sparring. There are no meat heads here trying to smash complete beginners (and if they somehow enter the dojo, there is always someone here who will be the enforcer). Everyone is super chill and purely interested in working together to improve. If you are new, I highly suggest sparring with a purple belt or higher, so they can guide you in learning how to spar with the greatest effectiveness and highest state of calm. -The Family. I will miss training with people here. It is like a little family, and all members who stick around will become friends and find a tight-knit community of fighters that will not hesitate to protect one another and their loved ones.

I've been training here since the end of January and I have loved every minute of it! Every session…read moregreatly increases my development and progress, and I feel confident in my ability to protect myself should the circumstance arise. The community is incredible! Everyone is so kind and willing to help each other out. You will not regret coming here, come in and check it out!