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!

I love this place! The instructors are friendly, knowledgeable and good at teaching their…read moredisciplines. The kids classes are perfect for my younger boys. They are learning discipline, getting a great workout, and ... more effective ways to wrestle with each other ... ha! My older son is in the adult class and is loving every minute of it. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

So many class choices! Also, the people are super nice and patient with a completely out of shape…read morebeginner. I'm not really sure what else to say about a gym. It's in a very industrial part of Orem, so even if you think your GPS is leading you astray, it's probably not. It was overall a very positive environment, even though my ability to learn coordinated movements isn't necessarily great. A lot of the people in the beginner classes I tried weren't exactly beginners, but everyone seemed super willing to try to explain the moves.

Rio Combat Shark Tank is the best place to learn Jiu-Jitsu. The environment is welcoming,…read moresupportive, and highly professional, and the quality of training is exceptional. Coach James Aiono is an outstanding instructor who is deeply passionate about his craft and dedicated to his students' success. You will receive the highest level of Jiu-Jitsu instruction available in Utah, and you will not be disappointed.

I've been wanting to learn jujitsu for a long time and this was the perfect group. Coach James and…read morethe rest of the athletes are very welcoming and they have a very supportive community. They have a very high skill level and still take the time to teach and guide beginners to develop their own goals and success. I've learned a lot already in a short time and highly recommend this place to all interested.

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.

From the owner: First BJJ Riverton is a Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy owned and operated by two native…read moreBrazilian IBJJF world champions.

I've been coming to this gym for about two years now and the atmosphere, the people, and the…read moreworkouts are all incredible! Everyone feels welcome and safe here, and you learn so much about the sport. Could not recommend better coaches and workouts to improve your skills and health.

Zach is an incredible, patient, well organized, and talented coach that can teach anyone from age 5…read moreto 95. He and everyone there are so professional, timely, respectful and hard working. The classes are fantastic, the place is clean and sanitized, and Zach is someone who clearly cares for his students and takes their learning very seriously. Could not recommend more highly

Ricky Lindell used to run this place. He moved to Las Vegas a couple of years ago. He is an…read moreexcellent instructor and now trains world class mma fighters. He does have an affiliate gym in Lindon, Utah called University of grappling. Anything associated with him has to be really good.

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.

Ok place to learn tae kwon do I did it when I was a kid and enjoyed it. The place is still there…read moreand still same martial art teachers as well.

I love the mixture of tae kwon do, jiu jitsu, self defense and weapon training. The small classes…read moreare awesome and you get more one on one training here than most other schools. Royal west makes learning fun.