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.