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Absolute MMA
5 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · BJJ gym in West Jordan, Utah
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule absolutemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 801-255-1166
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10–11:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10–11:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“I've seen huge growth not only in myself but also in my two daughters who train here in the kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes.”
“Now a teen, he trains with the youth and adult judo/jitsu classes at the gym, which is yielding results at his jiu jitsu tournaments and greco/freestyle wrestling tournaments.”
“Now a teen, he trains with the youth and adult judo/jitsu classes at the gym, which is yielding results at his jiu jitsu tournaments and greco/freestyle wrestling tournaments.”
“The coaches do an incredible job creating a welcoming environment for beginners while still maintaining a high level of instruction.”
Other martial arts here
“I've seen huge growth not only in myself but also in my two daughters who train here in the kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes.”
“I would recommend absloute mma to everyone wherever you are in your martial arts journey.”
“I have trained and competed all over the world in amateur boxing, sport karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
“I currently train and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.”
“Now a teen, he trains with the youth and adult judo/jitsu classes at the gym, which is yielding results at his jiu jitsu tournaments and greco/freestyle wrestling tournaments.”
“I have trained and competed all over the world in amateur boxing, sport karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
What members say
“They are amazing professors, they do the most when teaching.”
“The coaches do an incredible job creating a welcoming environment for beginners while still maintaining a high level of instruction.”
“I started with absolutely 0 experience in any combat sports, began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and was immediately welcomed by a friendly and inviting environment.”
“He’s coached professional fighters, & UFC athletes like Court McGee, and multiple BJJ world champions, yet he gives the same level of detail and care to every student.”
“Now a teen, he trains with the youth and adult judo/jitsu classes at the gym, which is yielding results at his jiu jitsu tournaments and greco/freestyle wrestling tournaments.”
“I had attended Absolute for almost a year, and in that small time, I had gained confidence in myself and abilities.”
From the reviews
Professor Rob Handley is a wealth of knowledge in bjj and all things martial arts. The environment at Absolute is friendly and welcoming. I would recommend absloute mma to everyone wherever you are in your martial arts journey. After 11 years away from mma competition, I recently competed again at age 42 and won.
Updates review: I started training at Absolute about a year and a half ago. Before that, I had done a little BJJ at another facility right before Covid, trying to reignite my passion for grappling from my wrestling days. That first gym wasn’t quite the right fit, but a buddy told me about Absolute.
I’ve been training at Absolute for almost a year and a half now. I started with absolutely 0 experience in any combat sports, began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and was immediately welcomed by a friendly and inviting environment. Everyone is super supportive of each other and there’s never any judgement.
I am a life long martial artist. I wrestled in Jr. High and High school. I have trained and competed all over the world in amateur boxing, sport karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I also hold a third degree black belt in American Kenpo. I currently train and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.
New to BJJ? Start at Absolute MMA
Absolute MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Absolute MMA
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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