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Maloney's Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Centerville, Utah

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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

  • 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
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule maloneysjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (360) 561-5674

Hours

Monday 7–9 PM
Tuesday 7–9 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 7–9 PM
Saturday 9–11 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Maloney's Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“Been going here with my son for a few months and it’s a great fit for us.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Lots of one on one teaching that I don't get at other schools.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“Maloney’s Jiu Jitsu is a very open gym with hard workers trying to better each other and themselves!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The instruction is top-notch, with a perfect balance of technical expertise and real-world application.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, the environment is both challenging and encouraging.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Maloney's Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 8 mentions

“He’s an incredible instructor and has great upper belts that really help you progress and learn the technique’s that lead to success and improve in the sport.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“The mats are always clean, everyone is excited to learn and the atmosphere is very welcoming.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 7 mentions

“Friendly atmosphere when it comes to rolling and Bob is a great instructor that pays attention to the individual and the class as well.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 8 mentions

“He’s an incredible instructor and has great upper belts that really help you progress and learn the technique’s that lead to success and improve in the sport.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“The mats are always clean, everyone is excited to learn and the atmosphere is very welcoming.”

From the reviews

I’ve been training at Maloney’s Jiu-Jitsu for a while now, and it has been an incredible experience! From day one, the coach and members have made me feel welcomed and supported. The instruction is top-notch, with a perfect balance of technical expertise and real-world application.

★★★★★ — Emerson, Jan 2025

Bob is an excellent instructor and I'm lucky to have had him introduce me to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He's very detailed and thorough, but also helps you understand why each step you're learning is important. Great, stand-up guy and he fosters an environment that makes you feel like part of a family.

★★★★★ — Adam, Jul 2018

This is an awesome gym. I would highly recommend training here. Bob Maloney is a very knowledgeable and experienced in jiu jitsu. He helped me a lot with understanding and training jiu jitsu.

★★★★★ — Manny, Jul 2018

It’s been a few years since I trained with Bob Maloney, but his passion as a coach for the art of technique and timing over size and strength is what I credit for my continuing pursuit of Jiu Jitsu - I’m hooked. If you have the chance to train with Bob - don’t miss out!

★★★★★ — Jacob, Jul 2018

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New to BJJ? Start at Maloney's Jiu Jitsu

Maloney's Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Maloney's Jiu Jitsu

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Maloney's Jiu Jitsu

33 Casa Loma Dr, Centerville, UT84014

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