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Marangoni Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Salt Lake City, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bjjsaltlake.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 385-707-5567
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The teaching methodology is outstanding, with a strong focus on technique, fundamentals, tradition, and respect.”
“The environment is safe, welcoming, and great for children’s development.”
“Not only is he among the top competitors in the nation and world, but he is also one of the best instructors I have ever encountered.”
“I appreciated the beginner-specific classes when I was a fresh white belt, and am constantly learning with the help of my experienced teammates.”
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What members say
“Amazing instruction, organized curriculum, great attention to detail that Professor Gabriel adapts to make applicable at any skill level!”
“The academy is clean, bright, and modern — it has a really welcoming and professional vibe that immediately puts you at ease.”
“The atmosphere is both competitive and friendly, everyone pushes each other to get better while maintaining strong and camaraderie.”
“Whether you are new to jiu jitsu or have trained for a number of years you will find yourself learning new techniques and refining your game.”
“Not only is he among the top competitors in the nation and world, but he is also one of the best instructors I have ever encountered.”
“The academy is clean, bright, and modern — it has a really welcoming and professional vibe that immediately puts you at ease.”
From the reviews
Great gym with a super clean beautiful space and an awesome, female-friendly vibe. Gabriel is a knowledgeable and respectful professor who creates a welcoming environment for everyone. Both my kids love the kids classes! Can’t recommend it enough.
Training here has been an incredible experience. Professor Marangoni is not only a world champion but also an outstanding teacher and mentor. His classes are structured with great detail, blending solid fundamentals and advanced techniques.
This is the best place for Jiujitsu, no matter your skill level! Gabriel is an experienced and dedicated instructor who breaks down each technique in a way that ensures everyone fully understands. Since training under Gabriel, I’ve made significant progress in Jiujitsu and achieved great success in competitions.
This academy is arguably one of the best in the country. Professor Gabriel’s level of understanding is exceptional. Not only is he among the top competitors in the nation and world, but he is also one of the best instructors I have ever encountered.
New to BJJ? Start at Marangoni Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy
Marangoni Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy 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 Marangoni Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy
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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