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Mushin Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Salt Lake, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mushinmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 801-296-0734
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I also have registered my 11 year old in the kids class and he has a ton of fun while learning discipline, respect, and self defense.”
“In almost 6 years we have both come a long way and as a woman it has helped me to feel like I am gaining skills that will help me if I’m ever in a situation where I may need them.”
“Our family now has opted for private lessons during the pandemic to keep up our skills.”
“I also have registered my 11 year old in the kids class and he has a ton of fun while learning discipline, respect, and self defense.”
“I could tell there was a lot of experience in the student body, yet they were easy to work with as a beginner myself.”
Other martial arts here
“Their level of education and respect for MMA will make anyone feel comfortable training.”
“I have had my boys at 3 different Karate studios, ( including Kona) and this place is by far my favorite.”
What members say
“He enjoys it, Brian and Kiser have been great coaches.”
“One of the head instructors reached out to me personally to answer any questions, and all the students were welcoming and friendly at our first class.”
“I’m happy to say, I’ve always had safe, positive, supportive, inspiring experiences at Mushin and have nothing but the utmost respect for the coaches and my fellow students.”
“They do a exceptional job with showing the class how to do the techniques and explaining the reasoning behind each technique they teach.”
“As a parent, it matters deeply to me that my daughter is learning self-discipline and self-respect, not just technique.”
“This place is very worth it and it the only studio that my kids enjoyed learning karate.”
From the reviews
Mushin Self Defense wants you to succeed in your self defense journey, as well as your personal endeavors. As a woman, I was nervous training at an official gym but they have made me feel nothing less than completely comfortable in their gym.
Mushin Self-Defense has been one of the most meaningful places my family and I have ever trained. As a parent, it matters deeply to me that my daughter is learning self-discipline and self-respect, not just technique.
Mushin has been a consistent source of community and confidence since I joined several years ago. I’ve been able to learn lifelong skills and make lifelong friends while participating in the lessons and culture offered at this gym.
I love the training methods of Mushin. The instructors there take a great deal of pride in the quality of their instruction. I have been training with Mushin for a few years and respect the fact that the instructors make sure to always further their knowledge by participating in seminars themselves as well as bringing…
New to BJJ? Start at Mushin Self Defense
Mushin Self Defense 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 Mushin Self Defense
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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