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Premier Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pleasant Grove, Utah

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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 (ages 3–19) — 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 premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (801) 610-4336

Hours

Monday 2–9 PM
Tuesday 2–9 PM
Wednesday 2–9 PM
Thursday 2–9 PM
Friday 4–6 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Premier Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 38 mentions

“They don't just teach the kids how to do moves; they instill an entire philosophy of self-discipline and parental respect into their lives.”

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Teens BJJ

“This is a place for children and teens to truly grow, not just busily occupy their time.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“We booked a private class for a party for boys around age 11 and it was fantastic!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“My 15 year old wanted to learn self defense so we decided to try Premier Martial Arts a few months ago, and I am so glad we did!”

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🌱 Beginners

“My son was very nervous about being a beginner, but the culture is friendly and the other students are great!”

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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 Premier Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“They are very focused on making sure the Karate experience is positive and motivating for the kids.”

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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 54 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Coach Josh has been amazing working with them, having much patience to teach them the beginning skills/basics correctly.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 5 mentions

“My son was very nervous about being a beginner, but the culture is friendly and the other students are great!”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“Kids love the gear and to not have it and have them have to wait can get a tad frustrating, but again, it is not the schools fault and eventually it will get better.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 17 mentions

“They don't just teach the kids how to do moves; they instill an entire philosophy of self-discipline and parental respect into their lives.”

From the reviews

We LOVE Premier Martial Arts!! The experience our 8 yr old son has had these past 7 months has been life changing. The instructors genuinely care about the kids and focus on teaching important skills physically and mentally! Thanks for creating a space of positivity and good energy!!

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Feb 2022

This is a great school. We have been very impressed with the instructors. They are very focused on making sure the Karate experience is positive and motivating for the kids. My 5 year old loves coming 2 times a week and never wants to miss. The school focus on a variety of martial arts/styles.

★★★★★ — Jake, Feb 2022

I am very impressed with Premier Martial Arts Pleasant Grove! My 11 year old son has been going for 7 months and loves it! Twice a week is perfect! I love that they teach good principles and morals alongside self defense. They are teaching my son to be a good human being while also having fun and working hard.

★★★★★ — Michael, Mar 2022

My 2 kids love going to martial arts here and they've been going since it first opened! Instructor David and instructor Jackson are awaome to work with. They've helped My daughter come along ways with confidence and doing what she needs to do even in front of big crowds.

★★★★★ — Liz, Feb 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at Premier Martial Arts

Premier Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Premier Martial Arts

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 Premier Martial Arts

205 E 700 S, Pleasant Grove, UT84062

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