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Premier Martial Arts Riverton

5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Riverton, Utah

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 3–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 801-610-4336

Hours

Monday 2:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 2:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 2:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 2:30–9:30 pm
Friday 3–7 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 Riverton, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 23 mentions

“We have only been members at Premier Martial Arts Riverton for a month; but it has already been a game changer for my child.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I can’t think of a better place to bring your kids to teach them life skills, & self defense.”

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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 Riverton — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Add that he’s an active martial artist and fights MMA makes me so confident that he knows what he’s talking about!”

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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 75 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 4 mentions

“So far, all of the staff we have interacted with care about the students and offer a very welcoming atmosphere.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My daughter loves working with them and also has nothing but good things to say.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“The classes are just the right amount of physical exercise and do a lot to build a child's self confidence as well as learn to encourage the other kids in class.”

From the reviews

Both of my daughters (12 and 7) have enrolled and it is so exciting to see them grow their skills and confidence. The teachers are talented martial artists who make class fun and are able to break down martial art techniques in a way that is easy for the students to learn.

★★★★★ — Sarah, Mar 2021

We have only been members at Premier Martial Arts Riverton for a month; but it has already been a game changer for my child. She has more confidence in herself; and the classes are a good physical outlet for her.

★★★★★ — Keesha, Mar 2021

David the owner who runs this school is passionate about sharing his love of martial arts with the students. He is involved and truly cares. Very structured classes which allows the kids to stay engaged and learning throughout the class. Overall positive and respectful environment to learn in.

★★★★★ — Lacey, Apr 2025

The instructors here are excellent. They're patient, knowledgeable, and very supportive for students of all ages. They are responsive and work hard to help with scheduling conflicts and questions. My daughter loves working with them and also has nothing but good things to say.

★★★★★ — Zachary, Mar 2021

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New to BJJ? Start at Premier Martial Arts Riverton

Premier Martial Arts Riverton 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Premier Martial Arts Riverton

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 Riverton

12447 S Crossing Dr, Riverton, UT84096

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