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Progressive Defense Tactics

5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Heber City, Utah

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Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 8) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule progressivedefensetactics.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (435) 640-9066

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
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 Progressive Defense Tactics, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“At age 72, I decided I wanted to learn self defense and martial arts and his Heber City location is convenient.”

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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 Progressive Defense Tactics — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“If anyone is interested in learning self defense or MMA, come here to learn, you won't regret it!”

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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.

From the reviews

I’ve been studying with Dave at Progressive Tactics for almost a year now. At age 72, I decided I wanted to learn self defense and martial arts and his Heber City location is convenient. I am very happy I’m doing it. Dave is a great person and instructor.

★★★★★ — Charles, Jan 2023

Dave runs a great class, with a great teaching style. If you have no experience or years of experience there is something for everyone. Can't recommend this class enough.

★★★★★ — Charles, Jan 2023

Dave is an incredible instructor and I have learned SO much from him! If anyone is interested in learning self defense or MMA, come here to learn, you won't regret it! I was a part of the women's self defense class and I feel way more confident now in my skills.

★★★★★ — Eliya, Mar 2025

Dave is really great with the youth. He is very good at taking a person where they are and improving on their abilities. He is very patient and encouraging.

★★★★★ — J, Jan 2023

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Your first BJJ class at Progressive Defense Tactics

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 Progressive Defense Tactics

2211 W 3000 S Ste a, Heber City, UT84032

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