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Salt Lake Capoeira & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Salt Lake City, Utah
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule saltlakecapoeira.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 801-633-4006
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My 3 kids learned capoeira from Mestre Jamaika—he is so kind, patient, professional, and skilled in the art.”
“The all levels class is really inviting and Mestre Jamaika is a great teacher to help you learn the basics and advance to higher levels.”
What members say
“This place was a life changing experience from the first day I, very hesitantly, decided to just "try it out" and I have been addicted to capoeira ever since!”
“On top of teaching traditional martial arts values, it teaches you the game of capoeira (a warriors game), gets you fit of mind and body, and becomes your second family.”
“Professional and friendly atmosphere where you can get an amazing workout and more.”
“Being a part of this art form - and especially this school - has given me so much confidence and happiness!”
From the reviews
These Capoeira classes in Downtown Salt Lake City are super fun, energetic, and educational - for beginners or advanced students alike, the experience is top-class and the real Brazilian deal.
This has been the most welcoming and Knowledge giving martial arts school I've ever attended. The classes are taught by the very talented and awesome Mestre Jamika. He makes the learning process a very fun and easy one. I love the family and community feel that I get when I go to class there.
I felt welcomed when I joined the school. Mestre Jamaika and his high ranking students are friendly, welcoming and helpful during their classes. It did not take long to realize I am a part of an awesome community with strong bond.
This capoeira group is led my Mestre Jamaika and he is a terrific leader and mentor. Mestre Jamaika's enthusiasm, charisma, humility, and passion for capoeira has allowed him to cultivate what I consider the "best capoeira group.
New to BJJ? Start at Salt Lake Capoeira & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Salt Lake Capoeira & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Salt Lake Capoeira & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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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