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West Side Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 108 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ogden, 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
- Membership memberships run around $50/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule westsidebjjogden.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (801) 920-6500
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 PM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“My older kids have attended other MMA classes and I've NEVER experienced the level of instruction both one on one and classroom as whole like I have here.”
“My older kids have attended other MMA classes and I've NEVER experienced the level of instruction both one on one and classroom as whole like I have here.”
“I was in town for vacation and I dropped-in to West Side BJJ Ogden for an open mat session.”
“It offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, Judo, Yoga, Body Movement conditioning and various clinics on self defense.”
“I’d recommend West Side to anyone who is interested in learning Jiu-Jitsu at all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“My older kids have attended other MMA classes and I've NEVER experienced the level of instruction both one on one and classroom as whole like I have here.”
“It offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, Judo, Yoga, Body Movement conditioning and various clinics on self defense.”
What members say
“And Mark is not only an excellent jiu jitsu instructor, he is also great with kids.”
“His teaching is reflected in his students, who are all very welcoming and friendly, and also skilled and hard workers.”
“If you are looking for a community and family oriented studio this is the place, a place where everyone is welcomed at any level of expertise.”
“The instructors are awesome with all of the kids, they get the kids engaged in healthy exercise and the workout gets them sweaty and tired.”
“And Mark is not only an excellent jiu jitsu instructor, he is also great with kids.”
“Our son Jackson loves the classes at West Side and his time there has increased his confidence and skill.”
From the reviews
My three kids, my wife and I have all (and do) taken Jiu Jitsu lessons from Mark! Seriously cool dude with a gift for teaching and demonstrating to kids and adults alike! Killer opportunity and great location. Mark has a knack for creating an amazing atmosphere of learning with a chill vibe. Can not recommend enough!
My 10yo daughter is a student of Westside and we LOVE it! My older kids have attended other MMA classes and I've NEVER experienced the level of instruction both one on one and classroom as whole like I have here. I highly recommend all levels and ages to attend.
I've trained at 20+ martial arts gyms over the past couple of decades and I've got to say that West Side Jiu Jitsu is one of the best. The head instructor Mark is a very clear teacher with a lot of knowledge and one of the friendliest personalities.
My wife and I have been bringing our 3 kids to West Side Jiu Jitsu for about 6 months now. The instructors are awesome with all of the kids, they get the kids engaged in healthy exercise and the workout gets them sweaty and tired. Mark is an awesome teacher and I cannot say enough about how great this place is.
New to BJJ? Start at West Side Jiu Jitsu
West Side 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 West Side 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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