BJJ Gyms in Utah, United States

Estavel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a dedicated BJJ training facility located in Layton, Utah, led by Professor Ricardo Rocha Lima, a 3rd degree black belt from Brazil. The academy is part of the Estavel team and focuses on high-quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction. Professor Ricardo Rocha Lima brings over a decade of black belt experience to his students, having received his black belt in July 2013 under Marcos Antônio Barbosa. With 35 years of martial arts experience and an impressive competition record, including victories at IBJJF championships, Ricardo has established Estavel Academy as a respected training center in the Utah BJJ community. The academy offers a comprehensive training environment for students of all levels, emphasizing technical proficiency, competition preparation, and the traditional values of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Classes are held throughout the week with morning sessions during weekdays and extended hours on weekends to accommodate various schedules.

East Bay Academy Jiu-Jitsu

East Bay Academy Jiu-Jitsu (EBA) was founded on a simple yet powerful vision: to bring high-level, quality, and affordable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the entire East Bay community. What sets EBA apart is their family-style atmosphere combined with an attention-to-detail approach to teaching. As a Sabre Jiu-Jitsu affiliate, they maintain connections to a larger BJJ network while cultivating their unique community culture. The academy is led by owner Daryl "Rocky" Fort, a 3rd-degree black belt, supported by an exceptional team of black belt instructors including Mark Smith (2nd degree), and first-degree black belts Ernad Rosic, Jordan Landry, Drea Santos, Joseph Spiegel, Eddie Ybarra, Josef de la Vega, Matt Zonfrello, Mario Milan, Riki Chacon, and Marcus Ramos. The coaching staff is rounded out by brown belts Agustin Palacios and Choi Galarza, who specializes in kids instruction. EBA offers a comprehensive program structure catering to all ages and skill levels. Their curriculum includes Basics classes for beginners (Tuesday & Thursday 6pm), Advanced classes for experienced students (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday), No-Gi training (Wednesday), and dedicated Kids programs for ages 5 and up (Monday-Thursday 5pm Gi, Friday No-Gi). With classes seven days a week and a welcoming environment, EBA Jiu-Jitsu has established itself as one of the premier BJJ schools in the East Bay area.

10th Planet Salt Lake City, UT

Amir Allam earned his PhD in Geophysics from the University of Southern California in 2013 and his black belt under Eddie Bravo in 2014; he went from white to black entirely at 10th Planet HQ. A professor of seismology (the study of earthquakes) at the University of Utah, Amir brings a cerebral academic approach to the grappling arts, emphasizing details and precision in his instruction. An active competitor since he began wrestling in junior high, he’s won numerous Grappler’s Quest, NAGA, and Gracie National/World tournaments, is a veteran of EBI and ADCC, and was a member of the championship-winning Team 10th Planet at Quintet 2. Amir’s skillset focuses on the coolest-looking rolling, flying, and rubber-limbed techniques… because what is the point of doing anything if you don’t look cool? Yes, he can pass guard and hold side control too…