North Salt Lake · Utah

Mushin Self Defense
420 N Redwood Rd Ste G, North Salt Lake, UT 84054
About Mushin Self Defense
Mushin Self Defense (mushinmma.com) is a martial arts gym in North Salt Lake, Utah, minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, teaching Brazilian jiu-jitsu, submission wrestling, Thai boxing, MMA, kids karate and youth MMA, plus a women's-only self-defense class. It has been run since 2000 by head instructors Brian Yamasaki and Brandon Kiser, who hold a BJJ black belt under William Bernales, Full Instructor rank in Erik Paulson's Combat Submission Wrestling and certified instructor status in Muay Thai under Ajarn Surachai 'Chai' Sirisute. Classes are split into beginner, intermediate and advanced tiers, with the advanced level requiring a BJJ blue belt or Thai shorts level, and its gi BJJ curriculum runs from white through black belt.
Pricing
Programs
- Gi
- No-Gi
- Kids
- Beginners
- Women's
- Self-Defense
- MMA
- Open Mat
Schedule
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Lineage: William Bernales
Lineage: William Bernales
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mushin Self Defense offer gi or no-gi classes?+
Mushin Self Defense offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Who is the head instructor at Mushin Self Defense?+
The head instructor is Brian Yamasaki, a black belt with lineage through William Bernales.
Does Mushin Self Defense have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, Mushin Self Defense offers a dedicated program for children.
Does Mushin Self Defense have open mat?+
Yes, Mushin Self Defense runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.