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Mushin Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in North Salt Lake, 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 fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mushinmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 801-296-0734
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I also have registered my 11 year old in the kids class and he has a ton of fun while learning discipline, respect, and self defense.”
“In almost 6 years we have both come a long way and as a woman it has helped me to feel like I am gaining skills that will help me if I’m ever in a situation where I may need them.”
“I could tell there was a lot of experience in the student body, yet they were easy to work with as a beginner myself.”
“Our family now has opted for private lessons during the pandemic to keep up our skills.”
Other martial arts here
“Their level of education and respect for MMA will make anyone feel comfortable training.”
“I have had my boys at 3 different Karate studios, ( including Kona) and this place is by far my favorite.”
“I also have registered my 11 year old in the kids class and he has a ton of fun while learning discipline, respect, and self defense.”
What members say
“He enjoys it, Brian and Kiser have been great coaches.”
“One of the head instructors reached out to me personally to answer any questions, and all the students were welcoming and friendly at our first class.”
“As a parent, it matters deeply to me that my daughter is learning self-discipline and self-respect, not just technique.”
“This place is very worth it and it the only studio that my kids enjoyed learning karate.”
“In almost 6 years we have both come a long way and as a woman it has helped me to feel like I am gaining skills that will help me if I’m ever in a situation where I may need them.”
“Mushin has helped drastically with my confidence as a self employed massage therapist, as well as give me an outlet to exercise and let off some steam after hard days.”
From the reviews
Mushin Self-Defense has been one of the most meaningful places my family and I have ever trained. As a parent, it matters deeply to me that my daughter is learning self-discipline and self-respect, not just technique.
I love the training methods of Mushin. The instructors there take a great deal of pride in the quality of their instruction. I have been training with Mushin for a few years and respect the fact that the instructors make sure to always further their knowledge by participating in seminars themselves as well as bringing…
Since I joined the Mushin gym almost two years ago, it has been a very pleasant life changing experience for me. Coach Brandon Kiser and Coach Brian Yamasaki are very outstanding martial arts instructors!
I've been training at Mushin for 8 months and love spending time there. The instructors are very good at communicating the material and bring a great energy to class. First time I've ever trained in any martial art and I feel like a hit the jackpot that I found such a great place.
New to kickboxing? Start at Mushin Self Defense
Mushin Self Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Mushin Self Defense
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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