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Bernales Institute of Martial Arts

2257 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

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About Bernales Institute of Martial Arts

The Bernales Institute of Martial Arts (BIMA) is a multi-discipline school in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded and led by Will Bernales. It teaches Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in gi and no-gi, Combat Submission Wrestling and MMA, Muay Thai, Kali (Filipino martial arts), Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun and Silat, with a women-only jiu-jitsu class, competition training and a graded youth program running Tiny Tigers, Junior Dragons, Dragons, Black Belt Club and Teens. The BJJ program is an official affiliate of the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association, and the curriculum is built around practical self-defense rather than points scoring.

Pricing

Trial class
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Programs

  • Gi
  • No-Gi
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Competition
  • Women's
  • Self-Defense
  • MMA
  • Open Mat

Weekly Schedule

11:00 AM
Total Defense - Kali
12:00 PM
Jiu-Jitsu - Mixed Levels (Gi)
4:00 PM
Youth Program - Black Belt Club
4:45 PM
Youth Program - Dragons (~10-12)
5:30 PM
Women-Only Jiu-Jitsu
6:30 PM
Muay Thai / Thai Boxing - Mixed Levels
7:30 PM
Jiu-Jitsu / CSW / MMA - Mixed Levels (No-Gi)

Instructors

Will BernalesBlack Belt
head

Lineage: Helio Gracie → Rickson Gracie → Pedro Sauer

Sara StaffansonBlue Belt
instructor

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bernales Institute of Martial Arts offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Bernales Institute of Martial Arts offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Bernales Institute of Martial Arts?+

The head instructor is Will Bernales, a black belt with lineage through Helio Gracie, Rickson Gracie, Pedro Sauer.

Does Bernales Institute of Martial Arts have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Bernales Institute of Martial Arts offers a dedicated program for children.

Does Bernales Institute of Martial Arts have open mat?+

Yes, Bernales Institute of Martial Arts runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.

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