Gladiator Fight Academy · South Salt Lake · First class free
ALL YOU NEED IS THE WILL, AND WHERE THERE IS A STRONG WILL, THERE IS A STRONG WAY.
You made the important first step by contacting the right gym: Gladiator Fight Academy for elite 🥊 Muay Thai and 🤼 MMA combat training!
👊 That's awesome that you are interested in starting such a great investment into yourself, with comprehensive combat training.
❗ This type of investment into oneself is the only investment that returns threefold: mentally, physically and spiritually.
❗ Building confidence, mental toughness and grit: a very unique road to discovering one's true self!
You bring the will. We help you take the next step.
You don't need previous combat training, a perfect fitness level or expensive gear to walk through our door. All you need is the strong will that brought you to our gym in the first place, plus a regular T-shirt and shorts. Come ready to listen, learn and put in the work.
Start where you are. Tell your coach you're new, and let us help you find the right class.
Wear regular, comfortable workout clothes that let you move freely. Bring water for your session.
The equipment you need for your first couple of weeks is provided by the gym, including gloves and shin guards for your first striking class.
One academy. Different ways to grow.
Build your striking, work on the ground, connect both through MMA, or help your child start with confidence. If you're unsure which program fits, tell us your goals and we'll help you choose.
Build your stand-up skills through punches, kicks, elbows, knees and clinch work. Learn technique, practice with partners and develop your conditioning with a coach guiding the details.
Monday–Friday · 6 PM
Explore Muay Thai →Connect striking, wrestling and grappling. Work on takedowns, cage and wall skills, ground control, submissions, escapes and reversals. Learn how the pieces fit together, one skill at a time.
Monday–Friday · 7 PM
Explore MMA →Learn ground movement, control, escapes and submissions. Beginners work on foundational skills; experienced students develop more advanced sequences through technique, drilling and rolling. Gi and no-gi training follows the program's seasonal format.
Monday–Friday · 12:30 PM
Monday / Wednesday / Friday · 6 PM
Tuesday / Thursday · 7 PM
Girls and boys build confidence, respect and discipline through Muay Thai, self-defense, BJJ and wrestling. The program alternates striking and grappling skills. Let us know your child's age and experience so we can help you prepare.
Tuesday / Thursday · 5 PM
Saturday · Noon
All times are local Utah time. Check the class schedule before visiting. Looking for individual work or competition preparation? Explore private coaching and fight camps, or speak with a coach about your goals.
Your first visit, step by step
💰 Price & membership
Try us out on any day we have a scheduled class. All you need is shorts and a T-shirt. Gloves and shin guards will be provided for you on the day of your visit.
💪 There is never a contract. Cancel any time!
🙂↕️ We are neither the cheapest nor the most expensive in the valley. Look at our training, how patient we are with beginners, and how elite our combat program is. You can see the quality of our classes on our YouTube channel, where everything is organized into playlists.
This is exactly why people rate us so highly in Google Maps reviews, and why we have been winning the “Best of SLC” Awards for the last four years in a row.
Unlimited access to both programs:
You are welcome to attend all of the classes in these programs, or pick and choose the days you come in and the aspect of fighting you want to work on throughout the week. We recommend attending at least 2–3 days per week.
📌 Remember: we never make you purchase our branded equipment or gear, as most other gyms do, or make you sign a lengthy contract.
Contact us for the current monthly rate and $25-off promotion details. For dedicated BJJ classes, Kids Classes, private coaching or fight camps, ask us about the membership or training option that fits your goals.
Before your first round
No previous combat training is needed to get started. Bring the strong will that got you here and tell us where you're starting from. We'll help you choose a class and get familiar with the training.
A regular T-shirt and shorts are enough to start. The gym provides the equipment needed for your first couple of weeks. Gloves and shin guards are available for your first striking session. If you're coming to BJJ, check with the coach about the current gi or no-gi format and getting set up for that class.
We recommend at least 2–3 days per week. Your unlimited Muay Thai / Kickboxing and MMA membership lets you choose classes in those programs around your schedule and the skills you want to work on.
Tell the coach that you're new. Ask about the drills, contact and sparring in that session before class begins, and let the coach know your experience and comfort level. Your coach is the right person to guide your participation.
Yes. Our Kids Classes are for girls and boys ages 8–15, on Tuesday and Thursday at 5 PM and Saturday at noon. Contact us with your child's age and experience, or select Kids Classes in the inquiry form below.
No. Membership is a monthly subscription with no contract; you can cancel any time. We never require you to buy Gladiator-branded equipment or gear.
Muay Thai focuses on striking. MMA connects striking, wrestling and grappling. BJJ develops ground skills through gi and no-gi training. Kids Classes combine striking and grappling for ages 8–15. Tell us what you want to improve, and we'll help you find your starting point.
Your first round starts here
Have a question before you walk in? Call, text or email us. Ready to take that first step? Send a free-class inquiry below and we'll help you choose your session.
3324 South 275 East
South Salt Lake, UT 84115 ↗
(801) 410-2385
gladiatorfightacademy@gmail.com
Use the map for directions. If you need help finding the entrance when you arrive, call or text us.
Make the first move
Tell us which program interests you and the day you'd like to come. We'll follow up to help you get started. Sending an inquiry does not confirm a reserved class time.