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Absolute MMA
5 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in West Jordan, Utah
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule absolutemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 801-255-1166
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10–11:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10–11:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“With that said, Absolute is also a great place for beginners.”
“I trained a bit there years ago (10) and had great experience and recently had my daughter (6) do the free week last month and she enjoyed the kids classes and Rob was great.”
“Now a teen, he trains with the youth and adult judo/jitsu classes at the gym, which is yielding results at his jiu jitsu tournaments and greco/freestyle wrestling tournaments.”
“If you're a fighter, a visitor looking for a great atmosphere to get rolling in or looking to find a place just to see if this is a sport for you this place is it.”
Other martial arts here
“I have trained and competed all over the world in amateur boxing, sport karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
“I started with absolutely 0 experience in any combat sports, began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and was immediately welcomed by a friendly and inviting environment.”
“I would recommend absloute mma to everyone wherever you are in your martial arts journey.”
“I have trained and competed all over the world in amateur boxing, sport karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
“I currently train and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.”
“Now a teen, he trains with the youth and adult judo/jitsu classes at the gym, which is yielding results at his jiu jitsu tournaments and greco/freestyle wrestling tournaments.”
What members say
“Coaches are amazing and knowledgeable.”
“With that said, Absolute is also a great place for beginners.”
“I started with absolutely 0 experience in any combat sports, began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and was immediately welcomed by a friendly and inviting environment.”
“If you're a fighter, a visitor looking for a great atmosphere to get rolling in or looking to find a place just to see if this is a sport for you this place is it.”
“I had attended Absolute for almost a year, and in that small time, I had gained confidence in myself and abilities.”
From the reviews
Updates review: I started training at Absolute about a year and a half ago. Before that, I had done a little BJJ at another facility right before Covid, trying to reignite my passion for grappling from my wrestling days. That first gym wasn’t quite the right fit, but a buddy told me about Absolute.
I am a life long martial artist. I wrestled in Jr. High and High school. I have trained and competed all over the world in amateur boxing, sport karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I also hold a third degree black belt in American Kenpo. I currently train and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.
Rob and Pedro are some of the coolest guys. I love going to Absolute so much, I get pushed by all my peers to do better, work harder. They are amazing professors, they do the most when teaching. Its always fun, they always have us growing and trying new things, The conditioning is top notch.
Positive examples and environments are hard to come by. Both of these are at Absolute. It took almost 6 weeks for my son to go from sitting and watching to getting on the mat. Now he wants to be able to teach like Professor Pedro and Samir. Both are incredible.
New to muay thai? Start at Absolute MMA
Absolute MMA 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 program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at Absolute MMA
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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