Fat Snake Jiu-jitsu (Fat Snake, a Utah Jiu-Jitsu Academy)

Jiu-Jitsu also known as BJJ / Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is very different from many other martial arts. Unlike other martial arts like Karate and Tae Kwon Do, Jiu-Jitsu’s main focus is on grappling and ground fighting. Jiu-Jitsu is a combat system that emphasizes leverage and control over size and strength. Participants in Jiu-Jitsu attempt to apply a series of chokes and joint locks that will cause their opponent to “submit” or “tap out.” The sport and art is built on principles of self-defense that evolved from Judo and Japanese Ju-Jitsu.

Tarl Reynoso, Sio Gali, and Professor Paul Tom anchor the coaching team at Fat Snake Jiu-jitsu, bringing brown belt, black belt, and 3rd degree black belt experience into the room. You’ll learn from instructors who can guide you through kids classes, adult classes, self-defense, no-gi grappling, and competition-focused training, so your first steps and your long-term progression are both supported. That mix gives new students a clear path while still challenging experienced grapplers.