Mixed Grappling Arts

Mike and Lenna Uhlinger, the owners of Mixed Grappling Arts, always dreamed of opening their own Jiu Jitsu Gym. Together, they opened MGA Jiu Jitsu in 2012 and have been teaching and running it since. Coach Mike is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, while Coach Lenna is a Black Belt with First Degree. Both received their Black Belts from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion Cassio Werneck. Together, they have over 35 years experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and over 20 years teaching experience. They are passionate about Jiu Jitsu and it shows in their teaching. Both Mike and Lenna are excited to share their love of Jiu Jitsu with you!

Mike and Lenna are the parents to a beautiful 3 year old daughter Aspen who has been on the mats since before birth and even took her first steps on the mats. Their second daughter Autumn was just born in November. Mike and Lenna look forward to adding you to their growing Jiu Jitsu Family.

What's in a Name?

Mixed Grappling Arts isn't just a name; it's a way of training. Most styles of grappling have a certain set of techniques they don't use or allow. For Example. Traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools don't practice throws or leg locks. Russian Sambo doesn't allow chokes. Wrestling doesn't allow submissions. Judo doesn't allow wrestling style takedowns to the legs or leg locks. Although our rank is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, at Mixed Grappling Arts, we allow all grappling techniques. Chokes, Arm Locks, Leg Locks, Throws, Takedowns. The name is meant to remind us to learn from everyone. We strive to be complete grapplers, to be a "Mixed Martial Arts" of Grappling.

Facility

We are located at 925 South Main Street Cedar City, UT 84720. Our facility is 5000 Sq. Ft. We have over 2600 Sq. Ft.of mat space to allow everyone to have room to train safely. We also have a large comfortable waiting area, restrooms, and changing rooms.

Services Offered

Mixed Grappling Arts offers a variety of services to cater to different age groups and skill levels. We have classes specifically designed for adults, women, and kids. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced grappler, we have a class for you.

Our Adult Jiu Jitsu program is designed for men and women aged 16 and above. This program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and its applications in self-defense and competition. We also offer a Women's Jiu Jitsu Training program, which is specifically tailored for women aged 16 and above. This program aims to empower women with the skills and confidence they need to protect themselves.

For our younger students, we have the Kids Jiu Jitsu program, which is designed for children aged 6 to 15. This program teaches kids the basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a fun and engaging environment. It helps them develop their motor skills, discipline, and self-confidence.

Benefits of Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu has many benefits, but at its roots, it is a Martial Art that gives you skills to help protect yourself. It also helps you lose weight, increase fitness and strength, and improve your mental health. Many things claim to be a true full body workout, with Jiu Jitsu you get the real deal. When training, every muscle in your body is required as you stand, lift, push, pull, move, and roll around the mat trying to execute techniques on your training partners.

Competitions

While competing isn't everything and we never force students to compete at MGA, Coach Mike and Lenna love to get out there and put it all on the line whenever possible. Coach Mike's biggest Competition wins include Master No GI World Championship - 3rd Place Black Belt, Master No Gi American Nationals -1st Place Brown Belt, Master Gi American Nationals - 2nd Place Brown belt, Master Gi San Francisco Open - 1st Place Brown Belt.

Coach Lenna's biggest Competition wins include No Gi American Nationals - 1st Place Purple Belt, No Gi American Nationals Absolute - 1st Place Purple Belt, Gi American Nationals - 1st Place Purple Belt, Gi American Nationals Absolute - 1st Place Purple belt, No Gi American Nationals - 1st Place Blue Belt, Gi American Nationals - 1st Place Blue Belt, Gi American Nationals Absolute - 2nd Place Blue Belt.

Like most coaches, we are more proud of our students than ourselves. MGA students have multiple world championships under their belts and our kids team has many golds to be proud of as well!

Schedule a Trial Class

If you are interested in learning more about our services and experiencing a class for yourself, we invite you to schedule a trial class at Mixed Grappling Arts. We are excited to share our passion for Jiu Jitsu with you and help you achieve your fitness and self-defense goals.