Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Premier Martial Arts Training Center in Salt Lake City
Mushin Self Defense has been dedicated to martial arts instruction for over two decades, offering expert training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Mixed Martial Arts. Founded in 2000, our Salt Lake City-based gym serves Davis County and surrounding areas with programs tailored for adults, children, and corporate groups. Our instructors, including two Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts and certified Muay Thai professionals, emphasize technical proficiency, safety, and personal growth.We foster a family-oriented environment where students develop discipline, confidence, and self-defense skills. With a focus on community and individualized attention, we provide structured curricula for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Our commitment to quality instruction and student well-being has made us a trusted leader in martial arts education.
Services
MMA Training
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Muay Thai
Kids Karate
Self-Defense Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of proven martial arts instruction experience
- Certified Black Belt instructors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai
- Family-friendly environment with personalized student attention
- Proven self-defense techniques applicable in real-world scenarios
- Structured curricula for all skill levels and age groups
Associations and certifications
- Erik Paulson's Combat Submission Wrestling
- Thai Boxing Association of the USA
What people say
Lifelong skills
Safe environment
Great coaches
Confidence improvement
Family atmosphere
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program teaches leverage-based self-defense techniques and competitive grappling skills. Students learn escapes, submissions, and positional control through structured white-to-black belt curricula. Classes emphasize practical application, physical conditioning, and strategic thinking for real-world scenarios.
Muay Thai
Our Muay Thai instruction covers striking techniques including punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes. Students develop footwork, defensive strategies, and clinch work through drills and partner exercises. The program focuses on both self-defense applications and combat sports preparation.
Kids Karate
Our youth karate classes build discipline, respect, and physical coordination in children aged 5+. Instructors use age-appropriate techniques to teach self-defense basics, character development, and fundamental martial arts principles in a safe, engaging environment.
MMA Training
Our comprehensive MMA program integrates striking, grappling, and ground fighting techniques. Students train in boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, and wrestling through drills, sparring, and conditioning exercises. The curriculum prepares participants for competition or practical self-defense applications.
Self-Defense Workshops
Customizable self-defense workshops teach practical techniques for personal safety and workplace security. Participants learn situational awareness, de-escalation strategies, and physical defense methods applicable to real-world scenarios in professional or community settings.
People
Brian Yamasaki
Head Instructor
With over 20 years of martial arts experience, Brian Yamasaki holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under William Bernales and is a certified Muay Thai instructor. He specializes in developing structured curricula that balance technical precision with practical application for students of all levels.
Brandon Kiser
Senior Instructor
Brandon Kiser brings extensive expertise as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and certified Muay Thai instructor. With decades of competitive and teaching experience, he focuses on personalized instruction and technical development for both adult and youth martial artists.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts, and traditional karate programs for children and adults.
Do you have classes for beginners?
Yes, all our programs welcome beginners with structured introductory curricula and patient, experienced instructors.
Are kids' classes available?
We provide age-appropriate martial arts instruction for children starting at age 5, focusing on discipline and basic techniques.
What equipment do I need to start?
Beginners need comfortable athletic clothing; protective gear and specialized equipment recommendations vary by discipline.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes, we provide one-on-one private instruction to supplement group classes and address specific training goals.
What are your instructors' qualifications?
Our instructors include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts and certified professionals with decades of combined teaching and competitive experience.
