Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training is provided here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. Athletes with different levels of experience and athleticism train here. They all have different goals such as wanting to learn self-defense, weight loss, and the desire to compete in organized matches. We offer classes in a variety of Martial Arts …
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What is Wrestling and how can it benefit me?
Wrestling is one of the oldest Martial Arts in the world with official Wrestling competitions going as far back as ancient Greece. We teach Wrestling here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah as a Combat Sport. You’ll learn effective grappling techniques you can use both in organized competition (i.e. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments, Mixed …
USA Judo Youth National Championships are coming to Utah!
This week, members of our Absolute MMA youth Judo team, Rianne Zhou and Kyo Mast, will be competing in the USA Judo Youth National Championships from April 24-25, 2021 at the Olympic Oval in Kearns, Utah! We’re excited for their opportunity to test their skills and gain competition experience on a national level. Here at …
What is Judo?
Created in Japan, Judo is a Martial Art practiced all around the world. It’s a combat system and Olympic sport that uses throws, trips, pins, and submissions to defeat an opponent in a self-defense situation or competition. Due to its practicality and effectiveness, Judo techniques are also used by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners and Mixed …
Absolute MMA Coach Kevin Kopaunik shares his best injury prevention tips and more
Kevin Kopaunik brings a combined 35+ years of Martial Arts experience to the Absolute MMA family. When Kevin isn’t helping students learn and grow in the gym, he’s running his home security business, Prime Security Training & Consulting, which helps homeowners protect their loved ones. Get to know Kevin as he shares a bit of …
Judo vs. Jiu Jitsu: What’s the difference?
Judo and Jiu Jitsu are just two of the Martial Arts we teach here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. While both fighting styles are forms of grappling, there are key differences you need to be aware of depending on what your goals are and when you’re using each set of skills. Judo and …