Mushin Self Defense

Mushin Self Defense is a Martial Arts School in Woods Cross, UT. The gym offers mixed martial arts training for adults and children, including Muay‑Thai, Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu, Combat Submission Wrestling, boxing, catch wrestling, and a dedicated kids’ karate program. Serving Salt Lake and Davis Counties, the school welcomes beginners seeking self‑defense, seasoned competitors preparing for the ring, and anyone interested in fitness or earning a black belt. With a 5.00 rating based on 89 reviews, Mushin Self Defense is recognized for its high‑quality instruction and welcoming atmosphere.

Head instructors Brian Yamasaki and Brandon Kiser lead the facility. Both have studied martial arts for over two decades and have operated Mushin Self Defense since 2000. The gym provides instruction in Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu, Submission Wrestling, and Thai Boxing, and is the only school in the area with two Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu black‑belt instructors, two state representatives in Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling, and two certified instructors from the Thai Boxing Association of the USA. Classes are offered for beginners, experienced students, adults, and kids, with daytime, evening, and weekend options to accommodate varied schedules. The environment is described as disciplined, respectful, clean, and safe, with instructors working closely with each student to refine technique.

Mushin Self Defense’s long‑standing presence and professional coaching staff give Woods Cross residents a reliable place to develop martial‑arts skills, confidence, and physical fitness.