Bernales Institute of Martial Arts

Bernales Institute of Martial Arts BIMA offers classes for kids and adults, taught by certified and experienced instructors. Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, Eskrima/Kali, Silat, JKD, MMA, and CSW.

The Bernales Institute of Martial Arts offers expert instruction within a supportive community atmosphere. We offer classes for kids and adults in a variety of arts, taught by certified instructors with decades of experience. Children's classes start at age 5 and, according to age-appropriateness, consist of Jiu-Jitsu, Eskrima/Kali, Jeet Kune Do, and Muay Thai Boxing. Adult class offerings also include Silat, Mixed Martial Arts, Combat Submission Wrestling, and Conditioning. BIMA is closed on federal and Utah holidays and for the week between Christmas and New Year's.

09/18/2026
Next week is Bring a Friend to Class Week! Bring a friend or family member with you for free! September 21-26.
09/17/2026

Next week is Bring a Friend to Class Week! Bring a friend or family member with you for free! September 21-26.

09/15/2026

Authentic Wing Chun on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, taught by Sifu Ben Morris, who earned his Black Sash under Sifu Colin Ward.

09/14/2026

Thai Boxing / MMA / Footwork / Angles: Escape the line, not just the attack - Ajarn Will and Sara

09/11/2026

Filipino Martial Arts / Kali: Tapping Creates the Opportunity for the Two-on-One Tie-Up. Guru Will and Nathan

The tap isn’t the finish. It’s a way of managing the movement long enough to work toward greater control.

09/10/2026

30 Years of Building Skills, Confidence, and Community

09/09/2026

Jiu-Jitsu: Don't Get Trapped by this Triangle - Professor Will and Sherry

Congratulations to Austin Crede and Chris Ramirez for passing their instructor test at Mushin Self Defense. Big thanks t...
09/08/2026

Congratulations to Austin Crede and Chris Ramirez for passing their instructor test at Mushin Self Defense. Big thanks to Khru Brian and Brandon and the Mushin family for hosting Ajarn Will and keeping Thai Boxing strong in Utah. Wai.

BIMA is closed today for the holiday. Classes resume tomorrow!
09/07/2026

BIMA is closed today for the holiday. Classes resume tomorrow!

Address

2257 S State St
Salt Lake City, UT
84115

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 1pm
4pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 12pm
4pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 11am - 12pm
4pm - 9:30pm
Friday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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