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Mushin Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Karate dojo in North Salt Lake, Utah
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mushinmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 801-296-0734
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I also have registered my 11 year old in the kids class and he has a ton of fun while learning discipline, respect, and self defense.”
“I could tell there was a lot of experience in the student body, yet they were easy to work with as a beginner myself.”
“In almost 6 years we have both come a long way and as a woman it has helped me to feel like I am gaining skills that will help me if I’m ever in a situation where I may need them.”
“Our family now has opted for private lessons during the pandemic to keep up our skills.”
“I also have registered my 11 year old in the kids class and he has a ton of fun while learning discipline, respect, and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Their level of education and respect for MMA will make anyone feel comfortable training.”
“I also have registered my 11 year old in the kids class and he has a ton of fun while learning discipline, respect, and self defense.”
What students say
“He enjoys it, Brian and Kiser have been great coaches.”
“One of the head instructors reached out to me personally to answer any questions, and all the students were welcoming and friendly at our first class.”
“I’m happy to say, I’ve always had safe, positive, supportive, inspiring experiences at Mushin and have nothing but the utmost respect for the coaches and my fellow students.”
“They do a exceptional job with showing the class how to do the techniques and explaining the reasoning behind each technique they teach.”
“I also have registered my 11 year old in the kids class and he has a ton of fun while learning discipline, respect, and self defense.”
“This place is very worth it and it the only studio that my kids enjoyed learning karate.”
From the reviews
Mushin Self Defense wants you to succeed in your self defense journey, as well as your personal endeavors. As a woman, I was nervous training at an official gym but they have made me feel nothing less than completely comfortable in their gym.
Mushin Self-Defense has been one of the most meaningful places my family and I have ever trained. As a parent, it matters deeply to me that my daughter is learning self-discipline and self-respect, not just technique.
Mushin has been a consistent source of community and confidence since I joined several years ago. I’ve been able to learn lifelong skills and make lifelong friends while participating in the lessons and culture offered at this gym.
I love the training methods of Mushin. The instructors there take a great deal of pride in the quality of their instruction. I have been training with Mushin for a few years and respect the fact that the instructors make sure to always further their knowledge by participating in seminars themselves as well as bringing…
New to Karate? Start at Mushin Self Defense
Mushin Self Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Mushin Self Defense
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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