Agema Jiu Jitsu and MMA

Agema Jiu Jitsu and MMA in Provo is led by Professor Dayne Aristizabal, a three-stripe black belt under Pedro Sauer with over twenty years of experience teaching and training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts. Having earned his black belt after more than a decade of dedicated practice, Dayne brings a lineage rich in both traditional jiu jitsu and MMA, shaped by years at the renowned Pit martial arts academy under John Hackleman. The coaching staff includes UFC veteran Court McGee, a fixture in the professional MMA world and head wrestling coach, as well as instructors with backgrounds in competition, self-defense, and youth mentorship. The team’s breadth covers not just BJJ, but also striking, wrestling, and MMA, with instructors like Amy Aristizabal and Arthur Kleinfelder adding expertise in women’s self-defense and psychology-informed teaching methods. Training at Agema covers both gi and no-gi jiu jitsu, with clearly structured entry points for beginners and dedicated advanced classes for experienced grapplers. The schedule features fundamentals, advanced, and open mat sessions, along with specialized classes in wrestling, MMA fundamentals, kickboxing, and striking. Women’s BJJ classes are a regular part of the program, taught by instructors who emphasize safety and engagement for female students. Law enforcement and first responder training is also part of the academy’s mission, with arrest control instruction reflecting a practical approach to real-world self-defense. The youth program has its own space within the academy, with separate classes for kids and teens, and youth coaches who are active grapplers and MMA competitors. This structure allows younger students to progress at their own pace, supported by experienced instructors who understand developmental needs. Drop-in training is welcome, and the location’s accessibility makes it a practical option for students from Provo, Orem, Mapleton, and beyond. With a full slate of classes and open mat sessions running throughout the week, Agema offers a training environment where hobbyists, competitors, and families can all find a place on the mats.

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