International Martial Arts Association of Utah
About
The International Martial Arts Association of Utah offers training in both MMA and karate disciplines, with a strong emphasis on Shotokan karate. The coaching team, led by Shihan Marius, focuses on building solid technical foundations and discipline through athletic performance. Students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to black belts, find the instruction to be both serious about the art and adaptable to individual pacing. The facility is noted for its high-caliber demonstrations and success in national competitions, with students earning medals after relatively short training periods.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Shihan Marius and his team for their exceptional instruction, describing them as awesome, impressive, and excellent. Reviewers highlight the dojo's ability to teach focus and discipline through serious technical training while maintaining a low-pressure, encouraging style that works well for both children and adults. Specific praise includes the coaches' skill with kids, the legitimate belt advancement system, and students' rapid competition success, with multiple mentions of national medal wins within a year of training. No concerns are raised in the reviews, with families expressing gratitude for having such a high-quality dojo in their neighborhood.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Jimmy Cooper
6 years ago
We love Marius and his IMA dojo in Cottonwood Heights. We've attended the dojo for the past few years and he's really good with kids - knowing when to be firm and when kids just have to be wiggly. It looked intimidating in the beginning, but it's not - my son has learned an impressive amount of shotokan karate and is legitimately advancing through the belts. We like the focus and determination that's taught, as well as the sense of accomplishment the kids get. We're indeed lucky to have Marius and his dojo in our neighborhood.
Anna McNamer
7 years ago
The dojo master here is AWESOME. He is highly focused on technique and building a foundation for superior athletes. He is able to teach focus and discipline through athletic performance from black belts to brand new students. I am so impressed by this facility and I am so grateful to have found it!
David Wilk
5 years ago
Marius is the Shihan at this dojo and he is very impressive. We've been students of his for nearly a year and he is such a good instructor. He is so good with kids, as well as with adults. His style of instruction is low pressure and very encouraging. Both of his sons are experts, and together they make a tremendous team demonstrating Karate at the highest caliber.
Nicole Bursell
11 years ago
Our son has been going to the dojo for about a year now and we could not be happier. He has shown growth in focus, commitment and confidence. Sensei and his team are excellent. They take the art seriously and are able to graduate each student at the pace they need. We feel lucky to have the dojo in our neighborhood.
Igor Areinamo
7 years ago
By far the best Karate academy in SLC. The level of instruction is top notch. My girls have absolutely loved their experience here. They both have already participated at national competitions and wonedals and they have been training for a year only. I would recommend this dojo to anyone interested in real karate and the growth that comes with it!
Contact
2258 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:15 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 7:15 PM
Wednesday: 4:15 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 7:15 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed