The Institute of Mixed Martial Arts
About
The Institute of Mixed Martial Arts offers comprehensive training across multiple disciplines including MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and karate. Under the guidance of head instructor Sep Pouha, students receive expert instruction in striking and grappling arts. The gym operates without membership obligations, providing flexibility for those exploring martial arts. Visitors can experience open sparring nights that showcase live action across all disciplines, creating an energetic training environment suitable for both competitive fighters and recreational practitioners.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise head instructor Sep Pouha as one of the best instructors they've trained with, highlighting his extensive knowledge across boxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu Jitsu. Reviewers describe the gym as a hidden gem with amazing instruction and hospitality, noting that Sep treats drop-in visitors like his own students. The family-friendly atmosphere receives frequent mention, with members appreciating the welcoming trainers and the gym's inclusive spirit across all experience levels. Several reviewers specifically recommend the facility for Muay Thai training and mention plans to enroll children in youth programs.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Pablo Padilla
4 years ago
If you want to learn from one of the best you won't be disappointed sepo is definitely one of the best instructors I've learn from check em out
David Kim
3 years ago
Amazing gym with great instruction and hospitality. Sep Pouha let me drop in for a class and treated me like his own student. Sep was extremely knowledgeable with his boxing, muay Thai, and his Jiu Jitsu. This is a hidden gem and a great martial arts school if you are close by.
Ivan
4 months ago
If you want to fight in the ring when its time for that,,,well ask and put your heart in the desire. I will fight anyone. Lets make you cry from a loss.
Jason Pulley
6 years ago
I've been training with Sep for several years. Absolutely THE best Muay Thai instructor I've ever worked with!! Highly recommend this facility for all experience levels and disciplines!!!!
Katherine Kireiev
6 years ago
On a Ladies Night whim my friend and I stopped by Wednesday to see some live MMA action at The Mixed Martial Art Institute's free Open Sparring Night. Not gonna lie -- I had no clue what to expect. Totally blown away! Kickboxing kids drilling on the mat, girls as young as six shadowboxing all decked out in pink, Muay Thai matches in the boxing ring (I thought that Muay Thai was some type of cuisine), Jiu Jitsu wrestling ... this took my appreciation for the martial arts to a whole new level ... more action than you'd see in any UFC showdown, all in the spirit of the sport. LOVED the family vibe and super friendly trainers there who were all just having fun. Blown away that there is NO MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATION...what gym offers that?!?! Our New Years Resolutions, in a nutshell Stilettos = Broke Barefoot = Woke Can't wait to kickoff with Sep! And thanks to Melissa for being so warm and informative (and the reassurance that Sep will take it easy -- watching him spar...OH MUAY). We'll definitely be signing up our little ladies for self-defense / Muay Thai the second spots open up in those sessions for little kids!! So excited!!
Contact
2904 S W Temple St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed