I have been training at University of Grappling for 3 years now. I had the pick of all the big time gyms with all of their awesome classes and great equipment and let's not forget the egotistical morons meat heads that just want to hurt people. A co worker told me to check out University of Grappling. From the time I walked through the door I've been impressed with the "everyone gets better" thought process, where the belt you wear doesn't matter you can train with anyone in the room no one is going to try and prove their a bigger man then you. I take my 9 year old son to the adult classes with me and everyone's rolls with everyone.

I first met Marc (Head Grappling Instructor / New Owner) at the University of Grappling facility a little over a year ago. I had decided that I wanted to do MMA and already had competed once and was in camp for my second fight. From the time that we hit the mat, the instruction from the warm-ups to the drills and then the actual live rolling was like nothing I have ever experienced. It was hard, yet dynamic and fun and everyone was has a good time. The philosophy of structure, control and pressure and constent offense really helps you understand and execute the moves. Whether you come for selfdefense or just a past time workout; the UofG facility has everything that you need from free weights, cardio machines and even heavy bags. Under Marc's direction and in a span of 5 months at the time. I had been able to compete against some top quality athletes in MMA and Grappling - facing off against a Drysdale 4 Stripe Purple belt at Grapplers Quest Las Vegas in which I medaled to a 2 time Iowa All-American wrestler for a heavyweight Amateur belt in Arizona. He is now my head MMA coach and I'm grateful to have him in my corner, he is responsible for a lot of my progress. The UofG Lindon crew that have been with Marc over the years are some of the finest men/women/athletes I know and I'm honored to call them team mates and friends. What is nice is Marc actually grapples and rolls with all of his students regardless of size or experience. Which is great because his control and knowledge of grappling can enhance and speed up your own skills. It has mine. If your looking for a place to Wrestle / Grapple look no further than UofG Lindon and Marc Brewer - UofG Lindon is definitely worth every penny - Best in State!

No place can be perfect for everyone, but for me this place was the most perfect I could have chosen with my personality and expectations. I have attended the University of Grappling in Lindon, UT, for exactly a year yesterday. To be frank, had I not met the now owner of the gym (Marc Brewer) when I first came in, but another desk individual (my second encounter), I would have interpreted an entirely different view of what U of G is all about. Marc Brewer, Ricky Lundell, and many other outstanding, good family men, and hard workers have taught and influenced me for the better. Having had most of my experiencing with Marc Brewer I will focus on my view of him and the current gym experience. Marc Brewer is a great coach! If you work hard and simply continue to step onto the mat he will be able to work with you and step by step help you develop skills you never thought possible. When "rolling" ( Sparring, wrestling, grappling, etc.) with Marc he applies just enough resistance to make you stretch and work for improvement. When a new concept is acquired he introduces you to the next level. When dealing with so many different styles, personalities, and backgrounds this is a very unique and valuable trait of his. Also, he will never allow you to be less than what you are striving for. If you want to achieve more, he will push you for more, and motivate you as best he can. If you want to come and lie on the mat each time breathing air, this may not be the place for you, and others may hope you will question, "Why am I here if I don't want to work hard and get better?" That being said, this is not a military camp. There are times where we sit, chill, discuss, and build the camaraderie that creates friendships. Those friendships keep us coming back to learn more. How much you put in and the hours worked will determine whether the cost is worth it. For me, I definitely have learned more than I pay! For a guy who was honestly NOT very uncomfortable with gymnastic type positions and strengthening exercises, I have grown a miraculous amount and developed skills I didn't think were possible thanks to Marc Brewer and the great guys at University of Grappling. I'm a firm believer that if you want to know whether a thing is good for you, simply put your all into it and don't quit until you really know what it's all about. Come, work hard, and prove it!

This is the worst experience I've had at any gym or martial arts organization. My kids were constantly in tears and the management locks you into unreasonable terms despite your experience. I would avoid this place at all costs. In the end I paid thousands of dollars with nothing to show for it but a bill that they kept taking even after my contract ended.