SHARK TANK- RIO COMBAT TEAM

Elite Martial Arts Training for Kids & Adults

Led by Coach James A., Black Belt, under the mentorship of Diogo Gomes, 4th-Degree Black Belt and owner of Rio Combat Team, our academy is built on discipline, competition, and a strong team culture.

We offer training for kids (ages 4+), teens, and adults in:

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi & No-Gi)

Muay Thai

MMA (Adults Only)

🦈 TRAIN WITH EXPERIENCE. TRAIN WITH PURPOSE. TRAIN AT THE TANK.

At Rio Combat Team Utah – Shark Tank, we believe martial arts is about more than learning how to fight. It’s about becoming stronger, more confident, disciplined, and capable in every part of life.

With 47+ years of combined experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA, our coaching team brings real experience from training, competing, teaching, and coaching at a high level.

Whether you’re looking to:

🥋 Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
🥊 Train Muay Thai
👊🏽 Develop your MMA skills
💪 Get in the best shape of your life
🧠 Build confidence and discipline
🏆 Prepare for competition
🛡️ Learn practical self-defense

We have a place for you.

From your very first class to your next competition, you’ll train alongside a team that pushes you to improve while supporting you every step of the way.

BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME. COMPETITORS ARE WELCOME. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

You don’t need to be in shape.
You don’t need experience.
You just need to take the first step.

Come see what The Tank is all about.

🦈 FIND YOUR CALM IN THE TANK.

START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY.
Try your FREE 1-Day Trial Class.

Our classes are led by active professional fighters, bringing real competition experience to every session.

BJJ: Coach James

Muay Thai: Coach Taki

MMA: Coach Zeke 

Students build confidence, discipline, self-defense skills, and elite conditioning in a safe and supportive environment.

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FOR KIDS

RIO Combat stands in solidarity with the fight against bullying.

WHAT IS BULLYING?

Bullying is a pattern of aggressive and unwanted behavior that involves a power imbalance, where one person or a group of individuals repeatedly target and harm another person physically, verbally, socially, or psychologically. It often occurs over an extended period and can take various forms, such as physical violence, name-calling, spreading rumors, exclusion, and cyberbullying. Bullying can have significant negative effects on the victim's physical and emotional well-being, and it's generally considered a harmful and unacceptable behavior.

HOW CAN BJJ HELP?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) positively impacts children's ability to handle bullying in the following ways:

1. Boosts Self-Confidence: BJJ instills self-confidence in kids through skill development and physical fitness, which can empower them to confront and manage bullying situations with more assurance.

2. Teaches Self-Defense: BJJ equips children with practical self-defense techniques, giving them the tools to protect themselves if confronted by a bully physically, contributing to a sense of security.

3. Promotes Conflict Resolution: BJJ emphasizes non-violent conflict resolution and problem-solving, teaching kids how to de-escalate aggressive situations, which can be valuable for handling bullying incidents.

4. Encourages Discipline: BJJ fosters discipline, respect, and self-control. Children learn to adhere to rules, respect instructors, and appreciate their training partners, reducing the likelihood of engaging in bullying behavior themselves.

5. Enhances Physical Fitness: Regular BJJ training improves physical fitness and mental well-being, making kids more resilient and better equipped to cope with the physical and emotional challenges associated with bullying.

6. Fosters Teamwork and Support: BJJ is practiced in a supportive group environment, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among peers, which helps children feel less isolated and more resilient when dealing with bullying.

7. Develops Communication Skills: BJJ encourages open communication and effective problem-solving with training partners, skills that can be applied to conflicts beyond the gym, including those related to bullying.