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WELCOME TO THE BERNALES INSTITUTE OF MARTIAL ARTS (B.I.M.A.)

The Bernales Institute of Martial Arts (BIMA) offers classes for kids and adults that provide practical self-defense skills within an energetic, fun, and supportive community. The martial arts taught at BIMA provide a “seatbelt for life,” giving you or your child the knowledge and skills needed for effective self-protection and empowerment. We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai / Thai Boxing, Kali (F.M.A.), Jeet Kune Do, Silat, and Combat Submission Wrestling/Mixed Martial Arts classes. We strive to meet the needs of all students, from beginners to accomplished athletes.

Founder and Chief Instructor Will Bernales is one of a select group of individuals to hold teaching certifications across a number of traditional and interdisciplinary arts.
Currently he maintains certifications in:

  • Jeet Kune Do Concepts

  • Kali - FMA (Filipino Martial Arts)

  • Muay Thai / Thai Boxing (Utah State Representative for the World Thai Boxing Association)

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (4th Degree Black Belt)

  • Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW State Representative)

 

Ajarn Bernales and his hand-picked instructors adapt classes to the individual situation and skill level of each student. Learn more about our Adult and Youth classes or Contact Us for more information!

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SCHEDULE

MONDAY

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Kali
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. - Youth - Black Belt Club

4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Youth - Dragons

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Women-Only Jiu-Jitsu
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Muay Thai/Thai Boxing 
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Jiu-Jitsu / CSW / MMA (No Gi)

TUESDAY

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Muay Thai/Thai Boxing 
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Muay Thai/Thai Boxing

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. - Youth - Tiny Tigers

4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Youth - Jr. Dragons

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Youth - Teens

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Muay Thai/Thai Boxing

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 

WEDNESDAY

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. - Jiu-Jitsu / CSW / MMA (No Gi)

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Kali / Jeet Kune Do
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. - Youth - Black Belt Club

4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Youth - Dragons

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Muay Thai/Thai Boxing
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Jiu-Jitsu / CSW / MMA (N
o Gi)
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Silat/Kali

THURSDAY

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Muay Thai/Thai Boxing 
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Jiu-Jitsu / CSW / MMA (N
o Gi)

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. - Youth - Tiny Tigers

4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Youth - Jr. Dragons

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Youth - Teens

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 

FRIDAY

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Muay Thai/Thai Boxing 

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Women-Only Jiu-Jitsu

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Silat

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Competition Training

SATURDAY

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Kali
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Jeet Kune Do
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Roll

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Muay Thai/Thai Boxing 

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CONTACT US

Feel free to contact us with any questions or special requests.

2257 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

(One block north of the I-80 exit onto State Street, turn right into the plaza immediately past the giant bowling pin on the east side of State Street.)

(801) 463-1727

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