Our Story
After nearly a decade of training together we felt we had the combined experience to make something special. We dreamed of making an inclusive gym focused on community, friendships, and authenticity. After years of hoping and planning finally the perfect space fell into our laps we knew it was time to build the vision we had.
Whether someone is stepping onto the mats for the first time or has years of experience, we care deeply about helping every student learn, improve, and feel welcome here. Many of our best friendships coming from our time in Jiu-Jitsu we have a deep respect for everyone we are privileged to have in our gym.
Instructors
Shannon
Instructor/Owner
Shannon earned her black belt in Jiu-Jitsu from Unified Jiu-Jitsu in 2025. She has won a World Masters Championship title at every belt rank and was able to capture gold at No-gi Master Worlds her first year at Black Belt. Shannon is passionate about making Jiu-Jitsu accessible, welcoming and fun for everyone, regardless of gender, age or background.
Tanner
Instructor/Owner
With over eight years of consistent training, Tanner has developed a deep passion for Jiu-Jitsu. He loves the challenge of solving technical problems on the mats and enjoys helping students build their skills while passing on the traditions and values that make Jiu-Jitsu unique.
Matthew
Instructor/Owner
In 8 years of Jiu-Jitsu training Matthew has found a passion for kids coaching. Having seen his daughter grow in powerful ways through her own Jiu-Jitsu training he is committed to building a fun and inclusive kids program that creates lifelong grapplers.
Jade
Instructor
Jade credits her success in Jiu-Jitsu to having a room full of women to train with when she first started. She believes that women deserve space to build confidence and trust within themselves through Jiu-Jitsu. It is has become her passion to create that space as it had been created for her.
History
Why Marmalade?
The name came from the fact that our gym is located in the Marmalade district of Salt Lake City. Our gym is proud to be part of one of the city's most unique neighborhoods. The area earned its name from its fruit-themed streets—such as Quince, Apricot, and Almond—named after which tree was planted where. With roots dating back to the late 1800s, the neighborhood has long been known for its character, history, and strong sense of community, making it a great home for our Jiu Jitsu gym.
The Building
Dating back more than 100 years we strived to add thoughtful and timeless design additions to honor the history of the neighborhood while making it a place that our neighbors are happy to walk past everyday. Building a gym in a hundred year old building comes with it’s own set of challenges, but we embrace that and strive to create a unique space.
Unified Affiliation
As a proud affiliate of Unified Jiu-Jitsu, we are honored to represent and compete for a gym we hold in such high regard. Unified has served as a pillar of the Salt Lake Jiu-Jitsu community for two decades under the leadership of 5th degree black belts James Gardner and Johnny Carlquist. We hope to continue their legacy through Marmalade Jiu-Jitsu.
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