Mountain West Grappling

Mountain West Grappling is a business that specializes in practical self-defense and mixed martial arts, led by Professor Ty Hatfield. With over 35 years of experience and tens of thousands of hours in various forms of martial arts, including Japanese Jujitsu, Judo, Hapkido, Sambo, Catch Wrestling, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Ty offers nuanced technical instruction. The main focus of Mountain West Grappling is self-defense, where students learn throws, take-downs, joint locks and breaks, chokes, submissions, striking, kicking, counters, escapes, and control in various situations. The business also emphasizes strength, endurance, power, and speed for both the body and mind. The instructors at Mountain West Grappling are highly skilled, and the learning environment is great. Ty is described as a master in the arts, with a deep knowledge and experience that feels like a personalized, invaluable private lesson every time. He is heavily invested in his students and has more experience in the grappling business than anyone in Utah.