ABOUT US:

This website is run by Master Shaun R. West, who runs the South Jordan Studio in Salt Lake County.  Each studio in this state is very well equipped and has excellent instruction.  Also each studio has a different schedule and different prices.  To find out more on that you will need to go to the contact us section of this website.

Royal West Martial Arts - We have several studios throughout the state.  They are located in: Vernal, Gunnison, Ephraim, Spanish Fork, Lindon, American Fork, South Jordan, Riverton, Herriman, Murray, West Valley City & Salt Lake City. 

There is MASTER INSTRUCTION for you and / or your child at the South Jordan Studio, Lindon Studio, Vernal, Gunnison & Ephraim Studios, and the Murray & West Valley City Studios.


WE HAVE THE BEST VALUE IN UTAH!!

*****  Master Instruction
*****  Very Large Studios
*****  Very well Equiped
*****  The Most Martial Arts Offered
*****  The BEST PRICES!


Come try a FREE TRIAL CLASS... (you and your friend / other family member) and afterwards we will go over the schedules, equipment, prices, etc.  There is no pressure, just come check it out to see if it your cup of tea.

Call Master West today at (801) 413-9269 to make an appointment for your new start in martial arts.  There is no pressure.  Either you like it or you don't.  So come have some fun and learn together.  You may also contact any of our other studios for their current class schedules and prices.


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We are committed to providing excellent quality martial arts instruction to each and every student. 


We have 5 main rules for children living at home:

1.  Obey your parents the first time.
2.  Don't use it on your friends or family.
3.  Get good grades in school.
4.  Never lie.
5.  Don't Whine.


Classes are fun.  The atmosphere is friendly and the instruction excellent.  We place a strong emphasis on self discipline and respect.   People learn leadership skills as they develop and grow.  Effective Learning is the key to all our work.  Our teaching is done as if we were working with our own family.   


We teach a style called KYUKI-DO which is a complete martial art.  It includes the strong styles of:


Tae Kwon Do  -  A strong art of  blocks, kicks, strikes.

Hapkido  -  It takes TaeKwonDo a step farther w/ Powerful Joint Locks & Submissions.

Judo  -  The sport aspect of JuJitsu.  "The gentle art" of throws, takedowns, grappling.

JuJitsu  -  Mostly defined as grappling, but also implies, blocks, strikes, kicks, katas, joint locks, throws, takedowns, grappling, submissions, weapons.  A very effective style if addressed in it's full sense.

Boxing  -  The sport that emphasizes punching.

Kickboxing  -  The sport that emphasizes, punching, kicking, knees, etc.

Police Karate  -  The method of controlling a situation to total submission in order to handcuff "the bad guy."

Weapons Training  -  Controlled use of weapons that were used before guns became dominant.  Most were farm tools that were used against the Samurai Warrior.  These include: Bo/Staff, Tonfa, Nunchaku, Sai, Kama, Kali (Escrima) Sticks, and Eku bo (Oar).  We also teach the Samurai Sword.

Very Effective Self Defense  -  Putting it all together to protect yourself or a loved one effectively while controlling the situation.

Royal West Martial Arts offers so much and it is really nice the way people treat you.  That atmosphere is friendly and fun.  It feels like a big family.  Feel free to contact us about trying a free class.  (801) 413-9269 is the South Jordan Studio and Master West can get you information to any one of the instructors in Utah, or just go to the "contact us" portion of this website for information on a studio near you.


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We have a story for those of you wishing to become great black belts:

The Bamboo Farmer

Once upon a time there was a farmer. He lived in a farming community and had farmed, like his neighbors ... for all of his life. As time passed by he became bored with farming traditional crops, he still loved farming but felt unchallenged. So he set about the business of researching alternative crops. Making a living and supporting his family was critical, so he wanted to make sure he made a wise choice. Therefore, he began reading, researching and speaking with experts with more knowledge than he had before making his final decision.

After studying a variety of options, he decided on Bamboo. The climate, soil conditions and equipment at his disposal could make growing and harvesting bamboo a profitable business. He was convinced he was making the wisest choice and began making the changes needed to become a Bamboo Farmer.

Now remember, our farmer lived in a farming community. For generations his neighbors had all grown traditional crops like corn and wheat. You can only imagine how the idea of growing bamboo was received. Upon telling his fellow farmers his idea, they mocked him calling him foolish, all the time warning him of his impending peril. They were unwilling to accept change or progress. However, the farmer was unshaken, he had done extensive research and was confident of his knowledge. He would not back down from the belief that he could grow bamboo and even turn a substantial profit in the business.

Well, if you know anything about bamboo, you know that the first year it's been planted...nothing happens. You don't get so much as a twig or a leaf! His neighbors were ruthless. They had all harvested their crops while he had nothing at all to show for his efforts. He was undaunted and confident in his knowledge. But wait, there's more bad news. The second year nothing happens either, not a sign of a bamboo tree anywhere. Again he was forced to endure a second year of ridicule by his heartless neighbors. Still, he was unshaken in his confidence.

The third year came ... and guess what? Bamboo, everywhere bamboo. His crop grew a foot a day! By the end of the summer he had a virtual bamboo forest. He harvested his crop and sold it for a huge profit. His neighbors were astonished. In fact, several who had once ridiculed him began to show interest in becoming bamboo farmers as well.

The farmer went on for many years enjoying the benefits of his new crop, bamboo. He and his family enjoyed a very happy and successful life, unafraid of growth, progress or change, confident and determined when facing challenges.

This story teaches us two lessons. First, when you have knowledge you have tremendous power. Knowledge gives you confidence to pursue you dreams and goals...regardless of what others think. Throughout history our most prolific leaders, inventors and businessmen were very often the subject of ridicule by their peers. It was their faith and single minded purposefulness that drove them to persevere and ultimately achieve their dreams.

The second lesson is that just because we don't see immediate progress, doesn't mean we should give up. The reason the bamboo tree doesn't grow until the third season is because it spends the first two years growing roots, building a foundation so that when it is ready to grow it will have the stability to stand tall reaching tremendous heights. Without those roots, the tree would fall over with the first strong wind. Had the farmer lost faith, had he not had confidence in his knowledge, he might have tilled the crop under during the first or second year and created disaster for himself and his family.

Results or benefits in a Martial Arts program may not be immediately visible either. While some children respond almost instantly, others may need the full three to five years or more to fully benefit from their classes. It's critical that we allow the child to grow and develop at their own pace. We must understand that although there may not appear to be any changes on the outside, growth and progress is happening on the inside. We must be patient, have confidence and persevere, (like our farmer did in the story).

As for me, no matter how hard anyone tries to convince me otherwise... I'll always believe in the power and value of Martial arts for children. I've seen hundreds of children grow and develop both mentally and physically over the years. Many children who at first appear lost, confused, scared or even indifferent have had tremendous success and I'm proud to say... became Black Belts. Have faith and persevere! Be careful not to till the crop under before it's had a chance to grow it's roots and climb toward the sky!