Business Details
Premier Taekwondo Training in Utah County
Royal J West Martial Arts Academies have dedicated themselves to delivering top-tier martial arts instruction since the 1960s, emphasizing traditional Taekwondo and complementary disciplines. Founded by Grandmaster Royal West, a 9th Degree Black Belt with decades of expertise in Taekwondo, Karate, and Hapkido, the academies prioritize character development alongside physical training. Our programs foster confidence, leadership, and personal integrity through structured curricula that blend cardiovascular fitness, strength training, and self-defense techniques. With locations in Lindon and West Valley, Utah, we serve families and individuals seeking disciplined, values-driven martial arts education. Our instructors, including Master Meda West, a 7th Degree Black Belt with over 25 years of teaching experience, maintain rigorous standards while cultivating a supportive environment.We emphasize traditional martial arts principles like courtesy, perseverance, and self-control, ensuring students develop both technical skill and moral fortitude. Our self-defense seminars, open to the public, focus on practical techniques, conflict resolution, and situational awareness. Classes cater to all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, with flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse needs. We partner with families to reinforce accountability and personal growth, believing discipline and respect form the foundation of success both inside and outside the dojo. As Utah County's premier Taekwondo school, we remain committed to excellence in martial arts education while making training accessible through competitive pricing and free trial classes.
Services
Taekwondo Training
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Okinawan Kobudo
Kodokan Judo
Self-Defense Seminars
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years combined experience in martial arts instruction from certified black belt instructors.
- Our curriculum combines traditional Taekwondo with practical self-defense techniques and character development.
- We provide free trial classes to help new students experience our training environment.
- Our instructors have produced hundreds of black belts and multiple national competition champions.
- We maintain traditional martial arts values while offering modern, accessible training programs.
Services
Taekwondo Training
Traditional Taekwondo instruction following the original Blue Cottage (ITF) style, emphasizing fast kicking techniques and martial arts tenets. Classes develop physical fitness, self-defense skills, and character through structured belt progression. Our program builds confidence, discipline, and leadership while maintaining authentic Korean martial arts principles.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Practical grappling and ground fighting techniques developed by the Gracie family, focusing on positional dominance and submission holds. Partnered with Fat Snake Jiu Jitsu, this program enhances martial artists' close-combat capabilities while emphasizing strategic control over brute strength.
Self-Defense Seminars
Public self-defense workshops teaching realistic techniques, conflict resolution, and situational awareness. These seminars emphasize legal and ethical considerations while providing practical skills for real-world scenarios, forming a mandatory component for rank advancement within our academy.
Okinawan Kobudo
Traditional Okinawan weapon systems including bo staff, nunchaku, and sai training. This program preserves historical combat techniques while developing coordination, focus, and understanding of martial arts history through authentic Ryukyu Kingdom-era practices.
Kodokan Judo
Japanese martial art focusing on throws, pins, and groundwork developed by Jigoro Kano. Our Judo program builds physical control, balance, and safe falling techniques that complement other martial arts disciplines while emphasizing competitive sport applications.
People
Grandmaster Royal West
Founder
9th Degree Black Belt with martial arts experience since the 1960s, trained in multiple disciplines including Taekwondo, Karate, and Hapkido. Recognized for developing an eclectic teaching approach that combines traditional techniques with modern applications.
Master Meda West
Head Instructor
7th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo with over 25 years of teaching experience, having produced hundreds of black belts and multiple national champions. Specializes in competitive training and traditional martial arts instruction while maintaining strict technical standards.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We offer traditional Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Okinawan Kobudo, Kodokan Judo, and self-defense training programs.
Are there family training options available?
Yes, we offer family-friendly classes that accommodate multiple age groups and skill levels simultaneously.
What are your instructors' qualifications?
Our instructors include 9th and 7th degree black belts with decades of combined teaching experience and competition success.
Do you offer trial classes for new students?
We provide two free trial classes to help prospective students experience our training environment risk-free.
What benefits can students expect from training?
Students develop physical fitness, self-defense skills, confidence, discipline, and leadership abilities through our programs.
Are there competitive opportunities available?
Yes, we prepare students for national competitions and have produced multiple champions in various disciplines.
