Vida Jiu-Jitsu Utah

Vida Jiu-Jitsu Utah is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy offering classes for adults and kids in Provo, Utah. Led by head professor Greg Lapin, we offer a curriculum that covers all aspects of Jiu-Jitsu, including self defense, wrestling, competition strategies, and a wide array of techniques. We have early morning, mid-day, evening and Saturday classes for adults and kids classes 4 days a week. We have a highly skilled and experienced team of coaches and a welcoming family atmosphere. Come out and find your new tribe!

Please note: We are currently located at 1825 S East Bay Blvd., Provo, UT 84606. We do plan to move into a new location soon and we will post our new address as soon as it is finalized.

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Trial Package:

For kids and adults, we offer a $25 2-week trial
Adults can attend any of the adults classes on the schedule.
Kids can attend any of the kids classes on the schedule.
You have a two-week period from signing up for the trial to attend as many classes as you would like.
For gi classes, we have loaner gis (uniforms) available for your use. You leave your loaner in the laundry basket at the gym after class and we handle laundering. For no gi classes, you need to wear fight shorts (or at least athletic shorts with no pockets, zippers, buttons, etc.) and a rash guard (t-shirt is ok in a pinch, but you'll be more comfortable in something form-fitting and sweat wicking).
There are no refunds on trial package purchases, even if you do not complete the full two weeks.

Memberships:

For kids and adults, we offer unlimited monthly membership rates with available discounts for additional family members, Law Enforcement, Military, Veterans, and First Responders, as well as discounted 6-month and yearly pre-pay options. We also have a family membership for unlimited family members living in the same home. Please see the chart below for a breakdown of our pricing options. You are always welcome to drop in to view classes. See the schedule above and visit the gym before any scheduled class to get more information about our membership options in person. We are also happy to answer questions and send you more information via email (casey@vidajiujitsu.com).

For month to month members, there are no contracts, so you can cancel any time. Please note: In order to continue not requiring
contracts, we do not do holds/freezes on accounts for vacations, other sports, etc. If you’ll be out longer than 1 month, we can cancel the membership and when you return you will need to re-pay the registration fee, but that does include a new gi.

MEET THE TEAM:

Greg Lapin

Owner/Professor

Greg has made a living for the past two decades in law enforcement special operations and Government special operations, deploying to war zones throughout the world. He started his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2005 when he was a New Orleans Police Officer because he understood what violence was and what skills he needed to have to go home at the end of the day. After leaving the police department and going to work for the U.S. Government, Greg trained on and off for several years in between deployments. He was what is known as a 10-year white belt due to not being able to train at a school consistently. During assignment in the United Arab Emirates, Greg began training seriously under Tiago Bravo where he received his blue belt in 2016. He is currently a 1st degree black belt under Professor Erick Raposo. Jiu-Jitsu has changed Greg’s life and his main goal is to expose as many people to the art as possible.

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Casey Lapin

Owner/Coach

Casey is the Head Kids Coach and runs the Vida Ladies Program. She keeps the Vida ship afloat by running admin. She started Jiu-Jitsu in 2018 when she and Greg opened the Vida flagship location in Louisiana and is now a brown belt and multi-time World Master medalist. She’s a graphic designer by trade (check out www.vidajiujitsu.com for lots of fun Jiu-Jitsu inspired goodies) and creates all the fun merch in the gym. If you have any admin questions, please contact casey@vidajiujitsu.com.

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Evan Sanchez

Professor

Evan is a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and has been training and teaching since 2009. He received his black belt out of Gracie Humaita in South Bay, CA from Leticia Riberio and Fabricio Camoes. Evan is always down to roll and teach anyone wanting to learn Jiu-Jitsu.

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Parker Stronk

Coach

Parker is a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and instructor with 8 years of experience on the mats. Holding a brown belt under Checkmat, he has honed his craft through years of training, competition, and teaching. With a passion for sharing the art of BJJ, Parker creates a welcoming and disciplined environment, helping students of all levels develop technique, confidence, and resilience. A firm believer in the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu, he emphasizes its benefits for physical fitness, mental toughness, and personal growth. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned grappler, Parker is committed to guiding you on your Jiu-Jitsu journey with expertise and enthusiasm.

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Hunter Browning

Coach

Hunter is a Vida Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt and instructor committed to fostering the camaraderie and shared journey that is found on the mats. As the pioneer of the Magic Guard, Hunter brings a unique style of Jiu-Jitsu to the gym and loves to exchange fresh ideas and techniques with other practitioners.

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Krys Newman

Coach

Krys has over 4 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and 2 years of wrestling. He currently trains at Vida Jiu-Jitsu in Utah and previously trained at M1 Combat Academy in Arizona. With a strong foundation in wrestling and a passion for the technical depth of Jiu-Jitsu, Krys continues to develop his skills and grow as a martial artist on and off the mats. Outside of training, he enjoys working on his project car, strength and conditioning, and spending time with his family.

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Jackson Lapin

Assistant Kids Coach

Jackson may only be 14, but he has 8 years of Jiu-Jitsu under his (orange and black) belt and already has years of experience with assisting with kids classes. He is an extremely seasoned and decorated competitor in Jiu-Jitsu and just started his first season of wrestling as well. He is an excellent mentor for the younger kids at Vida and we are proud to have him on the team.