Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · Muay Thai · MMA · Layton, Utah
Team Link UtahFactory of Champions
Headed by pro fighter and 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Fabio "Jungle Boy" Serrao. Kids from age five, adults from day one, fighters ready for the cage.
LINK 01 Where the metal came from
From Amazonas to Layton
"I don't fight for fame. I fight for my team, my students, my family."
Fabio "Jungle Boy" Serrao, head coach
Fabio was born in Brazil's Amazon state, carried his nickname into the cage and built Team Link Utah into a gym where kids, hobbyists and pro fighters all share one mat.
LINK 02 The line
Every belt
is a link.
Jiu-jitsu is passed hand to hand. Here is the chain your training hangs from, link by link, down to the open one at the bottom.
LINK 03 On the floor
Five lines
running.
Kids BJJ
AGES 5 TO 12Confidence, focus and real self-defense in a structured, friendly class.
Open bay 01 →
Teens BJJ
AGES 13 TO 17Technique, fitness and discipline alongside a team that has your back.
Open bay 01 →
Jiu-Jitsu
ADULTS · GI + NO-GIFrom your first class to the competition mat, at your own pace.
Open bay 02 →
Muay Thai
ADULTS 18+Striking, conditioning and clinch work, open to every skill level.
Open bay 03 →
MMA
ADULTS 18+Striking, wrestling and jiu-jitsu under coaches who fight.
Open bay 04 →LINK 04 Output
What the
factory ships.
Fabio Serrao
Head coach · titles on record
- 2007NAGA World Champion
- 2008NAGA New England Expert Lightweight Gi Champion
- 2008NAGA New England No-Gi Expert Champion
- 2009War in the Woods Super Fight Champion
- 2009AGRRO No-Gi Expert Champion
- 2009AGRRO Gi Black Belt Champion
- 2010NAGA Springfield Gi Black Belt Champion
- 2012NAGA Utah Black Belt Champion
- 2014Steel Fist Fight Night Featherweight Champion
- 2014Total Mayhem MMA Featherweight Champion
- 2015Sport Jiu Jitsu International Federation World Champion
Thiago Alves
Black belt under Fabio · selected titles
- 2010CBJJE Brazilian Champion (up to 76kg)
- 2011Vice Pan-American BJJ Champion
- 2011International Champion
- 2014NAGA Welterweight Expert No-Gi Champion
- 2014NAGA Salt Lake City Absolute Brown Belt Gold
- 2014Grappler's Quest Silver
- 2015NAGA Las Vegas Welterweight Black Belt Silver
LINK 05 Floor rules
No egos.Tapping is OK.
- No egos or bad attitudes. Everyone is here to learn effective self-defense.
- Tapping out is part of learning. Never brag about tapping someone. It happens to everyone.
- Introduce yourself to new students and make them feel welcome.
- When the instructor is teaching, nobody talks. Even if you've seen the technique before.
- No shoes and no food on the mat, ever.
- Clean gear, clean uniform, short nails, every session.
- No slamming, no finger pulling, no temper. Not tolerated.
- Tell your instructor about any injury or skin condition before class.
From the academy's posted rules
LINK 06 Quality control
Signed off
by the floor.
This place is amazing! Not just another gym, but a Factory of Champions. No egos and a ton of badassery. Something for everyone.
I've been to about five jiu jitsu gyms over the past 15 or so years. This is the best, by far.
Fabio is the kind of coach that takes as much time as you need to teach you a technique. He also makes sure to actively observe sparring for everyone and to give people specific, helpful feedback on how to improve.
I didn't know what the heck I was doing and never done anything like it. The coaches here take the time to teach techniques and help prepare you for competitions. … It's more than just a gym it's a community.
I have met some of my closest, lifelong friends on these mats. Fabio is the best of the best, and an incredible coach, mentor and friend to all of us.
My kids go here consistently. It's fun to watch them progress and gain confidence! The instructors have become family!
I have been actively involved in martial arts for 30 years, and it has been my good fortune to have trained with some of the best martial artists in the world. I know what high quality martial arts looks like. I also do not recommend a school lightly.
Fabio is legit. Been coming here for 7 years. Can't recommend it highly enough.
LINK 07 Clock in
Clock in.
Your first class is on the house. Fill in the card, punch it, then pick a time that suits you.
3020 N Fairfield Rd, Suite B
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 425-4313