Atlas Combat Sports

Self defense, martial arts and fitness in Riverton, Utah

Our business started from one idea… being UNIQUE! Our programs offer the exclusive opportunity to train premium Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and fitness classes all under one roof. 

We do this because our passion and love for it. We offer multiple different programs that suite your every need. We have a great community of positive, hardworking students that help motivate one another to grow and improve. Come join the Atlas Combat Sports family today!

Coaches

Zach Evans

  • – Krav Maga 1st Degree Black Belt
  • – 2019 Krav Maga Alliance Coach of the Year
  • – 3rd Degree Blackbelt in Traditional Martial Arts
  • – 13x Utah State Champion
  • – Purple Belt in BJJ
  • – Blue Belt in Bang Muay Thai
  • – 26 plus years of martial arts experience

Zach has been in the martial arts since the age of 4. He has been teaching Krav Maga for 14 years and is the founder of Atlas Combat Sports. He is one of the most well rounded instructors in Utah and is known for his attention to detail. Zach has completed multiple high level certifications and has received his 1st degree Black Belt under Krav Maga Alliance. His technique is superb and he is one of the first instructors to ever be awarded the Gold diploma by Krav Maga Alliance founder and 6th degree blackbelt John Whitman. He continues to train and learn Krav Maga from the best sources in the world.
Zach received his black belt in traditional martial arts and has studied BJJ under Fusion Academy (an affiliate of Pedro Sauer) as well as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and achieved purple belt status. Zach also is currently training Muay Thai under the Bang Muay Thai system and under the guidance and expertise of 2x UFC Coach of the Year, Duane Ludwig.
He truly has a passion for educating his community to becoming a safer place.

Amber Evans

Coach Amber Evans is very passionate about wellness and fitness! She has always been an athlete, played volleyball, softball and did cheerleading in high school. She is known for her work ethic and her motor to not stop. Amber was introduced to combat sports over ten years ago and instantly fell in love. She enjoys learning new things and once she saw how combat sports can push you to your limits in a fun way, she was sold. Amber believes that our Heavy Bag classes provides a space for individuals and communities to come together to reach their full fitness potential. Amber is known for her killer bag classes that are guaranteed to make you smile, sweat and have a ton of fun. She has quickly become popular amongst students and we are extremely lucky to have her on our training team!

BJ Woolston

BJ has been training in Krav Maga since 2014, and began supplementing with jujitsu and Bang Muay Thai in 2017. In his youth he trained for 3 years in Okinawan Muso Kai karate, followed by another 3 in Aikido, before joining the Marine Corps infantry in 1998. During his time with second Battalion fifth Marines he completed intensive training in close quarters battle and certified as a close combat instructor. He has completed 2 instructor certifications through the Krav Maga Alliance, earning a silver and a gold level diploma. His attention to detail, drive for excellence, and sense of humor make his classes fun and rewarding. He just received his 1st Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga under John Whitman and Zach Evans.