Legion San Diego - A Professional Jiu Jitsu Academy

Come Enjoy Your Jiu Jitsu Journey

Try Something New, Try Jiu Jitsu

Get the perfect kind of instruction for your experience level (and age) with our unique courses and programs.
You will be taught by World-renowned coaches in the most reviewed 5-star facility in America.

Award-winning instructors

Internationally renowned

Exceptional Reviews

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Our Mission at Legion Jiu Jitsu

At Legion our mission is to provide you or your child with everything you need to be successful at the different stages of your jiu jitsu journey.

The environment we created is welcoming both for those who are hardened warriors and those that are trying jiu jitsu for the first time. Our members come from all walks of life, from ages of 4 to 65+.

We realize that starting jiu jitsu as a complete beginner can be daunting. That’s why we pioneered our 5-Week Beginner Course, which comes with a guarantee that you will start alongside other beginners. 

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"the best way to start jiu jitsu"

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legion is the most reviewed jiu jitsu academy in the world

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Rated Excellent, 5/5 based on 1150+ reviews

I love this place.

My family is learning so much. By far the best martial arts gym I’ve ever been to. The staff is incredible and the coaches are so knowledgeable. . . 

Absolutely incredible gym.

Some of the best instructors in the world. They are very welcoming from the moment you walk in. Regardless of skill level this is a good fit for Day 1 beginners or people with years . . .

A unique style.

There is no intimidation walking into this gym. Everyone is smiling, welcoming and willing to guide you. The beginners class in particular is more than you could ask for!.. . .

5 week beginner course.

All the coaches are very clear and detailed on how they teach each technique. I did not think that I would learn this much in such short amount of time. . . .

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Why Should Legion HQ Be the Place Where You Finally Try Jiu Jitsu?

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Visitor Information

At Legion American Jiu Jitsu HQ, we are fully open to visitors. We love the fact that so many people from all over America and the World make the time on their trips to San Diego to stop by our academy and do one or a few classes.

Find out all about our (very liberal) policies when it comes to visitors.

Ps. When you do visit, make sure to mark your home on our Visitor Map.

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