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Legion Newsletter, May 2026 May 2026 Letters to the Legion XXIII Training Partner Selection • Referral Program • Match of the Month • ADCC Results Dear...
COMPETITION | ADCC WEST COAST TRIALS: Two Legion San Diego athletes stepped onto the mat at the ADCC West Coast Trials and left with hardware proving that
The Royal Navy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team stopped by Legion AJJ in San Diego this week while touring California to train with some of the region’s many...
5 no-gi matches that guarantee excitement, especially if you haven’t seen them before!
Today, I’m sharing these game-changing strategies that I wish I’d known as a beginner when facing Jiu-Jitsu Plateaus.
Smaller Grappler’s Guide: Why Being the Lightweight on the Mats Is Your Secret Advantage
Remember your Jiu-Jitsu moves with these 5 proven tips. Lock in techniques, improve your skills, and make your training more effective.
Team Legion is taking seven top competitors to the AIGA Champions League qualifiers in a quest for the $1mil prize pool.
Let’s talk about one of the most common questions I get from new students: “What’s the deal with belt stripes, and how do I earn them?”
Wondering how often to train jiu-jitsu? The right frequency depends on your level and goals, but consistency is key to making steady progress and reaching...
Find out more about the #1 Legion sparring rule, Masters Worlds conquests, Ultimate recovery “trick”, Navy SEAL black belt promotion and MORE.
Not one, but two Legion instructors were selected for the prestigious and unenviable role of Craig Jones Invitational judges.
Miha Perhavec, our co-founder and coach appeared as a guest on episode #451 of the Jocko Podcast, hosted by a friend of Legion - Jocko Willink.
We are unveiling a path that will take your Fundamentals journey to a whole new level
Justin Flores is one of the most sought-after and respected coaches in the world of submission grappling. He excels at not one, but three disciplines. Judo,...
find out everything about our newest class - nogi fundamentals.
Legion EagletsBring your kids by for some sparring at Legion’s FREE open mat.
Women’s Self Defense Course Material. From the Legion American Jiu-Jitsu blog in San Diego.
Beginner GuidesCreated by: Cristiano Del Giacco This is your ever-growing jiu-jitsu Dictionary: no more nodding your head pretending you know what the higher belts are...
Legion Jiu-JitsuPermanent Changes Dear member, we have a couple of schedule changes that you should know about. Wednesday Switch This first schedule change takes effect...
San Diego is a jiu-jitsu hotspot and it has had a reputation of a serious fighting town for decades. Which San Diego MMA gym is the best?
The definitive guide for anyone looking for ‘jiu-jitsu near me’. Learn what you should be looking for to find the best combo of quality and distance.
If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious, you’re not alone. Stress is a common experience for many people, and it can have negative impacts on...
In this article we have a look at the 3 best submissions for beginners and we include some video tutorials as well.
The B-Team captain Craig Jones held 2 gargantuan seminars here at Legion HQ this weekend. The attendance was gold medal worthy, which seemed to puzzle...
Craig Jones is coming down(under) to San Diego for a seminar at Legion AJJ on December 4th.
Team Legion AJJ competed at Fight2Win 209. Find how they won 7 out of 8 matches and who competed.
This article explains the gnarliest BJJ hygiene red flags to look out for, when you’re joining your jiu-jitsu academy. Hopefully this is the first time you...
This article breaks down the Top 5 Anti-bullying lessons that we teach to kids enrolled in our jiu-jitsu program. Learn how they quickly become bully-proof…
Should you wear a mouthguard for jiu-jitsu? Why? What kind? This article puts all of these questions to rest.
Legion Jiu-JitsuLegion is proud to announce a partnership with the amazing folks at WeDefy foundation. We hope to help connect veterans with disabilities to the power of...
Three of Legion AJJ’s top competitors compete at Subversiv 6 Team Event. Competing against some of the top teams. Find out how they did.
Legion AJJ competitors went to NoGi Worlds, the toughest IBJJF NoGi competition in the world. Find out their results.
In one of his most recent seminars, Keenan decided to partake in some friendly jiu-jitsu sparring rounds. Watch him get shark tanked by 50 people here.
Judo for jiu-jitsu is a lot different to straight up judo, which is why Miha Perhavec here, shows you a classic judo throw, modified for jiu-jitsu.
Beginner GuidesHere are the best jiu-jitsu courses for beginners at Jiu-Jitsu X that’ll help you catch up to speed, reduce the risk of creating bad habits on the mats and...
Find out how to feel 100% ready to step on the tournament mats with Legion’s 3 phase rule for BJJ competition preparedness.
Keenan Cornelius & Andris Brunovskis have released what is basically a short instructional on what to do (and what not to do) as a beginner in jiu-jitsu....
Find out the strategy that resulted in the multiple wins and podium pics for Keenan Cornelius. PLUS how to implement it into your own jiu-jitsu routine for...
Congratulations to Legion HQ’s Head No-Gi Instructor Sloan Clymer who has gotten promoted to BLACK BELT by Keenan Cornelius. Witness the joyous occasion here.
HumorHere are the top 10 signs your jiu-jitsu gym may be a cult. Think cults are only for dumb people? Believe people in cults are nut jobs with supernatural...
Nutrition & Supplement'sWhat is rhodiola rosea and why are supplement companies now adding it to their pre-workout formulas? Everything you need to know is in this article....
ConceptsLearn how to get better at jiu-jitsu so you can stop running your head into that brick wall. “Success is a few simple disciplines, practiced every day;...
Here at Legion we really appreciate reviews. They give us an idea of what we’re doing right and what we can improve. However, some tower above the rest.
Legion Jiu-JitsuEmotions run high as Legion HQ as Keenan promotes Legion co-founder Miha Perhavec to black belt after 10+ years of training jiu-jitsu.
Check out this article to find out the best possible ways you can support your child’s progress before and after jiu-jitsu class.
When you make the decision to look into a jiu-jitsu program for your child, the first thing that probably comes to mind is…What is it that my child will get...
In celebration of Independence Day we bring you full 35 minutes of Keenan training with some of America’s finest brown and black belts. Check out the video...
Through a proper martial arts program, children learn important skills like discipline, resilience, respect for themselves and others. But what makes...
As jiu-jitsu practitioners, we are in constant pursuit of ways to maximize our jiu-jitsu potential. While technique and leverage serve as the building...
Always wanted to learn Jiu-Jitsu but don’t know the first thing about tying your belt? Let’s be honest, starting jiu-jitsu can be pretty daunting. That’s...
Keenan is very well known for folding jiu-jitsu kimonos with their owners still in them. However, in this beginner educational video Keenan will teach you...
Knowing the benefits of training jiu-jitsu might make your new journey even more exciting. Let’s take a closer look at what you can look forward to as a new...
How do you tie these weird pants, which side is forward? How do you tie the belt around your waist? Get ready for Keenan to answer both of those questions.
As the gi is probably very different from what your usual wardrobe consists of, we wanted to give you a few tips on washing this special new uniform of yours.
Are you a Marine who lives in San Diego? How would you like to train Jiu-Jitsu under some of the best American black belts in the game and save 20% on your...
Follow the owner and founder of this fine establishment as he gives you a glimpse behind the scenes. At 10.000 sqf it can hold quite a few jiu-jitsu...
In this article, you’ll discover the hygiene commandments of Legion HQ. Follow them religiously.
A guide to help you become familiar with what’ll happen when you enter Legion HQ for your first class and how you should prepare befroehand.
Legion American jiu-jitsu HQ is the new academy on the block in San Diego. This super-academy has one purpose - to teach the finest modern jiu-jitsu to...
Read this article to find out how exactly Legion HQ differentiates from other Jiu-Jitsu academies.
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