Your 5-Week
Beginner Course
You're officially enrolled. Congratulations! This is your briefing page. Everything you need to start training in the safest, most efficient (and most fun) way possible is right here.
Your Quick-Start Checklist
Knock these out before your first class and you'll walk in ready to roll.
Mark your start date in your calendar
We'll send you reminders before the start of the course, but it helps to put it in your calendar so you know exactly when it starts.
Download the Legion AJJ app
Download it as soon as possible. If your account wasn't set up after enrollment, hit "Forgot Password" to get one created, then log in and watch the first 4 videos before your course starts.
Watch the belt-tying tutorial
One less thing to figure out on day one. The 60-second video is further down this page.
Arrive 10–15 minutes early on day one
Come a little early so you can get changed, meet your coaches, and get settled before class begins.
Spread the word and bring a friend
Tell your friends and bring your most chokable friend to day one.
Class Times
Your Beginner Course meets twice a week, but don't forget about your bonus class on Saturdays with Coach Miha.
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday & Thursday
Saturday: Judo for Jiu-Jitsu
Optional add-on session, open to all Beginner Course students.
Train with a friend, you both win
Jiu-jitsu is more fun with a training partner. Bring a friend, sibling, or loved one into the Beginner Course and you'll both get rewarded.
What to Bring & What to Expect
Don't overthink it. Show up with these and we'll handle the rest.
- Your uniform and belt (given to you at sign-up)
- A water bottle to stay hydrated
- Flip-flops or sandals for off the mat
- Trimmed nails & good hygiene (it's a contact sport!)
- An open mind. Everyone here started exactly where you are
How to Tie Your Belt
Watch this once and you'll have it for life. Practice a couple of times before your first class.
Study From Anywhere on the Legion AJJ App
Your full curriculum lives in the app, so you can follow along between classes and review techniques any time.
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Download the app on iOS or Android using the buttons here.
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Create your password using the email you enrolled with.
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Wait up to 24 hours for your account to activate, then log in.
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Watch the first 4 videos before your course starts.
What Your 5 Weeks Look Like
A week-by-week map of your journey from day one to your first stripe.
Self-defense & safety
Falling, safety, basic movements, a positional overview, and the mount position.
Positions & escapes
Key positions and how to escape the bad ones.
The guard
Working from closed guard and half guard.
Submissions
Basic chokes and basic joint locks.
Guard passing & sparring
Guard passing, transitions, and more sparring.
Questions Before You Start?
Reach out any time. We want your first day to feel easy.
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