Justin
Flores
Justin Flores is arguably America’s best takedown coach. In addition to his own impressive competition record in both judo and wrestling, he is world-renowned for his coaching, especially for being Ronda Rousey’s coach before and during her UFC run.
Achievements
Tokyo 2020 Team USA Judo Coach
D1 Wrestler at University of Nebraska
Coach To Multiple UFC Champions
Justin Flores' Biography
Born right here in San Diego, Justin Flores started his career in judo at the age of 8 years old. He won many national and international titles as a youngster but decided to pause his career upon entering high school.
He didn’t stray far from grappling, as he took up wrestling and went on to become one of the best wrestlers in the nation (was ranked #3 overall). He was recruited by wrestling coaches in Nebraska and given a full ride but eventually returned back to judo.
He went on to become a World team member. He competed in over 30 countries and became the 2004 Olympic alternate for Team USA.
Since retiring from competition, Justin gained global recognition as one of the best grappling coaches out there. He coached the US Judo World Team 3x and made a name for himself as the coach to many UFC fighters (Ronda Rousey, Alpha Cat Zingano and others).
Lately, Justin has been teaching Keenan judo private lessons, which Keenan swears by. The rest of Legion’s nogi pro team, does 2 extra sessions a week with Justin to stay sharp on the feet.
Come visit or set up your free trial class right now!
Three fun facts about Justin
- His favorite word is “Kuzushi”
- His knees are held together with athletic tape and dreams
- He earned his jiu-jitsu brown belt after a total of 9 classes
How can you learn from 'Jflo'?
Justin Flores teaches invite-only classes for professionals at Legion AJJ, but there are other ways to learn from him.
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Keenan Cornelius
Founder
- 3rd Degree Black Belt
- Multiple time World Champion
- Inventor of Lapel Guard
Miha Perhavec
Beginner Course Director, Judo Instructor
- Judo and Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
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- Legion co-founder
Sloan Clymer
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- Keenan's 2nd Black Belt
- Active Pro MMA Fighter
- Pro Jiu-Jitsu Competitor
Paige Clymer
Kids & Women's Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
- Black Belt
- Multiple time World Champion
- No-Gi Specialist
Fellipe Trovo
Gi & No-Gi Champion
- Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
- IBJJF No-Gi World Champion
- IBJJF No-Gi Pan Champion
Jonathan Fennell
6AM Instructor
- Black Belt
- Pan Ams Medalist
- LA Open Medalist
Rafaela Guedes
Gi & No-Gi Champion
- ADCC World Champion
- IBJJF No-Gi World Champion
- IBJJF Pans Gold Medalist
Austin Fraley
Beginner Course and Kids Instructor
- Black Belt
- Coached 65+ Beginner Courses
- 10+ Years of Experience
Mike Gardner
Kids & Beginner Instructor
- Black Belt
- 65+ Beginner Courses Taught
- Hip Kimura Inventor
Nisar Loynab
No-Gi Instructor
- American Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
- IBJJF Open Champion
- No-Gi & 50/50 Specialist
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