Legion San Diego - A Professional Jiu Jitsu Academy
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
we focus on helping you reach your goals faster
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.
the best way to start jiu jitsu
Join our 5-Week Adult Beginner Course
Secret Sauce Curriculum
Start With Other Beginners
Get Insane Bonus Perks
legion is the most reviewed jiu jitsu academy in the world
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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.
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?
Fantastic question, thanks for asking! Here is a comparison:
Beginners at Legion BJJ
- Start With Other Beginners on Day #1
- Get Individual Attention From Coaches
- No Membership Contracts
- Get A Free Premium Uniform
- Learn Based on A 5-Week Curriculum
- Watch The 4K Video Curriculum
Beginners at "Random BJJ"
- Start with People Who Are Way Ahead of You
- Hope the Instructor Notices You
- Try a Class, Get Pushed into A Contract
- Buy a $150 Dollar Uniform
- Learn Whatever the Coach Feels Like Showing
- Forget What You Learned Right After Class
Why do we only teach the world's fastest growing martial art?
The Many Benefits of Jiu Jitsu
Physical Benefitsjiu jitsu is a kickass workout
- Build muscle & athleticism
- Become more flexible, agile and enduring
- Burn calories & shed weight
Self-Defense Benefitsgain real confidence
- Gain self-discipline to avoid using these skills inappropriately
- Kids learn how to deflect bullies
Mental Benefitssome call jiu jitsu their 'therapy'
- Build toughness and resilience rolling against challenging opponents
- Become a part of a supportive community
LEGION HAS OVER 175 KIDS TRAINING FROM AGES 4-14
Give Your Child the Gift of Martial Arts
legion employs over 10 pro coaches
Meet Our Instructors
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
- 🏆 Best-Selling Author
- 🏆 Legion co-founder
Sloan Clymer
NO-GI INSTRUCTOR
- 🏆 Keenan's 2nd Black Belt
- 🏆 Active Pro MMA Fighter
- 🏆 Pro Jiu-Jitsu Competitor
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visiting san diego for a few days? come visit!
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.