Avoid years of confusion and random or plain bad experiences. Give yourself the best shot with Legion’s Beginner program.
primary step
Never tried Jiu Jitsu before? No problem. This 5-week bootcamp has graduated over 1000, giving them 5 months’ worth of skills in 5 weeks. Learn the basics of jiu-jitsu in a safe and structured way, with professional coaches with a proven curriculum.
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Miha Perhavec, Austin Fraley, Andris Brunovskis, Mike Gardner
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The Fundamentals Program is designed to help new students solidify their understanding of core Jiu-Jitsu techniques, build physical conditioning, and gain confidence in controlled sparring. It’s the essential bridge between the beginner phase and more advanced training.
The program comes in two “flavors”—gi and no-gi. At this stage, every member can consult with his or her coaches about which path they take. It’s either continuing training in the gi, doing exclusively no-gi or doing both. This depends mostly on personal preference and our black belts help guide each and every student.
Andris Brunovskis, Austin Fraley, Mike Gardner, Jake Semsem
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 7.30 to 8.30pm
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7.30 to 8.30pm
The traditional gi (kimono) is used for 60% of the classes on the schedule. The grips on the fabric open up many options not found in no-gi and they make the game a little slower and more technical.
No-Gi is a style of jiu-jitsu practiced in shorts and a rashguard (compressed t-shirt). It is more similar to wrestling and has a higher emphasis on takedowns and features some submissions not practiced in the gi.
Improves understanding of basics learned in the 5-week program.
Elevates thinking — not just “what to do,” but “why and when.”
Introduces realistic training situations under coach supervision.
Offers visible progression through structured feedback.
reviews
Rated Excellent, 5/5 based on 1750+ reviews
Their friendly staff are welcoming and instructors are knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. The entire place is clean and equipped with everything you need for your training. They can accommodate and meet the needs for all levels of jujitsu practitioners.
Anna Jacobs – Google
Solid jiu-jitsu gym for all experience levels/ages—clean, professional, & stacked with experts. Great spot to meet other military service members and vets as well 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 –
Danny J – Google
Do yourself and your Jiu jitsu game a favor and train here. The Sunday open mats are huge and people from all over the area travel to attend, their gi classes of 40+ students nightly prove the gi is not dead, their no-gi classes are huge as well. Lots of wrestling, judo , sparring from the feet, judo for Jiu jitsu class is a must take. Plenty of Jiu jitsu “games” or positional sparring with defined goals that help facilitate personal realization and growth. I’ve trained at many gyms around the world this is truly something special here.
Laurence Bueno – Google
Really phenomenal gym, been attending for nearly a month and really enjoying it. The early morning 6:15 AM class is phenomenal, really great instruction and a welcoming group for newcomers, while also providing really good competition. This gym has:
-tons of mat space
-top notch instructors
-friendly and welcoming atmosphere
-weight racks and equipment accessible to members
-best open mat in San Diego!!
Can’t recommend highly enough!
Jonathan C. – Google
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At Legion our mission is to provide you or your child with world-class jiu jitsu instruction.
