Legion Beginner Program
Avoid years of confusion and random or plain bad experiences. Give yourself the best shot with Legion’s Beginner program.
Learn the Basics in 5 Weeks
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.
belt levelWhite belt
Before the course
- Zero-cost, Informative Orientation
Week 1
- Safety Basics
- Practical Self-Defense
Week 2
- Dominant Positions
- Concepts and Escapes
Week 3
- The Basics of Guard
- Sweeps and Submissions
Week 4
- Transitions and Takedowns
- Essential Submissions
Week 5
- Final Drills & Assessment
- More Sparring
- Graduation & Progression
Legion AJJ Beginner Course Feedback
Standard class time
Monday, Wednesday
Tuesday, Thursday
Saturday
instructors
Miha Perhavec, Austin Fraley, Fellipe Trovo, Mike Gardner
Course starts Soon and it includes
- Structured Weekly Curriculum
- Intro Classes with Expert Coaches
- Coach feedback
- Weekly curriculum
- Progress Tracking Sheet
- Basics of JJ Strategy & Safety
- Meet & Train with Fellow Beginners
Fundamentals Program
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.
instructors
Andris Brunovskis, Austin Fraley, Mike Gardner, Jake Semsem
belt levelWhite belt 1-4 Stripes
Course schedule
Gi Fundamentals
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 7.30 to 8.30pm
No-Gi Fundamentals
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7.30 to 8.30pm
Class types
Gi Classes
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 Classes
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.
Fundamentals include
- Unlimited Access To Daily Classes
- Access to 30+ video courses from Legion instructors ($2000 value)
- Access to Legion's gym area
- Weekly curriculum and coach feedback
- Zero-cost evaluations and promotions
- Opportunity to roll with black belts and receive their feedback
Core advantages compared to random training at BJJ academies
Refine Core Techniques
Improves understanding of basics learned in the 5-week program.
Mental Strategy
Elevates thinking, not just “what to do,” but “why and when.”
Live Drilling
Introduces realistic training situations under coach supervision.
Track Your Progress
Offers visible progression through structured feedback.
Beginner Program Testimonials
Would recommend Legion any day
Hannah Reed – GoogleTruly a great experience
Michael Tracy – GoogleI felt welcomend the moment I walked in
Abel Lopez – GoogleGained a lot more confidence
Audric-Ethan Sarmiento – GoogleReally good beginner program w Miha and Austin
Joseph Chan – GoogleI highly recommend taking the course
Meliana Auld-Pauole – GoogleRead some of the Reviews
Rated Excellent, 5/5 based on 1750+ reviews Great jiu-jitsu gym
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 – GoogleSolid jiu-jitsu gym
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 – GoogleAmazing gym, great culture, great coaches
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 – GoogleReally phenomenal gym
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. – GoogleDid we forget something?
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