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Legacy Grappling Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tucson, Arizona
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule legacygrapplingacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 520-204-6362
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I look forward to progressing with them all for a long time and I'm looking forward to introducing my children to it as well.”
“All types of grappling, gi, nogi, wrestling, IBJJF, sub only, ADCC.”
“If you’re an active competitor, Olympic level athlete, hobbyist, or brand spanking new to the grappling world, legacy Grappling Academy is the place for you!”
“Whether you’ve been doing BJJ for 10 years or you have no experience Legacy is the perfect environment.”
Other martial arts here
“All types of grappling, gi, nogi, wrestling, IBJJF, sub only, ADCC.”
What members say
“My 2 children are learning from the best instructors in town.”
“Whether you’ve been doing BJJ for 10 years or you have no experience Legacy is the perfect environment.”
“This is everything I look for in a BJJ school: experienced coached, some serious competitors, but a friendly and laid back vibe.”
“The head instructor breaks down technique like bob ross painting… just simple, clean, crispy technique that makes some of the most beautiful jiujitsu art you’ve ever seen!”
“If you’re an active competitor, Olympic level athlete, hobbyist, or brand spanking new to the grappling world, legacy Grappling Academy is the place for you!”
“The head instructor breaks down technique like bob ross painting… just simple, clean, crispy technique that makes some of the most beautiful jiujitsu art you’ve ever seen!”
From the reviews
Legacy is probably the best Jiu Jitsu gym in Tucson. The head instructor Santos is on a different level no one else in town can compete. A month training at legacy is equivalent to six months training somewhere else.
I've been attending Legacy for a few months and it's been an overwhelmingly positive experience. Before starting I had no BJJ or martial arts experience at all. Santos and Phil are very technically proficient and have put in the work to ensure it's a good environment. There are also some great people who train there.
Bring the kids, and yourself. There's plenty of top notch training for everyone, from beginner to advanced. My 2 children are learning from the best instructors in town. Particularly, Santos can explain the science of Jiu-jitsu to anyone (with or without ears 👂) who displays the motivation to do the work.
Very comfortable and clean gym. The coaches are top notch, like really really legit and they’re friendly cool guys too (Santos and Phil). If you’re a jiu jitsu competitor this is the place to be and if you’re a hobbyist this is the place to be, your jiu jitsu will improve like crazy.
New to BJJ? Start at Legacy Grappling Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Legacy Grappling Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Legacy Grappling Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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