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Legacy Jiu Jitsu

4.6 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Anchorage, Alaska

BJJ gym Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule legacyjiujitsuak.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 907-231-1215

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Legacy Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 9 mentions

“Awesome place to take your kids.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“If you’re wanting to learn SELF DEFENSE😏, get in shape or compete, this is the place!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“If you’re wanting to learn SELF DEFENSE😏, get in shape or compete, this is the place!”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Legacy Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“A friendly and welcoming martial arts school that teaches legitimate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.”

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🏟️ MMA

“Best Jiujitsu/MMA gym in Alaska!”

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🤼 Judo 2 mentions

“A friendly and welcoming martial arts school that teaches legitimate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“A friendly and welcoming martial arts school that teaches legitimate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 44 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Great coaching and great team mates willing to push you.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“A friendly and welcoming martial arts school that teaches legitimate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“The team was friendly and really welcomed me also I noticed they clean the mats after every practice witch is really important to keep everyone safe…”

active competition team 2 mentions

“If you’re wanting to learn SELF DEFENSE😏, get in shape or compete, this is the place!”

💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“I attended the free women’s defence class on Saturday with Stephanie and Hunter.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“I am humbled by their willingness to teach patience and foster learning without judgement.”

From the reviews

Every person I have come into contact with since joining Legacy has taught me something valuable whether it be about BJJ, life, or myself. I am humbled by their willingness to teach patience and foster learning without judgement. I can't say that about a lot of things in this world right now.

★★★★★ — Gwen, Jul 2023

I've been to quite a few Jiu Jitsu gyms over the past years due to being moved from state to state in the military. This is one I will hate leaving and will always stand out as one of the best. Highly recommended. Amazing atmosphere, Jiu JItsu Family, and of course coaching.

★★★★★ — Tom, Jan 2019

The coaches at Legacy let me train for a week this summer while on vacation. The atmosphere is very relaxed and positive; but the instruction is some of the best jiujitsu I've seen. I highly recommend Legacy for anyone in the Anchorage area.

★★★★★ — Tommy, Aug 2018

I had an excellent experience at Legacy. I attended the free women’s defence class on Saturday with Stephanie and Hunter. They were so welcoming and patient with newcomers. Such an important initiative helping to empower women.

★★★★★ — Charlotte, Jun 2022

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Your first BJJ class at Legacy 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Legacy Jiu Jitsu

501 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK99518

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