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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams
5 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Los Angeles, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- 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 clubejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 323-646-2902
Hours
| Monday | 12–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and great at working with kids, teens and adults.”
“The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and great at working with kids, teens and adults.”
“Whether you’re looking to compete, learn self-defense, or just improve your fitness, this gym delivers on all fronts.”
“I first heard about their Sunday open mat (10am-12pm) a few years ago and tried to attend as often as possible.”
“Whether you’re looking to compete, learn self-defense, or just improve your fitness, this gym delivers on all fronts.”
“They break down complex techniques in a way that is easy to understand, making it suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.”
Other martial arts here
“The whole team welcomed me with open arms and let me train in grappling and Muay Thaï.”
“I come from a robust judo and grappling background and have practiced jiu jitsu both competitively and as a hobby, depending on where life has taken me.”
What members say
“Amazing instructors, brotherly environment.”
“They break down complex techniques in a way that is easy to understand, making it suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.”
“He is Super communicative, respectful and approachable, everyone was very welcoming, the entire Legacy team clearly worked hard to create a strong awesome community and foster it!”
“Special shout out to the lead professors (professor Lara and professor Luciane) and coaches for helping our daughter grow in confidence, discipline, and technique since joining.”
“Special shout out to the lead professors (professor Lara and professor Luciane) and coaches for helping our daughter grow in confidence, discipline, and technique since joining.”
“The training partners are respectful, and the gym’s facilities are top-notch—clean, well-maintained, and spacious.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training here at legacy west Adams for two years and the environment is everything I need and want out of a Jiu Jitsu gym. Friendly staff, clean atmosphere, and a competitive yet supportive environment. I highly recommend this gym for people of all Jiu Jitsu skill levels.
Great place to start BJJ. Friendly people and neat facility. I am so happy to start BJJ here at 52 years old. There are many young BJJ learners but this place is good also for me. I felt more energy after each class. The class is not easy, you will end up lots of sweating. Continue Healty life here.
Legacy on West Adams has been a second home for me. I come from a robust judo and grappling background and have practiced jiu jitsu both competitively and as a hobby, depending on where life has taken me. I first heard about their Sunday open mat (10am-12pm) a few years ago and tried to attend as often as possible.
You’re not just jointing a gym, you’re joining a family. Before settling on which Jiu Jitsu gym I would go to, I wanted a sense of community and a positive environment. After all, there are PLENTY of gyms in LA, but the culture of the gym is what mattered to me.
New to BJJ? Start at Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams
Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Jiu-Jitsu West Adams
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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