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Legacy Jiujitsu 517
4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jackson, Michigan
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
- 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 (ages 4–16) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule legacyjiujitsu517.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 517-962-4167
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“So my wife and I have been doing CrossFit here for 8 months now, and my children do Brazilian Ju Jitsu also.”
“From the first time in the gym speaking to Elizabeth I felt like she actually cared about my fitness goals and wanted to help me achieve them.”
What members say
“From the first time in the gym speaking to Elizabeth I felt like she actually cared about my fitness goals and wanted to help me achieve them.”
“Legacy Jiujitsu is an amazing family owned business that treats everyone like they are family.”
“As a beginner in a strength and conditioning course I am very pleased with the instruction given.”
“They make a point to be aware of the needs of their members and truly want confidence and success for each athlete.”
From the reviews
Legacy Jiujitsu is an amazing family owned business that treats everyone like they are family. The owners Liz and Josh are amazing practitioners and make class fun! If you are looking for a Jiujitsu gym or a strength and conditioning coach, look no further!
Love this gym. My son's jiu-jitsu class is there and everyone especially the owners are great to deal with. Lots of knowledge and they work perfectly with the kids.
I love this place! Phenomenal coaching and community! Great for beginners with no experience and for advanced athletes. Give it a try!
If you're looking for an awesome, gym, with a great staff and training program. You have to check out Legacy 517. The class are fun, yet challenging, and trainers are extremely knowledgeable. The entire staff at Legacy 517 are so patient, and motivated to see you reach your fitness goals.
New to BJJ? Start at Legacy Jiujitsu 517
Legacy Jiujitsu 517 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 Jiujitsu 517
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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