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Legacy Malibu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Malibu, 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule legacymalibu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (310) 359-5909
Hours
| Monday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Ariel and Vitor (both legacy black belts) are amazing instructors, and have something to teach to all levels.”
“My kids (ages 5, 5, and 7) also love to come to class here with James, an accomplished and patient 3-stripe purple belt.”
What members say
“Ariel and Vitor (both legacy black belts) are amazing instructors, and have something to teach to all levels.”
“Ariel and Vitor (both legacy black belts) are amazing instructors, and have something to teach to all levels.”
“The community is great as well - very welcoming, friendly, warm and supportive as we all learn together.”
From the reviews
Jiu Jitsu studio/gym for all levels and ages. I joined 2 weeks ago as a beginner and it’s been awesome! The instructors Vitor and Ariel are extremely attentive and involved. They offer a trial class then classes every weekday and on Saturdays. Don’t even think about it just take a trial class and get hooked!
Amazing environment and culture. Ariel and Vitor (both legacy black belts) are amazing instructors, and have something to teach to all levels. Very cool to get to learn and train here. My kids (ages 5, 5, and 7) also love to come to class here with James, an accomplished and patient 3-stripe purple belt.
I want to tell you that this is the best Jiu-Jitsu gym in America!!!!! Every training session here is something special. After class, you walk down to the ocean, spend time alone with your thoughts or with your teammates, watch the sunset, and realize how much this journey is changing you.
Have been training there for about 9 months now and love it. Have tried BJJ a bunch of times of the past 10 years but this is the only place that’s stuck with me. Professor Ariel is a great teacher, focusing on concepts and principles vs just techniques.
New to BJJ? Start at Legacy Malibu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Legacy Malibu 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 Malibu 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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