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Legacy Martial Arts BJJ & Kickboxing

5 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Edmond, Oklahoma

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule legacyma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 405-509-5579

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday 4–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Martial Arts BJJ & Kickboxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 26 mentions

“Our son has been going here for almost a year now and we have seen a lot of great changes in him, obviously he still has his moments but hey he’s still a kid.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Professor Rader isn't just a world class competitor, he's also a world class instructor with attention to detail and making you really understand everything he's teaching.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

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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 Martial Arts BJJ & Kickboxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Justin Rader has developed an outstanding program to teach not only the physical but the mental aspects of MMA.”

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🥊 Boxing

“The bjj coaching and the kick boxing coaching are both world class, but at the same time, total newbies fit right in.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“My family started training there several months ago, and now two (soon to be three) of our four family members take jiu jitsu and kickboxing classes at Legacy.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“My family receives and enjoys great instruction from Professor Rader who has an extensive wrestling background and has earned his black belt in Jiu Jitsu.”

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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 115 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 11 mentions

“Professor Rader isn't just a world class competitor, he's also a world class instructor with attention to detail and making you really understand everything he's teaching.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“There is an incredible amount of students that attend training regularly and they’re all very welcoming and respectful.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 21 mentions

“My family started training there several months ago, and now two (soon to be three) of our four family members take jiu jitsu and kickboxing classes at Legacy.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Professor Rader isn't just a world class competitor, he's also a world class instructor with attention to detail and making you really understand everything he's teaching.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son has gained a lot of confidence, self-control, and has made a ton of friends in his time there.”

active competition team 4 mentions

“Professor Rader isn't just a world class competitor, he's also a world class instructor with attention to detail and making you really understand everything he's teaching.”

From the reviews

The very best place in the world to take your kids to get world class jiujitsu skills for self confidence, self defense, and an amazing support team that fosters leadership and growth in your little ones.

★★★★★ — Isaiah, Dec 2018

My grandson has been with Professor Rader for a very long time now. The instruction that he receives is top notch for BJJ. Also the instruction he receives from Professor Rader that has changed his life is something I can never replace.

★★★★★ — T, Dec 2018

Although I haven't been training at Legacy for long I honesty feel as if I've been there for years. Every single person has been so welcoming and the experienced people are more than willing to help you.

★★★★★ — Troy, Dec 2018

I highly recommend Legacy Martial Arts. Professor Justin Rader is so talented and extremely dedicated to his mission. He is not only teaching martial arts.. he is teaching the students how to be leaders at class, at school, and at home.

★★★★★ — Savannah, Dec 2018

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New to BJJ? Start at Legacy Martial Arts BJJ & Kickboxing

Legacy Martial Arts BJJ & Kickboxing 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Legacy Martial Arts BJJ & Kickboxing

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 Martial Arts BJJ & Kickboxing

3825 NW 166th St B13, Edmond, OK73012

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