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Legacy MMA & Jiujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Joplin, Missouri
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $80/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:45–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 2–3:30 pm |
The classes they run
“I thought it was really cool just watching my grandsons well they were going through their instruction Sam was the teacher for the evening”
“Intrusctors are very kinda and patient, and classes are for all skill levels alike!”
Other martial arts here
“if you would like to start training MMA or know anyone else who would like to get into it, this will be a great place for you all to start learning!”
“Best place in Joplin to learn kickboxing and jujitsu 10/10”
What members say
“I do Jiu Jitsu here and it is a great academy with great instruction.”
“Coaches and the other people that train here are very friendly and easy to get along with.”
“my first week training here was free, then after that I started paying $80 a month which is a very good price for me.”
From the reviews
I do Jiu Jitsu here and it is a great academy with great instruction. 10/10 would recommend. Update: it's gotten even bigger and better since I started.
Stopped by for a Friday open mat. Exactly what you want out of a jiu jitsu gym. Eric and Sam (the coaches) were awesome. I’ll definitely be back.
very hardworking environment and great team work! my first week training here was free, then after that I started paying $80 a month which is a very good price for me. if you talk to the coaches about the membership, they might even give you a discount!
Knowledgeable and hardworking coaches. This place is great for everyone, from serious fighters to people looking for a fun way to work out. They have kids classes too! Legacy is welcoming place where anyone regardless of gender can train.
New to BJJ? Start at Legacy MMA & Jiujitsu
Legacy MMA & Jiujitsu 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 MMA & Jiujitsu
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. 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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