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Legend Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in University Place, Washington
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
- 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 (ages 4) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule legendjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 808-634-5538
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12:15 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“In addition, his children's classes are also exceptional for bully proofing, creating confidence and developing junior leaders.”
“As a woman, the training environment was welcoming, respectful, and motivating, which made every class both challenging and fun.”
“It’s a technical community with regular competitors who know how know how to train safely and win at the highest levels.”
“Professor Noa is friendly and amazing at giving us one on one guidance when we do live rolling.”
“His students include military, first responders and personnel who want to learn self defense and stay fit.”
“Great environment and coaching for beginners with a tons of additional students with higher belts always willing to teach and help newbies to the sport like me.”
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What members say
“Professor Noah is a great athlete, mentor, and true martial artist who dedicated his life to the craft which shows in his classes.”
“Great environment and coaching for beginners with a tons of additional students with higher belts always willing to teach and help newbies to the sport like me.”
“As a woman, the training environment was welcoming, respectful, and motivating, which made every class both challenging and fun.”
“Professor Noah and the coaches do a great job teaching technique and incorporating fun activities.”
“High level instruction and tough competition focused training, with the occasional Friday night drilling/experimenting sessions which were always a highlight of my week.”
“I have to say, I’m so happy to have had the opportunity to train at Atos Tacoma.”
From the reviews
Legend - great gym.. even greater, are the people.. Writing this review, because someone had the audacity to state publicly that this gym prioritizes profits over health? That is absolutely absurd and as far from the truth as one could get.
Definitely come here! I have tried many BJJ gyms around WA and the world and professor Noa is a great teacher. He is incredibly skilled at jiu jitsu and the techniques and details he teachers are impressive. When I talk about what we are learning, people are surprised by the level of technique.
Great environment and coaching for beginners with a tons of additional students with higher belts always willing to teach and help newbies to the sport like me. There are a ton of classes all through the week at different times.
I have trained internationally at numerous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools. I would place Professor Noa Moke's instruction with the best instructors and schools that I have trained within. He fosters the Pacific Island warrior spirit into his students.
New to BJJ? Start at Legend Jiu Jitsu Academy
Legend Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Legend Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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