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Legion Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Little River, South Carolina
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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jiujitsunation.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (843) 267-2728
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids' classes are perfectly aligned and organized, focusing not just on martial arts skills but also on instilling values like respect, confidence, and discipline.”
“Overall, we were thrilled to find such a first-class place during our vacation so she could keep up with her training for an upcoming tournament.”
“Amazing BJJ gym, incredibly beginner friendly (and I'm talking like, brand new to the sport.”
Other martial arts here
“After scouting out schools in town, what appealed to me is that they have a great focus on Jiu-Jitsu and not "MMA".”
“I am 54 years old with no wrestling or experience at all, and in just a few short lessons, I felt very comfortable and learned a ton!”
What members say
“Shane was an excellent instructor who went around and ensured every student understood the techniques, even myself who was only visiting.”
“They were super welcoming and provided an awesome training environment with great instructors and training partners.”
“Every single one of the students we train with are supportive and encouraging - no matter what their experience level is!”
“Shane was an excellent instructor who went around and ensured every student understood the techniques, even myself who was only visiting.”
“As a parent, seeing my daughter thrive in such a positive and nurturing environment is heartwarming.”
“Overall, we were thrilled to find such a first-class place during our vacation so she could keep up with her training for an upcoming tournament.”
From the reviews
Our daughter (who does Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) recently went to this martial arts school for two consecutive days as a drop-in during our Spring Break in the area. She LOVED it! Shane was welcoming, supportive and very encouraging. All the gym members embraced our daughter and were friendly and complimentary.
I spent a week in North Myrtle for vacation and trained at Legion almost every day. They were super welcoming and provided an awesome training environment with great instructors and training partners. I will definitely be stopping by again.
I've been attending this BJJ gym for the past four weeks, and it's been an incredible journey. As someone new to the sport, the beginner-friendly atmosphere here is just phenomenal. Shane and his team of instructors are not only knowledgeable but also exceptionally welcoming and supportive.
Dropped in while on vacation for class/open mat. Great gym with clean facility and plenty of mat space! Shane was an excellent instructor who went around and ensured every student understood the techniques, even myself who was only visiting.
New to BJJ? Start at Legion Martial Arts
Legion Martial Arts 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 Legion Martial Arts
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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