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Loyal Legion Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sterling, Virginia
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule loyallegionbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 571-295-4544
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you are at the start of your jiujitsu journey or have more experience this is a great place to train both gi and no gi.”
“Whether you are at the start of your jiujitsu journey or have more experience this is a great place to train both gi and no gi.”
“Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, competition, or simply learning a new skill, I highly recommend Loyal Legion BJJ to anyone considering starting their BJJ journey.”
“I am a new student at Loyal Legion BJJ and the coaches are very helpful and patient with me as a beginner and it makes me excited to come to class when i can.”
Other martial arts here
“I had a really positive experience at Loyal Legion BJJ/Disciple MMA.”
What members say
“Coach Neil and Coach Mike are caring, knowledgeable and engaging instructors.”
“From the beginning, Coach Kevin was welcoming, patient, and genuinely took the time to answer all of my questions without making me feel rushed or out of place.”
“From the beginning, Coach Kevin was welcoming, patient, and genuinely took the time to answer all of my questions without making me feel rushed or out of place.”
“The coaches are patient, knowledgeable, and take the time to explain techniques in a way that’s easy to understand.”
“Gym is clean and really knowledgeable people are around to help and to roll with you.”
From the reviews
As a beginner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I couldn’t have asked for a better place to start than Loyal Legion BJJ. From day one, the instructors and students made me feel welcome and comfortable, regardless of my experience level.
I had a really positive experience at Loyal Legion BJJ/Disciple MMA. From the beginning, Coach Kevin was welcoming, patient, and genuinely took the time to answer all of my questions without making me feel rushed or out of place.
I train at Loyal Legion Jiu-Jitsu because of the team. There's a great energy and attitude in classes between teammates. Coach Neil and Coach Mike are caring, knowledgeable and engaging instructors. I respect Professor Kevin's leadership, experience, and approach to training.
Great gym, coaches, environment and a great place to learn. All experience levels are welcome and coach Kevin is great to work with. Whether you are at the start of your jiujitsu journey or have more experience this is a great place to train both gi and no gi.
New to BJJ? Start at Loyal Legion Jiu-Jitsu
Loyal Legion 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 Loyal Legion 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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