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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai in Richland, WA

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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu Academy
1324 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA 99354, United States
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About Legacy

YOUR ACADEMY. YOUR HOME.

LEARN HOW TO EFFECTIVELY DEFEND YOURSELF! JOIN US NOW!

3 Classes + FREE Shirt

Dedicated to Teaching You and Your Family the Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai

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Celebrating 10 Years

Open since October 2016, LJJA provides a family learning environment to people of all ages and abilities. From our kids' BJJ classes to our Women's-Only Self-Defense training (FREE to the community), we have something for everyone ages 4-95!

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Top-notch Facility & Equipment

In addition to our 4,000 sqft of mat space, Boxing Ring, Private Training Space, Men's & Women's Changing Areas with Showers, and Pro Shop (including BJJ GIs, Belts, Boxing Gloves, and Gym Attire), we also offer an exercise equipment and fitness area to our adult members. For recovery, we have an infrared sauna and ice bath on site offered to all adult athletes. The workout space is available during regularly scheduled hours.

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CPR/AED/FA Certified Coaches

All our coaches are trained by the US Center for SafeSport to recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse both inside and outside the gym. To learn more about US Center for SafeSport, visit www.uscenterforsafesport.org.

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A Proud Affiliate
of the Ares
BJJ Association

We are a proud affiliate of the Ares BJJ Association, one of the biggest and best associations worldwide.

The Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association was created by a group of friends that value friendships and principals before business. We agree that in the end of our journey, our friends and family are the ones that will be by our side; not business relationships, which tend to end when the interest is gone.

Our goal is to be a huge family with world wide ties that bring Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to the next level and change lives. We have a very powerful tool on our hands and we shall show the world. With the right attitude and values, we will spread our sense of community to as many places as we possibly can.

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Meet Our BJJ Instructors

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Professor Brendin Phillips

Professor Brendin is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He oversees the kids and adult fundamentals BJJ programs, with assistance from the other professors. He has been training BJJ since 2013 and is an active competitor. Brendin trains under Professor Osvaldo “Queixinho” Moizinho, 4th degree black belt and co-funder of the Ares BJJ Academy Association.

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Professor Kelton Hungate

Professor Kelton is a black belt who teaches the adult No-Gi classes. He has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2011 and is an active competitor and referee on the local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene.

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Asst. Coach - Megan Phillips

Assistant Coach Megan is a brown belt in BJJ, and co-owner of LJJA. She has been training in BJJ since 2015, with several prior years of kickboxing and judo.
Megan works full-time outside of the gym, as a senior technical advisor, as well as manages day to day responsibilities at Legacy. From time to time, you'll find her on the back mats with the Littles BJJ or the front mats assisting with the kids BJJ class. Megan is an active competitor on the IBJJF circuit.

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Asst. Coach - Rebekah Norman

Assistant Coach Rebekah (Coach Becks) is a brown belt in BJJ. She has been training since 2016 and has a lot of experience working with the younger kids. She oversaw our Littles BJJ program for 8 years before moving up to help with the Kids BJJ classes in 2025. Coach Becks is an active competitor.

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Littles BJJ Coach - Danielle Faries

Assistant Coach Danielle is a blue belt in BJJ. Her two kids have been a part of our gym family since 2021. She started her journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in late 2022 and immediately fell in love. She has jumped in to help our with Littles BJJ program in early 2023 several days a week. Coach Danielle is an active competitor.

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Littles BJJ Coach - Caressa DeSimone

Assistant Coach Caressa is a blue belt in BJJ. She has been training since early 2022. Her three kids have been a part of our gym family since 2019. She started training in Muay Thai in early 2021 and then decided to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in early 2022. She has stepped in to assist in our Littles BJJ program in early 2023. Coach Caressa is an active competitor.

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Representing Srisuk Muay Thai

We’re proud members of the Srisuk Muay Thai team, owned and operated by Master Anupong “Saohin” Srisuk.

Master Saohin is a professional fighter from Thailand who relocated to the Pacific Northwest, bringing decades of high-level experience and traditional Muay Thai training. He has trained at the renowned Tiger Muay Thai facility and is an accomplished striker with an impressive professional record of 88 fights, 70 wins, 47 knockouts, and six championship belts. He fought for Sor Thanikul in the legendary Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums, earned the title of two-time PABA World Champion (118 & 126 lbs), and captured the S-1 Muay Thai Title Belt.

Master Saohin has also coached elite athletes, including UFC fighters John “Prince” Albert, Urijah Faber, George Sotiropoulos, and Stephan Bonnar, as well as Muay Thai standout Sam Poulton.

We’re incredibly grateful to be part of his team and to learn from one of the most accomplished coaches and competitors in the Pacific Northwest.”

Muay Thai Instructors

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Head Instructor - Kru Brendin Phillips

Kru Brendin is the head instructor for our Muay Thai program. Kru Brendin earned his Kru rank under Master Anupong Saohin Srisuk of Srisuk Muay Thai. Kru Brendin has been instructing Muay Thai since 2017 and brings with him a wealth of striking knowledge. He comes with a background in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, & Taekwondo.

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Kru Pierce Williams

Kru Pierce has been training in Muay Thai since 2014. He holds the rank of Kru (red/white), through Kru Brendin and Master Saohin. Kru Pierce oversees the kids, teens, and adult Muay Thai programs under Kru Brendin.

Testimonials

Legacy Jiu-jitsu Academy, located in Richland, WA, is dedicated to teaching you and your family the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Srisuk Muay Thai.

Jay Ayala

For years, my whole family and I have been going to this gym, and it has been amazing. We are all in the Muay Thai program and have moved up through the ranks, making friends who feel like family. The program has really helped us grow in the discipline. The tough training, along with the supportive atmosphere, has taught us dedication and hard work. Our instructors are very knowledgeable and always encourage us to do our best. The gym is always very clean, showing how much the management cares about keeping a safe and healthy place for everyone. Because of this, we can focus on our training without worrying about anything else. For me, the health benefits have been incredible. I have lost over 60 pounds since joining, thanks to the great workouts and constant motivation from the instructors and other members. My family's overall fitness and well-being have gotten so much better, making us stronger and healthier. In short, the Muay Thai gym has become a big part of our lives, giving us a supportive community, helping us grow in the discipline, and improving our health. We highly recommend it to anyone looking to get fit and improve themselves.

Yun Zhang

Our child has been learning BJJ at Legacy BJJ for more than 2 years now. This BJJ academy is very family friendly. The owners and professors/coaches are professional and kind, and they care about safety, sportsmanship, respect, and efforts! I remember vividly the first time at their intraschool tournament, before the start, the professor spoke publicly to all adults present, about the proper conduct to watch a Jiu jitsu match. It’s a great reminder that we respect each other regardless of the outcome. It’s a positive place for children and adults. We highly recommend. In addition to offering high quality martial art classes, the owners have a heart to the community. They routinely fundraise and donate to charities. They provide the space to a FREE women self defense class on Friday nights. I highly recommend any woman (16+) to check it out.

Spencer Mayfield

We signed our boys up at Legacy almost 2 years ago. It was one of the best choices we’ve ever made! We were struggling with our oldest sons ADHD and were looking for a positive outlet. 2 years later and he’s a different kid. He’s found something he’s passionate about. He is driven, focused and he’s made huge strides in every aspect of life. Our younger son has had tremendous growth as well. Both boys have started competing this year and are just obsessed with the sport. The gym and members have become like a second home and family. The coaches and professors are all amazing and professional. The owners are wonderful and really strive to make a difference in the community. The facility is clean. Our kids have all made such strong, positive, lasting friendships. A year ago we signed our oldest daughter up as well and it has made such a fantastic difference in her life. Can’t wait until our baby girl is old enough to start as well, she already has her eye on a pink gi 🩷 since starting I have noticed my kids make such strides in sportsmanship, respect, discipline and self confidence. It’s really such a family friendly place and everyone there really cares about these kids.

Corey Chun

Great Experience for Kids and FamiliesAs a parent, I couldn’t be happier with Legacy Jiu Jitsu in Richland. The coaches are patient, professional, and excellent with kids—they focus on discipline, confidence, and respect just as much as technique. My child feels supported, challenged, and excited to come to class.The gym is clean, well-run, and has a very positive atmosphere. I highly recommend Legacy Jiu Jitsu to any parent looking for a safe, structured, and encouraging place for their child to train.

German Medina

I have been at Legacy Jiu-Jitsu Academy since I began grappling several years ago. The atmosphere and coaching have kept me at this gym since then. I have formed lifelong friendships through this sport and Legacy. I have also brought in coworkers to train, who went on to love the sport.In practice, you will find a solid mixture of experienced grapplers and beginners. The experienced grapplers are more than willing to show the new members the ropes during training and keep them safe during sparring.I highly recommend this gym.

Kat Gorman

It’s not just that the staff is professional and kind or that the classes are geared towards EVERYONE. I’ve never been so scared walking into a business for the first time and been made to feel so completely welcome and comfortable within literal seconds. Walking into Legacy was the best thing I ever did.

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Since October 2016, LJJA has been a welcoming family learning environment for practitioners of all ages and abilities, offering classes from kids' BJJ to free Women's-Only Self-Defense training. Our facility features 4,000 sqft of mat space, a Boxing Ring, private training areas, and a fitness zone, along with recovery options like an infrared sauna and ice bath for adult athletes. All coaches are trained by the US Center for SafeSport to ensure a safe and supportive atmosphere inside and outside the gym.

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