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Own Each Fight With Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, self-defense system, and a fitness program. It has proven to be the most practical and effective self-defense system in the world. It relies on leverage and technique, rather than strength and size. This allows you to defend yourself against much bigger, stronger attackers. As a result, BJJ is a great art for everyone, including women and kids.
BJJ focuses on grappling & ground fighting with the goal of getting into a position to force an attacker or opponent to submit or give up. BJJ is also an intense, aerobic and anaerobic workout so your overall health and fitness will improve, including your flexibility, strength, cardiovascular fitness, ability to burn fat, and muscular endurance.
Train With The Experts
Our instructors, (Professor Brendin Phillips, & Professor Kelton Hungate,), are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts in the Marcelo Alonso lineage. Assisting them is Asst. Coach Rebekah Norman, who has been training in Jiu-Jitsu since 2016 and works with our Littles BJJ kids programs.
Core Benefits
Self-Defense That Works
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai give adults practical, usable self-defense skills—not just theory. You’ll learn how to stay calm under pressure, protect yourself at close range, and build real awareness and control in challenging situations.
And as your skills grow, so does your confidence. You’ll carry yourself differently—stronger, sharper, and more capable—on the mats and in everyday life.
Full-Body Fitness with Purpose
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai give you full-body conditioning without the boredom of a traditional workout. You’re not just lifting weights or running in place—you’re learning real skills while your body gets stronger.
BJJ builds strength, grip, mobility, and endurance through controlled grappling and constant movement. Muay Thai adds cardio, footwork, power, and athletic conditioning through striking and combinations. You’ll sweat, improve fast, and leave every class feeling stronger and more accomplished.
Leave Better Than You Came
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai are one of the best ways to reset your mind after a long day. Training gives you a healthy outlet for stress, helps you clear your head, and leaves you feeling calmer, stronger, and more in control.
They also build discipline and humility in the best way—through consistent effort and real progress over time. You learn to stay patient, keep showing up, and improve step by step. That growth doesn’t stop on the mats—it shows up in your mindset, your confidence, and how you handle challenges in everyday life.
Community, Consistency, and Clarity
Training at Legacy isn’t something you do alone. You’ll be surrounded by positive coaches and training partners who support you, push you, and help you stay consistent—especially on the days motivation is low.
It’s also one of the best mental resets you can give yourself. When you step on the mats, everything else quiets down. You train, you sweat, you improve—and you leave feeling clearer, lighter, and ready to take on the rest of life.
Clear Instruction. Real Progress.
Starting something new can feel intimidating—but at Legacy, you’ll never be thrown into the deep end. Our coaches guide you step-by-step with clear instruction, safe training, and a structured approach that helps beginners feel successful from day one.
Whether you’re learning your first basics or building toward bigger goals, you’ll always know what to work on, how to improve, and how to progress at a pace that makes sense for you.
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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.
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