Business Details
10 Years
experience
Martial Arts Training for All Ages in Richland
Legacy Jiu Jitsu Academy has been dedicated to teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Srisuk Muay Thai to families in Richland, WA since October 2016. Our family-oriented environment caters to all ages and skill levels, offering specialized programs including kids' BJJ, Women's-Only Self-Defense (free to the community), and adult martial arts. With 4,000+ sqft of training space featuring a boxing ring, private training areas, and modern amenities, we combine technical excellence with character development.Our certified instructors, including BJJ black belts and SafeSport-trained professionals, emphasize discipline, confidence, and community. We provide flexible payment plans, competitive trial offers, and state-of-the-art facilities with recovery amenities like infrared saunas. Recognized as a premier Ares BJJ Association affiliate, we foster lifelong skills through structured curricula and family-centric values.
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Muay Thai
Kids Martial Arts
Women's Self-Defense
Private Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Certified BJJ black belts with competitive experience teach proven techniques
- Free women's self-defense classes emphasizing practical real-world applications
- Family-oriented environment with age-specific programs from age 4+
- Flexible payment options including drop-in rates and monthly tuition
- 4,000 sqft facility with professional training equipment and recovery amenities
Associations and certifications
- US Center for SafeSport
What people say
Great experience
Warm & welcoming
Quality instruction
Clean gym
Like family
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program develops self-defense skills and physical fitness through technical grappling instruction. Students learn leverage-based techniques to overcome larger opponents while improving cardiovascular health, flexibility, and mental focus. The curriculum emphasizes practical applications for real-world scenarios.
Muay Thai
Srisuk Muay Thai instruction teaches the 'Art of Eight Limbs' using hands, elbows, knees, and shins for striking. Classes improve lower body strength, core stability, and cardiovascular endurance through traditional Thai training methods adapted for modern fitness goals and self-defense applications.
Kids Martial Arts
Age-specific martial arts classes for children aged 4-12 build coordination, discipline, and confidence. Our structured programs use game-based learning to develop motor skills and social abilities while introducing fundamental self-defense concepts in a safe, engaging environment.
Women's Self-Defense
Free weekly women's self-defense classes focus on situational awareness and boundary-setting techniques. Participants learn practical strategies to prevent confrontations while developing physical strength and assertiveness in a supportive all-female training environment.
Private Lessons
Customized private instruction accelerates skill development for students seeking personalized attention. Sessions target specific goals like competition preparation, self-defense mastery, or focused improvement in technical areas of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai.
People
Brendin Phillips
Head Instructor
BJJ black belt under Professor Osvaldo Queixinho Moizinho with active competition experience since 2013. Holds Kru rank in Srisuk Muay Thai and oversees both martial arts programs.
Kelton Hungate
BJJ Professor
BJJ black belt specializing in adult No-Gi classes with over a decade of competitive experience and local tournament refereeing background.
Megan Phillips
Assistant Coach
BJJ brown belt with prior kickboxing/judo experience, managing daily operations while assisting with kids' programs and IBJJF competition training.
Rebekah Norman
Assistant Coach
BJJ purple belt with eight years of youth program leadership experience, transitioning from Littles BJJ instruction to teen martial arts coaching.
Pierce Williams
Muay Thai Instructor
Kru-ranked Muay Thai specialist since 2014, overseeing youth and adult striking programs with formal recognition through the Srisuk lineage.
Questions
What martial arts does Legacy offer?
We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Srisuk Muay Thai for all ages, with specialized programs for kids, teens, and adults.
What should I wear for my first class?
Comfortable athletic clothing is fine for trial classes - we provide loaner gear and advise on proper attire after enrollment.
Are women's classes available?
Yes, we offer free Women's-Only Self-Defense classes every Friday from 5-6 PM with no prior experience required.
Do you have kids' programs?
We provide age-specific martial arts training starting at age 4, including Littles BJJ (4-7) and Kids Martial Arts (8-12).
Is competition required?
No, while we support competitive athletes, most students train for fitness, self-defense, and personal development.
What facilities do you have?
Our 4,000+ sqft facility includes a boxing ring, private training areas, showers, pro shop, and recovery amenities like infrared saunas.
