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For Kids & Teens ages 5 & up

Self-confidence. DIscipline. Defense. Life Skills.

Kids Martial Arts

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Train to serve. Train to lead.

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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu Academy, located in Richland, WA, is dedicated to teaching you kids the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Srisuk Muay Thai, and Wrestling.

We provide a family learning environment to kids ages 5 and up. From our kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, Muay Thai classes, and our Open Mat we have something for everyone. Encourage good habits in your children at a young age to bring lifelong benefits!

Kids BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU (BJJ)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an 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.

Core Benefits

Lifelong Benefits

Allow your kids to learn the skills they need to thrive in life.

Build Good habits

Replace old, bad habits with new, positive ones.

Positive Environment

We provide a safe family learning environment to kids.

Fun & Exhilarating

We provide a safe family learning environment to kids.

Ample time to train

Don’t worry about your child not having enough time to train.

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.

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BJJ focuses on grappling and ground fighting with the goal of getting into a position to force an attacker/
opponent to submit or give up.

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Kids MUAY THAI

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Muay Thai is referred to as “The Art of Eight Limbs“, as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A practitioner of Muay Thai (“nak muay“) thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight “points of contact,” as opposed to “two points” (fists) in Western boxing and “four points” (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts.

OPEN MAT Training

Open Mat Training at Legacy Jiu-Jitsu

A moderated training period where students of all levels may practice the skills they have learned during the week through collaboration with their teammates and coaches. Students are encouraged to utilize this time to sharpen their weaknesses through extra drilling and sparring matches.

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LJJ Kids Martial Arts

Age Level: 5-6

Little Bulldogs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Skill Level: Beginners

Age Level: 7-12

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Skill Level: Beginners/Intermediate

Age Level:13+ & per coaches recommendation

Teen/Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Age Level: 8-12

Kids Srisuk Muay Thai

Skill Level: Beginners/Intermediate

Age Level: 5-13

Kids Open Mat

Skill Level: All

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Our Testimonials

Angi Oukrop McMurtrey

“Went to Women’s only BJJ class while out visiting family. Was a great experience! We had a lot of fun. Everyone was very warm & welcoming and passionate about sharing their love of the martial arts. Wonderful learning environment” Continue Reading

Reid Lunde

“This is the place to go to learn JiuJitsu in a culture that’s free from ego. The teachers are dedicated practitioners who live the JiuJitsu lifestyle and accurately teach the art. The people at Legacy are a reliable and consistent group who consider the entire group as family.” Continue Reading

Holly Campbell

“Since I started training at Legacy, my fitness goals have shifted.. Before, I was mostly focused on what my body looked like. Now, I am focused on what my body can do. I love the energy and acceptance at the gym. Everyone is supportive and encouraging, and the quality of instruction is fantastic! I feel Continue Reading

Mary O’Lynch Claybrook

“My family loves Legacy Jiu-Jitsu! The staff is knowledgeable and wonderful with children. I highly recommend this gym for everyone. First week is free!! Try it out if you’re looking for a new activity!” Continue Reading

Lee LeMieux

“Been with this group for just over four years. They truly are like family. Super welcoming and humble members. My whole family trains here. The head instructor always takes time to answer any questions and treats everyone with the same amount of respect. Best real life martial arts you can train in. Wish I had Continue Reading

Evo P., Richland, WA

“I’ve been with this group for three years and this is the best place to learn the art of jiu-jitsu in the Tri-Cities. The gym is clean, members are friendly, and they almost immediately treat you like family. Also the head instructor is knowledgeable and a true student of the art which shows in his Continue Reading

Kid's Martial Arts F.A.Q.

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)? - 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, especially kids.

BJJ focuses on grappling and 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.

Muay Thai—Muay Thai is referred to as “The Art of Eight Limbs“, as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A practitioner of Muay Thai (“nak muay“) thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight “points of contact,” as opposed to “two points” (fists) in Western boxing and “four points” (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts.

What do my kids wear during workout?Expand

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

You generally wear either a gi (sometimes called a kimono) or no-gi attire to practice/train. If you are in your trial classes, you can wear any comfortable clothing and we will loan you the appropriate attire. When you sign up, you will be required to purchase a gi from one of our preferred vendors (WarTribeGear, FujiSports, and Venum). A gi consists of a jacket, reinforced pants, and a belt. Both men and women should wear a rash guard and a spandex shorts under the gi.​

We also practice and compete (for those who want to compete) without the gi. This is called “no-gi” Jiu-Jitsu or “submission grappling”. The “no-gi” attire consists of fight/board shorts and a rash guard.

Muay Thai

You can wear a sports tee or singlet as a top. For your bottoms, Muay Thai shorts are your best options, as are MMA board shorts. Basically, any shorts that do not restrict your leg movements will do just fine. You will be throwing some leg-splitting kicks so you don’t want to be restricted by your bottoms. As you progress, we suggest you also purchase your own hand wraps, gloves, and shin guards.

What should we bring to class?Expand

We recommend bringing in a water bottle and a light snack especially if your child is attending more than one class. A healthy snack like a granola bar or fruit will give them the energy and focus they need to get through the next class.

How safe is the training?Expand

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is very safe and in fact, is the safest martial arts when compared to other arts like Judo, Boxing, MMA, and Taekwondo.

Do you offer birthday parties?Expand

Yes, we do. Please contact us for more information.

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We require that you wash your gi before rolling in it. Wash separately the first time, and then with like colors after that. Don’t iron the prints/logos/patches.

Wash your gi in cold water, low/medium spin. and low/normal soil level, then air dry. Never tumble dry your gi unless you want it to shrink, and even then do so VERY carefully.

When you do wash your gi, put in a couple of laundry cups full of white vinegar into the basin. White vinegar is naturally antiseptic and relatively cheap, a big bottle of it costs less than 5 dollars. Still, use your other cleaning agents and set the washer to a heavy cycle so that the clothes get agitated. Removal of soil from clothing is a largely mechanical process so the more violent your washer is the better chance you have of getting rid of the nasties on your gi.

Do you have childcare?Expand

No, we do not have childcare at LJJA. We do however have an area that children can sit and watch movies or do homework while their parents train. Parents are required to keep their children from disrupting class.

What age can my child join?Expand

We only accept students aged 5+.

Do you offer private lessons?Expand

Yes. Please contact us to get more information.

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