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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Richland, Washington
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Drop-ins drop-ins run around $20 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 4–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule legacyjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 509-438-6955
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“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.”
“My kids and I were able to roll around and work on a few things and then I sparred with a few of the members.”
“I have lost over 60 pounds since joining, thanks to the great workouts and constant motivation from the instructors and other members.”
“The stand-up, grappling & overall vibe they offer provides a variety for anyone who wants to learn self-defense, spar & meet friendly people.”
“Everyone here has been welcoming, helpful, and fun to train with, from beginners to experienced fighters.”
“The stand-up, grappling & overall vibe they offer provides a variety for anyone who wants to learn self-defense, spar & meet friendly people.”
“My family and I live in Illinois I'm a blue belt love to train so I wanted to find an open mat while home on vacation.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been training at Legacy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy for about 3 months now, mainly in the evening Muay Thai classes, and it’s been an awesome experience.”
What members say
“The coaches are patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about helping people improve, and the culture here is super respectful and community-oriented.”
“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.”
“The stand-up, grappling & overall vibe they offer provides a variety for anyone who wants to learn self-defense, spar & meet friendly people.”
“The coaches are patient, professional, and excellent with kids—they focus on discipline, confidence, and respect just as much as technique.”
“Our son absolutely loves Jiu Jitsu, the staff is AMAZING, and I love supporting local businesses doing what they love.”
“The experienced grapplers are more than willing to show the new members the ropes during training and keep them safe during sparring.”
From the reviews
Today is our first time here. The whole environment is clean, tidy and bright. There are four coaches instructing the children. Although we are only here for a trial class today, we are very satisfied so far and will definitely sign up.
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.
Update on review: Our kids have now been attending classes for over a year and a half. They absolutely love it here. The coaching staff is amazing. They are extremely knowledgeable and do a great job of teaching Jiu-jitsu at all age levels. They truly care about the kids and it shows.
My family and I live in Illinois I'm a blue belt love to train so I wanted to find an open mat while home on vacation. When I reached out to legacy their staff were super friendly and invited my family and I to the Friday night open mat free of cost!
New to muay thai? Start at Legacy Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Legacy Jiu-Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Legacy Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, 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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