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Legacy Mixed Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Collinsville, Illinois

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team New

Plan your first class

  • 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule legacymixedmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (618) 510-9118

Hours

Monday 4–7 PM
Tuesday 4–7 PM
Wednesday 4–7 PM
Thursday 4–7 PM
Friday 4–6 PM
Saturday 9–11 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Legacy Mixed Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 5 mentions

“so great place for beginners and experienced guys, mma and bjj.”

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🏆 Fight Team 3 mentions

“This is the place to train if you’re just getting into martial arts or if you’re an experienced fighter.”

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📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Friendly atmosphere, perfect for starting with the basics, but the coaches have high level experience.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Great experience for me and I believe everyone in the area should try this place out if you want to get in shape while learning self defense tactics with some outstanding people.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Legacy Mixed Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 4 mentions

“I currently train at a separate affiliate gym and dropped in for a NoGi session.”

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🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“Everyone was super cool and Jordan has a wealth of knowledge of both MMA and jiu-jitsu and the areas of overlap.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“Legacy MMA is an outstanding facility with highly knowledgeable coaches and a strong team environment.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“I have a hard time socializing and this place from the moment you step foot inside is welcoming, you feel like family here.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 5 mentions

“I have a hard time socializing and this place from the moment you step foot inside is welcoming, you feel like family here.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 4 mentions

“This is the place to train if you’re just getting into martial arts or if you’re an experienced fighter.”

From the reviews

Legacy MMA is an outstanding facility with highly knowledgeable coaches and a strong team environment. The level of experience and expertise shared by the coaches and fighters creates an excellent learning atmosphere, while the welcoming and enjoyable culture makes it a great place to train and grow.

★★★★★ — Jake, Apr 2026

Best gym I’ve had the pleasure to step foot in! I have a hard time socializing and this place from the moment you step foot inside is welcoming, you feel like family here. All of the coaches and the owner are amazing, I signed up after my very first class. Excited to learn and grow here 💪

★★★★★ — Eri, Jun 2026

Just finished my first week here and it was awesome. The gym is brand new but the atmosphere there is amazing. Jordan does a great job of breaking things down and making sure everyone is improving. Definitely excited to keep training here and seeing the class grow.

★★★★★ — Dylan, Apr 2026

Great instruction from pro level fighters. Perfect for guys who already fight or are just wanting to learn self defense or somewhere inbetween. Jordan’s classes are rooted in fundamentals, allowing students to grow in martial arts the proper way.

★★★★★ — Aj, May 2026

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New to muay thai? Start at Legacy Mixed Martial Arts

Legacy Mixed Martial Arts 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Legacy Mixed Martial Arts

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Legacy Mixed Martial Arts

9500 Collinsville Rd Unit 3, Collinsville, IL62234

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