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Legend Jiu Jitsu Academy

Legend Jiu Jitsu Academy is an Atos-affiliated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school serving the Fircrest, University Place, and Tacoma area. The academy is proud to be part of the global Atos community, one of the greatest jiu jitsu teams in the world with 15 World Championships and over 300 affiliates worldwide. At Legend Jiu Jitsu Academy, everyone is welcome regardless of age or experience level. Jiu jitsu is a versatile and practical martial art that adapts to all skill levels. The academy provides high-level instruction in a positive environment that challenges all students while maintaining a focus on community, family, and developing meaningful relationships. The academy recently moved to a new, larger facility featuring an expanded training space, bigger lounge area, bathrooms, and a dedicated weightlifting room. Training programs include traditional gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, no-gi grappling, judo for jiu jitsu, and wrestling for jiu jitsu. The gym offers programs for all ages including Little Legends (ages 3-4), Kids (ages 5-10), Teens (ages 11-17), and Adults (18+). Classes range from fundamentals to advanced levels, with specialized sessions for competition training and open mat sessions.

Nick Brooks BJJ

All of the arts taught at the North 12 Academy follow a structured curriculum and guidelines. In keeping with the high standards it follows, the Academy has a uniform policy for all classes. Shorts, T shirts and rash guards are provided and in BJJ students adhere to a white Gi only policy (also provided)

United Martial Arts Training Center

United Martial Arts Training Center (UMA) is a premier martial arts facility in Lubbock, Texas, dedicated to challenging and empowering students through superior teaching of a rigorous curriculum. The center exists to develop attributes of character, excellence, self-discipline, tolerance, and humility while recognizing and optimizing each athlete's full potential. Through its comprehensive programs, UMA provides the background necessary for athletes to compete at the highest level. As a catalyst to deepen and advance the understanding of Wushu (Chinese Martial Arts) in America, UMA offers world-class instruction across multiple disciplines including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sanda, MMA, Muay Thai, and Wrestling. The facility features professional-grade training equipment including competition mats, a boxing ring, an MMA cage, heavy bags, and a complete strength and conditioning area. The coaching staff includes internationally recognized martial artists with extensive competitive experience. Head Coach Yi-Yuan (Ian) Lee has served as the head coach for the U.S.A. Sanda Team since 2007, leading athletes at multiple World Championships and Pan American Championships. Coach Cory Johnson is a Sanda and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who has competed internationally in Sanda, Kickboxing, MMA, and Jiu-Jitsu, winning multiple national championships. Coach Bruce Wang, a Sanda silver medalist at the 2023 World Wushu Championships and BJJ brown belt, brings elite-level competition experience to the instructional team. Together, they provide comprehensive training for students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to elite competitors.