Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego – HQ in San Diego, California

“The legendary Legion Sunday open mat was absolutely incredible. I was a black belt visiting from out of town and looking to get some rounds in. There was a huge number of folks doing a mix of Gi and No Gi. Best of all - everyone was super respectful, welcoming, and down to get some hard work in! I canu2019t say enough positive things about Legion AJJ and canu2019t wait to come back.”

— Brian E. · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-9

“Excellent Jiu Jitsu gym. The space is large, well laid out, and very comfortable for training. The front desk staff provides great service and is always friendly and attentive. The cleanliness and overall amenities of the place really stand out. One detail that truly makes a difference is the filtered water dispenser located near the tatami, which also provides ice u2014 extremely convenient for training. Definitely a ve”

— Milagros M. · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-1

“Stopped by for the open mat, and had an awesome time. Such a great crowd and culture here. Would highly recommend checking them out for regular instruction or a weekend roll!”

— T. C. · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-22

“The proof is the pudding. The whou2019s who of jiu jitsu showing very cerebral lessons for people of all skill levels. Great teachers , great clean welcoming facilities with showers, weight room, etc. Iu2019m from Minnesota and would travel back to San Diego just to train here. 2 thumbs up”

— Michael R. · ★★★★★ · 2025-11-4

“Great gym. Down from Los Angeles for their open mat and got amazing roles. Everybody was courteous and polite. The roles were full of skill and technique, the gym was well kept, staff were incredibly polite and efficient, and overall it was an entirely positive experience. I would totally recommend coming to this place and can't wait to stop by again on my next visit.”

— Colin G. · ★★★★★

“I always wanted to visit this premiere facility Legion American Jiu Jitsu academy while staying in San Diego, When I first started Jiu Jitsu, Head instructor Keenan was one of my biggest influences through his Worm Guard dvd series. I had the opportunity to train with Prof. Eric Sainz today, who is one of the most technically proficient Black Belts I have ever rolled with. The front desk was very helpful and friendly”

— Tyrone G. · ★★★★★

“What an amazing place! The staff here are absolute gems. Thank you Miha for showing me around and making me feel welcome! The open mat is like a giant playground with all your friends! There was a wide spectrum of skills and levels, something for everyone. There were no egos or attitudes, just fun and challenge! The whole area is clean and sanitary with a great water station with ice to refuel during rounds. Highly r”

— Sveinn K. · ★★★★★ · 2024-5-21

“We had an incredible experience: a warm welcome, outstanding athletes, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphereu2026 Everything was perfect from start to finish. If you love Jiu-Jitsu, this is definitely the place to train in San Diego. We highly recommend it and hope to come back next year!”

— Didier L. · ★★★★★ · 2025-5-25