Legacy Jiu-Jitsu Academy
LEGACY JIU-JITSU ACADEMY, LOCATED IN RICHLAND, WA, IS DEDICATED TO TEACHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU, AND SRISUK MUAY THAI.
Open since October 2016, LJJA provides a family learning environment to practitioners of all ages and abilities. From our kids' BJJ classes to our Women's-Only Self-Defense training (which is FREE to the community), we have something for everyone ages 5-95!
In addition to our 4,000 sqft of mat space, Boxing Ring, Private Training Space, Men's & Women's Changing Areas with Showers, and Pro Shop (including BJJ GIs, Belts, Boxing Gloves, and Gym Attire), we also offer an exercise equipment and fitness area to our adult members. For recovery, we have an infrared sauna and ice bath on site offered to all adult athletes. The workout space is available during regularly scheduled hours.
All our coaches are trained by the US Center for SafeSport to recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse both inside and outside the gym.
A Proud Affiliate of the Ares bjj Association
We are a proud affiliate of the Ares BJJ Association, which is one of the biggest and best associations worldwide.
The Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association was created by a group of friends that value friendships and principals before business. We agree that in the end of our journey, our friends and family are the ones that will be by our side; not business relationships, which tend to end when the interest is gone.
Our goal is to be a huge family with world wide ties that bring Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to the next level and change lives. We have a very powerful tool on our hands and we shall show the world. With the right attitude and values, we will spread our sense of community to as many places as we possibly can.
Meet the instructors
Prof. Brendin Phillips
Professor Brendin is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He oversees the kids and adult fundamentals BJJ programs, with assistance from the other professors. He has been training BJJ since 2013 and is an active competitor. Brendin trains under Professor Osvaldo "Queixinho" Moizinho, 3rd degree black belt and co-funder of the Ares BJJ Academy Association.
Brendin is also a Muay Thai Kru (red/yellow) under Master Arjarn Saohin Srisuk. He is the head Muay Thai instructor, responsible for overseeing both the kids and adults Muay Thai programs. Brendin brings a wealth of knowledge in his background from years training in Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing, and several other striking arts.
Asst. Coach Megan Phillips
Assistant Coach Megan is a brown belt in BJJ, and co-owner of LJJA. She has been training in BJJ since 2015, with several prior years of kickboxing and judo.
Megan works full-time outside of the gym, as a senior technical advisor, as well as manages day to day responsibilities at Legacy. From time to time, you'll find her on the back mats with the Little Bulldogs or the front mats assisting with the kids BJJ class. Megan is an active competitor on the IBJJF circuit.
Asst. Coach Rebekah Norman
Assistant Coach Rebekah (Becks) has training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2016 and has a lot of experience working with the younger kids. She has been a volunteer and an instructor for youths within the Tri-Cities community for over a decade. She works with our Little Bulldogs program (4-7 year olds).
Prof. Kelton Hungate
Professor Kelton is a black belt who teaches the adult No-Gi classes. He has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2011 and is an active competitor and referee on the local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene.
Muay thai instructors
Head Instructor
Kru Brendin Phillips
Kru Brendin is the head instructor for our Muay Thai program. Kru Brendin earned his Kru rank under Master Anupong Saohin Srisuk of Srisuk Muay Thai. Kru Brendin has been instructing Muay Thai since 2017 and brings with him a wealth of striking knowledge. He comes with a background in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, & Taekwondo.
Kru Pierce Williams
Kru Pierce has been training in Muay Thai since 2014. He holds the rank of Kru (red/white), through Kru Brendin and Master Saohin. Pierce primarily focuses on teaching the kids Muay Thai under Kru Brendin, and assists the newer athletes in the adult Muay Thai classes.
