Stronger. Calmer. More confident.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for adults of every fitness level and kids aged 3 to 15. Two academies, in Maroochydore and Peregian Beach, with classes from 6am. Family owned for 9 years.
First class FREE, then 2 weeks unlimited for $20
Who's stepping onto the mats?
Whether it's for you or your child, there's a class built for exactly where you're at.
You're not looking for just another activity.
If it's for you
- You want training that doesn't feel like another boring workout.
- You need one hour where work, emails and everything else disappears.
- You'd like to feel calm and capable under pressure, on and off the mats.
- You've been meaning to try Jiu Jitsu for ages, but walking in alone feels daunting.
If you're a parent
- You want them off screens and moving, focused and present.
- They're quiet or hesitant in new situations, and you'd love to see that change.
- You want them to genuinely know how to look after themselves.
- You've watched them start activities and quit within a month. You want this one to stick.
Then you're exactly who Legacy was built for.
Your first class is free.
No cost, no pressure and no experience needed. Here's exactly how it works.
Book a time
Choose Maroochydore or Peregian Beach and pick a class that suits you. It takes about a minute.
Just show up
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early in shorts and a t-shirt. We'll meet you at the door, introduce you to your coach and look after the rest.
Love it? Keep going.
Train unlimited for 2 weeks for just $20. Plenty of time to find your feet, try different classes and decide if it's right for you.
2 weeks unlimited for $20Free class first, then 2 weeks unlimited for $20. No joining fee, no lock-in.
Get fitter. Get sharper. Find your people.
Everyone on our mats was new once. You don't need experience, fitness or to keep up with anyone. You just need to show up.
Switch Off
An hour where work, emails and everything else disappears.
Get Fit
Full body training that doesn't feel like another workout.
Build Confidence
Learn to stay calm, solve problems and handle pressure.
Find Your People
Train hard together and make friendships you didn't expect.
Training that fits around your life.
Classes before work, at lunch, after work and on Saturday mornings.
Times vary by academy. See both timetables
What actually happens in a class?
No star jumps, no shouting drill sergeant. Just a clear, structured hour.
- Bow inLeave the day at the door.
- Warm upWith Jiu Jitsu movements, so you're learning from minute one.
- LearnThe coach breaks one technique down step by step.
- DrillPractise with a partner at your own pace, coaches helping.
- Specific trainingTest the position against a little resistance.
- RollLive rounds to finish. Not ready? Sit them out, no questions.
Slow it down
The traditional jacket and belt. More grips, more control, more timing and leverage. Easier on the body, and a style you can keep training for life.
Speed it up
Rashguard and shorts. Faster, more athletic, more scrambling. It sharpens your movement and reactions and brings a totally different energy.
You don't have to choose. Train both every week, and beginners are welcome in both.
“I've never experienced a community such as this. I've really found a home amongst you guys.”
“I started training BJJ at 35 (never too old)… the minute my foot steps in that door I am immediately at ease. It is the best decision I have made in my life!”
Shorts and a t-shirt. That's all you need.
Watch them find who they can become.
It was never just about Jiu Jitsu. Every class is built to grow the things you can't buy for them.
Confidence
Earned by doing hard things, not just told to them.
Resilience
Learning to fail, reset and try again without falling apart.
Discipline & Focus
Listening and follow-through that carries into school and home.
Real Safety Skills
Genuine self defence, taught properly and age appropriately.
Real Friendships
A team that notices when they're missing, not just a class roll.
Respect
For coaches, teammates and the effort behind every belt on the wall.
Fun, movement-based classes building coordination, balance and body awareness. No live sparring.
Real Jiu Jitsu fundamentals, bowing in, listening to coaches, and their first stripes.
Understanding the why, light coach-controlled rolling, grading on skill and character.
Technical depth closer to the adult program, plus real chances to lead and mentor.
“The self esteem he gets from Legacy is really making a massive difference.”
Real experience. Real community.
Head Coach Lucas Costa Santana leads one of the biggest coaching teams on the Sunshine Coast. Everyone learns differently, so there's always someone who'll make it click for you.
- Family owned and operated
- Classes from 6am, lunchtime and evenings
- Belts earned on skill and character
- Gi and No Gi training every week
- Timetable that works around shift rosters
- Part of the national Legacy BJJ family
100+ members and parents say it best.
I was quite intimidated starting BJJ but wanted to try another type of exercise. The crew at Legacy is super welcoming and has a great sense of community! … I recently received my blue belt and it's a great feeling of accomplishment having your hard work acknowledged. If you're considering it, definitely sign up!
We have a little one who does Jiu Jitsu and she begs to go every day. I cannot tell you how much more confident she is, and how it's helped her improve in other ways too, like paying attention in school.
I have attempted to get into BJJ many times and this is the one where I stick to it. Legacy SC has a facility that gives me no excuse not to go, two training areas and great professors along with quality amenities and a community of supportive individuals to practice and learn with.
An amazing family run business that puts so much effort into creating a supportive, caring environment for families to train and thrive. Particularly supportive of neurodivergent children who can sometimes struggle to fit in elsewhere.
I've trained at Legacy for a year and a half now and absolutely love the team and coaches. As a newbie to BJJ I was naturally nervous at first but felt super welcome from the outset. Super high level coaching and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Kids classes and coaches are amazing. Adult classes are just as great. If you're a shift worker, Legacy operates an amazing timetable to accommodate all roster patterns. We love it here!
No joining fee. No lock-in.
Start with a free class, then choose how often you'd like to train. Pause anytime.
Kids
- Starter · 1 class a week$34/wk
- Active · 2 classes a week$44/wk
- All Access · Unlimited$47/wk
More than one child? Sibling memberships start from $64/wk for two kids.
Adults
- Foundation · 2 classes a week$47/wk
- Performance · 3 classes a week$57/wk
- Legacy+ · Unlimited$60/wk
Training with your kids? Family memberships cover parents and kids together.
Find your home mats.
Classes Monday to Saturday at both academies, from early mornings to after school and after work.
Maroochydore
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Our flagship academy. Kids 3 to 15 in Gi and No Gi, adult Gi and No Gi, Beginners classes, a Girls Only class and Open Mat.
Peregian Beach
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A welcoming local academy in the heart of Peregian Beach. Kids classes from age 3, a 14+ class, and adult Gi and No Gi.
Questions we hear every week.
Do I need to be fit first?
No. Classes are structured for every fitness level and your first session is paced for a complete beginner. Plenty of people come to Jiu Jitsu to get fit, not the other way round.
Am I too old to start?
No. Plenty of our members started as adults with no martial arts background at all. Gi training in particular relies on timing and leverage rather than speed and strength, which is why people keep training it for decades. Every black belt on our mats started exactly where you are.
I've never done martial arts. Is that okay?
Absolutely. Most people who start with us have zero experience. Every coach is used to walking someone through their very first class.
Will I get hurt?
Your first class is about learning the basics safely with a partner, at your own pace. Coaches pair beginners with more experienced students who know how to guide a new person, not overpower them. Live rolling is introduced gradually, and adults can opt out of live rounds for as long as they like.
I'm busy or work shifts. Will I actually fit it in?
Maroochydore runs adult classes at 6am, 11:30am, and from 4:45pm, Monday to Thursday, plus Saturday mornings and Open Mats. Peregian Beach runs adult classes at 5:30pm Monday to Thursday and Saturday at 7:30am. Unlimited memberships let you train whenever it suits you.
Will my child have to spar on day one?
No. Kids never live spar on their first class, and live rolling is introduced gradually by age and stage, always coach controlled and supervised. Safety and control are taught alongside every technique from day one.
What age can my child start?
From age 3, in a program built specifically for little ones. From there, classes are grouped by age and stage right through to 15.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable shorts, a t-shirt and a water bottle. That's genuinely it. We provide everything else for your free class. Leave jewellery and anything with zips at home.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. There's no joining fee and no lock-in contract, and you can pause your membership for up to 8 weeks a year. Only the optional free uniform offer has a 12-week minimum commitment.
The hardest part is walking through the door.
So we've made it free. Book a class, show up in shorts and a t-shirt, and let us take care of the rest. You won't be doing it alone.
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