From the moment my son tried Jiu-Jitsu, he absolutely fell in love with it. I initially saw some older negative reviews online, but I decided to keep an open mind and give it a chance--and I'm so glad I did! Enrolling my son has been one of the best decisions I've made. I've witnessed firsthand the incredible positive impact Jiu-Jitsu has had on him. His confidence has grown tremendously, and he's developing resilience, discipline, and social skills that will benefit him for life. The environment at Legacy Burbank is nothing short of welcoming and supportive. Coach Kevin, Professor Marco, Professor Thomas, and Professor Erica go above and beyond to teach, inspire, and uplift their students. They focus not just on technique and self-defense but also on mindset, perseverance, and personal growth. I highly recommend this academy to any parent looking to help their child build confidence, learn valuable life skills, and be part of a positive and encouraging community! read more

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Great gym for kids. Every coach is respectful and the gym is very well maintained. Great service for kids and adults.

100% like family. Coaches professors and staff really care about their art and make every effort to pass on valuable teaching to their students. My sons been going here for 4 years and loves it. read more

We enrolled our toddler here for the Tiny Cranes programs and she absolutely loves it. The coaches are great with the kids and our daughter is always excited to go every week. read more

This place is amazing. It's a one stop shop that has everything you would want in a martial arts gym. I chose this place because it has BJJ, Muay Thai (Bang), AND Judo (2x a week). It also has MMA training, plus functional fitness programs like kettle jitsu and tacfit. It offers programs for toddlers, kids, and teens, plus it has 2 gyms with weights, clubs, maces, etc. that you have full privileges to as a member. The price for the unlimited package which gives you access to everything is STEEP (but definitely worth it imo as you won't need any other gym membership). I also really like the fact that you are mainly trained by senior black belts/professors as opposed to purple/brown belt coaches (no offense ofc). This gym is run in a professional manner with experienced instructors who prioritize safety above all else. This leads to a safe, fun, and encouraging atmosphere/culture that is conducive to learning and growing. The people are nice, welcoming, and encouraging. Parking can be an issue at times but is not too bad. Overall, this is a wonderful place that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to get into striking and/or grappling or who just wants to get in shape in a fun and effective way. 5 stars for sure! read more

This place is great! I've been training here for a little over a year and I can't speak more highly of it. Fantastic community, great teachers, very clean, and tons of amenities for different types of workouts! I've grown stronger, more diligent, more confident, and learned an amazing martial art! I recommend anyone who's interested to come in and try a free trial class like I did! read more

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Friendly people, amazing professors and coaches. Clean facilities, encouraging atmosphere. This place is like family, everybody watches out for one another. They have Nogi, GI and Bang Muay Thai. They offer free classes to try out and see which one you prefer. Highly recommend this place and Professor Crane is almost around all the time so you can talk and ask him for advice read more

Legacy Burbank - Martial Arts Near Me - Burbank, California

Practicing Muay-Thai here. Nice place for beginners and pros alike Pretty cheap compared to other muay-thai places, with high-quality trainers and equipment read more

1) This is the old Gracie Barra Burbank location. ALL of the negative reviews here are for GBB 2) ALL of the Legacy crew is absolutely amazing! You will not find a better coach than Erika for your kids! All the kid's coaches are sooooo good with the kids, to say the least. 3) The fact that you have Acai Jungle right next door is a HUGE plus! 4) 100% a family atmosphere here. BJJ, Muay Thai, Tac Fit, etc, it's all one big family. Don't be intimidated to just walk in and talk to anyone at the front desk. The owner and his family clearly love the what they do and are not in it to get rich, but more so to share the passion and spread knowledge of the sport. read more

Ok these guys are amazing for kids . They really teach them how to be comfortable in combat situations. I love how each teacher puts in so much effort to keep these little kids Comfortable/excited and enthusiastic to go to classes. P.s. Erika is an amazing coach. read more

Legacy Burbank - Erika Dawn / Coach giving my daughter her first stripe ( definitely should get the best coach award asap.) - Martial Arts Near Me - Burbank, California

I'm extremely glad I found this place. Professor Alberto Crane and all the professors genuinely care for each student's progress. Everybody there has great sportsmanship. The energy is super friendly and motivating. After searching for the right Jiu Jitsu Gym to try BJJ for the first time in my life, i could not have been happier to have been led to this spot. They currently offer a free one time class so there's no risk in trying it out. Kevin at the front desk was extremely helpful, answering all my questions before i even asked. Felt like family from day one. This place is LEGIT try it out. read more

This place is great to help boost self-esteem. Great for kids! My daughter enjoys it very much. read more

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Legacy Is a fun environment your able to learn and grow while training here it is a fun family/competitive gym

My kid has been going her for 8 months and I love the community and how nice all the professors are.

Been attending this gym for 7 years My whole family has membership here It is the standard for a Jiu-jitsu gym Clean, family Friendly and the owner Alberto is a living Legend in the world of Gracie Jiu-jitsu Both my kids structure and foundation started here at 2 years old . Not only is this a great jiu-jitsu gym but also a fitness/conditioning gym TacFit, Kettle-jitsu and women's boot camp Not only Jiu-jitsu but also A Bang Muay Tai gym taught by the best in the business Sensi Andy Lazarit. Good luck finding a better complete gym any where on the country read more

Legacy has been a great foundation of my physical and mental health growth. Confidence gained from martial arts had been outstanding. read more

Legacy Burbank - Legacy provides seminars for their students. Learning from the best. - Martial Arts Near Me - Burbank, California

Have my three boys in Legacy Burbank and they love it! Great teachers, great staff, lots of different classes you can take from TacFit, BJJ, no gi, kick boxing, judo and wrestling! Would highly recommend! Come visit and check them out! read more

My son is ten years old and he goes to this place to learn jiu jitsu. My son loves this place very much because his trainers are kind and help him a lot in learning. read more

Legacy Burbank - Martial Arts Near Me - Burbank, California

Highly recommend the Burbank legacy for kids. All the coaches are amazing and it has a great friendly vibe.

They've been great! My boy is enjoying the classes and learning a lot. I'm glad we signed up.

I had an overwhelmingly positive experience! Everyone was kind and welcoming, I met quite a few people right off the bat, and the instructor was accommodating to my being new (he didn't make me do the entire exercise regime because he saw that I was struggling to keep up). I'd highly recommend coming here for a great workout and to learn BJJ. read more

This is EXACTLY what I had been looking for in LA for a while. Legacy has a PACKED schedule with Muay Thai and BJJ in the AM, afternoon, and evenings. What I dig about this gym is that there is a deliberate curriculum, not just random training. There is a friendly, respectful and jovial atmosphere, and I have yet to see any roided out macho bro's. MUAY THAI Legacy offers the Duane "Bang" Ludwig Muay Thai system, which is a relatively new franchise combining Thai and Dutch kickboxing. The head coach, Andy Lazarit, is personable, knowledgeable, and a great DJ! (music blasts at all times at all Legacy classes. You start building on techniques monday, and get more elaborate as the week progresses. On friday it's pad day where you let loose with what you learned. BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Having been a huge MMA fan for a long time, I was interested in trying BJJ, but procrastinated, was worried about my injuries, etc. I have walked into hairy situations, overcoming fears throughout my life, but doing BJJ at Legacy somehow seemed very intimidating! I found however that all the black belts and coaches are very welcoming, friendly, and eager to share their passion. When I finally took my first class, after doing a few techniques, the coach said: "and now we roll". I wasn't sure if he was joking, but he was not. It turned out to be the most fun I had in years. My slate is blank, and I am the student in the room. I get arm-barred, triangled, choked, guillotined, but there are moments where I almost manage to execute a technique I was just shown. I love this stuff, and my elbows and knees will have to deal with it. Many times after I leave I can't stop smiling. I wish I started earlier than at the age of 47! Also, Legacy requires a 30 day notice for cancellations, which some people gripe about. Personally, I think it's a good incentive to stick with it. Why would they let people come in and out of their gym like that? Makes sense to me. read more

One of the best Jiu Jitsu school for kids and adults in the area . Coaches are great with kids. Definitely recommended

Best place to train and learn. Professor and Coaches are amazing. For me this is my Home and my Family, that's how great I feel here. Might not be for everybody, but at least give this place a try, you either stay or you don't. Everybody likes different things. I love it here and I am staying. read more

The Coaches and Professors really work hard to make it a fun, clean, and safe learning environment. I find everyone goes the extra mile to make sure you understand the curriculum and are advancing with your training. Highly recommend you go in and try the gym and meet the people. Make it your new BJJ home. read more

I've started kettlebell classes here and I'm obsessed!!! Professor Joey is so amazing and inspiring, his energy is so positive and fun you want to keep working out... read more

I just have to say that I Love My Workouts and Legacy Burbank! I've been there for a solid two years + and they have all been so amazing. I've made many great friends! So, thank you to Legacy Burbank, the always amazing ToughGirl Women Only BootCamp, the one and only Coach Joey Alvarado who has a great Kettle-Jitsu: Kettlebell and body weight training class, Coach Donny Max Flowers for himself and his his great rapor with all the coaching of the Crane Kids and his amazing wife Jessica Flowers, Yvette K. Yessayantz, Coach George, Coach Dawn, Coach Robert Miller, Coach Ida amd eveeyone else for always being amazing people both to me and all of your students. You all do not know how much it means to us as Legacy Burbank feels like HOME! An environment like this is extremely hard to find. So, here's to you all - Cheers from me ( and all the students) to you. Dawn R. read more

I've only been to 3 classes but so far so good! Teachers are helpful and the people there are really helpful too! My one comment is they kinda throw you into the deep end and don't hold your hand in the beginning but I guess that's just a necessary part of the learning process. You just gotta keep asking questions and everyone is more than happy to answer. And also make it clear to people you're a beginner lol. read more

Had my first beginners class today with Matt and he killed it!! The energy in the room was great, he took the time and effort into each paired group to make sure we understood and executed it correctly. Not only was he an amazing instructor but the staff was friendly and the other students were inviting as well! I had a fun time and got a good workout in. Looking forward to my next class !! read more

Doesn't look like much when you pass by but the inside is nice. I tried Muay Thai classes and they were cool..definetly not easy to learn but it's great to try if you're interested. I grew up going to mma gyms where everyone was like a family and it was a lot of fun just working out with the people there. It isn't like that here. Everyone just kinda does their own thing. Yes you do partner work here but it just wasn't fun. All we did was jumprope then you get into the partner work where you practice the techniques. I was just expecting a little more I guess. Also no one wears masks, temperatures aren't checked, no one cares if you're vaccinated or not, and the doors are all shut when the workout begins so the room gets really hot and sweaty. I'm not exactly sure how safe it is to go here during a pandemic. read more

This place is the best! I joined Legacy in November 2016 at age of 36 to learn BJJ. Never having done proper martial arts in my life. Now, I'm there 6 days a week for a mix of BJJ (3 times a week), Tacfit (twice a week) and Kettlejitsu (the brainchild of Professor Joey Alvarado) once per week. My wife and three and a half year old son also attend the gym for The women's boot camp and the tiny crane BJJ for my son. Owner, Professor Alberto Crane, a decorated BJJ and MMA champion has built a great environment that caters both for those who want to learn BJJ to compete or just for learning, fun and fitness. He is also one of the most humble people I've ever met considering his achievements. In addition, Professors Joey, Matthew and James (just the ones I have trained with) are all extremely skilled and passionate martial arts practitioners and teachers. Coaches Josiah, Robert, Dan and Erica are amazing too. I've been coached by Josiah regularly since joining and am always blown away by his coaching skills considering he is only 20 years old or so. Joining a martial arts gym's might seem intimidating at first but I can truly say this gym is friendly and welcoming while still employing an arsenal of highly skilled, high caliber professors and coaches many of whom compete on a regular basis. I'm fitter than ever and so glad I have joined and found BJJ as a new skill and passion in my life. I highly recommend Legacy! read more

Great place to train for all levels. From first day on the mat to a seasoned veteran. You will usually find someone close to your size and skill to train with. Classes pretty much all day long from butt early to 830pm. Extremely competent and friendly coaches and staff. Easy street parking and a small lot in the back. Plus it's right next door to Acai Jungle for all your post workout smoothie and acai bowl. I've been training here for about a year and a half and I just love it all around. It could seen intimidating at first but everyone is supportive, friendly and helpful. read more

FIRST FREE CLASS: Muay Thai Kickboxing with Serge I came not knowing AT ALL what to expect. I am an extreme beginner and very out of shape. At times I didnt know what to do but Serge would come over once he was done with the other guys and show me. You can tell he's a no nonsense guy but he didn't try to kill me like some trainers do! He even taught me to breath correctly which I kept holding my breath! haha I did the best that I could and literally sweat all over my body. Though I was a hair overwhelmed I had a lot of fun! I would definitely recommend this class but I will say as an extreme beginner and way out of shape it's a bit too much for me. That being said, once I gain a little momentum I will definitely do it again! Beginners always start somehwere! read more

OMG! What is going on with the kids jiu-jitsu?!. It's already half an hour into the class and they are still doing the warm up. The class is very disorganized, the coach who is now teaching the class was the former assistant and he doesn't seem to know what he's doing. All I hear is "line up!" This is terrible! They used to have really good classes and professors, my nephew has been going to the classes for almost a year now. If the class doesn't improve, we are definitely not renewing for another 6 month classes this December. Another thing that bothers me is that the other assistant just keeps clowning around with the little kids. He doesn't look like he's interesting ing assisting the kids at all. Lastly, when we signed up we were informed that the professors are all black belt. The coach that teaching the classes right now is just blue belt!!! Very disappointed!!! read more

Previosly I had taken kickboxing classes with Joey Alvarado when he was located in Highland Park. I loved it, and now that I have a three year old son I was really interested in the tiny cranes program. I left my information on their website, but nobody contacted me. I thought maybe they don't check their emails too often. Therefore, I decided to call. I spoke with a polite gentleman and gave him all my contact information. He let me know a trainer would contact me within 24hrs. However, I never received a call back. It's such a shame because my son would have loved it, and I know we would have become regulars. I guess they have enough clients. Currently I am looking for other places, and hope to find something soon. read more

I've been going to Legacy for just over a year now and am having a great time. There's no looking back. I've been a physical person my whole life and getting back to martial arts (I did Judo as a kid) has been the best choice I've made in years. The classes are challenging, but super rewarding. Jiu Jitsu is one of the toughest, funnest, most rewarding things I've ever done and the staff at Legacy is top notch. The professors, here are world class, I mean you've got Alberto Crance, come on! The training space is very open, large mats, good vibe. The camaraderie is unmatched at Legacy as well, there's a great group of people going on the regular. It's been a joy progressing in Jiu Jitsu-I recently got my blue belt, as well as competing regionally. read more

Clearly, a fair number of people train at GBB and enjoy the experience. Consider my review not an attempt to dissuade you from giving this place a try, but a warning so that you don't make the same mistakes I did. My interest in learning a martial art brought me to GBB in January of this year. My initial trial class was underwhelming. After a cardio warmup with some very rudimentary stretching and a few BJJ specific drills, the class took on a basic pattern. The instructor would first demonstrate a basic move, then send us off in pairs to work on it. Despite the small size of the class, the instructor was mostly disinterested in helping beyond his demonstration, and generally stood to the side while we practiced. Still, I enjoyed drilling and "rolling" with the guys in the class and decided I would give it a shot for one month. I actually thought this initial month would be free, since that's what their website claims. The form I entered, which can be found here (http://gbburbank.com/) claims 30 days free. It's a scam to get you in the door. That should have tipped me off. The initial litany of charges is difficult to swallow. I don't remember the exact amounts, but it's a monthly fee of around $160 for just BJJ, plus an activation fee of at least $50. I am estimating low because I honestly don't remember. It may have been significantly more. I went ahead and took the formidable leap, only to discover the next day, after liking the GBB Facebook page, that they were currently running a promotion that was not offered to me. The promotion was the first month 50% off, plus no activation fee. Needless to say, I felt cheated. In Mr. Crane's defense, when I returned to GBB, heated at my discovery, he quickly provided a mea culpa and a refund. I really wanted to believe that he didn't realize he was cheating me. He insisted he "forgot" about the promotion. Now, I'm almost certain that isn't the case. As it turned out, I only attended two or three total classes at GBB. They were fine. In my second class, I actually learned a great deal more from another student than I did from the instructor. All told, I didn't really think it was for me, and other things in my life popped up to occupy my time. It happens. So as my initial month drew to a close, I visited the office and informed them I wanted to cancel my membership going forward. Oddly, they refused to accept my in-person cancellation and demanded it in email form. Fine. T The real bombshell: they required a 30-day notice for a cancellation... meaning I would be charged for the month of February. Meaning unless you inform them on the very first day of your membership that you intend to cancel, you WILL be charged an additional $160 for a second month, whether you want it or not. Can you say bait and switch? I'm sure this clause is included somewhere in the initial contract I signed. It's fair to say I should have read it more carefully. Here's the reality though: I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO COMB THROUGH THE FINE PRINT OF A LOCAL BUSINESS' CONTRACT TO SEE WHERE THEY'RE TRYING TO CHEAT ME. This is the kind of policy that should be told to you up front. It's blatantly obvious that they withhold this information to squeeze a guaranteed $160 out of you. It's a policy worthy of a cell phone company, not a local dojo. In all likelihood, this review will garner a response from Mr. Crane about the fact that I signed a contract and there was no intention to withhold information from me. Nonsense. I'm sure Mr. Crane makes a good teacher, and clearly he's a good fighter, but he is also a slippery business man who plays fast and loose with the truth. From all appearances, GBB is a competent gym for casual and serious BJJ practionioners alike. But they're also much, much more than willing to cheat unsuspecting new customers out of hundreds of dollars by convenient omission of the truth. It's not the kind of place I would ever want to practice a martial art in. Whether or not you do is up to you. read more

The short version: Come in and try a jiu-jitsu class at this great facility. It just might change your life. The longer version: If you're a potential new student combing through reviews to see if this place is "legit" - rest assured, it is. I've found all the instructors ("professors," in Brazilian jiu-jitsu parlance) to be top-notch, conscientious and eager to have their students really understand the techniques being taught. There's very much a "Welcome to our jiu-jitsu family" vibe. Professor Alberto Crane is an extremely accomplished world-class competitor and instructor, and that level of excellence informs the entire experience at Legacy Burbank. Professor Joey, who teaches the early-morning "Fundamentals" class, explains and demonstrates techniques clearly, keeps a watchful eye on how everyone is drilling, and always seems to know when you need a word of encouragement, and when you need a (loving!) kick in the gi. Similarly, the men and women who train here are incredibly helpful: everyone seems to remember being "the new student" and they're very generous with help in drilling, rolling (sparring), and just *getting better.* The facility itself is outstanding: there's a huge main area of excellent (and clean!) mats, a second mat area, other training space for muay thai, MMA, etc., a cage, a ring, weights, locker room, shower, etc. It's an impressive space. If you've been thinking about checking out this "jiu-jitsu stuff" and training here is an option: try it out. The staff here will set you up with a loaner gi and a white belt and introduce you to a martial art that's probably the best form of self-defense you can learn; it's also a fun-filled sport, an activity that will get you into amazing shape, and a whole-being experience that really sharpens the body, mind and spirit. I know I probably sound like I work here: really, I'm just a white belt, excited to be on this journey, eager to "Yelp" about such an excellent place. So now that you have all this info, you can either a) continue to make excuses about why you can't/won't train jiu-jitsu, or b) you can get in here and "get after it." read more

I went to Legacy for about two years. The only reason I left was because I couldn't make the classes in time due to work being in Culver City. But I loved this gym! Everyone was so nice and it made me feel so welcomed. Professor Crane is a legend and his technique is spot on. He's easy to learn from and takes time to make sure we all get the little details. Professor Joey is also great! He brings a lot of fun energy to class and loves teaching. Can't wait to come visit again. read more

Took my kids to three other places, this place is the best!!!!! Love the instructors, they are actually very caring and they really put there all into I'm so glad we found this place. Just to add they also have adult classes. I drop off my kids and do women's Bootcamp. Yes together!!! I work out while my kids work out next room. It's a great family friendly environment. We sweat as one big family and come home eat without gilt read more