United Legion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
At United Legion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), our primary aim is to enhance the physical and mental wellness of our members. We accomplish this by ensuring members feel appreciated, esteemed, and motivated.
Recognizing that each individual walks through our doors with distinct goals, dispositions, qualities, and traits, we embrace these diversities. For instance:
- Flexibility
- Prior experience
- Tenacity
- Fight IQ
- Desire to learn
- Strength
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Willpower
While these attributes can be advantageous in BJJ training, the most crucial step is to begin. In Jiu-Jitsu, progress unfolds once you take that initial stride along this new path.
As the esteemed speaker Les Brown once remarked:
“You don’t have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great.”
An effortless way to embark on this journey is by signing up for our complimentary week-long trial. While Jiu-Jitsu offers something for everyone, it may not be for everyone. Hence, with the trial pass, you can sample a few classes without any financial commitment.
About the Instructors
J.D. Lopez: Head Instructor
Though hailing from Brooklyn, NY, J.D. is deeply rooted in Florida. In 1989, his family relocated to Winter Garden, FL, where he spent his formative years. At the age of thirteen, he enrolled in his inaugural karate class.
Following his high school graduation in 2002, he joined the military. Subsequently, in 2007, after completing his service, J.D. delved into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Seven years later, he transitioned into full-time teaching, a role he has ardently embraced ever since. Presently, J.D. persists in his training, teaching, and dissemination of his passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, and physical fitness.
Programs and Classes
- Free-Week Trial
- Self-defense
- Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- No-Gi grappling
- Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Physical Fitness Gym
- Open Mat
- Competition
- Leg Lock Lab
- Grappling Night
Schedule
Legend:
- All blue classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are gi classes
- All red classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays are No-Gi classes.
Closed on all major holidays
- New Years Eve and New Years Day
- Memorial day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving and Black Friday
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
In summary, we offer adult and kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes Monday, through Saturday.
Address: 1185 Spring Centre South Boulevard, Unit 1050, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Sign up for a Free-Week Trial class!