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Legacy MMA & Jiujitsu

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Joplin, Missouri

Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships run around $80/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 5:30–8:30 pm
Friday 6:45–8 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 2–3:30 pm

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Legacy MMA & Jiujitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“I thought it was really cool just watching my grandsons well they were going through their instruction Sam was the teacher for the evening”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Intrusctors are very kinda and patient, and classes are for all skill levels alike!”

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🤜 Sparring

“Stopped by for a Friday open mat.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Legacy MMA & Jiujitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“if you would like to start training MMA or know anyone else who would like to get into it, this will be a great place for you all to start learning!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“I do Jiu Jitsu here and it is a great academy with great instruction.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“I do Jiu Jitsu here and it is a great academy with great instruction.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“my first week training here was free, then after that I started paying $80 a month which is a very good price for me.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 5 mentions

“Coaches and the other people that train here are very friendly and easy to get along with.”

From the reviews

Knowledgeable and hardworking coaches. This place is great for everyone, from serious fighters to people looking for a fun way to work out. They have kids classes too! Legacy is welcoming place where anyone regardless of gender can train.

★★★★★ — Kinley, Feb 2023

I started the kickboxing classes this week. I have never done anything like this before and I was definitely feeling intimidated but the coaches out here are super patient as well as accepting. They showed me that I was capable of more than I thought possible. I will continue coming here as much as I can!

★★★★★ — Matthew, Jan 2026

Coaches and the other people that train here are very friendly and easy to get along with. There’s a variety of skill levels from beginners to people that have fought before. So if you’re someone looking to get into it then this is definitely the place for it.

★★★★★ — Tony, Apr 2026

Never had ANY kind of experience before legacy and one month in i feel on top of the world!! Intrusctors are very kinda and patient, and classes are for all skill levels alike! I love the people and culture, everyone's caring and like a second family. :)

★★★★★ — Abi, Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 29 reviews →

New to kickboxing? Start at Legacy MMA & Jiujitsu

Legacy MMA & Jiujitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Legacy MMA & Jiujitsu

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Legacy MMA & Jiujitsu

1050 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO64801

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