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Legacy Boxing and Combat Sports Academy
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Judo dojo in State College, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most dojos welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Membership memberships run around $60/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes (ages 8–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's judo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule legacy-boxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (814) 599-1682
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–7:45 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–6:15 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been boxing here for about six weeks and is new to the sport.”
“Coach Derek is incredible, would highly recommend private sessions to get good one on one work with him.”
“Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn to fight in a supportive community, or an experienced athlete looking to get to the next level, I would highly recommend this gym!”
Other martial arts here
“The facilities/equipment are safe, clean and well suited for boxing/MMA.”
What members say
“For the last two summers grandson has received excellent coaching and boxing training from Coach Roth and his assistants.”
“Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn to fight in a supportive community, or an experienced athlete looking to get to the next level, I would highly recommend this gym!”
“Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn to fight in a supportive community, or an experienced athlete looking to get to the next level, I would highly recommend this gym!”
“This gym got me in the best shape of my life thanks to the elite coaching talent!”
“The best training quality and surprisingly AFFORDABLE for the quality and authenticity of training.”
From the reviews
I’ve trained in most state college gyms and I can say that Legacy is the best real combat sports gym in the area BY FAR. The best training quality and surprisingly AFFORDABLE for the quality and authenticity of training. The coaches are Incredible and well qualified. You can train Boxing, Judo, Kickboxing, and MMA.
Phenomenal Boxing Gym. World class talent to be had here. On top of that there coach is coach of the year. Would recommend to anyone trying to get into boxing or combat sports as a whole.
Awesome place to train and learn to fight. I joined Legacy with little experience, and the coaching transformed me as an athlete and as a boxer. I also quickly got connected with the other athletes training there, and built a good set of relationships that helped me keep growing.
Great place to train and learn boxing. This gym got me in the best shape of my life thanks to the elite coaching talent!
New to judo? Start at Legacy Boxing and Combat Sports Academy
Legacy Boxing and Combat Sports Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never stepped on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at Legacy Boxing and Combat Sports Academy
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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