Academy LineageOur roots run deep. Every technique we teach carries centuries of refinement from the greatest martial artists in history.

OUR HERITAGE

The Legacy ChainBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a living tradition passed directly from instructor to student. This unbroken chain connects Legacy X to the very origins of the art.

1

Mitsuyo Maeda7th Dan JudoKodokan JudoBrought Judo/Jiu-Jitsu to Brazil

2

Luiz FrançaRed BeltFrança Jiu-JitsuSelf-defense driven, tough and effective style

3

Oswaldo Fadda9th Degree Red BeltEquipe FaddaLeg lock pioneer, practical and inclusive BJJ

4

Julio Cesar Pereira7th Degree Coral BeltGF TeamElite competition coach, strategy and systems

5

Thomas Armstrong3rd Degree Black BeltArmstrong JiuJitsu / GF Team CanadaStrong fundamentals, pressure and control focus

Francis YangaBlack BeltLegacy X Jiu-Jitsu / Armstrong Jiu-JitsuTechnical coach focused on growth and mindset

What Lineage Means to UsAt Legacy X, lineage is not just history — it is accountability. Knowing where your techniques came from means understanding why they work. Our instruction carries the precision and intent of every generation before us, adapted for today's training environment without losing the essence of the original art.When you train at Legacy X, you become part of this lineage. You carry it forward every time you step on the mat, every time you teach a training partner, and every time you represent the academy.