Value 01
Respect
We believe in respecting our instructors, fellow students and the martial art itself, both inside and outside the gym. It is all about creating a positive environment.
About usFrom a Maroubra
From a Maroubra
garage to Kensington
Built in 2012 on the dreams of three young founders. Thirteen years later it is a thriving martial arts community — and for a lot of people, a second home.
Our originIt started in a
It started in a
car mechanic's shed
From humble beginnings in a Maroubra garage, Legends Gym moved to Kensington in 2013, built on the dreams of three young founders.
We are now a thriving martial arts community offering diverse classes for all levels. Our dedicated coaches create a welcoming and authentic atmosphere — which is what makes Legends Gym a true second home rather than somewhere you simply hold a membership.
Our historyThirteen years,
Thirteen years,
four turning points
A garage, a move, a bag factory upstairs, and a foundation that puts local kids in front of a coach.
February 2012
Maroubra
A small run-down car mechanic was repurposed as the very first boxing gym in Maroubra. Legends Gym was born.
June 2013
Kensington
From humble beginnings to a well established fight centre. The move to Kensington quickly made a name among the combat sports community.
April 2017
Kensington
Sanchez Boxing Equipment is established one level above the gym, supplying handmade boxing bags to Legends and to all of Australia.
January 2025
Kensington
Legends Life Foundation is created, helping young people access a boxing gym in their community and the life skills that come with it.
Our valuesWhat we ask of
What we ask of
everyone in the room
These are the four things the gym is actually built on, in our own words.
Value 02
Discipline
Training in martial arts teaches you discipline through hard work, following rules and consistent practice. It is a big part of personal growth.
Value 03
Perseverance
Challenges are part of the journey. We encourage our members to push through setbacks, helping them reach their goals and become stronger.
Value 04
Teamwork
We foster a sense of community here. Training partners support one another, making everyone's journey more enjoyable and effective.
Our directorJesse
Jesse
Jansen-Sanchez
Founding director, and the person behind Sanchez Boxing Equipment upstairs — which has been making the bags this gym trains on since 2017.
- info@legendsgym.org
- Address
- Legends Gym, 89 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Open six days · Kensington
Six days of classes · KensingtonThe door is the
hardest part
After that it is just training. Come in for a look and see the room before you commit to anything.After that it is just training. Come in for a look, meet the coaches and see the room before you commit to anything at all.
89 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033 · info@legendsgym.org