Legacy Martial Arts proudly serving Quincy since 2011
Legacy Martial Arts Classes in Quincy, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lesson.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in the Quincy and Hannibal area. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life..
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Robert Bentley
Chief Instructor
Owner
Master Instructor
6th Degree Black Belt
Mr. Bentley has been training in taekwondo since 1996 and is currently a 6th degree black belt. He is also a Master Instructor in the ATA and a Level 3 certified instructor. He has earned over 30 state titles and has finished top ten in the world in 2001, 2010, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Mr. Bentley is also a certified instructor in Krav Maga and Haganah. He is a purple belt in jiu-jitsu.
Taylor Howerton
Taekwondo Leadership Instructor
Assistant Jiu-Jitsu Coach
5th Degree Black Belt
Mr. Howerton began training in taekwondo in 2002. He is a Level 3 certified instructor and was an Illinois state champ in 2005. He is a blue belt in jiu-jitsu.
Eli Combs
Taekwondo Basic Instructor
Quincy/Lead Instructor
Hannibal
5th Degree Black Belt
Mr. Combs has been training in taekwondo since 2005. He is a Level 3 certified instructor and a blue belt in jiu-jitsu.
Aaron Farha
Lead Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Aaron Farha has been training at Legacy since 2017 and is a blue belt in jiu-jitsu.
Anna Lee Bentley
Owner/Locations Manager
1st Degree Black Belt
Mrs. Bentley began her martial arts journey in 2015. She is a 2020 district champion in forms, weapons, sparring, combat, creative weapons and extreme weapons, She finished top ten in the world in 2022. She is also a three-stripe white belt in jiu-jitsu.
Jen Bradshaw
Program Director
1st Degree Black Belt
Mrs. Bradshaw joined her children in training in 2018. She is a 2022 world champion in creative weapons, extreme weapons and extreme forms.
