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Legacy Elite Gymnastics offers a range of gymnastics activities, including Bars & Beam Clinic, Back Handspring Clinic, Team Clinic, and recreational classes for fitness. The program also offers preschool options such as Wednesday Morning Preschool Classes, Dragon Tots classes, Mini Dragons classes, and Kinder Dragon classes, along with birthday parties, events, and themed activities like Ice Age PNO and Puff Crew.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and clinic options Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM–8:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM–6:30 PM
Legacy Elite Gymnastics is a world renowned gymnastics club and training center and is described as a fun facility for classes, birthday parties, events, and more. It is owned and operated by US and International Olympian and world class gymnasts Jiani and Yuejiu, who have been coaching gymnastics for over 35 years and have coached the National Team in the USA, China, and Canada. Both were National Team members at the Chinese National training center, and Jiani was on the Chinese national team from 1977–1985. Coach Jiani serves as Team Head Coach and Owner and has roles and honors that include US National Team Member coach, Team USA International Elite Committee, IL State TOPs Coordinator, 2013 Region 5 JO Coach of the Year, 2012 Elite Coach of the Year, 2010–11 USA Team World’s Assistant Coach, 2007 Region 5 Junior Olympic Coach of the Year, 1984 Olympic Games China Bronze Medal Team member, 1981 Worlds 2nd place Team competition, five-time Chinese National Champion, and Chinese national team member from 1977–1985. Coach Yuejiu, also a Team Head Coach, is a US National Team Member Coach and was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2014, and his background includes 2013 Region 5 Junior Olympic Coach of the Year, 2012 Region 5 Elite Coach of the Year, 2008 Chinese Women’s and Men’s Coordinator for the gold medal winning Olympic team, 2007 World’s Gold Medal Chinese team Coach, 1984 Olympic Games Silver Medal Men’s team member, 1981 World Championships first place on floor as China’s first male World Champion, and Chinese national team member for over 10 years. Additional staff and leadership include Coach Aubrey (Preschool & Tumbling Coach), Coach Bella (Summer Camp Coach), Coach Nikki (Compulsory Coach), Coach Talia (Rec Coach & Showcase Director), and office team members Kate, Cyndi, and Anela.
Legacy Elite Gymnastics states that its mission is to provide top-tier training and mentorship to aspiring gymnasts of all ages and skill levels in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program is described as a world renowned training center run by a family who have love and passion for kids and the sport of gymnastics, with a class and program for every level and the phrase “Where success and fun is one.” Legacy Elite Gymnastics is the home of Olympians, World Champions, and full ride NCAA scholarship athletes and is the only gymnastics center in Illinois with USA National Team Members, Olympic and World medalists. The program has received recognition including 2022 Region 5 Club of the Year and 2024 Best Club in Illinois, and it is associated with the 2014 International Gymnastics Hall of Fame induction of Coach Yuejiu. Coach Anna from the program is featured in the COD DuPage Public Art Project currently on display at the downtown Aurora parking garage. Jiani and Yuejiu started dating after the 1984 Olympics and got married in 1986.
Last updated January 9, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and clinic options Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM–8:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM–6:30 PM
Legacy Elite Gymnastics is a world renowned gymnastics club and training center and is described as a fun facility for classes, birthday parties, events, and more. It is owned and operated by US and International Olympian and world class gymnasts Jiani and Yuejiu, who have been coaching gymnastics for over 35 years and have coached the National Team in the USA, China, and Canada. Both were National Team members at the Chinese National training center, and Jiani was on the Chinese national team from 1977–1985. Coach Jiani serves as Team Head Coach and Owner and has roles and honors that include US National Team Member coach, Team USA International Elite Committee, IL State TOPs Coordinator, 2013 Region 5 JO Coach of the Year, 2012 Elite Coach of the Year, 2010–11 USA Team World’s Assistant Coach, 2007 Region 5 Junior Olympic Coach of the Year, 1984 Olympic Games China Bronze Medal Team member, 1981 Worlds 2nd place Team competition, five-time Chinese National Champion, and Chinese national team member from 1977–1985. Coach Yuejiu, also a Team Head Coach, is a US National Team Member Coach and was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2014, and his background includes 2013 Region 5 Junior Olympic Coach of the Year, 2012 Region 5 Elite Coach of the Year, 2008 Chinese Women’s and Men’s Coordinator for the gold medal winning Olympic team, 2007 World’s Gold Medal Chinese team Coach, 1984 Olympic Games Silver Medal Men’s team member, 1981 World Championships first place on floor as China’s first male World Champion, and Chinese national team member for over 10 years. Additional staff and leadership include Coach Aubrey (Preschool & Tumbling Coach), Coach Bella (Summer Camp Coach), Coach Nikki (Compulsory Coach), Coach Talia (Rec Coach & Showcase Director), and office team members Kate, Cyndi, and Anela.
Legacy Elite Gymnastics states that its mission is to provide top-tier training and mentorship to aspiring gymnasts of all ages and skill levels in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program is described as a world renowned training center run by a family who have love and passion for kids and the sport of gymnastics, with a class and program for every level and the phrase “Where success and fun is one.” Legacy Elite Gymnastics is the home of Olympians, World Champions, and full ride NCAA scholarship athletes and is the only gymnastics center in Illinois with USA National Team Members, Olympic and World medalists. The program has received recognition including 2022 Region 5 Club of the Year and 2024 Best Club in Illinois, and it is associated with the 2014 International Gymnastics Hall of Fame induction of Coach Yuejiu. Coach Anna from the program is featured in the COD DuPage Public Art Project currently on display at the downtown Aurora parking garage. Jiani and Yuejiu started dating after the 1984 Olympics and got married in 1986.
Last updated January 9, 2026.
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