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Vanguard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Website & schedule vanguardbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (616) 690-1817
The classes they run
“Whether you're looking to improve your self-defense skills, train for competition, or get your kids involved in an honorable and engaging activity, you'll find what you need here.”
“Whether you're looking to improve your self-defense skills, train for competition, or get your kids involved in an honorable and engaging activity, you'll find what you need here.”
What members say
“Fantastic facility, great classes and the best coaches.”
“Fantastic coaching and friendly people, great learning environment.”
“We have had people from all walks of life, people with disabilities (blind), and we have a growing group of women training as well.”
From the reviews
If you're looking for a wholesome environment to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this is the place for you. The top-rate instructors offer a wide range of classes to suit every skill level and interest.
I have trained here for the last 3 years. Everyone here is like an extension of my family. The jiu jitsu instruction is very good under Dan Andrus and the other instructors. The facilities are kept very clean. Everyone is welcome.
Fantastic facility, great classes and the best coaches. Professor Shaw is in it for the long game. I have 4 kids in the program (so far), and am enjoying training with them. Always wanted to learn BJJ and am thrilled to be doing it at Vanguard.
An amazing facility. Top tier cadre of instructors coaching a variety of BJJ styles. The students are a refelection their dedication. A true family environment for all members. Men, women and children welcome.
Your first BJJ class at Vanguard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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