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Vanguard Gym
4.8 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Manassas, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Website & schedule vanguardgym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 202-596-5528
The classes they run
“Great gym with a great staff of coaches for the kids BJJ program!”
“I really enjoy going to women's class and open mats.”
“I really enjoy going to women's class and open mats.”
Other martial arts here
“At first my son was hesitant to train jiu jitsu, but after only a few minutes on the mat with the kids coaches, he loved it.”
“The coaches are amazing with the kids from cross fit, BJJ and wrestling.”
What members say
“Great BJJ/Muy Thai/Crossfit gym with awesome coaches, top level instruction and the best people to train with!”
“Great Gym, with a welcoming atmosphere.”
“I really enjoy the family atmosphere, the principles the coaching staff adheres to and the goal-oriented approach the head coach encourages all members to have.”
“Many other martial arts establishments just throw out technique after technique without any thought on how those techniques chain together.”
“Whether you’re interested in top notch training for competitions or looking for self denfense instruction, Vanguard always performs above and beyond my expectations.”
“It is exceptionally clean with many restrooms, showers, and changing rooms that fit a busy person needs, such as my own.”
From the reviews
This is an amazing gym. It has totally changed the way I view fitness and the way I view a fitness facility. The coaches are great, knowledgeable, and encouraging. No one is made to feel weak or "lame" at Vanguard Gym.
Just had a visiter,( Kelsey ) at my location in Raleigh , Nc. You can tell right away she come from a great gym and was taught to have fun in her BJJ. My compliments to her and her coaches. Well done, it was a pleasure having you. Machado Black Belt M. C. Tricoli
Vanguard is the place to train at if you’re in Manassas or surrounding areas. The level of detail in which Coach Doug and Coach Chris go into with every technique is outstanding.
I’ve been doing BJJ at vanguard gym for about 2 years now and I just started CrossFit as well. I can’t tell you how outstanding this place is, the coaches are so inspirational and motivating and the atmosphere is amazing. My first and current job is at the gym because I wanted to be more involved.
New to muay thai? Start at Vanguard Gym
Vanguard Gym comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Vanguard Gym
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, 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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