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Vanguard Gym
4.8 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Manassas, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- 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.”
“Had a great experience with the Intro to Muay Thai class!”
Other martial arts here
“Had a great experience with the Intro to Muay Thai class!”
“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.”
What members say
“On top of the excellent coaching, I could not imagine a better group of folks to work out with.”
“Great Gym, with a welcoming atmosphere.”
“It is exceptionally clean with many restrooms, showers, and changing rooms that fit a busy person needs, such as my own.”
“Crossfit is worth every penny.”
“Doug has surrounded himself with, and staffed Vanguard Gym with, exceptionally moral and honorable men and women.”
“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.”
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.
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.
My son and I started training at Vanguard in late 2012. 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. He went from wanting to only train a couple of days a week to wanting to train every day.
I wanted to take a minute to suggest Crossfit Manassas to any of those in the area looking for a solid box to join. This past summer after doing crossfit on my own for years, I though I would give Crossfit Manassas a try, and was not disappointed at all.
New to kickboxing? 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 class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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 kickboxing class at Vanguard Gym
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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