Training tips, technique breakdowns, competition reports, and academy updates from the Vanguard Academy team.
Gi vs no-gi is a purple belt argument. For a beginner the honest answer is simpler. What's actually different, who should start where, and how to pick.
Is 4 too young? Is 12 too late? Here's what kids actually do in a jiu-jitsu class at every age, and the real signs your kid is ready, from a Long Island gym.
Think you're too old to start jiu-jitsu? The 40-and-over beginner is the one who benefits most. Here's what actually happens on day one, from a Long Island gym.
Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most practical self-defense training for women facing real-world threats.
Most martial arts give kids false confidence. Jiu-jitsu teaches them to stay calm under real pressure. Here's why that matters for life.
Everything you need to know before stepping into your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at Vanguard Academy — what to wear, what to expect, and how to make the most of your first day.
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