Best Spot to Train on LI! Between Coaches Jason, Nick and Dylan I feel as if my BJJ has improved as much as it possibly could in the time I have had to train. The Coaches never fail to answer any questions to the best of their ability at any point. New Grapplers and Seasoned Black belts are welcomed into the gym all the same. If you are in the area and are looking for a place to train just get in the gym and look no further!

I train outside of the state but I grew up on LI and dropped into Vanguard when they first opened in 2022 just to check it out while I was visiting my parents. I was blown away by the high level of instruction and felt that I got a lot out of the experience. In the 3 years since every single time I’m on the Island I make time to drive over an hour to drop in for a class. Every drop in is a great experience and I leave with so much invaluable information from the instructors and the members of the gym. It has leveled up my skills tremendously. Even though I come in once every 4 or 5 months, they remember my name and are very welcoming and the atmosphere is very positive. World class instruction and an overall great vibe, I can’t recommend Vanguard enough.

Let me start with the coaches, you have some of the best BJJ athletes in the world teaching you this craft, and I am not speaking in hyperbole. All of them are patient, passionate and willing to take the time to show you the little nuances to help you succeed, whether you are a competitor or hobbyist. Their approach will not only keep you on your toes, and keep you in shape it will also make you into a nightmare for your opponent. This gym has brought back the confidence and competitive spirit I once had. No matter if you want to compete or just learn some self defense this is the absolute best place there is. Thank you to the owners/coaches Jason&Nick as well as all the coaches Dylan, Jason, Dean, Manny.

Training at Vanguard, their coaches are trained by the one and only Matt Serra, that alone tells you you’re learning from the BEST! Coach Manny’s teaching for fundamental's helps so much on the learning side! I enjoy being in his class every week! World class people, good vibes, and I’m also very grateful I live 5 minutes away from Vanguard making less travel very easy!

Best Gym on long island, I've been training a little over a year now and to say the least each and every time i step foot in this gym I learn something new and always am challenged with the best of the best

High level instruction and jiu-jitsu practitioners. Beautiful, clean training space with showers, lots of mat space and very friendly gym members. I look forward to every opportunity I have to visit this academy. Jason And Nick are world class teachers and competitors. a lot of the people that train in this gym are very knowledgeable and willing to share information that’ll help you get to the next level.