Vanguard Gym is Northern Virginia’s Premier
Mixed Martial Arts and Functional-Fitness Training Facility


Now with two locations to better serve you! Our Headquarters is centrally located in Manassas, Virginia, and you will not find a better place for kids martial arts classes, for you to get in shape, or train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), Thai Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) or CrossFit. Whether you want to take kickboxing for self-defense, be the next Ultimate Fighting Champion, or are just looking for a fun way to get in shape, our adult striking, fitness, and grappling programs will give you the tools to achieve your goals. With convenient drive time classes, and classes seven days a week (check our schedule), whether you want to be a fighter or just train like one, we have an excellent program to suit you. We specialize in Thai Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, also known as “Gracie Jiu Jitsu”, and Mixed Martial Arts; as featured in the Ultimate Fighting Championship™. Visit the area’s only dedicated MMA training gym and enjoy world class martial arts training in our 7000 square foot, air-conditioned facility.

Our satellite school in Culpeper is a heated and air conditioned 4000 square foot facility, with with state of the art grappling mats, striking equipment, MMA gear and changing rooms.

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