This Week’s News!
Olympic Weightlifting Coach’s Course to Be Held @VG!
Some Great Motivating Wrestling Videos!
CFM Shared a Great CF Mainsite Article!
A Great Article and Video to Motivate You!
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May 13
May 13
Instructor/Leadership Training
The continued growth of our gym’s community is in the hands of the developing athletes and coaches that comprise our membership. Our training curriculums and pipelines are world-class and produce successful athletes and competitors as well as successful individuals pursuing physical, mental, and emotional growth.
To continue to grow and have more services available to our membership and community we need to establish and implement a comparable coaching and leadership program that builds world-class coaches who are leaders in their field. Our Instructor/Leadership Training (ILT) and coaching internships will provide participants with the skills to be great coaches who are technically proficient, supportive of all personality types, and capable of running safe, effective training.
If your goals include becoming a coach for any of the programs offered at VG/CFM then participation in the ILT will be a useful, meaningful, and required step of your development.
The ILT is a 20 unit program, with each unit consisting of:
A required reading assignment
One hour of classroom discussion
One hour of practical instruction/participation
The Coaching Internship is done as an assistant instructor to be shadowed and evaluated by a full instructor for different periods of time depending on the program and the individual.
Our next Martial Arts ILT session will start on Thursday, May 23rd. The class will meet on Thursdays from 7pm until 10pm. If you are being considered for this then Coach has probably already contacted you. If he has not already talked to you and you are interested in participating then please talk with Coach.
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Apr 13
Apr 13
Vanguard Gym Competition Team/Big Brothers Take Copa Nova by Storm!
April 6th, 2013 was the Copa Nova Spring Championships, and Team Big Brothers / Vanguard Gym was there to represent, with the finest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners in the region! Without further ado, below is the list of our fantastic competitors and their amazing results!
Jake Johnson: Gi-Silver, No Gi-Silver, Exhibition-Gold (FLYING ARMBAR!)
Michael McNeill: No Gi-Gold, Gi-Silver, Exhibition-Silver
Michael Ide: No Gi (Men’s)-Silver, Gi(Men’s)-Silver
Nelson Raley: Gi(Men’s)- fourth
Amber Carter: Gi-Gold, No Gi-Gold
Blaze Carmical: No Gi-Silver, Gi-Bronze
Aubrey Hammer: No Gi-Bronze
Noel Strain: No Gi-Gold, Gi: Gold
Ivan Cortes: No Gi-Gold, Gi-Bronze, Gi Absolute-Silver
Chad Bailey: No Gi-Silver
Matthew Kensky: No Gi-Gold, Gi-Silver
Tony Campos: No Gi(Intermediate)- fourth, Gi-Gold
Jeremy Vineyard: Gi-Bronze
Melvin Skinner: Gi-Gold
Joe Pascale: Gi-Silver
Hard work does in fact pay off, and our team proves it! Coming into the gym day in and day out, drilling and otherwise putting in the work has made our team a force to be reckoned with in our region! Congratulations to everyone who competed!
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Apr 13
Apr 13
Black Belt Highlights From the 2013 Pans
Some amazing moments at this year’s Pans by the sports most talented individuals!
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Apr 13
Apr 13
April’s Theme – Teamwork
APRIL’s THEME – TEAMWORK
We believe in dedication to our ideals and team, consistently striving for excellence through an intelligent approach and hard work, and having the discipline to achieve our goals without wavering.
Our shield is not divided. It is united by teamwork. Iron sharpens on iron, man sharpens on man. There is no ego in our training, we support and trust in each other to prepare our team for life’s challenges.
Components of teamwork:
Instead of me writing how the following components of teamwork affect a team, we will discuss these things during class this month. Take a little time to think about and be ready to discuss how the following are necessary for, or contribute to a healthy team culture:
1. Positivity
2. Recognition
3. Feedback
4. Trust
5. Respect
6. Communication
7. Leadership
8. Roles
9. Rules
10. Support
11. Goals and Objectives
12. Consistency
13. Accountability
14. Conflict Resolution
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Mar 13
Mar 13
2013 Kids MMA Summer Camp – Register Now
Are you looking for something for your children to do this summer that will build character and confidence? How about increasing their physical fitness and self-discipline in a mutually supportive yet challenging environment?
Vanguard Gym has the area’s most complete program for personal development within our amazing kids program. All of the benefits of our year around program will now be available in a kid’s summer camp.
Kids will spend their day in activities designed to assist them to:
Learn the value of teamwork,
Learn what it means to set and achieve goals,
Develop a healthy, drug-free lifestyle, which includes fitness and healthy eating,
Develop respectful and effective communication,
Build confidence in themselves and their life skills,
Learn proven strategies for dealing with bullies and situations where bullying is taking place,
Develop focus,
Understand what self-defense is and when it is acceptable to defend yourself,
And Have Fun!
Camp will run from June 24th until August 30th.
We will be closed July 4th.
Full-Day (7:30 am – 4:30pm) and Half-Day (7:30-12:00, 12:30 – 4:30) packages are available on a weekly basis. You must register ahead of time.
Class sizes are limited, call or email now for additional information or to ensure your child’s spot. Ask us about our family rates too.
Jenny@VanguardGym.com
703-330-1126
