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Josh Crabtree to Blue Belt

Coach — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:49:26 +0000

Josh is a very active member of our team. He balances a challenging career, a new son, and family life with his martial arts pursuits. He has been an active BJJ, submission grappling, and MMA competitor consistently during the past few years here at Vanguard Gym. We look forward to many more years of “awesomeness”, and to the time his son can join our kids program! Congratulations Josh – keep up the good work!

Vanguard Gym members and instructors attend Ajarn Chai Sirisute seminar

Coach — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:08:35 +0000

Reed, David, Aubrey, and Vince had a great time studying with living legend, Ajarn (Head Instructor) Chai Sirisute.
Video of Reed working the pads with the Ajarn Chai is available on our facebook page.

U.S. Grappling Results – August 7, 2010

Coach — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:47:41 +0000

Great job to Billy, Mike, Duy, and Vince for stepping up to the challenge!

Mike did great in his first tournament!

Billy finished third!

Duy finished third in his first tournament as a blue belt, while Vince won gold in both his gi and no-gi divisions!

Great job guys – keep up the hard work and great performances!!

Promotions

Coach — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:15:24 +0000

I have been behind the ball in posting recent promotions. I put them up on Facebook and then forgot to put them up on the website/blog. My apologies guys!

Jason Deutsch has been putting it on the line in BJJ competition as much as anybody on the team, if not more, often competing in two, three, and even four divisions in a day. His submission only matches have been epic and he has demonstrated his knowledge of our curriculum not only at the gym, but time and time again on the mat during competition. I was very happy to surprise him with his promotion at a time and place he could share the moment with his family. I look forward to Jason’s continued growth in the sport as well as his contributions to the adults’ and children’s classes in which his son participates.

Aubrey Hummer, Luis Henry, and Duy Le have all been training hard and have been a fixture at the local tournament scene, often closing out their weight brackets together and always medaling. Their contributions at the gym have made them invaluable training partners and teammates. That’s why I was so excited to promote them to BJJ blue belts! Great job guys! Keep up the great work and supportive team training environment that has brought you this far!

CrossFit Manassas 5th out of 180 teams at MetroDash!!

Coach — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:26:09 +0000

Great job to Chris and Brad who smashed through the competition and showed our training and land navigation skills were on point! We will be organizing more group outings and adventure races. If you want in with the competition team let us know, and make sure you train plenty!!

Training the Ten Domains of Fitness at Vanguard Gym / CrossFit Manassas

Coach — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:00:09 +0000

Ten Domains of Fitness from Vanguard Gym on Vimeo.

New video on addressing the ten domains of fitness at Vanguard Gym
Let us know what you think.
Thanks!

TIREd of Tabata – CrossFit Manassas Group Class

Coach — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:37:49 +0000

TIREd of Tabata from Vanguard Gym on Vimeo.

11 am group class

Tire Sledge Hammer
Tire Flips
Tire (box) Jumps
Leg Extensions
Each exercise performed for 8 20 second intervals with 10 seconds rest = 4min
One minute rest between each exercise.
Great job everybody!!

Jason wins Bronze at the Mundials

Coach — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:37:32 +0000

Team Vanguard Gym traveled to Long Beach California as part of Big Brothers Competition Team to participate in the 2010 World Championships of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, The Mundials!
Jason Deutsch won the bronze in a younger division than he would normally compete in. He lost a very close match by points in the semis to a very game opponent, who submitted all of his other opponents.
Great job Jason!

Coach Jason Doucette Promoted to Brown Belt in BJJ

Coach — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:16:13 +0000

I am so happy to announce the promotion of Coach Jason Doucette to the rank of Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Jason has been a great friend, training partner, and assistant coach for many years, and it is exciting to see him set and achieve goals for competition, training, and life! I look forward to many more years of friendship, teamwork, and hard work together.

Thanks to everyone who came out to Vanguard Gym – Culpeper MMA to help with the testing and share this moment with Jason and the team!

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Cary Scott — Thu, 06 May 2010 13:16:36 +0000

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