the art of brazilian jiu-jitsu is something special

it's so much fun

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most enjoyable sports in the world. A perfect blend of mental and physical activity BJJ quickly becomes a way of life that offers great benefits to one's well being

It builds fitness / Relieves stress

Not much compares to the way you feel after a great Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. The sport builds strength, endurance, co-ordination, agility and is an amazing stress reliever. The moment you step onto the mats, the outside world seems to disappear and it's time to have level yourself up.

it's an exciting challenge

Literally a chess match with your body, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training is all about solving challenging and fun puzzles on a regular basis.

Solid technique trumps strength and athleticism. The weak often defeat the strong. Due to this fact, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is ultimately one of the best self-defense systems available.

it's great for self defense

Solid technique and proper leverage trumps strength and athleticism. The weak often defeat the strong. Due to this fact, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is ultimately one of the best self-defense systems available.

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30 years in the making...

My BJJ journey over the last 30 years of training has been a incredibly fun one. The Northern Vanguard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association was an idea I had long ago and I've been slowly putting it together over the years. It's now here and our affiliate schools are training hard, having fun and changing lives for the better every single day.

About Us
who are we?

The northern vanguard bjj association

The Northern Vanguard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association consists of martial arts schools from across Canada. (Open to schools anywhere in the world.)

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what we offer to Bjj schools

There are many exciting benefits to being part of our NVG Association. Our goal is to help you take your school to the next level.

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