# Vanguard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

> Grand Rapids, United States

## Overview

**Name:** Vanguard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

**Description:** Vanguard BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located at 5258 Plainfield Ave NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The head instructor, Professor Roy Shaw, has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2008 and was awarded his black belt by Professor Mike Ross, a 3rd-degree black belt. The academy offers gi and no-gi classes for adults and kids, along with self-defense instruction and private lessons.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
5258 Plainfield Ave NE ste a
Grand Rapids, MI 49525, United States

**Phone:** +1 616-690-1817

**Email:** vanguardbjj@gmail.com

**Website:** https://www.vanguardbjj.com

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanguardbjjmi
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Vanguard-BJJ-Grand-Rapids-100057586233809/

## Pricing

### Monthly Membership
- Adult: $140/month
- Child: $140/month
**Free trial:** Yes (First class free)
## Programs

### Adult BJJ (Gi)

**Skill Level:** All

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Classes:**
- Monday: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Thursday: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

### Adult No-Gi

**Skill Level:** All

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Classes:**
- Tuesday: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
- Wednesday: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

### Kids BJJ (Dino's)

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Classes:**
- Wednesday: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

### Family/Youth BJJ

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** all

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Classes:**
- Wednesday: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM



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**Last Updated:** September 22, 2026

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