About Vanguard
Vanguard is a premium U.S. brand specializing in high-quality gis, rash guards, and lifestyle apparel for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes. It positions itself at the intersection of functionality and modern design, producing collections that balance clean aesthetics with durability and comfort.
Vanguard emphasizes limited production runs, making its gear feel exclusive. Each release often features refined details such as tailored cuts, minimalist branding, and premium fabrics. This approach has earned Vanguard a reputation among serious practitioners who value both performance and style.
Beyond gear, the brand promotes a philosophy of pushing boundaries and elevating standards within the sport. Vanguard appeals to grapplers who view their equipment as an extension of their identity, prioritizing not just how the gear performs, but also how it looks and feels. Its blend of quality, design, and exclusivity ensures that it remains a respected name in the premium BJJ market.
Product Line
- Gis✴︎
- No-gi✴︎
- Kids sizes—
- Women sizes—
- Streetwear✴︎
Reviews from r/bjj
- reddit.com · andrewrbat · 2026-08-13
Fuji probably makes the best gis for the money. I like the fit and they are well made. Most are around $130-170 iirc. Origin makes some nice high end gis and i have two. One of them is like 10 years old and although worn, it’s one of my favorite gis. Vanguard makes some neat ones but they sell out of many of them pretty fast.
- reddit.com · A1snakesauce · 2026-08-01
Vanguard Kimono hands down. Good luck getting your hands on one though.
- reddit.com · ohwhales32 · 2026-07-31
Vanguard: Crazy denim/selvedge fabric and minimal but nice designs. https://vanguardkimono.com/collections/kimonos?srsltid=AfmBOoqbcEZu0nKZDqF-HfGHRQuk6_EGraMEisWB_k_EEpYD6Q2gius3 VHTS: No-gi gear is arguably better but still pretty nice minimalistic style. https://www.vhtsny.com/kimonos Sunday Grocery Store: Cute interesting design with unique pastel colors. https://m.en.sundaygrocerystore.com/category/jiu-jitsu/24/#none Primit: Probably my favorite designs. Once again minimalistic but a lot of character. https://en.primit.co.kr/category/all/29/
- reddit.com · lostsoul186 · 2026-06-14
Vanguard Kimonos. Thank me later
- reddit.com · ohheythatswill · 2026-06-13
Surprised no one has said Vanguard yet. They’re the top in terms of thought and design IMO. Day by Day is my next favorite but more for personal reasons. I find they tend to fit more slender builds. Not so much leg day guys.
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