Who We Are.
Built on a 15-year foundation of brotherhood and shared vision, Vanguard was created by powerhouse competitors and leaders Josh Hinger and Kristian Woodmansee. Together, they represent an unparalleled standard of success both on and off the mat from elite world championship titles to successful business ownership and academy leadership.
As world-class instructors continuously teaching seminars across the globe, Josh and Kristian bring decades of top-tier competition, proven coaching methodologies, and dedicated leadership to everything they do.
VANGUARD LEADER
JOSH HINGER
A 3x IBJJF Black Belt World Champion in No Gi, ADCC Worlds Bronze Medalist, and 5x IBJJF Masters World Champion. Josh Hinger has spent over a decade proving himself at the highest levels of submission grappling. His game is heavy, precise, and relentless.
He owns and operates his academy SERAPHIM Jiu Jitsu in Bluffdale, UT.
3x IBJJFBlack Belt Adult No Gi World Champion
5x IBJJF Black Belt Masters World Champion
IBJJF European Masters Double Gold Champion
ADCC Worlds Bronze Medalist
ADCC West Coast Trials Champion
ACB 88kg Grand Prix Champion
BJJStars Masters 85kg Champion
VANGUARD LEADER
Kristian Woodmansee
Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of leading programs and instructing at world‑class academies, including Atos HQ in San Diego, Zenith HQ in Las Vegas, Fight Sports in Miami, and Logic in Philadelphia.
While he spent many years competing at the highest levels of the sport, his true passion has always been instructing and business. Previously leading the Logic Affiliation which had 20+ academies worldwide.
His goal is to empower both kids and adults to become effective problem solvers, developing confidence, resilience, and clarity through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
He owns and operates his academy Anthem Martial Arts in Winder, Georgia.
IBJJF World Champion
3x IBJJF Pan American Champion
2x IBJJF European Champion