Vanguard Self-Defense Academy

Vanguard Self-Defense Academy VSDA teaches practical Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and real-world self-defense for children, teens, and adults. Joignez-vous à nous

Build strength, confidence, discipline, and the skills to protect yourself and others in a safe, respectful training environment. At Vanguard Self-Defense Academy, we help students of all ages build strength, discipline, and confidence through traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and modern self-defense training. Our programs combine martial-arts tradition with realistic techniques for today s world, in

a welcoming, family-oriented environment. Join us in Chesterville and discover training built on respect, resilience, and purpose. À Vanguard Self-Defense Academy, nous aidons les élèves de tous âges à développer leur force, leur discipline et leur confiance grâce au Jiu-Jitsu japonais traditionnel et à des techniques d autodéfense modernes. Nos programmes allient tradition martiale et réalisme, dans un environnement accueillant et familial.

09/09/2026

Last night was such a fun night with the kiddos. We laughed, we trained but most importantly, we learned together.
The teens had a rougher class though 😉

Listen to them laughing... isn't that amazing? We can't always be serious right 😒

🥋 MORE TRAINING. A STRONGER YOU.We’re continuing to build Vanguard, and that means giving our members more opportunities...
09/07/2026

🥋 MORE TRAINING. A STRONGER YOU.

We’re continuing to build Vanguard, and that means giving our members more opportunities to train, improve, and challenge themselves.

Starting in January, we’ll be adding an extra Monday night class to the schedule. More details on the time and format are coming soon.

And starting September 25th, we’re bringing back Friday Fight Night — Sport MMA! 🔥

🥊 Striking
🤼 Takedowns
🥋 Ground control
💥 Live drills & controlled sparring
Every other Friday | 7:00–8:15 PM
All levels welcome.

This isn’t about being the toughest person in the room. It’s about becoming better than you were yesterday.
More rounds. More reps. More confidence.

More Vanguard.
Strength. Discipline. Protection. 🥋🔴

Congratulations to Tanner, our Student of the Month! 🥋Moving from the Kids group into the faster paced Teens group takes...
09/06/2026

Congratulations to Tanner, our Student of the Month! 🥋

Moving from the Kids group into the faster paced Teens group takes courage. The pace is quicker, the expectations are higher, and adapting to that change has required real personal growth.

Tanner has continued to show up with resilience, self control, patience, discipline, and determination. Even when things are challenging, he keeps moving forward. That is what true progress looks like.

Tanner, we are incredibly proud of you. Your progress is built one step at a time, and you are never taking those steps alone. Your Vanguard family believes in you, supports you, and will keep walking beside you. Keep going, T. You’re already on your way.

Félicitations, Tanner! Earned. Never given.

🎂 Happy Birthday, Renshi Vincent! 🇯🇵You are more than an ally to the dojo, you are a friend, a samurai brother and someo...
09/04/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday, Renshi Vincent! 🇯🇵

You are more than an ally to the dojo, you are a friend, a samurai brother and someone our students trust, respect, and look up to.

Your dedication, consistency, and incredible attention to detail are truly remarkable. You have been by my side since the transition to Vanguard, and your support has played an important part in our journey and success.

I’m grateful to have you standing beside me and proud to have you as part of the Vanguard family.

Wishing you an amazing birthday, Renshi Vincent. Thank you for everything you bring to the dojo. This success is ours.

Merci pour tout! Profites de ton temps au Japon.

🥋 Vanguard Self-Defense Academy

09/02/2026

Last night, our teens got to work on their upcoming grading. Slow, but steady growth wins any day.
Show up, put in the work, improve, get better. One day at a time. It's a journey.

🔑

ALMOST ONE YEAR AGO, EVERYTHING CHANGED.I was told my words meant nothing.Yes, it hurt.But it also made me choose.I step...
08/31/2026

ALMOST ONE YEAR AGO, EVERYTHING CHANGED.

I was told my words meant nothing.

Yes, it hurt.

But it also made me choose.

I stepped away from the affiliation I was part of and chose to rebrand our dojo as Vanguard Self-Defense Academy.

I did it for my community.
For my members.
For my wellbeing.

To everyone who saw something in me and chose to support me when things were uncertain:

I GOT YOU.

Almost a year later, I can say it with confidence:

No regrets.

Just gratitude for the people who stood beside me, and excitement for what we're building together.

Vanguard isn't just a new name.
It's a new chapter.

🥋 Strength. Discipline. Protection.

Show your Vanguard pride and you could win some cool gear! 🥋Here’s how to enter:1. Pick up a free Vanguard sticker at th...
08/29/2026

Show your Vanguard pride and you could win some cool gear! 🥋

Here’s how to enter:

1. Pick up a free Vanguard sticker at the front desk.
2. Place it visibly on your car for at least one month.
3. Take a photo of your car with the sticker and send it to us.

Every photo received counts as one entry to win a Vanguard tumbler!

The contest is open to all Vanguard students, families, and supporters. It runs for one month, and the winner will be announced on social media and in class.

Chesterville, let’s show our pride and support the academy. Rep Vanguard wherever you go!

Earned. Never given.

Address

5 King Street
Chesterville, ON
K0C1H0

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 9pm
Friday 7pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

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