Meet the lead instructor
You'll be welcomed by Renshi JP Perron, founder of Vanguard and architect of the Senshōgo-Ryū system.
Adults · ages 15+ · Chesterville
Adult Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense in Chesterville
Develop a protector mindset, move with purpose under pressure, and learn practical self-defense in a safe, ego-free environment. This adult program is for ages 15+, with training adapted to each student’s age and experience. No experience is needed. Beginners are always welcome. Students from North Dundas, South Dundas, South Stormont, and nearby communities train here. Explore the service area.
New-student offerStart with 7 days free.Train free for your first 7 days, then enrol and your first month of membership is free.
Book Your Free Intro Session 
Community hero rate$115 / month + HSTFirst responders · military · nurses · corrections
Your first visit
What happens during your 7-day free trial?
Your first 7 days of this program for adults ages 15+ are free, giving you time to see how the room works and try the basics without pressure. Training is adapted to age and experience. No experience or fitness needed. Explore our Jiu-Jitsu programs before you book, or come with your questions and we’ll take it one step at a time.
Ask anything you want
No question is too small. Bring every question you have about training, safety, scheduling or getting started.
Learn about the dojo and how we run
A walkthrough of the academy, our dojo rules and etiquette, and what to expect on the mats.
Learn our style
How Vanguard blends traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Budo discipline with modern, reality-based self-defense through the Senshōgo-Ryū system.
Get on the mats
Practise some breakfalls and throws with Renshi JP himself, so you actually try the training instead of just watching.
How adult Jiu-Jitsu helpsUseful strength.
Useful strength.
Steady control.
Train for the moments that matter: the pressure of a demanding job, the responsibility of looking after people, and the everyday need to stay calm enough to make a good decision.
Steady control
Replace hesitation with calm, decisive action. Learn to manage distance, posture, leverage, and your own response when a situation gets tense.
Functional fitness
Build strength, endurance, coordination, and useful movement through training that translates beyond the gym and into real life.
Stress resilience
Use focused practice and controlled pressure to clear your head, release tension, and build a steadier response at work, at home, and in public.
A program built for real lifeTrain calm
Train calm
under pressure.
Our adult program is built for everyday protectors—parents, professionals, and people who want skills that work under stress, not just in theory. Men and women train side by side in a room where partners help each other grow.
The Protector FrameworkSteady control.
Steady control.
Functional strength.
Stress resilience.
Learn to read pressure, create options, and protect what matters with a calm, repeatable process.
- No experience or athletic background required
- Practical, reality-based self-defense without macho posturing
- Supportive coaching with English and French instruction
- Adult women ages 15+ are welcome; training is adapted to age and experience
The Senshōgo-Ryū systemA clear path
A clear path
from basics to pressure.
Every session gives you a useful next step. Fundamentals create reliable movement; application teaches you to use it when the pace changes.
Fundamentals
Build the foundation: posture, movement, breakfalls, grips, escapes, control, and the principles that make technique repeatable.
Advanced application
Connect the pieces through controlled sparring, flow drills, and progressive resistance that develops timing without turning class into an ego contest.
Scenario training
Practice situational awareness, decision-making, de-escalation, and realistic responses for the spaces and pressures of daily life.
Functional fitness
Improve strength, endurance, mobility, and stress tolerance as a natural part of learning to protect yourself and others.
Tuesday & ThursdayAdult Jiu-Jitsu
SaturdayAdult Jiu-Jitsu
TuesdaySelf-Defense Techniques
ThursdaySport MMA: Throws–Grappling–Striking
NEW · STARTING JANUARY 2027
SPORT MMA
Get in early and ask about the new Monday class. We’ll help you find the right place to start.
Mondays · WEEKLYKids & Teens
Mondays · WEEKLYAdults
Throws, grappling, and striking.
Sport MMA brings together throws, grappling and striking with functional fitness and controlled sparring. It also includes the bi-weekly Friday Fight Night shown in the schedule.
Designed around: Kids & Teens ages 10–14 and adults ages 15+ in two clear training categories. Training is adapted to each student’s age and experience, and beginners need no prior experience.
Practical application for real life.
Self-Defense Techniques is the practical, reality-based application of the academy's Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Budo curriculum to real-world situations. Training focuses on awareness, escapes, control and de-escalation.
Who it's for: Adults ages 15+, plus kids and teens.
A room for real-world protectorsCome as
Come as
you are.
This adult program welcomes students ages 15+, including men and women, complete beginners, experienced practitioners, first responders, military members, nurses, and corrections professionals. Sessions are adapted to each student’s age and experience.
Renshi JP Perron is an active police officer and brings lived, real-world perspective to the work. The goal is not to make you feel tougher. It is to help you become more capable, composed, and ready to protect what matters.
Meet Vanguard's full instructor lineupWhat adult students are sayingTrain without
Train without
the ego.
Progress feels different when the room is serious about learning and generous with the person next to you.
Tania · adult student“I feel stronger and more capable than I have in years. The environment is focused on learning, not on the ‘fight.’”
Strength without the ego.
Chris · adult student“Training here changed how I handle pressure at work and home. The protector mindset is a game changer.”
Calm that travels.
Mark D. · adult student“I was incredibly nervous starting as a beginner adult, but the environment here is so welcoming. After just a few months, I feel more confident and safe in my daily life.”
A room for beginners.
Adult program FAQStart with
Start with
a good question.
Am I too old or out of shape to start training?
Not at all. Most students start exactly where they are. We build movement, strength, and longevity at a pace that supports steady progress.
Is there a risk of injury?
Training is progressive and coached closely. We use controlled techniques, clear partner communication, and realistic intensity so students can build skill without being thrown into unsafe situations.
I have never done martial arts before. Will I be lost?
No. Beginners are always welcome. We teach the fundamentals step by step, then build toward sparring, flow drills, and realistic application without ego or intimidation.
Are classes available in English and French?
Yes. Vanguard offers bilingual English and French instruction for students and families in Chesterville, North Dundas, and surrounding communities.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No. The adult program is month to month, so you can keep training because it is useful—not because you are locked into a long-term commitment.
Find your starting pointOne dojo.
One dojo.
Room for every stage.
Compare all Vanguard training programs, see the kids and teens classes, or learn more about the people behind the practice.
Visit the Vanguard gear shopYour next step
Book your 7-day free trial.
Meet the instructor, see the Chesterville dojo, and use your first week to try the training. No experience or pressure required.
First month free. After you enrol · New students only.
Book Your Free Intro Session Visit the gear shopQuestions? Call 343-309-9224Text 343-309-9224
Have a question?
Ask JP directly.
Tell us what you are looking for. We will help you choose a starting point, schedule, or family option.