Chesterville
Home base at 5 King Street, where local families and adults train week to week.
Chesterville dojo · wider rural community
Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense Near Chesterville
Vanguard Self-Defense Academy is based at 5 King Street, Chesterville, and trains families, adults, and first responders from across North Dundas, South Dundas, South Stormont, and the surrounding rural communities.
Where the practice reaches
Communities We Serve
There is one home dojo in Chesterville, with a welcoming room for students who are willing to make the trip from nearby towns and rural communities.
North Dundas
Winchester, Chesterville, Morewood, and Brinston families can find one consistent dojo for practical training.
South Dundas
Morrisburg, Iroquois, and Williamsburg students can explore full kids, teens, and adult programs in Chesterville.
South Stormont
For Long Sault and Ingleside, Vanguard offers a complete training room with English and French support.
Cardinal
Cardinal students and families are welcome to make Vanguard their regular Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense home.
Crysler
Crysler is part of the rural community Vanguard welcomes for structured training and a warm start.
St-Albert
St-Albert families can use a full 7 days free to decide if the bilingual dojo fits their routine.
Avonmore
Avonmore adults, teens, and families can ask about the program that best matches their goals.
Embrun
Embrun students can train in English or French and build practical confidence with the wider Vanguard community.
Russell
Russell residents are invited to compare the schedule and choose a low-pressure first visit.
Winchester
Winchester is part of North Dundas and part of the everyday community Vanguard is here to serve.
Cornwall
Cornwall students and families are welcome to ask about the drive and begin with 7 days free.
An underserved part of the map
There is room for a dojo here.
Morrisburg, South Dundas, and South Stormont have no dedicated Jiu-Jitsu dojo nearby. Vanguard is the closest academy offering full kids, teens, and adult programs in traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu blended with modern, reality-based self-defense—in English and French.
That makes the trip meaningful for people who want a complete, welcoming place to train. We are proud to open the room to these communities and invite you to see whether it feels right for you or your family.
Explore the full programsGetting here · planning your visit
Chesterville, Ontario K0C 1H0
Start with the address.
5 King StreetChesterville, Ontario K0C 1H0
Before you book, it is easy to check the drive from your town and decide whether the schedule works for you. Reach out with any questions—we will help you plan a comfortable first visit.
A simple first step
Come see the room.
Meet the instructor, ask your questions, and try a few basics with no pressure to decide on the spot.
Free 7-day trial, then your first month is free when you enrol. New students only.
Why make the drive
A room worth showing up for.
Vanguard keeps the first step clear and the training grounded in what helps people become more capable.
- Full kids, teens, and adult programs in one academy
- English and French instruction
- A full instructor lineup led by experienced practitioners
- Traditional lineage under Sōke Robert Panneton and OJI International
- $115/mo + HST first-responder hero discount
- Fair pricing with no long-term contracts
- A family-oriented community with no ego required
Your first visit
What happens during your 7-day free trial?
Your first 7 days are free—a relaxed, no-pressure way to see how the dojo works and try the training. 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.
Meet the lead instructor
You'll be welcomed by Renshi JP Perron, founder of Vanguard and architect of the Senshōgo-Ryū system.
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.
Choose your next stepFind your place
Find your place
in the room.
Return to the Vanguard home page, compare all Jiu-Jitsu programs, explore kids and teens training or adult Jiu-Jitsu, learn about first-responder self-defense, or contact Vanguard with a question.
Your 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.