Meet the lead instructor
You'll be welcomed by Renshi JP Perron, founder of Vanguard and architect of the Senshōgo-Ryū system.
Women’s self-defense · adults 15+ · Chesterville
Women’s Self-Defense in Chesterville
Practical self-defense for adult women ages 15+, built on situational awareness, real-world safety, boundaries and confident decision-making. Sessions are adapted to each student’s age and experience within a supportive, family-oriented academy. No experience, no fitness level, and no prior training are needed.
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 
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.
Women’s self-defense foundations
What you’ll learn.
Practical skills, clear choices, and steady repetition for real-world situations.
Situational awareness
Build awareness you can use in everyday spaces.
Recognise the threat early
Learn to recognise and defuse a threat early through confident decision-making.
Boundaries
Set and enforce boundaries with clear, practical choices.
Escapes and movement
Practice practical escapes and protective movement from Japanese Jiu-Jitsu blended with modern, reality-based self-defense.
Repetition
Repeat the work until it becomes instinct.
Part of Vanguard’s adult curriculum · ages 15+Train within
Train within
the room.
Women’s self-defense is part of Vanguard’s adult program for women ages 15+. Sessions use drills and scenario work relevant to real-world situations, adapted to each student’s age and experience.
No experience, no fitness level, and no prior training are needed. Beginners are welcome to start at their own pace.
Explore the adult Jiu-Jitsu programChesterville · North DundasStart with
Start with
a clear step.
Women from Chesterville, North Dundas, South Dundas, South Stormont, and nearby communities are welcome. See the communities we serve.
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.