Vanguard Krav Maga®
Vanguard Krav Maga® (VKM) began development in 2009 with the purpose of designing a system that would truly be relevant to people here in the United States. The developers of VKM® experienced the shortcomings of other organizations and revised the curriculum to move away from sport, theory, and tradition to provide a simple and effective system that was truly tailored to modern situations in the United States.
Whether you’re an experienced martial artist or a newcomer to the self defense and fitness world, VKM® offers a positive and exciting workout while learning reality-based self defense. The program is designed for people of all ages, experience, and fitness levels. We invite you to try the program free for two weeks with no obligation.
Guiding Principles of Vanguard Krav Maga®
- Simple and effective gross motor skill based techniques
- Provide a safe training environment where every-day people of all ages and abilities can develop to their full potential and test the effectiveness of their skills
- Teach only reality based scenarios that are relevant to what is seen in the U.S. and true to the principles of Krav Maga – No fake commandos; making “soccer moms” train like a SWAT team member; or “fantasy camps” where you’ll train in situations only seen in the movies.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
All Krav Maga® participants must be 13+ years old. If your child is is between the ages of 7-12, and you want them to learn Krav Maga, please feel free to check out our VKM Kids program by clicking here.
GEAR REQUIREMENTS
During the Two Week Trial: MMA Style Gloves
VANGUARD KRAV MAGA RANKING SYSTEM
There are 6 levels in the Vanguard Krav Maga Ranking System: Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown and Black. When you first start taking classes you are a "White Belt", taking Level 1 classes to get ready for your Yellow Belt (Level 1) Test.
Yellow Belt
Level 1
Class Requirement To Be Eligible to Test for Level 1: 60
Orange Belt
Level 2
Class Requirement To Be Eligible to Test for Level 2: 84
Green Belt
Level 3
Class Requirement To Be Eligible to Test for Level 3: 120
Blue Belt
Level 4
Class Requirement To Be Eligible to Test for Level 4: 120
Brown Belt
Level 5
Class Requirement To Be Eligible to Test for Level 5: 140
Black Belt
Level 6
Class Requirement To Be Eligible to Test for Level 6: 180
VANGUARD KRAV MAGA TESTING
We hold a Vanguard Krav Maga Test four times a year. Krav Maga tests are usually held the last Saturday of every 3rd month, with the exception of December. IN December we hold the Krav Maga Test the second Saturday of the month.
Here are the dates of our upcoming tests:
- December 14, 2019
- March 28, 2020
- June 27, 2020
- September 26, 2020
- December 12, 2020
*10am Krav Maga class is cancelled when we run Krav Maga Testing.
Weekly Krav Maga Training Schedule
Meet the Vanguard Krav Maga® Instructors
All of the instructors at the Academy of Self Defense are trained and certified to teach in Vanguard Krav Maga®.
Everest Pepper
Vanguard Krav Maga® Founder
Amit Patel
Senior Krav Maga Instructor
Jason Stimac
Krav Maga Instructor
Patrice Lagrange
Krav Maga Instructor
Allison Nunes
Senior Krav Maga Instructor
Andrea Cronin
Senior Krav Maga Instructor
Sergey Sudakovich
Krav Maga Instructor
Andy McFadden
Krav Maga Instructor
Shayne Herrera
Krav Maga Instructor
James Krause
Krav Maga Instructor
Membership Pricing Options
All of our memberships are month to month memberships. We have no long term contracts. There are NO ENROLLMENT FEES.
80+ Weekly Classes!
Start Your Free Two Week Trial!
No matter what kind of training or program that you are looking for, the Academy of Self Defense is sure to have something that you will enjoy. To get a better idea of what program(s) that you like the most, we are offering you a FREE TWO WEEK TRIAL! Take as many classes you want during your two weeks!
Vanguard Krav Maga Class Schedule
Monday
11:00am-12:00pm
12:00pm-1:00pm
5:00pm-6:00pm
*6:00pm-7:00pm
7:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am-12:00pm
5:00pm-6:00pm
*6:00pm-7:00pm
7:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am-12:00pm
12:00pm-1:00pm (Sparring)
5:00pm-6:00pm
*6:00pm-7:00pm
7:00pm-8:00pm
8:00pm-9:00pm (Weapons)
Thursday
11:00am-12:00pm
5:00pm-6:00pm
5:30pm-7:00pm (*Technical Sparring)
7:00pm-8:00pm
Friday
11:00am-12:00pm
12:00pm-1:00pm (Sparring)
5:00pm-6:00pm
6:00pm-7:00pm (Weapons)
Saturday
10:00am-11:00am
* These classes are not open to individuals on their two week trial.