vanguard krav maga®
Vanguard Krav Maga®
empowerment through self-defense: your safety, your strength
Welcome to Self-Defense Academy, where empowerment meets safety. In today’s world, ensuring personal security has never been more important. Our academy has a clear mission: to equip women with the tools they need to confidently navigate their surroundings, fostering a sense of security, self-reliance, and strength.
Start Your Empowerment Journey Today!
Join us in taking the first step towards empowerment and safety. Enroll in our Women’s Self-Defense classes to gain the skills, confidence, and awareness you need to navigate the world with strength. Your safety matters – let’s build it together.
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Why Women’s Self-Defense Matters
In a society where safety concerns are a reality, our academy recognizes the unique challenges that women often face. We understand that personal safety is not just a physical matter, but an emotional one as well. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive approach to self-defense that goes beyond physical techniques. We believe that a strong foundation in self-defense not only prepares you to handle potential threats but also instills a sense of empowerment that permeates every aspect of your life.
• Our academy is dedicated to empowering women with the confidence and skills needed to handle any situation. We believe that self-defense is about more than just physical techniques – it’s about cultivating a mindset of strength and self-reliance.
• Unlike traditional self-defense classes, we emphasize environmental awareness and de-escalation as primary tools for staying safe. Our approach, rooted in Krav Maga, equips you with techniques to defuse situations and, as a last resort, respond effectively.
• In our classes, the #1 Rule is awareness. We teach you to recognize potential threats, interpret danger signs, and stay vigilant in any environment. This critical thinking skill becomes your strongest asset in staying safe.
• Beyond physical skills, our classes offer something invaluable: confidence. The confidence to navigate the world, make informed decisions, and live life on your terms. Your safety journey is a path to empowerment.
• Join a community of like-minded women who share your commitment to personal safety. Our experienced instructors not only teach self-defense but also foster an environment of support and camaraderie.
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New Member Offers
FREE TWO WEEKS FOR IN-PERSON CLASSES
Try as many classes as you like for 14-days! Unlimited access to all classes at our Santa Clara, California location. Gain access to our full schedule of classes: Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Muay Thai HIIT, GRIT, Box & Bells, and 300! In addition to access to our full in-person schedule, you’ll also get access to our Online Membership as well!
Krav Maga Memberships
Already did a trial? Ready to sign up? ASD offers the best deal in town for Krav Maga! All of our memberships are month-to-month, no enrollment fees, no long term contracts, no initiation fees, just simply pay the same low rate each month!
Gear requirements
Gear rentals are available in our Proshop. $5 per pair.
Gear is also available for purchase in our Proshop.
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MMA Gloves
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Towel
Krav Maga Belt & Rank system
PROGRESS THROUGH THE RANKS IN KRAV MAGA
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.
in-person schedule
We are running both in-person Krav Maga classes and Zoom Krav Maga Classes.
Click here, Register for Zoom Classes.
Monday
11:00am
5:00pm
6:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am
5:00pm
6:00pm
wednesday
11:00am
5:00pm
6:00pm
thursday
11:00am
5:00pm
6:00pm
Friday
11:00am
Saturday
10:00am
Krav maga instructors
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Everest Pepper
Vanguard Krav Maga® Founder
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Amit Patel
Senior Krav Maga Instructor
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Shayne Herrera
Krav Maga Instructor
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Anh Clemens
Krav Maga Instructor
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Sergey Sudakovich
Krav Maga Instructor
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Gina Reddick
Krav Maga Instructor
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Andy McFadden
Krav Maga Instructor
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Patrice Lagrange
Krav Maga Instructor
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Chris Chan
Krav Maga Instructor
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James Krause
Krav Maga Instructor
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Richard Meure
Krav Maga Instructor
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Jason Stimac
Krav Maga Instructor