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Practice notes.

Thoughts on training, awareness, confidence, and building a safer community in Chesterville and North Dundas.

Youth martial arts students training together in a North Dundas dojo
September 21, 2026
JP Perron, Vanguard Self-Defense Academy instructorBy Renshi JP Perron

Martial Arts North Dundas Youth Can Rely On

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Adult self-defense partners practicing a controlled defensive technique
September 19, 2026
JP Perron, Vanguard Self-Defense Academy instructorBy Renshi JP Perron

Self Defense Skills That Hold Up Under Pressure

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Students practicing Japanese Jiu-Jitsu technique in a martial arts dojo
September 17, 2026
JP Perron, Vanguard Self-Defense Academy instructorBy Renshi JP Perron

Japanese Jiu Jitsu Program Review Guide

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Teen martial arts students training with focus and confidence
September 15, 2026
JP Perron, Vanguard Self-Defense Academy instructorBy Renshi JP Perron

How to Build Teen Resilience Through Training

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Martial arts students practicing a practical self-defense drill
September 13, 2026
JP Perron, Vanguard Self-Defense Academy instructorBy Renshi JP Perron

10 Practical Self Defense Examples That Build Confidence

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Students training Jiu-Jitsu in a demanding ground exercise
September 11, 2026
JP Perron, Vanguard Self-Defense Academy instructorBy Renshi JP Perron

Is Jiu Jitsu Good Exercise? A Practical Answer

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Martial arts students practicing awareness and self-defense skills
September 9, 2026
JP Perron, Vanguard Self-Defense Academy instructorBy Renshi JP Perron

How Self Defense Improves Awareness Daily

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Martial arts students building functional fitness through training
September 7, 2026
JP Perron, Vanguard Self-Defense Academy instructorBy Renshi JP Perron

Build Functional Fitness Through Martial Arts

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Teen students training together in a supportive martial arts class
September 5, 2026
JP Perron, Vanguard Self-Defense Academy instructorBy Renshi JP Perron

Best Extracurriculars for Teen Confidence

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Adults practicing practical self-defense skills in a martial arts dojo
September 3, 2026
JP Perron, Vanguard Self-Defense Academy instructorBy Renshi JP Perron

Self-Defense Classes for Embrun Adults Who Want Real Skills

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Women practicing practical self-defense skills with a training partner
September 1, 2026
JP Perron, Vanguard Self-Defense Academy instructorBy Renshi JP Perron

Women's Practical Self-Defense Options That Work

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Martial arts students practicing realistic self-defense training
August 30, 2026
JP Perron, Vanguard Self-Defense Academy instructorBy Renshi JP Perron

Self Defense Training Trends 2026 That Matter

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