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Vanguard Krav Maga offers self defense classes and Krav Maga classes through in-person self defense training, online classes, and on-demand training. The program includes Krav Maga belt testing and Krav Maga rank belt testing, with options for both in-person testing and online testing. In order to obtain Black Belt (Expert 2), a student goes through at least 42 months of dedicated instruction and technique polishing.
• Schedule: Krav Maga testing is held quarterly at VKM HQ, and 2025 online test dates are Saturday, March 22, 2025; Saturday, June 21, 2025; Saturday, September 20, 2025; and Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Vanguard Krav Maga began development in 2009. The program describes its system as a self defense fighting system that emphasizes the importance of environmental awareness and de-escalation to avoid physical confrontation at all costs. There are six levels in the Vanguard Krav Maga Ranking System: Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown, and Black, and students start as a White Belt taking Level 1 classes to prepare for the Yellow Belt (Level 1) test. Students have the option of testing for their Belt or Practitioner Rank, and during in-person testing they are put under high stress situations and graded on their knowledge of the technique, application of the technique, and intensity. Online testing is available for students, with the option of doing the test alone or with a partner. The program offers Krav Maga classes for people of every skill level and physical ability, and provides in-person, online, and on-demand training options, including online training that allows students to train from anywhere in the world. Vanguard Krav Maga offers a Free 2-Week Trial Training and a Free Two Week Trial at its headquarters.
Vanguard Krav Maga states that it is committed to inclusivity and encourages members to explore diverse training methods, whether in Krav Maga or other disciplines. The organization reports having licensees all over the United States and notes that its certification program is intended to provide comprehensive training on how to effectively teach self defense to members, in addition to business and marketing support, and to be a convenient and cost effective program for business owners looking to increase revenue and adult student retention. The program reports having trained high level executives, corporate teams, law enforcement, military, college students, elementary kids, families, and soccer moms.
Testimonials about Vanguard Krav Maga mention great instructors, fun classmates, and a wide variety of classes to choose from, as well as amazing coaches, helpful staff, organized and structured classes, and a goal-based curriculum. Another testimonial notes positive customer service and the availability of videos online.
Last updated May 23, 2026.
• Schedule: Krav Maga testing is held quarterly at VKM HQ, and 2025 online test dates are Saturday, March 22, 2025; Saturday, June 21, 2025; Saturday, September 20, 2025; and Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Vanguard Krav Maga began development in 2009. The program describes its system as a self defense fighting system that emphasizes the importance of environmental awareness and de-escalation to avoid physical confrontation at all costs. There are six levels in the Vanguard Krav Maga Ranking System: Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown, and Black, and students start as a White Belt taking Level 1 classes to prepare for the Yellow Belt (Level 1) test. Students have the option of testing for their Belt or Practitioner Rank, and during in-person testing they are put under high stress situations and graded on their knowledge of the technique, application of the technique, and intensity. Online testing is available for students, with the option of doing the test alone or with a partner. The program offers Krav Maga classes for people of every skill level and physical ability, and provides in-person, online, and on-demand training options, including online training that allows students to train from anywhere in the world. Vanguard Krav Maga offers a Free 2-Week Trial Training and a Free Two Week Trial at its headquarters.
Vanguard Krav Maga states that it is committed to inclusivity and encourages members to explore diverse training methods, whether in Krav Maga or other disciplines. The organization reports having licensees all over the United States and notes that its certification program is intended to provide comprehensive training on how to effectively teach self defense to members, in addition to business and marketing support, and to be a convenient and cost effective program for business owners looking to increase revenue and adult student retention. The program reports having trained high level executives, corporate teams, law enforcement, military, college students, elementary kids, families, and soccer moms.
Testimonials about Vanguard Krav Maga mention great instructors, fun classmates, and a wide variety of classes to choose from, as well as amazing coaches, helpful staff, organized and structured classes, and a goal-based curriculum. Another testimonial notes positive customer service and the availability of videos online.
Last updated May 23, 2026.
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