Vanguard Defense

Vanguard Defense

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We are proud to bring Defense training from multiple facets including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, and much more including NRA courses and blended training to help guide our students on and off the mats!
🇺🇸 Veteran Owned & Operated

09/09/2026

Ready to shut down bad positions and level up your defensive game? Join us at Vanguard Defense for a high-value seminar hosted by Brian Wilson!

​​​📅 Saturday, Sept 19th
⏰ 10:00 AM
💰 $60
📍 Vanguard Defense
🎯 Escapes & Submission Defenses

​​​Open to all skills levels for LDMA affiliates. Space on the mats is limited, DM us to reserve your spot!

09/02/2026

When people picture self-defense, they usually imagine intense, aggressive conflict. But real capability looks remarkably calm.

​High-level defense isn't about being tough or relying on raw athleticism. It’s a humbling, quiet discipline that teaches you how to stay composed when the pressure is on.

​Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu relies on leverage, positioning, and mechanical advantage so you can protect yourself without having to rely on force.

​You learn to breathe through discomfort, solve problems on the ground, and build genuine defense capability, all in a safe, supportive environment with training partners who are learning right alongside you.

​​DM "BJJ" to start your self defense journey! 🥋

08/13/2026

Your child will face challenges this school year. The question is: who are they becoming because of them?



A bad grade.

A difficult friendship.

Being left out.

Trying something and failing in front of everyone.

We can't remove every hard moment from kids' lives.

But we can give them a place to practice facing hard things.

At Vanguard Defense, every class gives kids a chance to struggle, reset, listen, adapt, and try again.

They learn that losing doesn't make them weak.

Quitting does.

The confidence they build on the mats doesn't just stay on the mats.

It follows them into the classroom, onto the playground, and into the person they're becoming.

DM “GROW” if you want to learn more about Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Vanguard Defense.

08/11/2026

🥊 Tonight’s Training! 🥋

🔥 Muay Thai 5:30-6:30pm
🔥 No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: 6:30–7:30pm

Come put in the work, sharpen your skills, and leave stronger than you came.

See you on the mats!

Photos from Vanguard Defense's post 08/03/2026

Happy Monday! The strongest version of yourself is built one class at a time. 👇🏻

🥋 Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • 5:00pm-6:00pm
🥋 Adult Beginner-Friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • 6:30pm-8:30pm

Whether you're looking to build confidence, learn self-defense, or get a great workout, there's a place for you on the mats. Come train 💪

07/24/2026

Advanced BJJ Tonight! 🔥 Join us from 6:30pm-8:30pm for advanced concepts to and from the back to finish off in control!

07/03/2026

We are Open! 🇺🇸
Come train and get some rolls in before the holiday weekend. 🎆

Advanced BJJ class tonight 6:30pm-8:30pm

Visitors shoot us a text 📲 501-991-4849

We hope everyone has a safe and fun Independence Day tomorrow celebrating America’s 250th birthday! 🇺🇸

06/24/2026

It’s been a busy past few weeks at Vanguard Defense! Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu every Monday and Wednesday 5pm-6pm. Adults BJJ class - see you at the mats at 6:30pm!

Build confidence and valuable self defense skills💥

“The best time to start was yesterday, the next best time is now”

Dm or text us 📲 501.991.4849

Photos from Vanguard Defense's post 06/19/2026

"It is earned, not given."

Last night, our very own Coach Chad Wilson earned one of the highest honors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Black Belt

His dedication, hard work, leadership, and character inspire every member of our team.

We are honored to have witnessed this milestone and grateful for the impact he continues to make both on and off the mats. Congratulations, Coach Chad. This achievement is well deserved, and we couldn't be more proud to call you our coach!

Photos from Vanguard Defense's post 06/19/2026

Congratulations to everyone that ranked up at last night’s rank review! Hard work sure does pay off, from training day in and day out to competitions, we are proud of this team!

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950 A Airport Road
Hot Springs, AR
71913