Discipline.
Faith.
Brotherhood.
Built for men who show up.
A volunteer-driven community for men serious about faith, fitness, and serving where they live.
What it means to be a Bastion Guard
Bastion Guard was built on the idea that all of us are Bastion Guards.
If these are values you believe in, we can help you get there.
Not glory. Good.
A Bastion Guard isn't someone who seeks glory or false virtue. They're someone who is just good, and does good.
The Code
Honour and respect. Strength and stoicism. An internal code we follow — each of us with our own strengths and weaknesses.
We act. We don't film.
We don't do protests. We don't film when someone needs help — we act. We can call on each other in times of need. We protect the vulnerable, the elderly, the weak. It's our responsibility. It's our duty.
An asset, not a liability
You need to be fit, strong and capable to be a Bastion Guard — able to handle yourself and stay aware, should a situation arise where you're needed to help someone.
We see so much bad happening in our towns and cities — even something as simple as an exercise group can make a difference. As we grow, there'll be more than walks too.
Faith. Fitness. Brotherhood.
Faith
Grounded in purpose. We don't preach — we live it. Faith gives the why behind the work.
Fitness
Discipline in the body builds discipline in life. Earn your rank through real, consistent effort.
Brotherhood
Men who show up for each other. Local, real, accountable — not an online community.
Earn your rank. Lead your town.
Candidate
Join + first star
Recruit
8 weeks consistency
Soldier
Pass the test
Corporal
Lead a team
Sergeant
Lead an expedition
Commander
Mentor others
General
Sustained leadership
Every member starts as a Candidate and earns their first star on join. Show up, stay consistent, and the ranks open — from leading a team to mentoring the next town.
You can be a Bastion Guard wherever you are
We started in the West Midlands. The Guard is already here — and it grows every time a man signs up. Every red dot is a Bastion Guard who answered the call. Yours appears the moment you enlist.
From the heart of the West Midlands to the coasts and beyond — the Guard is already standing watch across the United Kingdom. Wherever you are, you won't be the only one answering the call.
The Shop
Wear the mark of the Guard, and the kit we actually use to train. The Forge Collection is print-on-demand; recommended gear is stocked via Amazon Associates.
Sign in to shop
The Shop is open to everyone with a free account — no Guard membership required. Sign in or create an account to view gear and place orders.
Training Programmes
Follow the official Bastion Guard training programme for your clearance level. Each programme lays out gym sessions, cardio progression, and deload weeks so you know exactly what to do, every week.
Join the Guard to unlock your training programme and weekly schedule.
Level I — Foundation
Level I is available to Basic members and above. Enlist or upgrade your clearance to unlock this programme.
ENLIST AS BASICEarned after completing each level. Test in the week after a deload, when you're fresh.
- 5 km walk or jog — under 50 minutes
- Push-ups — 15 in a row, chest to a fist-height gap above the floor
- Bodyweight squats — 30 in a row, thighs parallel
- Plank — 60 seconds
- Dead hang from a bar — 30 seconds
- Farmer's carry — 40 m with dumbbells totalling 40% of bodyweight
- 10 km walk — under 2 hours
- Back squat — bodyweight x 5 reps
- Bench press — 0.75 x bodyweight x 5 reps
- Deadlift — 1.25 x bodyweight x 5 reps
- Strict pull-up — 3 reps
- 10 km ruck at 10% of bodyweight — under 2 hours
- Back squat — 1.5 x bodyweight x 3 reps
- Bench press — bodyweight x 5 reps
- Deadlift — 1.75 x bodyweight x 3 reps
- Strict pull-up — 8 reps
- This programme is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Speak to your GP before starting if you have a heart or blood pressure condition, diabetes, joint or back problems, take regular medication, or haven't exercised for a long time.
- Warm-up (8–10 min): 5 min easy rowing, bike or brisk walking. Then bodyweight squats, hip hinges, arm circles and band pull-aparts. Before your first heavy exercise, do 2 lighter ramp-up sets.
- Cool-down (5 min): easy walking, then light stretching of whatever you worked.
- For lifting, finish most sets with 2 reps left in the tank. If the last rep was a grind and your form slipped, the weight was too heavy.
- Technique before weight. Ask a gym instructor to check your squat, deadlift and press if you're unsure.
- Sore is fine. Sharp or joint pain means stop that exercise.
- Missed a session? Carry on with the next one. Don't double up.
- Sleep 7 hours or more. It's the cheapest performance aid there is.
- Ill with a fever or chest infection? Rest. Return gently.
- Waterproofs and decent boots or trail shoes. It will rain, and that's no excuse.
- From late October evenings are dark. Wear hi-vis or reflective kit and carry a head torch off-road.
- Tell someone your route and expected return time for long walks in rural areas.
- Take water and a snack for anything over 90 minutes.
- Never test a one-rep max alone. Use a rack with safety bars and a spotter.
- Joint pain that lingers beyond a few days: see a GP or physio.
- Test in the week after a deload, when you're fresh. Warm up fully and build to your test weight in steps.
- Fail a test? Train another four weeks and retest. It's information, not a verdict.
Ready to answer the call?
Pick your tier and enlist with a single tap — sign up with Google or Facebook, no forms.
Show your support for the Bastion Guard and help fund what we do. Stand with the brotherhood — wherever you are.
- Fund the mission — every contribution strengthens the Guard
- Choose a monthly or one-off payment — you set the amount
- Free pack of 4 waterproof Bastion Guard stickers on your first payment over £50
- Your name counted among the backers of the Guard nationwide
ENLISTSign up as Basic Member
Continue with Google or Facebook to create your Guard account at clearance Level I. We'll remember your tier for the next step.
By enlisting you pledge the Oath. You can switch tiers anytime before checkout.
You can be a Bastion Guard wherever you are
"I show up. I hold the line. I build the man beside me. Discipline, faith, and brotherhood — for my town, for the Guard."
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