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Evergreen Park Academy of Self Defence
708-499-1500
Right under the big yellow "Karate" sign you'll find a place that welcomes anyone and everyone to work out and learn martial arts. The Academy offers a mix of self defense courses where students learn a variety of moves from grappling, systema, karate, kickboxing and moves often used by police and professional bouncers. The Academy also has special classes for kids, women and fitness programs.
- Hours: Monday - Friday: 10am - 10pm, Saturday: 10am - 3pm
- Payments accepted: Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Personal Check, Visa
- Discounts: Child, Group/family
- Parking: Free lot, On-street: free
- Features: Strength (free weights)
- Services: Classes, Personal training
- Classes/programs: Martial arts, Weight loss
- Restrictions: No alcohol, No outside food, No smoking
The martial arts instruction here is the best. Eight years ago I looked into over a dozen martial arts centers in the area for my son's and I. After having my son's attend trial classes at all of them, the Academy of Self Defense won out by a mile based on the abilities of all of their instructors. Now, after more then 7 years, my son's have EARNED (not just given) their brown belts in American Kenpo Karate. They have also learned many of the techniques of Brazilian Jui Jitsu, kickboxing and Russian Systema to name a few. I also like the side effect of building my son's confidence, self esteem, moral values, and greatly increasing their level of fitness from attending at least three days a week. Now as high school athletes they are doing very well because of what the ASD has done for them.