Sunday, June 17, 2012
Congratulations to Adrienne Seiber, who's a trained boxer at the Academy of Self Defense in Evergreen Park! She won the "School of Hard Knocks" boxing match this weekend in Canada. Seiber's this week's Evergreen Park Headliner.
Adrienne Seiber is a force to be reckoned with. On Friday, she completed a feat that you don't see many moms do. Seiber, 40, brought home a 3-round victory against Charmaine Tweet, the Canadian Muay Thai Boxing champ and tough Mixed Martial Arts competitor. Seiber is one of Chicago’s finest who’s professionally trained under Jeff Waldrom at the Academy of Self Defense in Evergreen Park. At the event, she had "relentless take-downs, position control and 'ground and pound' for 15 minutes," according to the Academy's Facebook page. "Excellent execution of the game plan!" “I am competitive by nature,” Seiber says. “I like to push myself with anything (I do)." Nicknamed "Aggravated Battery," Seiber has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has …
Friday, June 15, 2012
Meet Adrienne Seiber, a Mixed Martial Artist who's trained at the Academy of Self Defense in Evergreen Park. Tonight, she will fight in the 'School of Hard Knocks' match in Canada and it'll be streaming live online.
How often do you meet a 40-year-old wife, mother and police officer who picked up a second career in professional Mixed Martial Arts? Meet Adrienne Seiber, one of Chicago’s finest who’s professionally trained under Jeff Waldrom at the Academy of Self Defense in Evergreen Park. Later this evening, she’ll be in Canada competing in the Hard Knocks Fighting Championship’s “School of Hard Knocks 25 – Medicine Hat.” Held at the western Canada-based Cypress Centre Auditorium, Seiber’s fight will live stream on the GFL Combat Sports website at 8 p.m. CST. What makes this “chick boxer” so tough? She goes by the nickname "Aggravated Battery," has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has trained in Mixed Martial Arts since 2008 when she officially became …
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The Academy of Self Defense is offering a month of unlimited women's kickboxing classes for $29, a more than 50 percent discount! Get yourself a kick out of life with this local deal, ladies.
Ladies, do you think it's about time you kicked up your fitness routine a bit? Or perhaps you're thinking about trying something new for fun? The Academy of Self Defense, 3753 W. 95th St. brings you a local deal through AmazonLocal and Living Social. For the next few hours, the academy is offering a month of unlimited women's kickboxing classes for $29, a $109 value. The classes combine kickboxing, boxing and grappling techniques that will create strengthening, cardiovascular conditioning and toning exercises that will make you sweat. You will also learn invaluable self-defense techniques that could help protect you in case of a life-threatening situation. This local deal is only available to buy for a few more hours and will expire on Oct…
Friday, February 17, 2012
The Academy of Self Defense is holding a free self-defense seminar for women this coming Sunday. Space is limited to 20 participants, so reserve your spot.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The Academy of Self Defense is holding a free self-defense seminar for women this coming Sunday. Space is limited to 20 participants, so reserve your spot.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Have you ever wanted to know how to get yourself out of a headlock, or how to defend yourself if someone attempts to mug you? Basic self defense is something that everyone should know in case of an emergency. The Academy of Self Defense, 3753 W. 95th St, is holding a free women's self-defense seminar on Sunday Feb. 19 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The seminar is open to women ages 16 and up who pre-register by calling 708.499.1500. Space is limited to 20 participants, so reserve your spot today! Great for self-confidence, the easy-to-remember, effective tools will give you a practical introduction to street self defense. You'll get some techniques that you need to deal with an attacker. "Empowering women is one of the things we do best," said …
Monday, December 12, 2011
Nineteen years after becoming a student at the Academy of Self Defense, Jeff Waldrom runs the school with his wife, teaching martial arts and life lessons.
When Jeff Waldrom became a student at the Academy of Self Defense nearly 20 years ago, he didn't think he’d eventually run the place. “I have been a part of its history since I was 16 years old,” said Waldrom, 35, who operates the school with his wife Pamela. Waldrom was a student 19 years ago, then became an instructor, and finally manager. "A pure love for this school, Martial Arts and a school full of some of the greatest people and students I have ever met” inspired the Waldroms to take over the Academy three years ago, Jeff Waldrom said. The couple made the business a family affair. “It is part of a large family that includes the instructors and my wife and even my kids. The instructors are really dedicated, caring people who love …
Thursday, December 1, 2011
On a journey to shop local and try new things in Evergreen Park, your Patch editor shares her new discoveries.
Hello Evergreen Parkers! In the spirit of "keeping the green in Evergreen" and trying new adventures, I'd like to make it a goal to shop locally as much as possible and experience unique things in the village. A recent quest to get into shape and relieve a little stress led me into the Academy of Self Defense, 3753 W. 95th St. The space has two training rooms and gives you the chance to pair up with a partner during sessions. I participated in the women's kickboxing class, then a combined kickboxing and mixed martial arts class. Taught by Darlene Palenica, the kickboxing class got me moving, taught me appropriate kicks and punches, and is a wonderful way to stay in shape. Owner Jeff Waldrom's no-mercy combined kickboxing and mixed martial …
Jeff Waldrom
5:59 am on Sunday, June 17, 2012
Congradulations Adrienne Seiber on a dominant 3 round victory against Charmaine Tweet the Canadian Muay Thai Boxing champ, and tough MMA competitor (who has previously faught Rhonda Rousey). Relentless takedown's, position control, and ground and pound for 15 minutes!! Excellent execution of the game plan. Always very proud of you and how hard u train. JW more ›