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Academy Of Self Defense

Academy Of Self Defense

3753 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805, Evergreen Park, Illinois

+1 708-499-1500
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kempo/Kenpo
Kickboxing
Kids Self-Defense
MMA
Muay Thai
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Weapons Training
Women-Only Self-Defense

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Kempo/Kenpo
  • Kickboxing
  • Kids Self-Defense
  • MMA
  • Muay Thai
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Weapons Training
  • Women-Only Self-Defense

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Seniors

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Welcoming environment
  • Supportive, family-like community
  • Patient and professional instructors
  • Wide variety of classes
  • Free trial available
  • Renovated facilities
  • No egos
  • Comfortable atmosphere
  • Good for all ages and skill levels
  • Life-changing experience
  • Reasonable pricing

Considerations

  • Not suitable for advanced MMA-focused training
  • Poor phone support

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

24 reviews

5 stars

21

4 stars

1

3 stars

0

2 stars

1

1 star

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Excellent

"I've been training at ASD for a decade and it's my second home. Everyone there welcomed me with open arms and all the instructors put emphasis on the training of each individual students needs. I am now an instructor at this gym and have trained at multiple gyms and attended multiple seminars and th..." Read more

- Kenneth Gooday

via Google

1/28/2025

Excellent

"ASD is an amazing place to learn martial arts. I truly enjoy every class I take with every instructor. The atmosphere there can't be beat as many students are equally helpful in teaching what they know too. It's really a camaraderie at ASD. I am very glad I found ASD and look forward to learning mor..." Read more

- Dre Jackson

via Google

6/3/2024

Excellent

"This is a great place to take a once a week self defense class. Being almost a senior citizen, I was wary of what would happen. I've learned a lot of good basic moves in just two months. Mike the head instructor and others are great trainers and very patient with new people."

- Michael Sessions

via Google

8/25/2023

4.7

(41 reviews)

Trial Offer

Free Trial: Free trial

Business Hours

  • Monday: 10:30AM-12:30PM,3:30-9PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30AM-12:30PM,3:30-9PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30AM-12:30PM,3:30-9PM
  • Thursday: 10:30AM-12:30PM,3:30-9PM
  • Friday: 10:30AM-12:30PM,3:30-9PM
  • Saturday: 10AM-2PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

M

Mike

Head Instructor

Great trainer, very patient with new people

M

Matt

Instructor

Informative and understanding, makes you feel like talking to a friend excited to help you achieve goals

Location

Amenities

  • Renovated facility
  • Spacious training area

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