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Project Achilles - Mixed Martial Arts - BJJ - Muay Thai - Self Defense - Concealed Carry Licence - Kid BJJ - Kid Muay Thaï
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Chicago, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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- Website & schedule projectachilles.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 312-989-4023
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 9–11:30 am |
The classes they run
“My daughter is spending some time in Muay Thai and they have been incredibly nice with her.”
“As a woman, I really appreciate how supportive and respectful the environment is.”
“When I started, I was unsure of myself and my abilities, and I wasn’t sure I’d make it through my first month of boxing and Muay Thai.”
“When I started, I was unsure of myself and my abilities, and I wasn’t sure I’d make it through my first month of boxing and Muay Thai.”
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“When I started, I was unsure of myself and my abilities, and I wasn’t sure I’d make it through my first month of boxing and Muay Thai.”
“When I started, I was unsure of myself and my abilities, and I wasn’t sure I’d make it through my first month of boxing and Muay Thai.”
“I do both MMA and Jiu-Jitsu, and my coach Armand has been amazing — super knowledgeable, patient, and great at breaking things down so they actually click.”
“I do both MMA and Jiu-Jitsu, and my coach Armand has been amazing — super knowledgeable, patient, and great at breaking things down so they actually click.”
“I'd highly recommend you trying a class if you've been interested in martial arts, self defense or just looking for a new sport to explore!”
What members say
“I do both MMA and Jiu-Jitsu, and my coach Armand has been amazing — super knowledgeable, patient, and great at breaking things down so they actually click.”
“From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming, professional, and highly motivating.”
“The boxing and Muay Thai classes are such a great workout and the coaches are super supportive.”
“The boxing and Muay Thai classes are such a great workout and the coaches are super supportive.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend Project Achilles to anyone looking to embark on a transformative fitness journey with an exceptional coach at the helm.”
“The facility is clean, well equipped, and has a real no-nonsense vibe that pushes you to be your best.”
From the reviews
Project Achilles is hands down one of the best martial arts gyms in Chicago. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming, professional, and highly motivating. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and take the time to work with every student, no matter your experience level.
Awesome crew. Armand kicked my butt at boxing, Adrien kicked my butt at Muai Thai. But I guess that's what you get when you discover the right people to teach you martial arts with a real approach towards daily lives situations. Would recommend for fun and technical approach. ps: be careful of Oleyssa, strong punch.
I recently had the pleasure of participating in the life-changing fitness program, Project Achilles, under the guidance of an exceptional coach. This program has truly been a game-changer for me, and I am excited to share my experience.
Project Achilles is hands down one of the best boxing/MMA gyms in Chicago. From the moment you walk in, you feel the energy and dedication of the coaches and the community. The trainers are highly skilled, passionate, and genuinely invested in helping you improve. The weapons training class is also phenomenal!
New to kickboxing? Start at Project Achilles - Mixed Martial Arts - BJJ - Muay Thai - Self Defense - Concealed Carry Licence - Kid BJJ - Kid Muay Thaï
Project Achilles - Mixed Martial Arts - BJJ - Muay Thai - Self Defense - Concealed Carry Licence - Kid BJJ - Kid Muay Thaï comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Project Achilles - Mixed Martial Arts - BJJ - Muay Thai - Self Defense - Concealed Carry Licence - Kid BJJ - Kid Muay Thaï
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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