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Led by instructors with elite military and competition experience, Project Achilles offers comprehensive training to build real-life skills. Whether your goal is fitness, competition, or self-defense, we provide the tools and confidence to succeed.

Martial Arts Training

Project Achilles offers martial arts training in Chicago with classes in Muay Thai, MMA, Boxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both Gi and No Gi. Training is open to all levels and focuses on developing effective skills for fitness, competition, and self-defense in a structured and supportive environment.

Project Achilles offers Concealed Carry License (CCL) training in Illinois and Michigan, including Illinois CCL renewal classes and Michigan CCL renewal classes. In addition to CCL courses, we provide firearm training in Chicago and Covert (Michigan). This program is designed to help students of all levels improve their shooting skills, covering safety, accuracy, and practical techniques for real-world situations.

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Online Training

Project Achilles offers online training that lets you learn at your own pace from home. The program focuses on firearms handling, concealed carry concepts, and defense against weapons, combining practical instruction with clear, step‑by‑step lessons. It is designed for all skill levels and helps you build real‑world self‑defense skills on your schedule.

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“The Project Achilles community is more than a place to train—it’s a team where everyone grows, improves, and enjoys the journey together. Members share a culture of discipline, confidence, progress, and plenty of fun along the way.”
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An elite team for your skills

A diverse team with military, legal, firearms, and martial arts expertise, focused on guiding students to build confidence, practical skills, and lasting progress.

Armand Carbonnel Project Achilles

Armand Carbonnel

Founder | Head Coach of MMA
Adriano De Santis Project Achilles

Adriano De Santis

Founder | Firearm Instructor
Adrien De Fontenay Project Achilles

Adrien De Fontenay

Head Coach Of Muay Thaï
Joe Malgioglio Project Achilles

Joe Malgioglio

Head Coach of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nicholas Ige Project Achilles

Nicholas Ige

Firearm and Self Defense Instructor
Matthew Fakhoury Project Achilles

Matthew Fakhoury

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Training adapted
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No experience required
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9 W Hubbard Street, Suite 402,
Chicago, IL 60654