Armand Carbonnel is a French Airborne veteran who served in the 1st Régiment de Hussards Parachutistes, completing two combat deployments in Mali as a Captain. He led up to 200 paratroopers in combat and earned multiple decorations for acts of valor.
An expert in hand-to-hand combat, firearms handling, and tactical leadership, Armand is also a law school graduate from Aix-en-Provence University and now leads Project Achilles as Head Coach of MMA.
Adriano De Santis is an NRA Pistol Instructor, Safety Officer, and marksmanship trainer. With extensive real-world experience, he blends technical skill with a deep passion for self-protection and personal growth.
At Project Achilles, he leads the Illinois Concealed Carry License course and plays a key role in shaping the program’s vision and success.
Adrien has 14 years of Muay Thai experience, training under golden era legends, including Lumpinee champions. He fought amateur in Detroit and trained with UFC, Bellator, ONE, and Glory pros.
Today, he leads Muay Thai at Project Achilles, sharing his passion for combat sports, discipline, and self-defense.
Joe Malgioglio is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Israel Reyes, IBJJF No-Gi World Champion, with years on the mats and a strong, ongoing competition record.
At Project Achilles he teaches a simple, effective, fundamentals-driven style focused on practical skills for competition, self-defense, and real confidence on and off the mats.
Nick Ige is a U.S. Special Forces veteran who served in the 75th Ranger Regiment, completing five combat deployments in Afghanistan. He is an expert in hand-to-hand combat, firearms handling, and tactical team leadership.
A Harvard graduate, Nick now brings his experience to Project Achilles as a firearms and self-defense instructor.
Matthew M. Fakhoury is a former Cook County prosecutor, adjunct professor, and Administrative Law Judge. He is the CEO and founding attorney of Xpunge Chicago and the Law Offices of Matthew M. Fakhoury, with offices in Chicago, Skokie, and Rolling Meadows.
A Super Lawyer (2020–2025) with a perfect Avvo rating, he’s also the legal representative for Project Achilles and a frequent media legal analyst.
