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KEITH HACKNEY
Keith Hackney is a professional fighter and trainer with 36 years
experience in the Martial Arts. Keith is a 4-time
Ultimate Fighting Championship Bare
Knuckle Veteran and a 6-time Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee,
including Hall of Fame Coach of the Year. Keith is also a
trainer of fighters for the UFC, IFL, King
of the Cage, and numerous other MMA shows.
Training programs at the Combat center encompass all skill levels,
from beginners to professional fighters. Whether
you are looking to get into the best shape of your life,
gain the confidence to handle yourself in any situation, or are
interested in becoming an elite professional MMA fighter, then
Hackney Combat Academy is the training facility for you!
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Issac Riggs - BJJ Black Belt
Achievements
1 time Pan American Champion
2 time Rickson Gracie International Champion
2 time NAGA Champion
2 time Nebraska BJJ State Champion
Experience
2 years under Rodrigo Vaghi and Greg James - St. Louis
3 years under Romero Cavalcanti - Team Alliance, GA.
2 years under Llyod Irvin and Leo Dalla -Team Maryland
4 years under Carlson Gracie - Team Chicago, IL.
Mission
I teach and assist like-minded people on how to overcome and conquer physical altercations. My goal is to help students realize that they are capable of much more that they realize, both mentally and physically. I accomplish this by teaching and practicing a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that is focused on pure techniques and extensive cardiovascular conditioning.
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ADAM PANICK
Adam is an experience kids wrestling coach and long-time student of
MMA. He teaches the fundamentals of Mixed Martial Arts for kids. The
class focuses on conditioning while building a strong foundation in
wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, boxing, and kickboxing. Everyone has
a blast in this class. The kids work together and help each other
improve as a team. The class not only teaches MMA, but also
self-dicipline, focus, and drive. |
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GLEN HALL
When did you start training and why do you fight? I
have been training for 18 years. I enjoy the competition, adrenaline,
and extreme nature of fighting. There is nothing more demanding both
mentally and physically than facing off one-on-one with no one to
blame but yourself, it is the ultimate test of your ability, plus
there is no better stress relief that be able to punch, choke and
bend joints in the wrong direction several times a week, and there is
no better motivation than trying not to get punched, choked or having
my joints bent in the wrong direction.
The plus side is the ability to defend myself, and more importantly,
my family and friends if the situation arose. There is a confidence
and modesty that you develop as a trained fighter. The knowledge that
you can handle a confrontation quickly and effectively, and the
modesty that comes with it as you know intimately the dangerous
nature of a fight, and the ability you have to do serious damage.
My main motivation now is as an instructor and fight trainer. Working
with the fighters to help improve their skills, pushing their
training for a fight, and working as a corner man at their fights.
For me, there is nothing more exciting (and exhausting) than being in
the corner for a fight, coaching and motivating a fighter, and
knowing that I had been apart of their training and instruction that
lead them to having their hand raised at the end of the fight.
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Dimitrijus Bartkevicius
The Art of War (Sun Tzu)
“He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.”
Dimitrijus Bartkevicius was born in Kaunas Lithuania. Dimitrijus
began his training, in 1981, at the age of 9 at a local Karate
Shotokan school. In 1988, he started training in Full Contact Karate
Shidokan and Thai Boxing.
Through training and competition Dimitrijus earned his Black Belt.
Soon thereafter his coach Romualdas Navickas offered him his own
Classes. At this time Dimitrijus was also attending the Kaunas
Physical Education Academy, where he received his bachelor degree as
a Certified Boxing Instructor.
Two years later Dimitrijus earned his master’s degree in Sports
and Tourism management. During his six years in the Academy he has
trained with many Lithuanian Olympic Boxing team members.
Dimitrijus is a winner of many Europe/Eastern Europe Full Contact
Karate and Muay Thai tournaments. He has also served as a
Coach/Corner man for Lithuanian Shidokan Competition team. As well as
UFC, IFL, and other shows. In 2001 Dimitrijus and his family moved to
United States. Shortly after he started training and teaching at
Hackneys Combat Academy in Roselle IL.
Dimitrijus also earned his second Black Belt from Hackney’s
Combat Academy one of five ever given out over Mr. Hackney’s 10
year school period.
Dimitrijus training system is a combination of both standup and
ground fighting. His philosophy is to train his students to become a
complete fighter. Like the above quote from Sun Tzu you must be
prepared! One must know all of what one might expect to encounter in battle.
He accomplishes this through a wide range of trainings skills such as
Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Western Boxing & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with
a strong focus on cardio. “My fighters don’t get tired”
is Dimitrijus claim.
Dimitrijus has trained not only European Champions but also UFC, IFL,
and a host of other title Champions. Whether your interest is in
competition or just having a great knowledge of self defense not to
mention a great workout then Dimitrijus program is for you! |
Ray Pace, Boxing Instructor
Ray Pace fought competitively for over six years and was voted “Most Exciting Fighter” in the Chicago City Championships. Ray now brings his over 30 years of boxing experience into the ring at Hackney’s Combat Academy. Ray works with students on all different levels and adjusts their workout to fit their skill level. Punch combinations, mitt drills, heavy bag and speed bag work, head movement, and foot work are just a few of the skills that Ray works on with his students.
For additional information on private boxing lessons with Ray or to set an appointment, please call Hackney’s Combat Academy at 630-351-1209 |
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