Joe Aleman:
Co-owner of MAU, Joe Aleman is the Youth Program Director and Operations Manager. With over 20 years of experience, Joe holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo as well as MAU Instructor rankings in Filipino Kali-Silat, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Pencak Silat Mande Muda. To top it off, Joe is also a blue belt in BJJ. Joe is co-founder of the Michigan Pekiti Tirsia Kali Group and a PTI Certified Trainer.
Victor Gojcevic:
A senior instructor and long time student of MAU, Victor holds advanced MAU Instructor rankings in Filipino Kali-Silat, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Pencak Silat Mande Muda. He is also ranked in Savate and muay Thai kickboxing. In addition Victor has the distinction of being a certified instructor under both Guro Dan Inosanto (Filipino Martial Arts, Jun Fan Martial Arts & Maphilindo Silat) and Sifu Francis Fong (Wing Chun Kung Fu). He currently instructs both Kali and Wing Chun group lessons as well private classes.
Mike Sheppard:
A senior instructor and long time student of MAU, Mike holds advanced MAU Instructor rankings in Filipino Kali-Silat and Wing Chun Kung Fu. Currently a White Glove in Savate, Mike trains in muay Thai and grappling as well. Mike is also certified under both Guro Dan Inosanto (Filipino Martial Arts, Jun Fan Martial Arts & Maphilindo Silat) and Sifu Francis Fong (Wing Chun Kung Fu). A firefighter by profession, Mike is currently a student at the Center for Creative Studies in web design, graphics arts and more.
Zeyiad Elias:
Zeyiad is a long time student of MAU with advanced Instructor rankings in Filipino Kali-Silat and Wing Chun. He is a Silver Glove instructor in Savate under Professor Salem Assli with extensive grappling experience. Zeyiad is currently engaged with his study of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chicago.
Lee Bond:
A Silver Glove instructor in Boxe Francaise Savate under Professor Salem Assli, Lee is the co-instructor of our X-Fit Kickboxing Fitness program. With over 15 years experience, she holds a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has trained extensively in muay Thai, Pencak Silat, Kali and Wing Chun. In addition, Lee is a Trainer in our SafeGuard Self-Protection Program.
Danielle Zarzycki:
A Silver Glove instructor in Boxe Francaise Savate under Professor Salem Assli, Danielle is the co-instructor of our X-Fit Kickboxing Fitness program with extensive training in muay Thai as well. She is a Physical Education teacher by profession.
Hashem Hashemi:
A long time student of MAU, Hashem is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as a Silver Glove in Savate. A strong competitor, he has trained in Combat Submission Wrestling, muay Thai, Kali, Silat and more. Hashem teaches BJJ and Submission Grappling at MAU.
Roy Wang:
A certified Apprentice Instructor in muay Thai under Ajarn Surachai Siristue, Roy is a member of the MAU Instructor Training Program with ranking with Filipino Kali-Silat and Wing Chun. A White Glove Initiator in Savate under Professor Salem Assli, Roy has a background in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Combat Submission Wrestling as well.
Tyler Adair:
A certified Apprentice Instructor in muay Thai under Ajarn Surachai Siristue, Tyler is a member of the MAU Instructor Training Program holding a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a White Glove Initiator under Professor Salem Assli. A successful competitor in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Shootfighting events, Tyler is a professional electrician.
Mala Chaudhery:
Founder of Bollywood DanceFit, Mala has an extensive background in classical and interpretive Indian dancing. A performer and competitor, Mala is also trained in Ballroom dancing, Argentine Tango, Salsa, West Coast Swing and more. She is a MAU student training in Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Pencak Silat Mande Muda and kickboxing. Mala is a psychologist by profession with her own office, Synergy Therapy Center, located here at MAU.
Kevin Koburg:
A long time MAU student, Kevin is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a member of the Instructor Training Program training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Combat Submission Wrestling. A strong competitor, he has a background in wrestling. Kevin is the founder and head instructor of the Cousino BJJ Club at Cousino High School where he is a teacher.