Meet the Coaches of CU Jiu-Jtsu
Coaches who Guide your Journey
Building a Community
Owner / Head Coach
Michael Stoller
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt - IBJJF
Tsunami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Coach Mike began his journey in elementary where he would wrestle through high school including many IESA and IHSA State Tournaments.
As a young adult he would transition to MMA & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competing in events including IBJJF Pans, Worlds, and more. He opened CU Jiu-Jitsu in 2018 to serve the local community!
In 2025 he earned his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from John Ouano and the IBJJF.
Coach Mike reinforced his martial arts experience with professional degrees in Athletic Training (UIUC) as well as Nursing & Kinesiology (Parkland).
The combination of competitive experience, education, and a love for the community he serves blend well to make him an ideal coach!
Assistant Coach - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kelly Tang
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Brown Belt
Female Mentorship Program​
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​Kelly has been a student at CU Jiu-Jitsu since its inception in 2018. She started here with zero martial arts training, and has risen to be not only an Assistant Instructor, but now leads an initiative to get more ladies on the mats.
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She attributes her martial arts training with a confidence boost that "allows her to live life more fully with less fear". This has lead her to teach many Ladies Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminars helping empower others to experience these same benefits.
In addition to BJJ, Kelly also began to add Kickboxing and Muay Thai to further enhance her skills, but has always come back to Jiu-Jitsu.
She earned her Brown Belt from Prof John Ouano in 2024 and continues her service introducing others to the inclusivity, and safety found on the mats at CU Jiu-Jitsu.
Head Coach - Youth Karate Program
Dr. Michael Schlosser
Shotokan Karate - 9th Degree
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Black Belt ​
Dr. Michael Schlosser holds a Doctorate in Education (UIUC) and Master’s Degrees in Public Administration & Legal Studies.
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He earned his 9th degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate (IMAC-USA) and a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after dedicated nearly five decades to martial arts training and making major contributions to Police Reform and Officer Safety during his 20+ years in law enforcement.
He has competed in tournaments worldwide, and earned multiple medals at the World Police and Fire World Games..
Later he served as Director of the Police Training Institute - UI where he made major contributions to the development of nationally recognized programs focusing on Officer Wellness and Defensive Tactics & De-Escalation to improve officer and public safety in the community.