MARTIAL ARTS FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS!

Hoosier Academy of Self Defense proudly serving NWI.

Hoosier Academy of Self Defense has Classes , Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.

Who we Are And why You Should Train Here

Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.

We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach.

Professor Mike Kosur, a renowed martial artist, has dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence in the world of combat sports and self-discipline. His journey through martial arts began in 1991 and has since become an inspiring story of passion, resilience, and continuous self-improvement. In 1991, Professor began his martial arts journey starting with wrestling, kickboxing and karate. In 1996, he started his training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA.

Professor Mike served as a police officer for 14 years, retiring from the Chicago Police Department in 2012. While serving as a police officer, he worked many assignments and units. He worked city wide, but mostly Chicago’s West side.  During his police career, he continued training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA and self-defense, along with having multiple mixed martial arts/cage fights. Simultaneously, he trained police officers in defensive tactics, street survival and self preservation.

After years of rigorous training and dedication to his craft, he earned his BJJ Black Belt in 2016 from Professor Christian “Xaropinho” Uflacker. Professor Mike felt a profound calling to share his knowledge and experiences with others. In 2018, he established his own martial arts academy, where he began teaching students of all ages and backgrounds. As a professor, he emphasized not only the physical aspects of martial arts but also the importance of mental fortitude, discipline, and respect. 

Throughout his career, Professor Mike has made significant contributions to the community. He has conducted seminars, workshops, and demonstrations, inspiring countless individuals to take up martial arts as a means of self-improvement and personal growth. His dedication to promoting a positive, inclusive, anti bullying and ego free environment within the Academy, has earned him the admiration and respect of both students and fellow instructors. 

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Coach Guido Carballo Guerrero was born and raised in Guapiles, a small rural town of Costa Rica, near the Atlantic Ocean. He moved away from his parents’ house before turning 17 to go pursue his college education.

Coach Guido had the pleasure of meeting his wife in Guapiles when he was 25, while they were both visiting family for Christmas. After a year of him finishing his last year at the University of Texas and her finishing her last year of college in Brasil, they relocated to São Paulo. São Paulo is where his Jiu Jitsu experience began, under Mestre Márcio Guimarães in 2006, a black belt under Grande Mestre Flavio Behring. From  Márcio’s guidance and training he earned his blue belt.

After several years they moved to the North of Brasil, near a city called Belém. In Belem he had the honor of earning his purple belt at Gracie Barra, from Mestre Peter Jones Silva.

Following that, he moved to Georgia, where he was awarded his brown belt from Jaime and Jeremy Laviano in May 2019. After obtaining his brown belt, he started helping as a coach at Laviano Jiu Jitsu and was soon appointed the coach responsible for the kids MMA class on Saturdays and the Women Self Defense class. Also assisting with the regular classes during the week.

In May of 2022 his family & him moved from GA to Crown Point, where he joined his new Jiu Jitsu family, the Hoosier Academy of Self Defense, with Professor Mike Kosur.

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