Joshu Danny Ramirez Promoted To Sensei
Congratulations to Joshu Danny Ramirez (TSMA Yonkers) on his recent promotion to Sensei! Opening Thoughts From Shihan Tirelli Observing the evolution from student to sensei is a very special experience. When Danny came to the school, he was a tough kid from good family in a not-so-nice neighborhood. As a student, he was meticulous, hard working […]
Born & Bred | Mike Trizano
Mike Trizano is an undefeated professional MMA champion who’s been leading the pack since his early amateur days. A fierce competitor, he’s called “The Lone Wolf” because of his self-reliance and his keen instincts that explode into action once he enters the cage. We caught up Mike to learn more about how growing up NJ, […]
Born & Bred | Julio Arce
Julio Arce is the head instructor at Tiger Schulmann’s Bayside in Queens, and this second-degree black belt is no stranger to competing at one of the biggest arenas in the world: Madison Square Garden. After achieving top titles in boxing and kickboxing at The Garden, he’s pursuing a combat sports trifecta: an MMA win at […]
Born & Bred | Lyman Good
It’s not often that someone can be called a hometown hero. But Lyman Good, instructor at Tiger Schulmann’s Chelsea, now has that opportunity. Born and raised in New York City, Lyman will be taking his martial arts skills into the octagon in the world’s most iconic venue: Madison Square Garden. Before his highly-anticipated competition […]
Born & Bred | Shane Burgos
What was it like growing up in the Bronx? Growing up in the Bronx was unique. It was one of things where I lived in not such a great neighborhood—but growing up in it, I didn’t think anything of it. We lived in the projects, and as I got a bit older, I started to […]
Joshu Brandon Cuttino Receives Promotion
Congratulations to Sensei Brandon Cuttino (TSMA East Brunswick) on his recent promotion to 2nd degree black belt! Opening Thoughts From Sensei Garzillo I’m very excited for this day. Someone I think has been a phenomenal Martial Artist for a long time and someone I’ve been excited to see move up in the ranks for a while. […]