Sensei Julio Arce Receives Promotion
Congratulations to Sensei Julio Arce (TSMA Bayside) on his recent promotion to 3rd degree black belt! Opening Words From Shihan Bryan Gotthoffer Sensei Julio Arce is more than an instructor. He’s a professional athlete in the ring, a student on the mat, a training partner, but more importantly he’s a good person. Scratch that. He’s one […]
Sensei Jobin George Receives Promotion
Congratulations to Sensei Jobin George (TSMA Rockville Center) on his recent promotion to 2nd degree black belt! Jobin George – The Student Jobin George entered the doors of Tiger Schulmann’s in October of 2001. At ten years old, he was an extremely shy and had little to no discipline when it came to fitness. At that time, […]
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 […]