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Instructor Chris Iavarone in a Tigger Schulmann's gym
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Beyond The Mat – Instructor Chris Iavarone

Sensei Chris Iavarone’s Thoughts On Being An Instructor What separates Tiger Schulmann’s training from other types of gyms? There are many things that separate Tiger Schulmann’s from other types of gyms and the biggest one is atmosphere.  From the minute someone walks through the door, they are greeted as if they’re already family. There are

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Sensei Julio Arce Promotion at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts gym
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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

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Sensei Jobin Georgo Promotion at Tiger Schulmann's
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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,

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Sensei Danny Ramirez Promotion at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts gym
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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

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Tiger Schulmann's MMA fighter Mike Trizano with fists up
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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,

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Tiger Schulmann's MMA fighter Julio Arce with fists up
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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

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