Born & Bred | Shane Burgos

Tiger Schulmann's MMA fighter Shane Burgos with fists up

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 […]

Born & Bred | Mike Trizano

Tiger Schulmann's MMA fighter Mike Trizano with fists up

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

Tiger Schulmann's MMA fighter Julio Arce with fists up

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

Tiger Schulmann's MMA fighter Lyman Good with fists up

  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 […]