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30 Years of MMA Instruction in Danbury,Ct

30 Years of MMA Instruction

 

It was the year 1984 and a 22 year old man retired from competition from across the world and opened his first martial arts school in Spring Valley New York.  This man was told his entire life that teaching martial arts for a full time job is a pipe dream, but this man’s father told him not to listen to people and do what his heart desires.  To most people at that time they knew him as Daniel Schulmann, but I know him as Master Tiger Schulmann.

Master Tiger Schulmann had something very special and unique, his style of martial arts, discipline, talent, heart and confidence was unequaled by anyone else.  There was one student in particular that I want to talk about today, this man is Sensei Nicholas Demetrius.  He walked into the doors of the Danbury Tiger Schulmann’s almost three decades ago.  I had the pleasure of becoming his friend and training partner over twenty years ago.  Sensei Demetrius is that rare person that comes along every once and awhile.  He leads with talent and heart.  As a kid he won countless amounts of competitions, and don’t forget about the time as a man he stepped into the cage to fight and his rib was broken within the first minute of the first round.  If this happened to anyone the towel would be thrown in and the fighter would give up, not Nick.  He fought his heart out and won!!!
If you ever took class with Sensei Demetrius you would not have to read this blog about him.  His passion, heart and discipline comes across in each class.  With his experience of being a father himself translates well into the childrens class.  Sensei’s dedication to his students has not only produced students that have stood up to their bullies, excelled in school, adults becoming successful in their careers and family life, but Sensei has produced champion competitors.  Plus, training with Sensei Demetrius is like training with Master Tiger Schulmann because Sensei’s direct instructor and mentor is Master Tiger Schulmann himself.  Also, you can’t forget about the countless amounts of adults losing tremendous amounts of weight because of Sensei Demetrius’s mentoring!  

If you would like more information our program and classes call us at the Danbury CT Tiger Schulmann’s at 203-448-3232 or visit us at www.DanburyMMA.com.  The Danbury Tiger Schulmann’s is near Bethel, Brewster, Brookfield, Kent Lakes, Lake Kitchawan, New Fairfield, Newtown, Pawling, Redding, Ridgefield, Sandy Hook, West Redding and Wingdale. Come take a Free Class on Me!
We also have a Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts school in Stamford, Ct at www.StamfordMixedMartialArts.com

By Joshu Jared Salzman

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