Tiger Martial Arts has been serving the Chesterton community and teaching Martial Arts since 1994. Tiger Martial Arts is lead by Grandmaster D. Grimaldi, 8th Dan Black Belt, World Forms Champion and 4 time inductee into the World Karate Hall of Fame. Grandmaster Deborah Grimaldi is the highest ranking female Black Belt in North America and among the top 5 Highest in the world through Dilman Karate International (DKI).
Tiger Martial Arts has trained State and National champions in Sparring and Forms. We have trained Military, Police, First Responders, Private and Federal Security Agents, and Secret Service Agents.
Tiger Martial Arts has trained State and National champions in Sparring and Forms. We have trained Military, Police, First Responders, Private and Federal Security Agents, and Secret Service Agents.
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Grandmaster Deborah Grimaldi began her martial arts journey in Chicago, IL at the age of 12 under her teacher Master Tiger Yang. Master Grimaldi currently has over 50 years of experience practicing and teaching Martial Arts. She incorporates many arts into her teachings. Grandmaster Grimaldi holds world titles in forms and she is a national referee.
Master Chris is a Kukkiwon Certified Black Belt and full time Instructor at Tiger Martial Arts. Chris has been training in Martial Arts for most of his life and he has trained in multiple disciplines. Master Chris began training at Tiger Martial Arts in 2011 and began teaching in 2013. As an experienced Instructor, Master Chris teaches classes of all ages.
Master Keenan is a Kukkiwon Certified Black Belt and our Olympic Sparring Coach. He has competed at both State and National levels. Master Keenan has won many Gold medals in Olympic Sparring and though he is still an active competitor, his focus is on coaching. He is also involved in coordinating self defense demos and theatrical performances that wow the audience.
Instructor Anita is our Boxing & Conditioning Instructor for EMPOWER U, a program created by Grandmaster Grimaldi with martial arts fitness in mind. EMPOWER U is a great program! Burn calories, throw some punches and kick bags at the same time. Anita also teaches Taekwondo to Children, Tiny Tigers, and Adults.
The Masters listed below have contributed countless hours to their training and the instruction of many students at Tiger Martial Arts. They deserve to be recognized as leaders in our community! Master John started his training at Tiger Martial Arts in 1995 under Grandmaster Deborah Grimaldi. Master Pete started training at Tiger Martial Arts over 15 years ago and he is an active Instructor at Tiger Martial Arts.
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Elaine White
Nov 30, 2020
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Kris Tofer
Nov 08, 2020
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Faith Carlson
Oct 21, 2020
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Tiffany S.
Jul 06, 2020
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Steve Grimaldi
Nov 21, 2018
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Best place to learn discipline and respect and actually pick up martial arts as well. Master Grimaldi is an amazing woman that has been teaching martial arts here for over 26 years. She is still going and she doesn't plan on stopping. She still brings the old traditional art to our children so they grow up and have discipline and respect for elders and people that will push them far in life. If it wasn't for Miss Debbie I wouldn't own my on Barber Shop downtown Chesterton named byrons. This place gave me the confidence to be someone that I never would have been.
Melissa Bulger
Jul 03, 2017
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This place is outstanding! The devotion Master Grimaldi has towards her students is superb. Not to mention how well her other instructiors' devote their time, and knowledge to helping the students. My son learned so much in such a short time; he loves going, and it keeps him motivated in other parts of his life.
Michael Richards
Dec 11, 2015
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Nicole Ferlazzo
Jun 01, 2013
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