Gibor Martial Arts training

About Us BeGibor

ABOUT US

A story of perseverance — and a system built to help others become stronger, more confident, and more capable.

Sensei Michael Sinaniev

Sensei Michael Sinaniev’s childhood was a great challenge, a never-ending cycle of mental and physical abuse at the hands of merciless bullies. Day after day, he was told that he was nothing, that he would never amount to anything. Doubt and mental weakness became his constant companions, and he struggled in school, unable to find the confidence to succeed.

But at the age of 13, Sinaniev decided that enough was enough. He was tired of living with the burden of his past, tired of feeling like he would never be good enough. And so, he took a leap of faith and walked into Tiger Schulmanns in Rego Park.

It was there that he discovered his true passion, his purpose in life. Through years of hard work and dedication, he progressed through the ranks, becoming a black belt and finding a sense of confidence and self-belief that he had never known before.

But it wasn’t enough for Sinaniev to simply succeed on his own. He knew that there were others out there who had experienced the same kind of pain and struggle that he had, and he was determined to make a difference in their lives.

And so, after 20 years of experience, he set out to create a bright, accessible, family-friendly atmosphere at Gibor Martial Arts, where students could come to get in great mental strength, supported by motivational instructor who truly cared about their success.

Through his tireless dedication to his craft and his students, Sinaniev has transformed countless lives, helping them to overcome their own struggles with confidence, self-esteem, and physical fitness.

His story is one of triumph over adversity, of the power of perseverance and self-belief, and of the incredible impact that one person can have on the lives of many. Sinaniev is a true hero, and his legacy will continue to inspire and motivate for generations to come.

Training at Gibor

About Gibor

The Art of Gibor

Decades of elite Mixed Martial Arts competition have shown that success in real hand-to-hand combat relies on four core disciplines: Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu.

Gibor is an integrated martial arts system that blends the most effective techniques from all four, creating a practical, well-rounded, and highly effective approach to real-world self-defense.

Our Programs

Our Programs

We offer two core training paths:

Kickboxing Classes

Develop striking skills through a blend of Boxing and Muay Thai, focusing on technique, conditioning, and real-world application.

Jiu-Jitsu Classes

Build grappling ability using a combination of Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing control, leverage, and practical self-defense.

Classes by Experience Level

  • Beginner — Learn fundamentals in a supportive environment
  • Intermediate — Refine technique and build consistency
  • Advanced — High-level training for experienced students

Classes by Age Group

  • Adults
  • Teens (Ages 14–17)
  • Youth Gibor (Ages 9–13)
  • Little Gibor (Ages 5–8)
  • JN Gibor Karate (Ages 3–4)