kickboxing classes
for adults

Tiger Schulmann’s
Short Hills, NJ

Tiger Schulmann’s
Martial Arts
Short Hills, NJ

kickboxing classes for adults

Tiger Schulmann’s
Short Hills, NJ

TRY A Beginner Class

Sign up to schedule your 1-hour Private Beginner Session.
No preparation needed. Just show up and experience your fun, personalized session.
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See what students at Tiger Schulmann’s are saying

Love my dojo! Would recommend it to anyone! Best workout ever in a super friendly and helpful environment.

Maria B

Under the tutelage of experts, there is no better place to train!

Edward D

Great learning experience for my daughter .

Tirso M

Try A Beginner Class

Sign up to schedule your 1-hour Private Beginner Session. No preparation needed. Just show up and experience your fun, personalized session.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

*Offer valid for new customers only. A $30 reservation fee will be charged to hold your spot in the trial class. Please contact the school directly to confirm their current new student offer.

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

See what students at Tiger Schulmann’s are saying

Love my dojo! Would recommend it to anyone! Best workout ever in a super friendly and helpful environment.

Maria B

Under the tutelage of experts, there is no better place to train!

Edward D

Great learning experience for my daughter .

Tirso M

Sensei Jimmie Rivera will help you push your limits and love every minute of it.

Conveniently located at 531 Milburn Ave, Tiger Schulmann’s Short Hills is more than a gym. Our three-dimensional kickboxing workouts empower members with physical fitness, mental well-being, and proven street-wise self-defense.

Owner and Head Instructor Jimmie Rivera brings nearly 3 decades of martial arts training to help members achieve transformative results—quickly and safely. “We’ve seen members lose over 100 pounds,” says Rivera. “But our training is about more than physical results. We teach authentic martial arts that build mental toughness and confidence, improving every aspect of life.

THE WORKOUT

Push Your Limits
and Love Every Minute

Cardio, strength, flexibility, and key recovery time come together in a balanced, high-energy workout.
  • Warm Up: Prepare the body to work hard, safely
  • Bag Training: Cardio and full-body strength-training in one powerful package
  • Bodyweight Strength Training: Build core strength and stability without stressing the joints or limiting mobility
  • Stretching and Flexibility: Our restorative cool-down increases flexibility and prevents injury
Let’s go! You can do this!

LEARN REAL SELF-DEFENSE

It’s More Than a Workout,
It’s Peace of Mind

  • Street-Smart Safety: The best defense is knowing how to avoid danger, and knowing what to do when you can’t
  • A Proven Tradition: We’re 35+ years strong and real-world tested to keep you safe
  • Defense for All Levels: We’ll get you started and keep you advancing with kickboxing, close-range defense and jiu-jitsu tailored to your level
  • Confidence that Counts: Leave the class with a power and ease that makes you a far less likely target

TOP LEVEL INSTRUCTION

Our Instructors Are the Difference

Athletes. Fighters. Trainers. Mentors. 

Our instructors inspire positive change inside and out. They are with you to celebrate your victories, grow your confidence, and make your training more fun than you’ve ever imagined.

Meet Our Head Instructor

Sensei Jimmie Rivera

“I loved teaching and giving back to students – the way my instructor did for me.”

 Jimmie Rivera brings more than a decade of professional mixed martial arts training to his role as a Tiger Schulmann’s Sensei. Having begun his martial arts journey at just 8 years old, he realized that the self-discipline he gained from martial arts extended to all aspects of his life.

Today, Jimmie shares the knowledge garnered over a lifetime of practice to help students of all fitness levels unlock their potential. As a fourth-degree black belt under Tiger Schulmann’s, he takes pride in greeting students and welcoming them to high-energy adult fitness classes where they can become the best version of themselves. The end result – learning authentic mixed martial arts techniques while getting in great shape in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Sensei Rivera is also a professional mixed martial artist in the UFC, once ranked  #8 in the UFC’s Bantamweight Division. He was also featured in the first episode of “The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping versus Team Miller”.

Sensei Jimmie Rivera Short Hills Tiger Schulmann

The Toughest Workout You’ll Ever Love

Learn Self Defense

Build Confidence

Experience Full-Body Fitness

Release Anxiety and Stress

Push Past Obstacles

Join a Community

Train with Expert Instructors

Find a Passion

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer beginner level classes for all age groups as well as intermediate and advanced level classes in kickboxing and jiu-jitsu.
No preparation is needed. Just wear comfortable workout clothes and show up, our instructors will handle the rest!
Yes, we offer beginner classes for adults and kids. No experience required.
We recommend a minimum of two classes per week. Many adults like to attend three or more classes per week.
We offer a variety of class times to meet individual needs. Ask about our schedule for more detail.
Most people can’t stick with the gym. 95% quit after just one month. It’s boring and there are not enough reasons to keep you consistent. With Tiger Schulmann’s, you get our 3 dimensional workout which includes total body results + learning the life skill of self-defense and on top of that, our classes are intriguing and fun! Results, fun and self-defense make it easy to stay consistent and consistency is the key to success!
Our Karate Cubs pre-school program begins at 3yr. Our children’s martial arts program begins at 5 yr. old.
For your private beginner session class, we recommend sweats and a t-shirt.
Adult classes are 45 minutes to one hour. Children, Kids and Cubs classes are 45 minutes.
Yes, we offer a 20% discount for each additional family member. In addition, we offer active law enforcement a 25% discount.
Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts differs in many ways. From the dedication and expertise of our head instructors who have a minimum of 10 years experience and are the owners of their schools, to the unique and unparalleled curriculum that we teach, to the professional and beautiful facilities we provide. Nothing else is Tiger Schulmanns.
Tiger Schulmann’s head instructors are highly trained professionals with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the martial arts, teaching authentic and effective Muay Thai Kickboxing techniques that will really work if you ever need them. Many cardio kickboxing instructors have little to no actual martial arts experience and are merely aerobic instructors.
While we estimate you will burn about 800 – 1000 calories in a class, many of our students have measured over 1200 calories burned in just one class using their own fitness bands.
You don’t need any previous experience. Just show up in some comfortable workout clothes and our professional staff and instructors will make sure you have a great workout and learn a skill that will change your life!
No, sparring and contact are not required. We offer separate classes for those who want to participate in sparring.
No, competition is not required. However, for those students interested, we do offer the opportunity to compete in different types of events, and even have a professional fight team that successfully competes at the highest levels of martial arts competition.
Yes, most of our schools offer private lessons. You can contact the individual location for more information.

Schedule
a Trial CLASS

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*Offer valid for new customers only.  A $30 reservation fee will be charged to hold your spot in the trial class.Please contact the school directly to confirm their current new student offer.

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

Try A Beginner Class

Sign up to schedule your 1-hour Private Beginner Session. No preparation needed. Just show up and experience your fun, personalized session.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

*Offer valid for new customers only. A $30 reservation fee will be charged to hold your spot in the trial class. Please contact the school directly to confirm their current new student offer.

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.