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Kids who study Jiu Jitsu at Tiger Schulmann’s Yorktown Heights learn more than just self-defense, they learn the benefits of self-control and discipline in a safe and supportive environment.
Adult Jiu Jitsu classes at Tiger Schulmann’s Yorktown Heights are a great way for men and women of all ages to get fit and learn self-defense. Our certified instructors provide a fun and positive atmosphere where students can safely learn new techniques that will build both skill and confidence.
In Jiu Jitsu technical skills are prioritized over strength, athletic ability, and speed, so age is less of a factor than in other sports.
Sensei Nick Demetrius brings more than two decades of martial arts teaching experience to his role as head instructor at Tiger Schulmann’s. He goes above and beyond to make our Yorktown Heights location a supportive space where lifelong friendships can be made. “I’m inspired every day to see my second family – my students,” says Nick. In the Yorktown Heights school, he says, “we’re all here for each other.” For members – both adults and kids – that means personalized guidance and motivation to get you where you want to be.
An experienced athlete and fighter, Sensei Demetrius earned Connecticut’s #1 rank in forms and fighting three years in a row and repeatedly placed in the top 5 in the US for his age and weight class. But through it all, his number one goal was to be a Sensei. “When I was young, my instructor, Shihan Pete Tirelli Sr., was my super hero.” Today, he says, “I love teaching kids because I know the martial arts skills they’re learning will make them more confident in all aspects of their lives – like it did for me!”
For adults, Demetrius creates “a mental vacation” from the distraction and stresses of the workday. “For the time members train with me,” he says “nothing else matters.”
While many of the Jiu Jitsu techniques taught at Tiger Schulmanns are from Brazilain Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) there are a few differences. Unlike many traditonal BJJ schools, at TSMA we don’t train in gis. Additionally, while we do offer dedicated Jiu Jitsu classes at all levels, it is just one element of the many martial arts styles that comprise Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts.
In addtion to the many benefits for a person’s mental and physical health, jiu jitsu is considered the ideal method of self-defense for women.
“Jiu-jitsu” translates from the Japanese as “the gentle art.” The concept being, students can practice realistically and at full speed with less chance of injury.
Tiger Schulmann’s Jiu Jitsu is based on practicality and real-life self-defense. Our techniques can be used virtually anywhere and against any type of opponent or attacker. Both in sport or in an actual altercation.
Traditional BJJ does not teach how to defend against strikes from the ground. Tiger Schulmann’s teaches how to use strikes, submission, sweeps, and other techniques from the ground while staying protected.
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