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martial arts classes
for kids
Tiger Schulmann’s
Elmwood Park, NJ
Tiger Schulmann’s
Martial Arts
Elmwood Park, NJ
build
confidence
Tiger Schulmann’s
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ
- 3,000+
- Five Star Reviews
- 300,000+
- Students Achieved Their Goals
- 40+
- Years of Experience
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.
*Offer valid for new customers only. Please contact the school directly to confirm their current new student offer.
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See what students at Tiger Schulmann’s Elmwood Park are saying
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.
No preparation needed. Just show up and experience your fun, personalized session.
*Offer valid for new customers only. 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 Elmwood Park are saying
At Elmwood Park, NJ kids find their Tiger under the patient guidance of Shihan David Tirelli.
Tiger Schulmann’s Elmwood Park helps kids of all ages — from preschoolers to teenagers — build confidence, fitness, and self-discipline through martial arts. It’s a transformation from the inside out that we call Finding Your Tiger. Refined over three decades by Master Tiger Schulmann himself, our proven methodology is the Tiger Schulmann difference:
- Community: Students thrive in a supportive, safe, and fun environment.
- Character Development: Students practice self-discipline, focus, and mental toughness.
- Curriculum: Students work towards essential martial arts achievements that build confidence.
- Certified Instructors: Our coaches are trained and tested over years of apprenticeship.
“The transformation in our students is remarkable,” says Elmwood Park’s Head Shihan David Tirelli. “Time and time again we see kids come in shy and steadily build new confidence. “We give kids a great workout, but we also yet focus on self-discipline and self-defense. And as a result, they feel real, lasting accomplishment.”
Kids Who Find Their Tiger Are Forever Changed
Tiger Schulmann’s curriculum-based karate classes has helped thousands of children build confidence, resiliency, and develop lasting friendships. Our martial arts classes teach children self respect, focus and how to grow into mature, young men and women in a fun and safe environment.
Self-Confidence
Fun, Friends & Fitness
“No-Quit” Spirit
Self-Defense
Self-Confidence
As small wins add up, confidence grows. A student’s progression from white belt to black belt and the ranks in between, builds a confidence that goes well beyond class.
Fun, Friends & Fitness
Our kids karate classes help students put devices and distractions aside and replace them with fun and rewarding challenges that stimulate activity, real interaction.
“No-Quit” Spirit
The difference between success and failure isn’t talent but mental toughness. Our classes teach students to push past obstacles and achieve their goals.
Self-Defense
Combining martial arts techniques with proven anti-bullying strategies, gives kids the confidence and ability to stand up for themselves.
Self-Confidence
As small wins add up, confidence grows. A student’s progression from white belt to black belt and the ranks in between, builds a confidence that goes well beyond class.
Fun, Friends & Fitness
Our kids karate classes help students put devices and distractions aside and replace them with fun and rewarding challenges that stimulate activity, real interaction.
“No-Quit” Spirit
The difference between success and failure isn’t talent but mental toughness. Our classes teach students to push past obstacles and achieve their goals.
Self-Defense
Combining martial arts techniques with proven anti-bullying strategies, gives kids the confidence and ability to stand up for themselves.
KIDS KARATE AT TIGER SCHULMANN’S
Our Instructors Are the Difference.
Our Certified Head Instructors know how to help kids Find Their Tiger because they all studied under Master Tiger Schulmann himself. As owners and operators of their schools, they’re more than trainers. They’re athletes, coaches, and community-builders that are committed to helping your child thrive.
We bring 36 years of experience in teaching kids martial arts. Every employee and instructor at Tiger Schulmann’s is SafeSport trained, we will help your child develop:
- Discipline
- Self-confidence
- Mental toughness
- Fitness
- Friendships
- Discipline
- Self-confidence
- Mental toughness
- Fitness
- Friendships
Programs For All Ages
Our martial arts classes teach children self respect, focus and how to grow into mature, young men and women in a fun and safe environment
Cubs | Pre-School
Little ones make friends, have fun, and build confidence through play-based learning. Our pre-school karate classes:
- Increase attention span and awareness
- Build motor skills
- Develop hand-eye coordination
- Teach sharing and social skills
- Ease the anxiety of parent separation
Little Tigers | 5-7 Year Olds
The focus, self-control, and confidence-building power of martial arts help Little Tigers grow—in class, at home and school. Fun and action-packed, our kids karate classes help Little Tigers:
- Increase attention span
- Develop determination and a no-quit spirit
- Speak up for themselves
- Cooperate with others
- Increase agility and coordination
Tigers | 8-12 Year Olds
Tigers develop their foundation in martial arts with new skills, new challenges, and new responsibilities that prepare them to be confident young adults. Always fun and fast-paced, our kids karate classes help Tigers:
- Build mental toughness
- Set and achieve goals
- Learn self-defense and conflict resolution
- Increase strength, conditioning, flexibility, and stamina
Teen Tigers | 13-18 Year Olds
Our oldest students learn at an accelerated pace with a focus on self-defense, full-body fitness, and character development. At Tiger Schulmann’s karate classes, teens:
- Learn street-smart self-defense
- Build strength, stamina, flexibility, and cardio fitness
- Set and achieve goals
- Develop a healthy self-image
- Enhance social skills
OUR PROVEN KIDS MARTIAL ARTS CURRICULUM
Self-Discipline Plus Self-Defense Equals Confidence
Parents love Tiger Schulmann’s because we empower their children with essential life skills.
By showing kids the power of hard work and determination, and giving them the tools to feel safe and secure, we build a foundation for achievement. Over time, those achievements – new martial arts skills and ranks earned through disciplined practice – build real confidence. And that confidence allows our students step out into the world and tackle new challenges without fear.
It’s a simple equation. But one with the proven power to change lives, both now and in the future.
TIGER TALES
Real members. True Stories. Life-changing results.
Real members.
True Stories.
Life-changing results.
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Meet Our Head Instructor
Shihan David Tirelli
New Jersey Hall of Fame Pioneer Fighter, David Tirelli, brings nearly three decades of teaching experience to his role as Head Instructor at our Elmwood Park school. As the owner of this flagship gym, Tirelli takes pride in offering members a quality of instruction they’ll find nowhere else. “As one of Tiger Schulmann’s flagship headquarters, we have amazing instructors that attract members from all walks of life, including top fighters,” says Tirelli. “Gyms tend to be boring and dull. Our motivated instructors are excited to help you reach your goals. Classes pass by fast, so you’re never bored.”
Tirelli’s Elmwood Park school offers an extensive schedule of martial arts classes for kids and adults of all ages and abilities. “For my young students,” he says, “I focus on building their mental and physical spirit. We help them practice self-discipline by working towards and achieving goals, and develop the tools to stand up to bullies.” Tirelli’s adult kickboxing classes offer members a break from the stresses of the day. “I’m inspired watching our members get into great shape and let go of anxiety. They lead busy lives, but here we help everyone relax and enjoy themselves.”
Kids Who Find Their Tiger Are Forever Changed
Develop Self-Confidence
Set and Achieve Goals
Learn Life Skills
Enhance Social-Skills
Learn Self-Defense
Develop a “No-Quit” Spirit
Train with Expert Instructors
Make Friends & Have Fun
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
*Offer valid for new customers only. 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.
Schedule A Trial Class
Sign up to schedule your 1-hour Private Beginner Session. No preparation needed. Just show up and experience your fun, personalized session.
*Offer valid for new customers only. 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.