Tiger Schulmann’s

martial arts classes
for kids

Tiger Schulmann’s
Greenpoint In Brooklyn, NY

Tiger Schulmann’s
Martial Arts
Greenpoint In Brooklyn, NY

build
confidence

Tiger Schulmann’s
Greenpoint In Brooklyn, NY

Try a Beginner Class

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See what students at Tiger Schulmann’s Greenpoint are saying

My son has been a student for few years now and I can honestly say all the instructors and managers go above and beyond to help him achieve his goals in martial arts as well as in life. The confidence and discipline he gains from his training at Tiger Schulmann’s is unbelievable. You watch the kids who train there show so much growth and personal confidence in just a few classes of training. I can’t say enough about the school but this instructors are the real deal without making your child feel like they don’t belong. All the kids have a great time and actually refuse to leave the mat after a hard session of training. OSU keep up the good work you guys !!!!!

Barche H.

My son enrolled right before the shutdown, we were pretty bummed but safety’s first. My son resumed via zoom which was great, the instructor was very punctual and supportive. My son has since returned to the gym and absolutely loves it. Friendly staff, gym is always super clean and they are taking all the necessary steps to ensure the children are safe while there. I recommend to everyone!

Rosanne R.

Joshu is great! My son is 4 and his attention drifts from time to time, but he’s very patient and understanding and good at getting him focused! My son loves it!

Sydney P.

Great instructors, friendly community, a well-run and clean facility. Highly recommended!

Casey T.

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. 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 Greenpoint are saying

My son has been a student for few years now and I can honestly say all the instructors and managers go above and beyond to help him achieve his goals in martial arts as well as in life. The confidence and discipline he gains from his training at Tiger Schulmann’s is unbelievable. You watch the kids who train there show so much growth and personal confidence in just a few classes of training. I can’t say enough about the school but this instructors are the real deal without making your child feel like they don’t belong. All the kids have a great time and actually refuse to leave the mat after a hard session of training. OSU keep up the good work you guys !!!!!

Barche H.

My son enrolled right before the shutdown, we were pretty bummed but safety’s first. My son resumed via zoom which was great, the instructor was very punctual and supportive. My son has since returned to the gym and absolutely loves it. Friendly staff, gym is always super clean and they are taking all the necessary steps to ensure the children are safe while there. I recommend to everyone!

Rosanne R.

Joshu is great! My son is 4 and his attention drifts from time to time, but he’s very patient and understanding and good at getting him focused! My son loves it!

Sydney P.

Great instructors, friendly community, a well-run and clean facility. Highly recommended!

Casey T.

At Greenpoint in Brooklyn, NY kids find their Tiger under the patient guidance of Joshu Roman Zelenyy.

Tiger Schulmann’s Greenpoint helps children of all ages — from preschoolers to teens—develop fitness, focus, friendship, and lasting confidence through martial arts.
Under the care and guidance of Instructor Zelenyy, students learn more than punch-kick techniques. They build character — grit, focus, self-discipline, and self-respect— through martial arts achievements tailored for their age and ability. It’s a 360-degree approach that we call Finding Your Tiger. “We build mental and physical fitness,” says Zelenyy, “helping students develop confidence and leadership abilities on and off the mat.”

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

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:

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.

Meet Our Head Instructor

Joshu Roman Zelenyy

Roman Zelenyy was captivated by martial arts at a young age. His grandfather was a professional boxer, his father practiced martial arts, and shortly after taking his first Tiger Schulmann’s classes at age 13, Zelenny knew that he wanted to become an instructor. “I fell in love with Tiger Schulmann’s and the family environment I found here,” he says. “My Sensei passed on more than martial arts knowledge. He taught us valuable life skills that I still rely on every day. Now, I aspire to help the next generation thrive just as my Sensei helped me.”
Today, Zelenyy brings over a decade of teaching expertise to his role as Owner and Head Instructor of Tiger Schulmann’s Greenpoint. As a mentor to young kids, Zelenyy teaches proven self-defense techniques tailored to his students’ age and ability. “We teach skills and moves that really work,” he says, “but we also build our students’ mental strength with the skills and confidence they need to be successful in all aspects of life.”
Zelenyy helps adults reach their health and fitness goals with kickboxing workouts that are fresh and fun. “Lifting weights and running on a treadmill are great for your health but get boring fast,” he says. “Here, our curriculum is designed to keep you engaged and motivated. We hold you accountable to your goals and make it fun to stick with it so you can reach your fitness goals and maintain them for years to come.”
Head instructor Roman Zeleny training at Tiger Schulmann's Greenpoint

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.

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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.
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*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.