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Tiger Schulmann’s
Short Hills, NJ

Tiger Schulmann’s
Martial Arts
Short Hills, NJ

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Tiger Schulmann’s
Short Hills, NJ

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531 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078

*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.

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We joined in after a difficult experience left us realizing our daughter needed more than encouragement — she needed the confidence and skills to stand up for herself. Bringing our son was just as important; with his ADHD and neurodivergence, we needed a place that would understand him, support him, and still challenge him to grow. We’ve been so grateful for how the instructors support both of our children with the right balance of patience, structure, and encouragement.

Cristina & Max S.

My three-year-old loves this class. The instructors are wonderful at getting a room full of toddlers to pay attention and they make the class engaging and fun. I’m excited to see him grow in the program in the coming years!

Anna B.

Short Hills TSMA has been amazing for my daughter. She takes jujitsu and kickboxing, and the instructors are the best patient, supportive, and great with kids. They teach real self-defense while building confidence and discipline. We highly recommend Short Hills TSMA.

Angelica M.

Excellent instructors. One of the best places to help your kids get off the phone, focus, and get some discipline.

Imelda S.

Great training and experience taught by the best. Amazing for kids to learn discipline and self defense.

Kathy C.

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.
  • See Terms and Conditions

*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

We joined in after a difficult experience left us realizing our daughter needed more than encouragement — she needed the confidence and skills to stand up for herself. Bringing our son was just as important; with his ADHD and neurodivergence, we needed a place that would understand him, support him, and still challenge him to grow. We’ve been so grateful for how the instructors support both of our children with the right balance of patience, structure, and encouragement.

Cristina & Max S.

My three-year-old loves this class. The instructors are wonderful at getting a room full of toddlers to pay attention and they make the class engaging and fun. I’m excited to see him grow in the program in the coming years!

Anna B.

Short Hills TSMA has been amazing for my daughter. She takes jujitsu and kickboxing, and the instructors are the best patient, supportive, and great with kids. They teach real self-defense while building confidence and discipline. We highly recommend Short Hills TSMA.

Angelica M.

Excellent instructors. One of the best places to help your kids get off the phone, focus, and get some discipline.

Imelda S.

Great training and experience taught by the best. Amazing for kids to learn discipline and self defense.

Kathy C.

At Short Hills, NJ kids find their Tiger under the patient guidance of Sensei Jimmie Rivera.

Conveniently located on 531 Milburn Ave, Tiger Schulmann’s Short Hills has helped kids —from preschoolers to teens—build fitness, friendships, and lasting confidence through karate and mixed martial arts.

Under the care and mentorship of Sensei Jimmie Rivera, students learn more than punch-kick techniques. “Our goal,” says Rivera, “is for your child to grow in every aspect of life.” Here, students build character — focus, self-discipline, and mental toughness — through authentic martial arts achievements tailored to their age and ability. It’s a 360-degree approach to mind-body fitness that we call Finding Your Tiger. “We’re training confident leaders,” says Rivera, “building strong values, and helping children develop the self-confidence to pursue their dreams at school, in sports, at home and beyond.”Rivera

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:

  • Discipline
  • Self-confidence
  • Mental toughness
  • Fitness
  • Friendships
  • Discipline
  • Self-confidence
  • Mental toughness
  • Fitness
  • Friendships
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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TIGER TALES

Real members. True Stories. Life-changing results.

Real members.
True Stories.
Life-changing results.

Tiger Schulmann’s has helped thousands of kids build confidence, resiliency, and develop lasting friendships.
KIds Karate builds confidence, discipline, and focus. Hear from actual parents about the life-changing transformations their kids had when training at Tiger Schulmann's.
By building self-confidence and emphasizing a “non-quitting” spirit, kids who attend Tiger Schulmann's don't just learn self-defense, they learn life skills in a fun and safe environment.

Meet Our Head Instructor

Sensei Jimmie Rivera


“Our trainers at Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts are unmatched in instilling kids with self-confidence and a resilient spirit. We teach children that, sometimes, it’s OK to fail – but it’s never OK to quit.”

 Jimmie Rivera brings more than a decade of professional mixed martial arts training to his role as a Tiger Schulmann 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 aims to share his knowledge and skills with future generations, saying “I love teaching and giving back to my students, just as my instructor did for me.” As a fourth-degree black belt under Tiger Schulmann, he takes pride in surrounding students of all ages with a family atmosphere and a curriculum that will help them develop the best version of themselves.

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
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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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*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.
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  • See Terms and Conditions

*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.