martial arts classes
for kids

Tiger Schulmann’s
Smithtown, NY

Tiger Schulmann’s
Martial Arts
Smithtown, NY

Martial Arts
classes for kids

Tiger Schulmann’s
Smithtown, NY

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 Smithtown are saying

Been taking my daughter here for years. people are great and provides lots of confidence. I highly recommend Smithtown Tiger.

Jason M.

Love this place! They were the highlight of quarantine for my children. The Sensei is very inspirational and my children both quote him often.

Amanda K.

My girls like it at Tiger Schulmann’s of Smithtown. It’s fun for them and they have a great program. The Sensei has a great instructional program and is very organized and teaches the kids not just about martial arts, but teaches them life and school skills to be a better person.

Angelina U.

Excellent school.Sensei and Joshu are awesome with our kids.Its a safe and sanitary environment where any kid can learn martial arts from the best school in smithtown.I highly recommend this place for you and your family.

Jason C.

Sensei and Joshu are very professional. The facility is very clean and both go above and beyond to meet the needs of each individual student. We would recommend Tiger Schulmann of Smithtown to everyone.. Melissa Cebrian

Melissa C.

This place is great! My son is learning so much from attending. Sensei Leonelli, and the rest of the staff (Dillon, Alex, and Joe just to name a few) are great with the kids. So patient and caring. They also really take an interest in their adult students, to make sure that everyone who trains with them stays on track to obtain their goals.

Carol S.

I’m glad i made the choice of registering my son at this place. In such a short period of time, I see tremendous improvement in my son’s behavior, and he now have something to look foward too. The trainers are amazing, and you can tell they love and enjoy what they do.

Amiry S.

glad to have joined this family-oriented school. My daughter and I appreciate the family feel. Should have listened to Sempei Doug a long time ago. Glad to call the school a second home.

Steve P.

I’ve never seen a more determined, proud, focussed, or driven in personal success as my five-year-old daughter Rose. Sensei James has harnessed and nurtured her strengths to develop independence and confidence. Tsmma of Smithtown is her chi!

William 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.

*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 Smithtown are saying

Been taking my daughter here for years. people are great and provides lots of confidence. I highly recommend Smithtown Tiger.

Jason M.

Love this place! They were the highlight of quarantine for my children. The Sensei is very inspirational and my children both quote him often.

Amanda K.

My girls like it at Tiger Schulmann’s of Smithtown. It’s fun for them and they have a great program. The Sensei has a great instructional program and is very organized and teaches the kids not just about martial arts, but teaches them life and school skills to be a better person.

Angelina U.

Excellent school.Sensei and Joshu are awesome with our kids.Its a safe and sanitary environment where any kid can learn martial arts from the best school in smithtown.I highly recommend this place for you and your family.

Jason C.

Sensei and Joshu are very professional. The facility is very clean and both go above and beyond to meet the needs of each individual student. We would recommend Tiger Schulmann of Smithtown to everyone.. Melissa Cebrian

Melissa C.

This place is great! My son is learning so much from attending. Sensei Leonelli, and the rest of the staff (Dillon, Alex, and Joe just to name a few) are great with the kids. So patient and caring. They also really take an interest in their adult students, to make sure that everyone who trains with them stays on track to obtain their goals.

Carol S.

I’m glad i made the choice of registering my son at this place. In such a short period of time, I see tremendous improvement in my son’s behavior, and he now have something to look foward too. The trainers are amazing, and you can tell they love and enjoy what they do.

Amiry S.

glad to have joined this family-oriented school. My daughter and I appreciate the family feel. Should have listened to Sempei Doug a long time ago. Glad to call the school a second home.

Steve P.

I’ve never seen a more determined, proud, focussed, or driven in personal success as my five-year-old daughter Rose. Sensei James has harnessed and nurtured her strengths to develop independence and confidence. Tsmma of Smithtown is her chi!

William C.

At Smithtown, NY kids find their Tiger under the patient guidance of Sensei J. Leonelli.

Tiger Schulmann’s Smithtown helps kids, from preschoolers to teens, find fitness, confidence, and community through martial arts.
Under the leadership of Sensei Leonelli, students learn more than punch-kick karate techniques. They build character — self-discipline, focus, and a no-quit spirit — through martial arts achievements tailored to their age and ability. It’s a complete approach to mind-body fitness that we call Finding Your Tiger.
“We see shy, timid kids grow strong and confident,” says Sensei Leonelli. “And teens, once too timid to speak, evolve into respected competitors and mentors. The inner and outer strength our students develop helps them as leaders 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

Sensei J. Leonelli

Sensei James Leonelli began his Tiger Schulmann’s journey at the age of 13 and quickly discovered his passion for mentoring young students. “I saw the impact I was having,” he says, “and it was awesome to do for others what my instructors had done for me.” Now, with nearly two decades of teaching experience, he leads Tiger Schulmann’s Smithtown as Owner and Head Instructor.

Leonelli is dedicated to helping kids Find Their Tiger—building confidence, focus, and discipline through martial arts. “We see children like Lily, small and quiet in stature, become a stronger, more confident version of herself,” he says. His structured yet supportive approach helps children overcome their fears, develop a no-quit attitude, and grow into resilient, independent individuals.

Parents often praise Sensei James for creating a positive and motivating environment where kids not only learn karate but also develop the life skills they need to succeed.

Sensei James Leonelli at Tiger Schulmann's Smithtown

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

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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.

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.
  • 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.