Tiger Schulmann’s

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martial arts classes
for kids

Tiger Schulmann’s
Staten Island - New Dorp, NY

Tiger Schulmann’s
Martial Arts
Staten Island - New Dorp, NY

build
confidence

Tiger Schulmann’s
Staten Island - New Dorp, NY

Free Beginner Class

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See what students at Tiger Schulmann’s Staten Island – New Dorp are saying

Great place even Greater staff… Very happy that my kid and his cousin are going here…

Mirsad D.

My wife and daughter have trained at New Dorp Tiger Schulmann for two years. They have really gained a lot of confidence, stamina, and strength in their wellness. It’s been an awesome experience. Our five-year-old son will start soon and looks forward to getting in the mat! My family will be my personal bodyguards for years to come!!!

Neil B.

Great school with a supportive community of people who push each other to reach their goals every day. Instruction is knowledgeable, friendly, professional. Kids and adults not only get a great workout, but learn self-defense and discipline that becomes a way of life.

Vincenza D. M.

5 stars are not enough for tiger Schulmann on the new dorp lane. They are wonderful role models and fabulous teachers that know how to connect with their students. My son has come such a long way since starting with them. They have become our extended family.

Debra L.

If you want your kids to have discipline and self-confidence then bring them here. Very happy with everything that they’ve been teaching my 4-year-old. The instructors are very professional and strict (in a good way). Kids love and respect them. We looked at other places but this one outperformed all of them. Highly recommended.

Labinot S.

Excellent teachers who have a wonderful rapport with the kids. Always encouraging, motivating and inspiring them to learn, train and keep going.

Natalie C.

Absolutely by far the most amazing, friendly, welcoming, and caring staff. 1000% recommend everyone come check out this spectacular dojo.

Jennifer I.

I have both of my kids who enjoy coming in every week to train with the friends that they have made. Sensei Delaney and Joshu Rob are a great support and inspiration to both of them.

Karima Y.

The best place on earth. Highly recommend this place!

Malgorzata D.

My son has been with TSMMA since he’s 3yrs old, he is now 7yrs old. My son’s confidence & strengthen is so much better now than before.TSMMA is the best thing I’ve done for my son. Sensei Delaney, Joshu Rob, Joshu DJ & the rest of the staff are amazing. They treat everyone like family. I highly recommend TSMMA!

Colleen S.

Free 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. Free Trial class offer available at participating locations 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 Staten Island – New Dorp are saying

Great place even Greater staff… Very happy that my kid and his cousin are going here…

Mirsad D.

My wife and daughter have trained at New Dorp Tiger Schulmann for two years. They have really gained a lot of confidence, stamina, and strength in their wellness. It’s been an awesome experience. Our five-year-old son will start soon and looks forward to getting in the mat! My family will be my personal bodyguards for years to come!!!

Neil B.

Great school with a supportive community of people who push each other to reach their goals every day. Instruction is knowledgeable, friendly, professional. Kids and adults not only get a great workout, but learn self-defense and discipline that becomes a way of life.

Vincenza D. M.

5 stars are not enough for tiger Schulmann on the new dorp lane. They are wonderful role models and fabulous teachers that know how to connect with their students. My son has come such a long way since starting with them. They have become our extended family.

Debra L.

If you want your kids to have discipline and self-confidence then bring them here. Very happy with everything that they’ve been teaching my 4-year-old. The instructors are very professional and strict (in a good way). Kids love and respect them. We looked at other places but this one outperformed all of them. Highly recommended.

Labinot S.

Excellent teachers who have a wonderful rapport with the kids. Always encouraging, motivating and inspiring them to learn, train and keep going.

Natalie C.

Absolutely by far the most amazing, friendly, welcoming, and caring staff. 1000% recommend everyone come check out this spectacular dojo.

Jennifer I.

I have both of my kids who enjoy coming in every week to train with the friends that they have made. Sensei Delaney and Joshu Rob are a great support and inspiration to both of them.

Karima Y.

The best place on earth. Highly recommend this place!

Malgorzata D.

My son has been with TSMMA since he’s 3yrs old, he is now 7yrs old. My son’s confidence & strengthen is so much better now than before.TSMMA is the best thing I’ve done for my son. Sensei Delaney, Joshu Rob, Joshu DJ & the rest of the staff are amazing. They treat everyone like family. I highly recommend TSMMA!

Colleen S.

At Staten Island - New Dorp, NY kids find their Tiger under the patient guidance of Sensei John Delaney.

Tiger Schulmann’s New Dorp, Staten Island helps children of all ages build fitness, friendships, and lasting confidence through martial arts.
Under the leadership of Sensei Delaney, kids learn more than punch-kick karate. They develop essential life skills — focus, grit, seld-respect, and self-discipline — through martial arts achievements tailored to their age and ability. It’s a 360-degree approach to fitness that we call Finding Your Tiger. “Our students master techniques,” says Delany, “but in the process, they build confidence and mental toughness that helps them achieve anything they set their mind to.”

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 John Delaney

Sensei Delaney initially joined TSMA because he needed a challenge after graduating college and finishing a very successful ice hockey career. He fell in love with training and knew he was in for life.  Today, he brings over three decades of teaching expertise as Owner and Master Instructor of our New Dorp, Staten Island school.

Delaney views martial arts as an opportunity to build his students’ confidence and make them feel good about themselves. “My students inspire me every time they step on the mat,” says Delaney, “how far they’ve come, how martial arts has taught them to be mentally tough and not to give up.

Sensei Delaney is known for turning out some of Tiger Schulmann’s top fighters, his students have competed in the: UFC, CFFC, ROC, Combat at the Capitale, Asylum Fight League, NAGA, and the NY Golden Gloves. A number of his students have even opened their own Tiger Schulmann locations.

Delaney’s full-body adult kickboxing classes help members achieve that same focus and discipline while “giving students a killer workout.” “My school is like a big family,” he says. “It’s a fun place to hang out and train, and you learn real self-defense techniques simultaneously. So it’s great for peace of mind and a good way to relieve tension.”

Even after 3 decades, Sensei Delaney continues to train and teach, which he loves to do. He is very passionate about helping his students reach their goals. He likes the quote by Vince Lombardi saying, “ Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price that all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.”

Sensei John Delaney at Tiger Schulmann's in New Dorp

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. Free Trial class offer available at participating locations 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.

Free 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. Free Trial class offer available at participating locations 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.

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