Tiger Schulmann’s

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Martial Arts
classes for kids

Tiger Schulmann’s
Staten Island - Tottenville, NY

Tiger Schulmann’s
Martial Arts
Staten Island - Tottenville, NY

build
confidence

Tiger Schulmann’s
Staten Island - Tottenville, NY

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See what students at Tiger Schulmann’s Staten Island - Tottenville are saying

This location has been safe and clean prior to covid and even more precautions have been taken since. Tottenville Tiger Schulmann’s has continuously been a safe place for my child to get regular exercise and since public schools have been closed, I know my child can maintain a healthy lifestyle. The instructors have been great leaders and influential in teaching focus, self-discipline and self-defense to my child.

Karen K.

Best instructors around. Very professional. Great with kids, teaching them important values, confidence and discipline. Highly recommend.

Stephen G.

Excellent staff, and great with the kids. The owner Sensei Nick Pace is a experienced and professional martial artist that goes out of his way to accommodate individual needs.

Mike D.

Sensei Pace and the Tottenville Tiger Schulmann’s Team are amazing! Our son has been training with them for almost 3 years now, since age 7, and he loves it. The boost in his self-confidence as he improves and earns each belt promotion has made such a difference. They are professional, motivating, and most importantly, they really care for their students. We highly recommend TTSMMA!

Amy K.

Sensei Pace and his instructors are and amazing team! My two girls started attending classes at Tottenville two years ago when we had some issues with bullying, & it has been an amazing experience. Not only have they become more confident and stronger, but Sensei Pace installs a feeling of family within his team that has truly given my children a place they feel they belong.

Denise D.

TSMMA Tottenville is first class all the way. Staff is always friendly and courteous. Pre-Covid, the place was spotless and clean. Now the staff has upped their cleaning protocol to meet and exceed the guidelines for Covid. But most importantly, what your child learns from Sensei Pace and his staff is PRICELESS! Our family wouldn’t have it any other way.

Vince G.

This school has truly gone above and beyond to take every precaution and every measure to keep their students and staff safe during this time. They keep their classes fun and entertaining, yet still teaching discipline and focus. Every parent and student has had nothing but great things to say about the return to classes, and everyone was so excited to come back.

Madysen M.

Sensei Nick Pace and his team put the kids first. They not only teach the children about martial arts, they want to make sure they’re doing the right thing at home and in school. It’s a very positive environment with family values. My child is very happy going there.

Amando H.

Our son goes to Tiger Schulmann’s and absolutely loves it. Not only are they remarkable with kids and teaching karate skills, but they also teach them the discipline a child needs. I would highly recommend it! We love it!

Taylor F.

My kids joined 3 years ago the staff is amazing, friendly, and truly cares about the kids! My son in particular looks up to sensei. I just registered my 3-year-old for cubs and can’t wait for him to start!! All around the wonderful place!

Amber O.

TRY A BEGINNER CLASS

Sign up to reserve your trial spot in our Beginner Class.
No preparation needed. Just show up and experience our fun and proven confidence-building classes.
  • 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 Staten Island - Tottenville are saying

This location has been safe and clean prior to covid and even more precautions have been taken since. Tottenville Tiger Schulmann’s has continuously been a safe place for my child to get regular exercise and since public schools have been closed, I know my child can maintain a healthy lifestyle. The instructors have been great leaders and influential in teaching focus, self-discipline and self-defense to my child.

Karen K.

Best instructors around. Very professional. Great with kids, teaching them important values, confidence and discipline. Highly recommend.

Stephen G.

Excellent staff, and great with the kids. The owner Sensei Nick Pace is a experienced and professional martial artist that goes out of his way to accommodate individual needs.

Mike D.

Sensei Pace and the Tottenville Tiger Schulmann’s Team are amazing! Our son has been training with them for almost 3 years now, since age 7, and he loves it. The boost in his self-confidence as he improves and earns each belt promotion has made such a difference. They are professional, motivating, and most importantly, they really care for their students. We highly recommend TTSMMA!

Amy K.

Sensei Pace and his instructors are and amazing team! My two girls started attending classes at Tottenville two years ago when we had some issues with bullying, & it has been an amazing experience. Not only have they become more confident and stronger, but Sensei Pace installs a feeling of family within his team that has truly given my children a place they feel they belong.

Denise D.

TSMMA Tottenville is first class all the way. Staff is always friendly and courteous. Pre-Covid, the place was spotless and clean. Now the staff has upped their cleaning protocol to meet and exceed the guidelines for Covid. But most importantly, what your child learns from Sensei Pace and his staff is PRICELESS! Our family wouldn’t have it any other way.

Vince G.

This school has truly gone above and beyond to take every precaution and every measure to keep their students and staff safe during this time. They keep their classes fun and entertaining, yet still teaching discipline and focus. Every parent and student has had nothing but great things to say about the return to classes, and everyone was so excited to come back.

Madysen M.

Sensei Nick Pace and his team put the kids first. They not only teach the children about martial arts, they want to make sure they’re doing the right thing at home and in school. It’s a very positive environment with family values. My child is very happy going there.

Amando H.

Our son goes to Tiger Schulmann’s and absolutely loves it. Not only are they remarkable with kids and teaching karate skills, but they also teach them the discipline a child needs. I would highly recommend it! We love it!

Taylor F.

My kids joined 3 years ago the staff is amazing, friendly, and truly cares about the kids! My son in particular looks up to sensei. I just registered my 3-year-old for cubs and can’t wait for him to start!! All around the wonderful place!

Amber O.

At Staten Island, NY (Tottenville) kids find their Tiger under the patient guidance of Sensei Nicholas Pace.

Tiger Schulmann’s of Tottenville, Staten Island has helped hundreds of kids, from preschoolers to teens, build fitness, friendship, and lasting confidence through martial arts.
Here, students learn streetwise self-defense from a proven master and UFC veteran, Sensei Nick Pace. But the focus is more than punch-kick karate. Kids build character — focus, assertiveness, self-discipline, and grit — through martial arts achievements tailored to their age and ability. It’s a proven approach to mind-body fitness that we call Finding Your Tiger. “Every student has their own story. Their own obstacles to overcome,” says Pace. “Shyness, bullies, learning or speech disabilities. Here, we develop the work ethic and mental toughness to overcome life’s challenges and become the best version of ourselves.”

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 Nicholas Pace

Nick Pace brings nearly two decades of professional mixed martial arts teaching experience to his role as Owner and Head Instructor at Tiger Schulmann’s of Tottenville, Staten Island. Pace began his own training at Tiger Schulmann’s as a 10-year-old obsessed with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From his first class, he never wavered on his dream of becoming a Sensei.
Pace went on to become the first Tiger Schulmann’s student to compete in the UFC. He holds the titles for the Ring of Combat Bantamweight Champion and Cage Fury Fighting Bantamweight Champion. He also invented his own submission in his UFC debut known as “The Pace Choke.” Today, Pace shares knowledge garnered over a lifetime of training and competition to instill a non-quitting spirit in students of all ages. He takes pride in teaching kids how to effectively stand up to bullies and gives teenagers an outlet to release stress and mature into a new phase of their life within the disciplines of martial arts. For his adult students, he leads fun kickboxing classes that help them achieve their physical fitness goals, release stress, and find community. “Many of our adult students build lasting friendships by training with us,” he says.
Sensei Nicholas Pace at Tiger Schulmann's in Tottenville

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

Sign up to reserve your trial spot in our Beginner Class. 
No preparation needed. Just show up and experience our fun and proven confidence-building classes.
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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.

schedule A Trial CLASS

Sign up to reserve your trial spot in our Beginner Class.
 
No preparation needed.
Just show up and experience our fun and proven confidence-building classes.
  • 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.