Tiger Schulmann’s

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martial arts classes
for kids

Tiger Schulmann’s
Yonkers, NY

Tiger Schulmann’s
Martial Arts
Yonkers, NY

build
confidence

Tiger Schulmann’s
Yonkers, NY

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See what students at Tiger Schulmann’s Yonkers are saying

My son was part of the Tiger cubs class where they focus more on discipline, listening, following instructions and patience. Shihan is excellent at maintaining order while simultaneously keeping it a fun and playful atmosphere. “Kick then in the pants and put your arm around their shoulder” atmosphere. I had just enrolled my son in the older kids class when the quarantine hit. It’s a bit pricey but well worth it.

Vincent B.

My son has been attending tiger Schulman’s for almost 4 years. I cannot say enough how great this experience has been for him. The staff is amazing and have been great role models for our son. He’s grown confident and has become very driven, definitely recommend.

Katerina M.

I can’t say enough great things about Tiger Schulmann’s in Yonkers. I, as well as my children, have attended for many years. We get a kick-butt workout. We have not only gotten stronger mentally and physically, we have become part of a family. It is a caring environment! I highly recommend it!

Julane L.

The crew are amazing!. Just great all around teachers to help your kids some good kickboxing techniques.

Samantha

Can’t say enough about TSMA Yonkers. My family and I all train here and it is an extended family that I am so glad I gained. If you want to learn self-defense, get a great workout, and be part of a team that challenges you, picks you up when you are down, and roots for one another, this is your place.

Mythic K.

My wife, my son, and I are all taking classes at Tiger Schulmann’s in Yonkers. Besides being instructed by 3 of the best in the business, SHIHAN Peter Tirelli, SENSEI Danny Ramirez, and JOSHU Brandon Quito, they always make us feel welcome and comfortable. We all have a great relationship in the school, always there to lend a hand or tell a few jokes, but once we’re on the mat it’s all business. We’re always positively reinforced as we learn to be a close to “perfect” as we can be. My son is 7 and they try to keep the kid’s class fun but serious. A lot of pro fighters came from Tiger Schulmann’s, 2 of them from the Yonkers school—are YOU next???
OSU!!!!!

Vinnie C.

We love tiger Shulmann my son has grown and learned so much. The most important thing he has learned was self-confidence.

Joanna G.

Very good learning school for kids to start off. I highly recommend this school for discipline and bully prevention. High-standard teachers and great martial arts schools all around.

Johny B.

LOVE these guys! They are amazing with kids, and fun for the adults. Can’t recommend them enough!

Nathaniel J.

Tiger schulmans has allowd my child numerous opportunities to succeed on the mat. At home as well as at school, my child exhibits all the skills taught to him by Shihan and Joshu Ramirez. My child shows leadership among his peers and has not been in any predicaments at school where he is not comfortable. I would highly recommend Tiger Schulmann to any child and family.

Alejandra 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. 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 Yonkers are saying

My son was part of the Tiger cubs class where they focus more on discipline, listening, following instructions and patience. Shihan is excellent at maintaining order while simultaneously keeping it a fun and playful atmosphere. “Kick then in the pants and put your arm around their shoulder” atmosphere. I had just enrolled my son in the older kids class when the quarantine hit. It’s a bit pricey but well worth it.

Vincent B.

My son has been attending tiger Schulman’s for almost 4 years. I cannot say enough how great this experience has been for him. The staff is amazing and have been great role models for our son. He’s grown confident and has become very driven, definitely recommend.

Katerina M.

I can’t say enough great things about Tiger Schulmann’s in Yonkers. I, as well as my children, have attended for many years. We get a kick-butt workout. We have not only gotten stronger mentally and physically, we have become part of a family. It is a caring environment! I highly recommend it!

Julane L.

The crew are amazing!. Just great all around teachers to help your kids some good kickboxing techniques.

Samantha

Can’t say enough about TSMA Yonkers. My family and I all train here and it is an extended family that I am so glad I gained. If you want to learn self-defense, get a great workout, and be part of a team that challenges you, picks you up when you are down, and roots for one another, this is your place.

Mythic K.

My wife, my son, and I are all taking classes at Tiger Schulmann’s in Yonkers. Besides being instructed by 3 of the best in the business, SHIHAN Peter Tirelli, SENSEI Danny Ramirez, and JOSHU Brandon Quito, they always make us feel welcome and comfortable. We all have a great relationship in the school, always there to lend a hand or tell a few jokes, but once we’re on the mat it’s all business. We’re always positively reinforced as we learn to be a close to “perfect” as we can be. My son is 7 and they try to keep the kid’s class fun but serious. A lot of pro fighters came from Tiger Schulmann’s, 2 of them from the Yonkers school—are YOU next???
OSU!!!!!

Vinnie C.

We love tiger Shulmann my son has grown and learned so much. The most important thing he has learned was self-confidence.

Joanna G.

Very good learning school for kids to start off. I highly recommend this school for discipline and bully prevention. High-standard teachers and great martial arts schools all around.

Johny B.

LOVE these guys! They are amazing with kids, and fun for the adults. Can’t recommend them enough!

Nathaniel J.

Tiger schulmans has allowd my child numerous opportunities to succeed on the mat. At home as well as at school, my child exhibits all the skills taught to him by Shihan and Joshu Ramirez. My child shows leadership among his peers and has not been in any predicaments at school where he is not comfortable. I would highly recommend Tiger Schulmann to any child and family.

Alejandra C.

At Yonkers, NY kids find their Tiger under the patient guidance of Shihan Peter Tirelli.

Tiger Schulmann’s Yonkers helps students of all ages — from preschoolers to teens — build fitness, friendships, confidence, and community through martial arts and karate.
Our Yonkers students learn more than punch-kick karate techniques. They build character — discipline, focus, and grit — through real achievement. Our proven curriculum, developed by Master Tiger Schulmann over 36 years of instruction, teaches valuable life skills that help students thrive in school, at home, and beyond. It’s a complete mind-body approach that we call Finding Your Tiger.

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

Shihan Peter Tirelli

Shihan Peter Tirelli began his martial arts journey at age four and today leverages over three decades of teaching experience as Owner and Head Instructor of our Yonkers school. He brings an untamed sense of adventure, discipline, and mental toughness to everything he takes on, from the mountains, where he’s an avid rock climber, to the mat. A seasoned competitor, Tirelli won the Senior Grappling Championships three times, and placed 3rd in the Senior World Championships.
In class, Tirelli pushes members to achieve their best, helping instill Tiger Schulmann’s signature non-quitting spirit. He provides students with the personalized coaching needed to continuously improve their fitness, self-discipline, and drive, improving their lives at home, at work, and at school. “My students give their heart and soul,” he says, “and I give mine right back.” The end result is a newfound level of fitness and confidence that motivates students to achieve more than they ever dreamed possible.
Shihan Peter Tirelli at Tiger Schulmann's in Yonkers

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. 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.

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.  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.