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Tiger Schulmann’s
Martial Arts
Bay Ridge In Brooklyn, NY

Tiger Schulmann’s
Martial Arts
Bay Ridge In Brooklyn, NY

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See what students at Tiger Schulmann’s Bay Ridge are saying

It is definitely about building character, confidence, strength and the ability to defend yourself, but yet it is so much more than that. Tiger Schulmann Bayridge is a culture where you build friendships, and by default become a family that drive one another to dig deep down within yourself to accomplish things that you never knew you could.

Christine M.

Tiger Schulmann’s in a whole is a life changing organization! My whole family have trained here and it really made us better as a family. Take an opportunity and visit for a class, I promise you will sign up and you will feel better everyday. Sensei Levy is committed and whole heartly gives his all to make you better as a person, he doesn’t give up on his students and he is amazing. Everyone who attends class is amazing and all teachers are motivating and care about your progress! Bay Ridge is not just a Martial Arts School it’s a family and will always be our family!!

Allison P.

My daughter has been coming for a year and loves it!! She constantly asks to come extra and is really helping her confidence! I highly recommend to all adults and children. Just a great, clean place with serious MMA discipline.

Justin C.

I’ve been going to Tiger Schulmann’s MMA for over a year now. Not only is it one of the best workouts I’ve ever had, but its fun. A lot of people think that its expensive, but they don’t realize that it’s better than any gym. Punching and kicking is a better stress reliever than a treadmill. Also, when was the last time you went to the gym and didn’t see a fat trainer? That’s motivation. The instructors here are outstanding and the head instructor is one of the top professional fighters around. If you want a workout or even just blow off steam, come here, otherwise, go to one of the gyms in the area and kill time.

Eric L.

Took a free class here on Saturday and loved it. The instructor was super helpful and great. Highly recommend giving this studio a try. Hope to take more classes with them in the future! Boxing is such an amazing workout and a great way to burn calories.

Jenne R.

I’ll keep this short and simple… First off, great atmosphere and awesome staff! Sensei is top notch and is/was a professional MMA fighter at the highest level. Not only do you get an awesome workout training kickboxing/grappling(jiu jitsu), but it gives you more confidence and teaches you discipline. Sensei and his team encourage students to push themselves to work hard while providing great instructions in the martial arts. It’s done so much for me and I can’t thank them enough! Osu

Michael G.

I absolutely love this school! Sensei Levi has been an amazing instructor and a fantastic person. He really helped me lose about 15 pounds and he is very knowledgeable not only in fitness, but nutrition as well.

Anna L.

It’s great it’s been awesome for my daughter it’s helped her immensely with her physical therapy.

Tamara G.

The best decision EVER!! The training, experience, and conditioning my kids are receiving are going to take them through life’s challenges! They’ve improved immensely from day one and hope to surpass their potential as they continue to train! Sensei Querido is amazing. Not just an instructor, but a mentor who teaches with a passion! I highly recommend this center for those who want their kids – and themselves – to gain discipline and focus in the mind and body, and become part of a wonderful family of staff, students, and their families!

Huma A.

“Great organization, great kids, and great instructors. Our Sensei is awesome a qualified well-respected leader. He’s helped my son grow, gain self-esteem and self-discipline. I would recommend this place to anyone with children looking for guidance, direction, and a life skill that will assist them in every aspect of their life.”

Sandra M.

I am very new to this mixed martial arts world and family. I say family because that’s how it feels. This place is something special and I’m proud to be a part of it. Two weeks ago, my son barely made it through the door on our first trial lesson and after last night’s class, he asked if he could come 3 times a week! I highly recommend this extraordinary family and professional values establishment.

Laura B.

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 Bay Ridge are saying

It is definitely about building character, confidence, strength and the ability to defend yourself, but yet it is so much more than that. Tiger Schulmann Bayridge is a culture where you build friendships, and by default become a family that drive one another to dig deep down within yourself to accomplish things that you never knew you could.

Christine M.

Tiger Schulmann’s in a whole is a life changing organization! My whole family have trained here and it really made us better as a family. Take an opportunity and visit for a class, I promise you will sign up and you will feel better everyday. Sensei Levy is committed and whole heartly gives his all to make you better as a person, he doesn’t give up on his students and he is amazing. Everyone who attends class is amazing and all teachers are motivating and care about your progress! Bay Ridge is not just a Martial Arts School it’s a family and will always be our family!!

Allison P.

My daughter has been coming for a year and loves it!! She constantly asks to come extra and is really helping her confidence! I highly recommend to all adults and children. Just a great, clean place with serious MMA discipline.

Justin C.

I’ve been going to Tiger Schulmann’s MMA for over a year now. Not only is it one of the best workouts I’ve ever had, but its fun. A lot of people think that its expensive, but they don’t realize that it’s better than any gym. Punching and kicking is a better stress reliever than a treadmill. Also, when was the last time you went to the gym and didn’t see a fat trainer? That’s motivation. The instructors here are outstanding and the head instructor is one of the top professional fighters around. If you want a workout or even just blow off steam, come here, otherwise, go to one of the gyms in the area and kill time.

Eric L.

Took a free class here on Saturday and loved it. The instructor was super helpful and great. Highly recommend giving this studio a try. Hope to take more classes with them in the future! Boxing is such an amazing workout and a great way to burn calories.

Jenne R.

I’ll keep this short and simple… First off, great atmosphere and awesome staff! Sensei is top notch and is/was a professional MMA fighter at the highest level. Not only do you get an awesome workout training kickboxing/grappling(jiu jitsu), but it gives you more confidence and teaches you discipline. Sensei and his team encourage students to push themselves to work hard while providing great instructions in the martial arts. It’s done so much for me and I can’t thank them enough! Osu

Michael G.

I absolutely love this school! Sensei Levi has been an amazing instructor and a fantastic person. He really helped me lose about 15 pounds and he is very knowledgeable not only in fitness, but nutrition as well.

Anna L.

It’s great it’s been awesome for my daughter it’s helped her immensely with her physical therapy.

Tamara G.

The best decision EVER!! The training, experience, and conditioning my kids are receiving are going to take them through life’s challenges! They’ve improved immensely from day one and hope to surpass their potential as they continue to train! Sensei Querido is amazing. Not just an instructor, but a mentor who teaches with a passion! I highly recommend this center for those who want their kids – and themselves – to gain discipline and focus in the mind and body, and become part of a wonderful family of staff, students, and their families!

Huma A.

“Great organization, great kids, and great instructors. Our Sensei is awesome a qualified well-respected leader. He’s helped my son grow, gain self-esteem and self-discipline. I would recommend this place to anyone with children looking for guidance, direction, and a life skill that will assist them in every aspect of their life.”

Sandra M.

I am very new to this mixed martial arts world and family. I say family because that’s how it feels. This place is something special and I’m proud to be a part of it. Two weeks ago, my son barely made it through the door on our first trial lesson and after last night’s class, he asked if he could come 3 times a week! I highly recommend this extraordinary family and professional values establishment.

Laura B.

Welcome to Tiger Schulmann’s, Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, NY

Tiger Schulmann’s Bay Ridge, Brooklyn has helped thousands of members of all ages and abilities build full-body fitness, community, and lasting confidence through martial arts and kickboxing. Located on the corner of 86 Street and Gelston Ave on the second floor, Tiger Schulmann’s Bay Ridge in Brooklyn has a stellar reputation in the community.
In Bay Ridge, our members learn more than punch-kick karate. They develop total mind-body fitness. Our proven curriculum, developed by Master Tiger Schulmann over 36 years, instills valuable life skills — grit, focus, and self-discipline — that empower members to take on new opportunities with confidence, at school, at work, and beyond. We call it Finding Your Tiger. And unlike other gyms, you’re not in it alone. “We are one big family,” says Sensei Levy. “And we’re here to give you the personalized support you need to realize your potential on and off the mat.”

KIDS MARTIAL ARTS

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.

ADULT KICKBOXING

The Toughest Workout You’ll Ever Love

Fitness. Fun. Real self-defense techniques. Tiger Schulmann’s kickboxing classes are not your typical workout. You’ll burn up to 1,000 calories a class and leave with a strength and confidence that extends far beyond the class. Get in the best shape of your life — inside and out.

ADULT JIU JITSU CLASSES

  • Training for both men and women
  • Learn close-range defense, including real-life scenarios like being grabbed, held or taken to the ground
  • Defend against larger or stronger opponents
  • Maximize flexibility, strength, and cardio
  • Build confidence and assertiveness as ability improves

KIDS JIU JITSU CLASSES​

  • Anti-Bullying: Build your child’s confidence and self-esteem while teaching them how to defend themselves without violence
  • Kids learn to be calm under pressure and push past obstacles to achieve their goals
  • Our certified instructors teach valuable life skills like discipline, respect, and focus 
  • Your child will make friends and have fun in a friendly & supportive environment

Meet Our Head Instructors

Sensei Nissim Levy

Nissim Levy set off on his martial arts journey at 22 and immediately knew he’d found his career path. Today he brings over 25 years of teaching experience to his role as Owner and Head Instructor of Tiger Schulmann’s Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, NY.

“We support your health with a 3-dimensional workout,” says Levy. “We build full-body fitness. We develop mental toughness, discipline, and focus. What we teach, isn’t just self-defense, it is a life skill.  Remember, we’re in this together.  We want you to stay motivated and have fun every step of the way.”

Sensei Nissim Levy at Tiger Schulmann's Bay Ridge

Sensei Nissim Levy

Nissim Levy set off on his martial arts journey at 22 and immediately knew he’d found his career path. Today he brings over 25 years of teaching experience to his role as Owner and Head Instructor of Tiger Schulmann’s Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, NY.
“We don’t just teach martial arts,” he says, “we change lives. Shy, timid kids grow bold and confident. Children who struggle with bullying learn to stand up for themselves. My partner here in Bay Ridge, Joshu Arce, came to us as a chunky kid. He worked his butt off and at 18 became a professional fighter. We bring 110% every day to make transformation like that possible.”
Sensei Nissim Levy at Tiger Schulmann's Bay Ridge

Begin Your Journey

Develop Self-Confidence

Set and Achieve Goals

Train with Expert Instructors

Release Anxiety and Stress

Learn Real Self-Defense

Develop a “No-Quit” Spirit

Make Friends & Have Fun

Find a Passion

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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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.
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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.