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Tiger Schulmann’s
Short Hills, NJ

Tiger Schulmann’s
Martial Arts
Short Hills, NJ

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I’ve been training at Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts for over two years, and at 59 years old I can honestly say I’ve never been in better shape. The classes are high-energy, constantly moving, and never boring.

Zev B.

Love this place. Both my kids and I take classes here and they’re always so engaged with my kids (and with me!). I feel supported as a parent and as a student in class. They care about us!

Natalie M.

The ownership and staff at Tiger Schulmann’s Short Hills are very knowledgeable martial artists who instruct both adults and children very well. The program itself is exemplary for learning Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts. The program is also fantastic for staying in shape.

Michael S.

All of the instructors here are amazing! They are so good with the kids & as an adult going, there’s no judgment on your current fitness level or if you are super uncoordinated like me!

Erica M.

Great family atmosphere. Everyone, from the instructors , to the students are super supportive. They’ve helped my son with focus and paying attention. But more importantly, they’ve taught him how not to give up!

Sky F.

We joined in after a difficult experience left us realizing our daughter needed more than encouragement — she needed the confidence and skills to stand up for herself. Bringing our son was just as important; with his ADHD and neurodivergence, we needed a place that would understand him, support him, and still challenge him to grow. We’ve been so grateful for how the instructors support both of our children with the right balance of patience, structure, and encouragement.

Cristina & Max S.

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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*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 are saying

I’ve been training at Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts for over two years, and at 59 years old I can honestly say I’ve never been in better shape. The classes are high-energy, constantly moving, and never boring.

Zev B.

Love this place. Both my kids and I take classes here and they’re always so engaged with my kids (and with me!). I feel supported as a parent and as a student in class. They care about us!

Natalie M.

The ownership and staff at Tiger Schulmann’s Short Hills are very knowledgeable martial artists who instruct both adults and children very well. The program itself is exemplary for learning Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts. The program is also fantastic for staying in shape.

Michael S.

All of the instructors here are amazing! They are so good with the kids & as an adult going, there’s no judgment on your current fitness level or if you are super uncoordinated like me!

Erica M.

Great family atmosphere. Everyone, from the instructors , to the students are super supportive. They’ve helped my son with focus and paying attention. But more importantly, they’ve taught him how not to give up!

Sky F.

We joined in after a difficult experience left us realizing our daughter needed more than encouragement — she needed the confidence and skills to stand up for herself. Bringing our son was just as important; with his ADHD and neurodivergence, we needed a place that would understand him, support him, and still challenge him to grow. We’ve been so grateful for how the instructors support both of our children with the right balance of patience, structure, and encouragement.

Cristina & Max S.

Welcome to Tiger Schulmann’s, Short Hills, NJ

Conveniently located at 531 Millburn Avenue, Tiger Schulmann’s Short Hills helps members of all ages build fitness, community, and lasting confidence through martial arts and kickboxing

Under the care and guidance of Sensei Rivera, members learn more than punch-kick karate. They develop total mind-body fitness. Our proven curriculum instills essential life skills — mental toughness, focus, and self-discipline — that empower students to take on new opportunities with confidence, at school, at work, and beyond. We call it Finding Your Tiger. “Our members get more than a workout,” says Sensei Rivera. “Here, you get a family to lean on when you’re struggling. You get a group of people that care more about your happiness than weight-loss or competition alone.

Let Sensei Jimmie Rivera set your child on the path to Find Their Tiger. Our curriculum-based approach helps students of all ages realize their full potential.

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.
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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.
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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
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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
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TIGER TALES

Real members. True Stories. Life-changing results.

Real members.
True Stories.
Life-changing results.

Tiger Schulmann’s has helped thousands of kids build confidence, resiliency, and develop lasting friendships.
Meet Chadeen. When she enrolled in adult kickboxing classes at Tiger Schulmann’s, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Surprisingly, she found exactly what she was looking for (and didn’t even know it!!).
KIds Karate builds confidence, discipline, and focus. Hear from actual parents about the life-changing transformations their kids had when training at Tiger Schulmann's.
Tiger Schulmann's Adult Kickboxing Classes. The best 3 dimensional workout -strength, cardio & self-defense.
By building self-confidence and emphasizing a “non-quitting” spirit, kids who attend Tiger Schulmann's don't just learn self-defense, they learn life skills in a fun and safe environment.
With an inspired commitment to consistent training, proper nutrition and an overall healthy lifestyle, you will see amazing results inside and out.
At Tiger Schulmann's see how our students achieve total transformation. The BEST workout you'll ever do!
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Meet Our Head Instructor

Sensei Jimmie Rivera

“I loved teaching and giving back to students – the way my instructor did for me.”

 Jimmie Rivera brings more than a decade of professional mixed martial arts training to his role as a Tiger Schulmann’s Sensei. Having begun his martial arts journey at just 8 years old, he realized that the self-discipline he gained from martial arts extended to all aspects of his life.

Today, Jimmie shares the knowledge garnered over a lifetime of practice to help students of all fitness levels unlock their potential. As a fourth-degree black belt under Tiger Schulmann’s, he takes pride in greeting students and welcoming them to high-energy adult fitness classes where they can become the best version of themselves. The end result – learning authentic mixed martial arts techniques while getting in great shape in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Sensei Rivera is also a professional mixed martial artist in the UFC, once ranked  #8 in the UFC’s Bantamweight Division. He was also featured in the first episode of “The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping versus Team Miller”

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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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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.

*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.