Required Gear Calendar
Required Gear For Classes May 12 - May 18
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School Procedures
The Checking-In Procedure
Upon entering the school, you will check in with our team members behind the front desk. You will tell them your first and last name, and how many classes you will be taking.
This check-in process is crucial to track your progress. You need to ensure you are marked as “attended” when taking a class, as your attendance contributes to your rank advancement.
If for whatever reason you are going to miss class, please text us at 215-997-2909 or email us at [email protected].
Late to Class
Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to class start time. All classes will start promptly. If you will be more than 5 minutes late please find a time to make up class and refrain from coming. Being late interrupts the entire class, especially in the classes where partnering up takes place.
Reschedule a Class
Due to differences in class capacity and enrollment, please contact us at [email protected] to learn how to best makeup classes.
Need To Miss a Class
Yes, you should email or text if you need to miss a class so that your instructor is notified in advance that you won’t be attending your class.
Enroll in Additional Classes
The best way to increase/decrease your training frequency is to speak directly with your instructor since they will be able to determine the optimum training schedule for your goals and experience level.
School Closings
In the event of a school closing due to weather or another emergency, we will make the announcement through email, text and social media. Please do not reach out to the school asking if we are open. You will always hear from us if we are closing
Change Your Schedule
If you would like to change your class schedule either temporarily or permanently, please contact us at [email protected]
Schulmann school. Please make sure to sign the form.
Change Your Personal Information (Name, Address, Phone, Email)
Use the following link to print out a Personal Information Update form. After completing the form, mail it to the address provided or submit it to the front desk. Please make sure to sign the form.
Freeze My Membership
You may freeze your program for reasons such as vacation, injury, illness and pregnancy.
Keep in mind the following requirements when requesting a program freeze:
- You must request a program freeze by email to [email protected]
- Freeze requests must be in advance of the requested freeze dates. You cannot freeze your program for a time that has already passed.
- You have a maximum of 60 days which can be frozen during a one-year program.
- The minimum amount of time a program can be frozen for is 1 week
- A program freeze will extend your program’s expiration date by the amount of time you requested (60 days maximum per year). During the program freeze, you will continue to make any regularly scheduled monthly payments, however, during your program’s extension time, you will not be required to make any further monthly payments.
Cancel My Membership
In order to request cancellation of your membership, you need to speak directly with the school in which you enrolled. You may cancel your membership under the following circumstances:
- Within 3 days of enrollment – written request by email within 3 business days of your enrollment date (no supporting documents required)
- If you move or relocate – you must provide a copy of your new lease, deed, utility bill, or school records (in the case of custody changes); establishing that you (the student) have moved his/her residence more than 25 miles from any TSMA center
- Medical – must attach physician’s note indicating an inability to participate for at least 6 months
**Note: Cancellation requests eligible for refunds are calculated as of the date the request is received along with all appropriate supporting documentation.
Membership Benefits
Personal Training
The mix of both group classes and Personal Training is often the best way to perfect your technique, break through plateaus, and smooth the transition to new levels.
Top 5 Reasons to add Personal Training sessions
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Progress Faster: There are no shortcuts to getting better. Adding Personal Training sessions is the fastest way to develop your skills and achieve the results you want.
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Perfect Your Technique: With every technique, even the slightest change can make a major difference. Personal Training sessions give your instructor more time to identify and work with you on those adjustments.
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Individualized for you: This is your time. Sessions are designed to help you achieve your goals and focus on the areas of your training that you want to work on.
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Train with Friends: Personal Training or Small Group Classes (you and a friend) can incorporate focus mitts, Muay Thai pads, grappling, and even sparring into your sessions.
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Time Flexibility: Personal Training sessions can be booked whenever it is convenient for both you and your instructor.
If you are ready to try a Personal Training session, please call the school directly. You can purchase one session to start or even a package of sessions at a discount.
Family Discounts
We offer a 20% discount for each additional family member.
Training Code
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Always shower before class.
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Always wear a clean uniform and wash in hot water after each use. Never re-wear any training clothes.
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Keep finger and toe nails trimmed.
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Do not wear jewelry during class.
- Put all shoes and bags in locker room or designated storage area.
- Wash hands before and after class with antibacterial soap or hand sanitizer.
- Do not share gear, towels, bars of soap, clothing.
- Medicate and cover any scrapes or wounds with a secure bandage before training.
- Wipe down or spray gear with disinfectant after each use.
Personal Training
- Progress Faster: There are no shortcuts to getting better. Adding Personal Training sessions is the fastest way to develop your skills and achieve the results you want.
- Perfect Your Technique: With every technique, even the slightest change can make a major difference. Personal Training sessions give your instructor more time to identify and work with you on those adjustments.
- Prepare For Your Next Belt Test: Private lessons are a great way to help figure out where your strengths and weaknesses are. When students have an instructor to work directly with them on their individual needs, they are able to make leaps and bounds in their martial arts training gaining confidence and preparing you for the next belt level
- Tournament Training: With our biannual COC tournaments being one of the best ways to put your skills to the test, personal training sessions is a great way to get some extra, personalized instruction in before your next big tournament.
- Individualized for you: This is your time. Sessions are designed to help you achieve your goals and focus on the areas of your training that you want to work on.
- Train Safely with Friends: Given today’s environment and the restrictions on group classes, Personal Training or Small Group Classes (you and a friend) can incorporate focus mitts, Muay Thai pads, grappling, and even sparring into your sessions.
- Time Flexibility: Personal Training sessions can be booked whenever it is convenient for both you and your instructor.
Certified Instructor Training Program
Why Tiger Schulmann’s Certified Instructor Program Is Right For You
Being a Tiger Schulmann’s instructor is highly rewarding. Every day you serve as a source of motivation and inspiration to students, by doing what you love. Some of the many benefits you will experience include:
- Living Your Passion. Without heart or drive in what you do, you’ll never reach your full potential. By focusing your time on the activities you already enjoy, long-term success is sure to follow.
- Become a Better Martial Artist. Instructing is often the best tool for identifying gaps in understanding. Individuals who spend time teaching what they’ve learned usually go on to show better understanding and skill retention than students who simply spend the same time practicing.
- Being an Instructor is Special. The leader, you take each class to a higher level. Pushing students to their limit. Not everyone has the skill to do that.
- Make a Positive Difference. Through your influence and guidance, you will inspire positive changes in students on and off the mat.
Never The Same Day Twice. Teaching at Tiger Schulmann’s is never boring. Working with varied groups of students and staff brings new challenges, opportunities, and experiences every single day.
Contact your instructor for more details.
Uniform Code
Belt Rankings
Click the button below to browse the belt rank directory
Importance of the Belt Ranking System
Engaging in Martial Arts is a combination of determination, perseverance and commitment. Your level of achievement is referred to as your rank. The rank you have earned is indicated by the color of your belt. The color of the belt you wear with each advancement has special meaning and signifies your experience and progression.
History & Tradition
The Story of Tiger Schulmann's
When our founder, Daniel Schulmann was just a young boy, his oldest brother was brutally bullied. This left Danny with a fearful lack of confidence and a feeling of insecurity. It was at this time his father, David Schulmann made a conscious decision that his children would never be victimized by anyone ever again.
He enrolled Danny in martial arts and it did not take long for his instructor, Shigeru Oyama, to realize he had a real prodigy on his hands. When Oyama realized Danny was born in the year of the Tiger and with the boy’s unmatched speed, strength and fearlessness, Danny would forever be referred to as “Tiger” Schulmann. At the age of twelve, Tiger achieved the high honor of black belt.
He began competing in full contact, bare-knuckle knockdown tournaments. In 1979, at the age of seventeen, his instructor informed him that Tiger would be representing the United States in the 2nd World Open Championships in Tokyo, Japan. He then went on to become the North American Full Contact Champion which he would successfully defend for a staggering six years in a row until his retirement from competition.
That same year, Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts was born.
Sensei Michael Marchand
Michael Marchand began his martial arts journey at age 22 in search of positive change in his life. He found a role model in his Sensei and quickly decided to follow in his footsteps. Today, he brings over two decades of teaching expertise to his role as Owner and Head Instructor of Tiger Schulmann’s Colmar.
All these years later, Marchand says “helping people achieve their goals and live their best life literally keeps me up at night.” A coach and mentor to kids of all ages, he says, “the younger the student, the more there is to teach them about life. Their outlook on life is so fresh and pure.” Teens, he feels, especially benefit from martial arts training. “I love having the chance to help a teenager avoid the mistakes I made,” he explains. “It’s really rewarding to help them change into the young adult they always wanted to be.”
Whether members come for kids karate or adult kickboxing, the Tiger Schulmann’s difference is its team of certified instructors. “We have the most passionate and knowledgeable instructors anywhere on the planet,” says Marchand. “Many have been training here since they were 5 years old. Now adults, they have a unique way of connecting with members. The love they have for martial arts and their students is unmatched. We’re truly one big family.”
Sue LaSorsa
I have been training for just about 10 years. I started training because I had been a stay at home mom for a long time and forgot to take care of myself and put myself first. I needed to find the new version of me that would make me feel strong and confident and be a great example to my 3 daughters. Learning self-defense was a huge bonus. I love teaching because I get to help others in whatever stage of self development they are in. It is exhilarating to see my students learn, grow, destress and feel great! It is a gift to have this opportunity.
Sempai Meg McMurdo
I have been training since February of 2006, 16 years. I started because Sempai Mueller invited me to a buddy night. I thought it was fun. What I didn’t know is I started because I needed discipline and was able to gain self confidence through training.I compete in Life. Everyday can be a fight but when you train hard you develop the skill of controlling the chaos. I love instructing for 2 reasons. I continue to sharpen my skills and become a better fighter.
I can help people who lack direction and they can become better on and off the mat.
Sempai Cheryl MacMinn
I started training when I was 14 because I was very overwhelmed in my life and I wanted to be stronger and have more self-discipline to manage my anxiety. Over the last 20 years, I have been able to place in a number of Challenge of Champions tournaments and have a NAGA gold medal. I have 4 children and manage a brewery, but my passion is in writing, which I do whenever I have a spare moment. I love teaching because it reminds me that even though we are all on different paths through our difficulties and goals, we continue to support each other as a growing and evolving community.
