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Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Allentown, PA)

4.5 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Allentown, Pennsylvania

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tsk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 610-351-2254

Hours

Monday 2–9 pm
Tuesday 2–9 pm
Wednesday 2–9 pm
Thursday 2–9 pm
Friday 2–9 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Allentown, PA), confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 27 mentions

“I have trained with Shihan Simpson since i was a young kid and he is now teaching both my sons who are 4 and 6.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Shihan talks to parents one on one about the progress of their child/ren.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Tsk Allentown is the best school in the lehigh valley to get in great shape, learn self discipline and self defense.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Allentown, PA) — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate 3 mentions

“My 4 year old son loves coming to karate class on Saturday morning.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 69 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 7 mentions

“The instructors are engaging, supportive, and truly invested in the kids not just teaching martial arts, but building confidence, discipline, and respect.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“He is still learning but has come a long way with understanding the different moves/techniques and is responding well when it comes to listening and focusing on tasks.”

great workout & conditioning 4 mentions

“It's a great blend of intense cardio and striking technique paired with challenging encouragement from peers and the instructors.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Shihan is great he teaches the kids self discipline and he is slowly helping our daughter build more self confidence.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 17 mentions

“He is still learning but has come a long way with understanding the different moves/techniques and is responding well when it comes to listening and focusing on tasks.”

From the reviews

I have been training at Tiger Schulmann's Allentown for 6 years. The instructors are very experienced and provide a variety of classes for different skill levels so you can get the most out of your workouts. Training at Tiger Schulmann's has provided me with more confidence.

★★★★★ — Craig, Oct 2015

This has been the best activity for our son. He has made friends and has become more outgoing with tons of confidence. He also is stronger and more athletic than before. My husband also loves it- especially grappling. Tiger Schulmann’s has become another part of our family and Shihan Simpson is the best!

★★★★★ — Melissa, Aug 2021

My daughter has only been going here for a few months, and already loves it. She looks forward to going each and every time. She insists on going inside, no matter how early we are, so she can watch the class currently in progress, and observe classes she isn't yet taking. Shihan Simpson is great with the kids!

★★★★★ — Valerie, Dec 2023

Both of my daughters are enrolled at Tiger Schulmann's, and they love it. It's been great watching their progress over the last few months. They've become more confident, and there is definite progress in the skills the instructors are teaching them.

★★★★★ — Dustin, Aug 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Allentown, PA)

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Allentown, PA) comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first BJJ class at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Allentown, PA)

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Allentown, PA)

4654 Broadway, Allentown, PA18104

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