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Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Elmwood Park, NJ)
4.5 ★★★★★ 193 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Elmwood Park, New Jersey
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 +1 201-984-4131
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“I came to Tiger Schulmann’s in search of an activity to help my son become more active but most of all to build esteem and confidence.”
“This school not only teaches self defense but also discipline & confidence.”
Other martial arts here
“From day one, the instructors at this school have not only taught him MMA but have also instilled invaluable life skills that have contributed to his growth as an individual.”
“We have witnessed many examples of the success TSMA of EP has had on our son, in only 4 months of wrestling he placed 7th in NJ State wrestling comp this past March 2025.”
What members say
“They create a welcoming, motivating environment where kids can grow at their own pace, while also pushing them to reach their full potential.”
“The whole entire staff is extremely friendly, highly knowledgeable and really provide a family atmosphere and care for all their members.”
“Beyond just teaching techniques, the instructors emphasize respect, perseverance, and kindness—values that my son carries with him daily.”
“This school has allowed my kids to be confident and eager to want to learn more of the sport.”
“I came to Tiger Schulmann’s in search of an activity to help my son become more active but most of all to build esteem and confidence.”
From the reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve been getting bullied for six months, and unfortunately, neither the school nor the police did anything to help me. It even got so bad that the news got involved. Then my mom signed me up for classes at Tiger Schulmann’s in Elmwood Park, thanks to DJ telling us about it.
This school has allowed my kids to be confident and eager to want to learn more of the sport. I have 2 kids in this school and one of them has ADHD, needless to say the attention span is very short usually but since he has been comings here with all the help of the instructors he is able to stay focus throughout a…
Son has been going here about 1 1/2 yrs now and we enjoy the instructors here as well as as the environment and the other parents as as well. It has become a community/family that we were not expecting..
My son Cameron Garcia has been attending TSMA of EP for the past four years he started at 4yrs old and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences for both him and our family.
New to BJJ? Start at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Elmwood Park, NJ)
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Elmwood Park, NJ) 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.
Your first BJJ class at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Elmwood Park, NJ)
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.
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