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Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Tottenville, Staten Island NY)
4.9 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Staten Island, New York
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 (718) 301-0970
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–9 PM |
| Thursday | 1–9 PM |
| Friday | 1–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“The entire leadership and instructor team, especially Sensei, Vic, Steve, Charlie, “Tank,” and Rick, are incredible human beings, invested and engaged in our children.”
“Highly recommend Tiger Schulmann’s Tottenville for anyone—kids, teens, or adults—looking to train the right way.”
“Whether you’re looking for self-defense, fitness, confidence building, or serious training in kickboxing and MMA, this school delivers.”
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“Whether you’re looking for self-defense, fitness, confidence building, or serious training in kickboxing and MMA, this school delivers.”
“Whether you’re looking for self-defense, fitness, confidence building, or serious training in kickboxing and MMA, this school delivers.”
“We’re so grateful to be part of this TSM-tottenville karate community.”
What members say
“Watching our girls grow and evolve as martial artists alongside AMAZING INSTRUCTORS who lead by example on a daily basis has been a privilege.”
“The staff is welcoming, the atmosphere is positive, and you can tell they take pride in what they do.”
“My boys have been going to Tiger Schulmann’s for about 4 years now and joining this family was the best decision we could’ve made for them.”
“All the instructors are fantastic martial artists and have taught my son so much. They brought out a confidence from him with their mix of teaching skills and life lessons.”
“In addition to having a community she loves, our daughter is building skills that support her mind, character, and her physical and mental health.”
From the reviews
Tiger Schulmann’s Tottenville is hands down one of the best martial arts schools on Staten Island. The instructors are professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about their students—both on and off the mat. Sensi Pace and Joshu Ricky are outstanding instructors who truly go above and beyond.
My 5-year-old daughter has been attending Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts in Tottenville for over a year. We spend around 4 hours a week there and attend special camps for fun and community.
We absolutely love Tiger Schulmann’s of Tottenville!!! All of the instructors are professional, friendly, and amazing with the kids. All the instructors are fantastic martial artists and have taught my son so much. They brought out a confidence from him with their mix of teaching skills and life lessons.
Tiger Schulmann’s in Tottenville is by far the best martial arts school on the island. Sensei Pace and all of the instructors are amazing! Everything is extremely clean and you feel like family once you are there. It has changed my daughter’s lives, and mine. We are so happy to be a part of it!
New to BJJ? Start at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Tottenville, Staten Island NY)
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Tottenville, Staten Island NY) 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 (Tottenville, Staten Island NY)
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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