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Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Allentown, PA)
4.5 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Part of Tiger Schulmann's Karate
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students 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 Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tsk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (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 |
The classes they run
“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.”
“Shihan talks to parents one on one about the progress of their child/ren.”
“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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“Tsk Allentown is the best school in the lehigh valley to get in great shape, learn self discipline and self defense.”
What students say
“Shihan is great he teaches the kids self discipline and he is slowly helping our daughter build more self confidence.”
“The instructors are engaging, supportive, and truly invested in the kids not just teaching martial arts, but building confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“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.”
“It's a great blend of intense cardio and striking technique paired with challenging encouragement from peers and the instructors.”
“Shihan is great he teaches the kids self discipline and he is slowly helping our daughter build more self confidence.”
“The motivation to push ones-self comes easily in this great environment and with this program.”
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.
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!
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!
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.
New to Karate? Start at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Allentown, PA)
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Allentown, PA) comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, 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 the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Allentown, PA)
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects 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 stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side 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. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos 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 and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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