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Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Freehold, NJ)
5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Freehold, New Jersey
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 (908) 680-0068
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’ve trained with Tiger Schulmann’s in Manhattan and Staten Island over the years and I knew I wanted to enroll my kids when they got old enough.”
“they do personal training as well and they are fantastic.”
“You learn proper techniques, self defense and discipline.”
“Great place for adult training as well to get in shape!”
Other martial arts here
“They offer kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu for all ages and levels.”
“Great School to learn kickboxing & Mixed Martial Arts for all ages.”
“Great School to learn kickboxing & Mixed Martial Arts for all ages.”
“You learn proper techniques, self defense and discipline.”
What students say
“The head instructor staff is one of the best in NY/NJ, not just within the Tiger Shulmanm community, but throughout the martial arts community.”
“It is a great community of people that are there to help you and you will eventually be able to call yourself part of the family.”
“You learn proper techniques, self defense and discipline.”
“Justin will make you sweat no matter what (in the best way possible!”
“Thank you Sensei and the TS team for providing the platform for our sons to learn martial arts, discipline, focus, self-confidence and respect, while also having a ton of fun!”
“If it matters to you, this is the cleanest gym I’ve ever been in and everyone is super friendly!”
From the reviews
We have been at TSMA Freehold for a little over a year. .What a difference a year makes! My boys have gained an incredible amount of skills and confidence since we have started attending. They are steadily rising in belts and even began competing!
Tiger schulmans is an amazing place to not only stay healthy but also to learn. You learn proper techniques, self defense and discipline. It is a great community of people that are there to help you and you will eventually be able to call yourself part of the family.
In my opinion Varricchio is the best Sensei in America, he knows how to approach any child, he knows what he is doing and his jokes are great, he has a great team and great students.
Tiger Schulman's (Freehold, NJ) has been a life changer for my family and I. Our two daughters have been involved in martial arts since 2021, My husband since 2023 and I just joined in 2024.
New to Karate? Start at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Freehold, NJ)
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Freehold, NJ) 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 (Freehold, NJ)
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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