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Tiger Schulmanns Martial Arts N. Plainfield, NJ

4.9 ★★★★★ 155 Google reviews · Karate dojo in North Plainfield, New Jersey

Part of Tiger Schulmann's Karate

Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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) 206-7127

Hours

Monday 9:30 AM–1 PM, 2–9:30 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–1 PM, 2–9:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–1 PM, 2–9:30 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM–1 PM, 2–9:30 PM
Friday 10 AM–1 PM, 2–9 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM–3 PM
Sunday 10 AM–2:45 PM

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Tiger Schulmanns Martial Arts N. Plainfield, NJ, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 23 mentions

“It has been life changing for not only myself but my daughter and I know with the Sensei’s and every member of the team we are in great hands.”

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🐉 Little Dragons

“They are clearly experts but what sets them apart is how seriously they take the growth of their students from the little tigers to the teens to the adults in the program.”

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Teens

“They are clearly experts but what sets them apart is how seriously they take the growth of their students from the little tigers to the teens to the adults in the program.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Taking a few personal training sessions with Joshu Nicollette really helped as well.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“Revisiting this location with our daughter for her self defense, after our son spent years here and it's only gotten better!”

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🌱 Beginners

“Whether you're a beginner or advanced, you'll feel welcomed and supported every step of the way.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Tiger Schulmanns Martial Arts N. Plainfield, NJ — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“They teach how to defend yourself and get away from a larger attacker (Jiu-Jitsu) but also learn how to hit and kick (kickboxing); I love the well rounded MMA training!”

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🥊 Kickboxing

“They teach how to defend yourself and get away from a larger attacker (Jiu-Jitsu) but also learn how to hit and kick (kickboxing); I love the well rounded MMA training!”

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🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“After a 15 yr layoff at age 60 I started at Tiger Schulmann’s MMA !”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“Revisiting this location with our daughter for her self defense, after our son spent years here and it's only gotten better!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 155 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Sensei Holland and her team did an amazing job keeping the entire group of 4-6 year olds focused and excited while having a blast!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“It was a little intimidating at first, but the Senseis and other students have been really welcoming, which made it a much easier adjustment.”

friendly, respectful dojo 12 mentions

“I’ve been part of the Tiger Schulmann family for a little while now but very recently started taking Jiu-Jitsu classes.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The Senseis and coaches ensure that students are challenged, execute proper technique; they also design drills to properly test application.”

great workout & fitness 2 mentions

“The training, experience, and conditioning my kids are receiving are going to take them through life’s challenges!”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“This is a priceless investment into your child that will payout in so many ways. Love and trust this staff with our prized possessions, our children ❤️.”

From the reviews

My teenage son started training here through a recommendation from one of his friends and it is been an amazing experience! He has gained a solid foundation of confidence while also developing resilience and just having fun.

★★★★★ — Wilson, Jul 2023

This is by far my favorite place. I started here many years ago training for myself and then life happened. When coming back many years later, it was to enroll my daughter, who at the time was 6 (now 8). Having seen how they worked with the kids years ago, I knew this was where I wanted her to be.

★★★★★ — Lauren, May 2023

I’ve been part of the Tiger Schulmann family for a little while now but very recently started taking Jiu-Jitsu classes. Starting JJ as an adult has been both challenging and rewarding.

★★★★★ — Heather, Feb 2025

Our son Ezra has been training at Tiger Schulmann’s North Plainfield for over five years, and the experience has been nothing short of incredible. What started as a fun activity has turned into a true passion — he’s now competing on the travel Jiu Jitsu Team and in the Challenge of Champions tournaments.

★★★★★ — Johnathan, Nov 2025

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New to Karate? Start at Tiger Schulmanns Martial Arts N. Plainfield, NJ

Tiger Schulmanns Martial Arts N. Plainfield, 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.

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Your first Karate class at Tiger Schulmanns Martial Arts N. Plainfield, 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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, 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 Schulmanns Martial Arts N. Plainfield, NJ

579 US-22, North Plainfield, NJ07060

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