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Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Paramus, NJ)

4.8 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Paramus, 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 +1 201-254-7880

Hours

Monday 9 am–10 pm
Tuesday 10 am–10 pm
Wednesday 10 am–10 pm
Thursday 9 am–10 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–3 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Schulmann's Martial Arts (Paramus, NJ), confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 25 mentions

“Me and my kids love it, teach valuable lessons, including responsibility, attention, respect, perseverance and the most important think, how to defend them self!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I have been training over 15 years and have learned a life skill, self defense.”

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🌱 Beginners

“For someone like me, with no former athletic training, the beginner classes have been beneficial at some many levels.”

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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 Schulmann's Martial Arts (Paramus, NJ) — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“At the same time he was getting better each day with his kickboxing and grappling skills which helped him earn first position in Challenge of Champions.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I have been training over 15 years and have learned a life skill, self defense.”

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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 49 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Excellent instructors and a family environment 👏”

friendly, respectful dojo 6 mentions

“From the first minute this place has a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere compared to the others that I visited for my son's training.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“Me and my kids love it, teach valuable lessons, including responsibility, attention, respect, perseverance and the most important think, how to defend them self!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 6 mentions

“Me and my kids love it, teach valuable lessons, including responsibility, attention, respect, perseverance and the most important think, how to defend them self!”

From the reviews

From the first minute this place has a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere compared to the others that I visited for my son's training. My son (and now I) feels like a part of a family everytime he goes to class. As my son advances the lessons are getting more fun for him (going from kickboxing to jujitsu).

★★★★★ — John, Aug 2019

My Son Joined just before when he was 4 Years, Joshu(Now Sensei)Mike Trizano was so helpful to get him adjusted to the class. He is now 7 years and still going to the Tiger Schulmann's , we have seen him gradually develop his confidence level and attenion.

★★★★★ — Satish, Oct 2018

What started as a personal journey to improving my own health has now become a family tradition. Both my 9 year old son and my husband are now active students at the TSMMA Paramus school. The training is top notch and the instructors are very professional and dedicated.

★★★★★ — A, Jan 2021

This is a "must have" in my kids lives! Our instructors are extremely professional and they are fantastic teachers. This will be a huge part of my kids lives. I could not be happier with how they are growing in confidence, physical strength, and discipline. Thank you TS Team!

★★★★★ — Mjb, Dec 2021

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New to Karate? Start at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Paramus, NJ)

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Paramus, 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Paramus, 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 Schulmann's Martial Arts (Paramus, NJ)

176A NJ-17, Paramus, NJ07652

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