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Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (West Orange, NJ)
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Karate dojo in West Orange, 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 +1 551-250-5720
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Joshu Bryan the owner and Instructor Rios are excellent at keeping the kids engaged, disciplined and have fun with them.”
“Classes are well-structured, challenging, and welcoming to all levels, from beginners to advanced students.”
“My kids have gained confidence, fitness, and real self-defense skills since joining.”
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“Rios and Bryan are wonderful , professionals who have a passion for Martial Arts and teaching our next generation of kickboxing stars 🌟!”
“My kids have gained confidence, fitness, and real self-defense skills since joining.”
What students say
“Classes are well-structured, challenging, and welcoming to all levels, from beginners to advanced students.”
“I was so impressed how the coaches were patient, encouraging, yet disciplined and respectful to each student.”
“Instructors are amazing, lots of classes to fit any schedule, and they have boosted my son's confidence 10 fold.”
“Joshu Bryan the owner and Instructor Rios are excellent at keeping the kids engaged, disciplined and have fun with them.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been attending Tiger Schulmann since July. She absolutely loves it. Both Coach Bryan and Coach Rios are awesome. They pay close attention to the kids and have a way of working with young children. They are also very encouraging and affirms the kids all the time. I recommend them 110%! Thank you!
This martial arts school is outstanding. The instructors are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care about each student’s growth—both in skill and character. Classes are well-structured, challenging, and welcoming to all levels, from beginners to advanced students.
My husband, our son, and I all train at Tiger Schulmann’s West Orange, and it has been a game-changer for us. The instructors strike that perfect balance of being patient and fun while still challenging us to push past our comfort zones.
The coaches are great with children and very engaging. There's a good balance of instruction fun and discipline.
New to Karate? Start at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (West Orange, NJ)
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (West Orange, 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 (West Orange, 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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