Live
fearlessly

Tiger Schulmann’s
Glendale in Queens, NY

Tiger Schulmann’s
Martial Arts
Glendale in Queens, NY

Free Beginner Class

Sign up to schedule your 1-hour Private Beginner Session.
No preparation needed. Just show up and experience your fun, personalized session.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
*Offer valid for new customers only. Free Trial class offer available at participating locations only.
Please contact the school directly to confirm their current new student offer.

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

See what students at Tiger Schulmann’s Queens - Glendale are saying

Top-notch operation and highly recommended for anyone in the area looking to start their kid(s) in martial arts. Sensei Chris is extremely professional and the other teachers are 100% committed and great. My kids thoroughly enjoyed their time there.

Jared N.

Free Beginner Class

Sign up to schedule your 1-hour Private Beginner Session. No preparation needed. Just show up and experience your fun, personalized session.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

*Offer valid for new customers only. Free Trial class offer available at participating locations only. Please contact the school directly to confirm their current new student offer.

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

See what students at Tiger Schulmann’s Queens - Glendale are saying

This place is very welcoming and each student is treated with a sense of respect and made to feel at home. I am happy with the amount of instructors and high-level students that teach and point out mistakes as well as pushing students to do their best through positive feedback. I am very happy with my choice of school.

Angela P.

Welcome to Tiger Schulmann’s, Glendale in Queens, NY

Tiger Schulmann’s Glendale helps members of all ages and abilities build community, confidence, and full-body fitness through martial arts and kickboxing.
Under the expert leadership of Head Instructor Iavarone, students learn more than punch-kick karate. They build complete mind-body health. Our 360-degree approach instills essential life skills — self-discipline, focus, and mental toughness — that empower members at work, at school, at home and beyond. We call it Finding Your Tiger. And unlike other gyms, in Glendale you’re not in it alone. “Our certified instructors apprentice for years to bring you personalized fitness, nutrition, and martial arts coaching that gets results,” says Iavarone. “Off the mat, we’re fun, family-friendly, and very casual. On the mat, we’re fully focused on helping you achieve your goals.”

KIDS MARTIAL ARTS

Kids Who Find Their Tiger Are Forever Changed

Tiger Schulmann’s curriculum-based karate classes has helped thousands of children build confidence, resiliency, and develop lasting friendships. Our martial arts classes teach children self respect, focus and how to grow into mature, young men and women in a fun and safe environment.

ADULT KICKBOXING

The Toughest Workout You’ll Ever Love

Fitness. Fun. Real self-defense techniques. Tiger Schulmann’s kickboxing classes are not your typical workout. You’ll burn up to 1,000 calories a class and leave with a strength and confidence that extends far beyond the class. Get in the best shape of your life — inside and out.

ADULT JIU JITSU CLASSES

  • Training for both men and women
  • Learn close-range defense, including real-life scenarios like being grabbed, held or taken to the ground
  • Defend against larger or stronger opponents
  • Maximize flexibility, strength, and cardio
  • Build confidence and assertiveness as ability improves

KIDS JIU JITSU CLASSES​

  • Anti-Bullying: Build your child’s confidence and self-esteem while teaching them how to defend themselves without violence
  • Kids learn to be calm under pressure and push past obstacles to achieve their goals
  • Our certified instructors teach valuable life skills like discipline, respect, and focus 
  • Your child will make friends and have fun in a friendly & supportive environment

TIGER TALES

Real members. True Stories. Life-changing results.

Real members.
True Stories.
Life-changing results.

Meet Our Head Instructor

Sensei Christopher Iavarone

Sensei Christopher Iavarone, Head Instructor at our Glendale location, was “practically raised on the mat” and always knew he was destined to become a Tiger Schulmann’s instructor. “As a kid, Tiger Schulmann’s became the place I went to feel good about myself and all the physical activity made it easy to lose the excess weight,” he says. “Reaching my first black belt in record time (less than two years) gave me the confidence I lacked and the skills to defend myself. At an early age I learned the power of self discipline and what can be achieved.” Today, he brings over 25 years of teaching experience to help students of all ages realize their full potential.
Iavarone takes great pride in creating a bright, accessible, family-friendly atmosphere where students can get in the best shape of their lives supported by motivational instructors. He ensures that each student receives tailored training from master instructors, explaining that, when it comes to fitness, there is simply “no match for superior instruction, cleanliness and friendliness.” A passionate cook and health advocate, Iavarone also offers nutritional guidance and healthy recipes in his video series, Cooking with Sensei.
Sensei Iavone’s total-body adult kickboxing classes offer endless benefits, including a newly toned, flexible physique and self-defense skills that can be used in everyday life. But, he says, it is the self-discipline instilled by the practice that truly transforms all areas of his students’ lives.
Christopher Lavarone at Tiger Schulmann's Glendale

Begin Your Journey

Develop Self-Confidence

Set and Achieve Goals

Train with Expert Instructors

Release Anxiety and Stress

Learn Real Self-Defense

Develop a “No-Quit” Spirit

Make Friends & Have Fun

Find a Passion

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer beginner level classes for all age groups as well as intermediate and advanced level classes in kickboxing and jiu-jitsu.
No preparation is needed. Just wear comfortable workout clothes and show up, our instructors will handle the rest!
Yes, we offer beginner classes for adults and kids. No experience required.
We recommend a minimum of two classes per week. Many adults like to attend three or more classes per week.
We offer a variety of class times to meet individual needs. Ask about our schedule for more detail.
Most people can’t stick with the gym. 95% quit after just one month. It’s boring and there are not enough reasons to keep you consistent. With Tiger Schulmann’s, you get our 3 dimensional workout which includes total body results + learning the life skill of self-defense and on top of that, our classes are intriguing and fun! Results, fun and self-defense make it easy to stay consistent and consistency is the key to success!
Our Karate Cubs pre-school program begins at 3yr. Our children’s martial arts program begins at 5 yr. old.
For your private beginner session class, we recommend sweats and a t-shirt.
Adult classes are 45 minutes to one hour. Children, Kids and Cubs classes are 45 minutes.
Yes, we offer a 20% discount for each additional family member. In addition, we offer active law enforcement a 25% discount.
Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts differs in many ways. From the dedication and expertise of our head instructors who have a minimum of 10 years experience and are the owners of their schools, to the unique and unparalleled curriculum that we teach, to the professional and beautiful facilities we provide. Nothing else is Tiger Schulmanns.
Tiger Schulmann’s head instructors are highly trained professionals with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the martial arts, teaching authentic and effective Muay Thai Kickboxing techniques that will really work if you ever need them. Many cardio kickboxing instructors have little to no actual martial arts experience and are merely aerobic instructors.
While we estimate you will burn about 800 – 1000 calories in a class, many of our students have measured over 1200 calories burned in just one class using their own fitness bands.
You don’t need any previous experience. Just show up in some comfortable workout clothes and our professional staff and instructors will make sure you have a great workout and learn a skill that will change your life!
No, sparring and contact are not required. We offer separate classes for those who want to participate in sparring.
No, competition is not required. However, for those students interested, we do offer the opportunity to compete in different types of events, and even have a professional fight team that successfully competes at the highest levels of martial arts competition.
Yes, most of our schools offer private lessons. You can contact the individual location for more information.

Schedule
a FREE CLASS

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

*Offer valid for new customers only. Free Trial class offer available at participating locations only. Please contact the school directly to confirm their current new student offer.

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

Free Beginner Class

Sign up to schedule your 1-hour Private Beginner Session. No preparation needed. Just show up and experience your fun, personalized session.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
*Offer valid for new customers only. Free Trial class offer available at participating locations only. Please contact the school directly to confirm their current new student offer.

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.