Tiger Schulmann

Daniel "Tiger" Schulmann (born 1962) is an American Kyokushin karateka and mixed martial arts trainer.[1]

Tiger Schulmann
BornDaniel Schulmann
1962 (age 58–59)
New York City, United States
Other namesTiger
NationalityAmerican
StyleKyokushin Karate & Mixed Martial Arts
TeamTiger Schulmann's Martial Arts

Biography

Schulmann began training in the martial arts in kyokushin karate at the age of 6 in New York City. Schulmann is Jewish.[2] He trained and competed throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, and internationally in Japan and Israel. As an adult, he has trained in grappling, boxing, kickboxing, and other martial arts disciplines.

After completing his career as a fighter, he opened his first training center in 1984, known as United American Karate, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Over time the name of his style changed first to Tiger Schulmann's Karate (TSK) and then Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (TSMA).

Professional career

Schulmann was the North American Mas Oyama Full-Contact Karate Champion for six consecutive years (1979–1984).[1] In 1979, he was also the United States representative in the World Open Full-Contact Karate Championships in Tokyo. He was the youngest fighter, one of only eight fighters chosen nationwide. Schulmann was inducted into the North American Grappling Association Hall of Fame as a founding member in 2005[3] and the New Jersey Martial Arts Hall of Fame with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2013.[4][5]

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (formerly known as Tiger Schulmann's Karate)[6] has over 52 schools in five states.

At TSMA, students are taught self-defense, including submission grappling (jiujitsu), and a hybrid style of kyokushin and kickboxing.[7] Some TSMA students have competed in national MMA-style events such as in the UFC and for Bellator MMA.[8]

The company is headquartered in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.

References
  1. "Black Belt". Internet Archive. February 1974. p. 33. Retrieved January 9, 2015. tiger schulmann kyokushin. Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  2. Sensei Thad, Campbell (n.d.). "N/A". Tsk.com. TSMMA Feasterville. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  3. USAdojo (September 17, 2013). "Daniel Tiger Schulmann Undefeated Knockdown Champion". USAdojo.com. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  4. "Daniel Schulmann". new-jersey-state. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  5. "Grapplers Quest". www.grapplersquest.com. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  6. Schneiderman, R. M. (May 22, 2009). "Contender Shores Up Karate's Reputation Among U.F.C. Fans". New York Times. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
  7. Genia, Jim (May 26, 2011). Raw Combat: The Underground World of Mixed Martial Arts. ISBN 9780806535265. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  8. "MMA WORLD EXPO - Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts". Mmaworldexpo.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
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