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In early summer 2009, my daughter Ariana, who was then 3 years old, was having trouble in school. Her preschool teachers called me in for a parent-teacher conference because they were worried about her development. They explained to me that they had these concerns about Ariana because she did not want to participate in class activities, did not listen to instructions when given and seemed unfocused. They thought that I should get her an evaluation and help from an outside child specialist. I had a better idea. I remembered seeing an ad on TV for Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts that advertised the fact that their training benefitted children in all the same areas that my child needed to work on. Plus martial arts is something I always wished I had done myself. I enrolled Ariana in the Cubs 3 yr old program on Sunday mornings. After her first class I was worried because Ariana was having the same issues of not wanting to participate and lack of focus in cubs as in regular school. I spoke with her instructor, Sempai Jen, about my concerns and also my thought that this was not for her. Sempai Jen told me not to give up and that kids sometimes are that way at first but it will get better over time. She was right. After only two more classes I could already see an improvement in her. Ariana was following directions better and seemed more confident in what she was doing. After a couple months Ariana’s teachers wanted to meet with me again. They told me they have seen a huge improvement in her and that they assumed I must have seen the specialist they recommended but I happily told them “I did not” and that I took her to Tiger Schulmann’s instead. Now my only problem is hearing Ariana ask every day, “Mommy is it almost Sunday I want to go to the Tiger School”.

Jessica Harrison- Testimonial for daughter Ariana Zampella
Cubs 3-4 TSMMA Parent and Student
01/08/2010

 

My son Reese started karate at Tiger Schulmann's in Hoboken when he was five years old, under the instruction of Sensei Diaz.  Being new in town, his dad and I thought it would be a great activity for him to meet new friends with the added benefit of exercise.

I, being a dancer in my younger days had hoped to get him interested in dance, with not much support from "macho" dad, but not this rough and tumble boy.  Karate class was the only way I was going to get my son into a "studio" in front of a mirror.  He took to it immediately with much support and genuine care from Sensei Diaz.  Karate was also a great compliment to soccer which he also recently started and loves.

Reese transferred one year later to the Watchung Tiger Schulmann’s school after our move to the “burbs.”  There, eight years later, eleven COC trophies, and two black belts, he continues to train in what is now called mixed martial arts. He is instructed by Sensei Querido who has also been greatly supportive of Reese throughout the years and is just the role model and mentor we all hope to have for our kids. The training has been intense at times but Reese has never lost interest and after earning his first degree black belt, he became a Sempai ( big brother ) and then trained three more years before earning his second degree black belt the first time testing.

We soon saw also how MMA training contributed to his excellent performance on the soccer field, his other passion, where he plays in a premier league as a star defender on his team. The strength, flexibility, and coordination practiced in martial arts training can only enhance a child's capabilities in other sports. Then there is the mental and emotional benefit as well.  The dedication and focus needed, and the winning and the losing in the tournament rings has given Reese the tools to face his future and this sometimes crazy world, as a confident, independent, focused individual.  What more could a parent hope for, for their thirteen year old child.

So ... instead of sitting in the audience watching my son dance away on the stage, as I had once hoped.  I now watch him as an extremely proud mother, from the side of a grappling or kickboxing ring, using his pure strength, flexibility, coordination and brains to win against his opponent.  He doesn't always win but I enjoy every minute of it. 

Many thanks to Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts.

Laura Petersen – Watchung TSMMA Mother

 
When my son entered his terrible twos I thought that would be his worst phase. I couldn’t wait until he turned 3 and grew out of it. However, when he turned 3, his behavior seemed to have gotten worse. He actually thought that he was Spiderman. Going to the grocery store with him was like trying to catch a chicken with its head cut off. I needed something quick before he entered his terrible 20s! Tiger Schulmann’s has helped me immensely with that task. Although my son still thinks he’s Spiderman, he understands that with power comes great responsibility. I have also been seeing major improvements with his focus. The other day, in the car ride home from TSMMA, he was telling me the difference between having talent and being disciplined. Currently, my son is four and is one of the best behaved students in his class. Through Tiger Schulmann’s he has learned how to interact with his peers. He also respects figures of authority. My son’s Tiger Schulmann’s intervention was the best decision that I have made.

Ameela Wheeler – Parent and Student – Cub Testimonial
01/08/2010
 
We signed our son, Thomas, up for the Cubs program to help with his focus and discipline. He has so much fun he doesn’t even realize all the things he’s learning. Since starting the program, we’ve noticed improvement in not only his coordination and flexibility, but also in his confidence, self-control, focus and discipline. In fact, once when his school teacher was praising his class for doing something without having to be told first, Thomas explained to her that it was “good self-discipline.” When asked where he learned those words and what they meant, he responded, “Tiger Schulmann's .” Friends and family have commented on the difference they see in our son.

Mary Yick
TSMMA Mother and Student
 

We originally went to Tiger Schulmann’s for our son, Thomas (3 years old), to improve his focus and discipline. When we went for the open house, our daughter, Julia (6 years old), had so much fun that we signed her up as well. Our goals for her were to become more confident and assertive. Since Julia began training at Tiger Schulmann’s we’ve noticed a huge improvement in her confidence and assertiveness, not to mention her strength. She has really blossomed under Sensei Holland and Sensei Querido’s tutelage and enjoys training so much that she requested to attend an additional class per week over the recommended number of hours. She could not wait to have her birthday party at the school and goes to TSMMA camp every chance she gets.

A close friend of mine just recently remarked to me about the big difference she has noticed in Julia’s confidence. Her daughter, who used to be one of the most independent kids I’ve ever known, has been struggling with anxiety over things that used to be commonplace. I recommended trying Tiger Schulmann’s with her because I truly believe it makes a difference.

Mary Yick
TSMMA Mother and Student

 
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