Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Huntington, NY)

When we went to Tiger Schulmann’s in Huntington, my daughter didn’t like it at first because she’s being shy and doesn’t have any confidence on herself after seeing the kids having their training. Meeting Sensei Castillo changed everything, he’s very hands on, knows my daughter capabilities and the way he’s approaching all the students is very remarkable. My daughter gain so much confidence on herself and can’t stop talking about her training every time. All the staff is very accommodating and friendly. I can’t thank enough Sensei Castillo and the staff for the job well done they’re doing. I will recommend Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts.

My son has been enrolled since elementary school. Mixed martial arts at Tiger Schulmann's has given him both good physical and mental health. It instills self discipline, a positive outlook, self defense, good sportsmanship as well as good physical fitness. Sensei Castillo is a wonderful teacher and a great mentor to kids and teenagers alike. I am happy he got to do this.

There’s nothing like Tiger Schulmann’s at Huntington! It’s a safe and wonderful place to keep yourself and your family motivated into a positive state of mind. Sensei Castillo is a passionate and most caring individual. He always makes the kids feel comfortable and confident. Adult classes are always fun and addicting! Best place to build your body and mind!

The instructors and Sensei Castillo are simply fantastic. They work with your abilities and skill level. They make classes fun. They push you to give it everything you can so you get the most out of it. They also work with your schedule and everything that comes up to make sure you can attend all of your classes. Myself, my wife, and my seven year old son are all enrolled and having a great time. Getting in shape, learning discipline and focus, and gaining confidence. I would recommend this to anyone looking to have fun learning a skill and self defense, or just wanting to better themselves. Worth every bit of effort and time you invest.

Our family has been part of the Tiger Shulman’s Huntington studio for 2 years. This experience has been beyond my expectations of when I first sat down with Sensei Castillo to talk about enrolling my child. At the time I was thinking ‘This will help my child face the bus bullies’. Two years later, I can see that what Sensei has given my family goes way beyond my first thought. My review is lengthy. Here are the highlights: 1) Sensei Castillo is a truly gifted and exuberant instructor. His energy, wisdom and love permeate the entire studio. 2) I have seen my child grow physically and mentally. This new growth is manifested in and outside the studio. In a nutshell: my child is genuinely thriving in life. 3) This studio has a warm and welcoming community. And it is spotless clean. 5) I was inspired to join the studio and I love it. This studio is owned by Sensei Castillo. He deeply cares about every single person that walks into his studio. This includes all his students and their parents. Moreover, Sensei expertly oscillates between his young students and his older students, keeping his energy constant and to the level of his student. Among the many valuable traits Sensei has is true genuine discipline, which radiates throughout the whole studio. He leads by example. He leads with true love. And he holds the bar deservedly high for everyone to rise and thrive and feel proud. I have seen my child become more mature and attain more self-control and self-love. This was illustrated when my child shared with me how to persist in a difficult physical game: “I kept telling my body positive things to keep going.” These words solidified our commitment to maintain our child learning with Sensei. Sensei micromanages his entire studio. It is impeccably clean and organized. His coaches are trained and monitored by him to preform like him teaching his students. He also is the studio manager, membership administrator, and schedule coordinator. The studio culture is warm and welcoming. Everyone says hi and are happy to see you. It is almost like the show Cheers, but with punching bags. And this is what inspired me to join the studio. My child inspired me to try this studio. Here is how this unfolded for me. I have been active my adult life participating in a plethora of fitness programs. At this point in time something was missing in my fitness need: a sense of community. When I first tried a kickboxing class, I felt so inadequate and weird, and embarrassed. I am a fit person, but I was surprisingly uncomfortable in the studio with other students. So, after that first class I did not go back. Sensei let me be. He was gently waiting on the mat for me to be ready to come back. Months passed by and an email came announcing a 60 day challenge. And with the mind set of “I am changing to be uncomfortable” I returned to the mat to embrace the uncomfortable. Oh boy, I stink at this kickboxing thing. I am the most uncoordinated person in the world, and it takes me a long time to teach my limbs how to move. But, in this new uncomfortable space I have found growth. And I love my adult beginner kickboxing class. First, Coach Antony is a good fit for me. He is a baseball athlete, and he does excellent explaining and demoing the moves. Second, it is at 6 am. I love starting my day punching and kicking and then I can go on with my day and not have to think about: “I have to do my workout”. And my classmates are a pleasure to train with and I look forward to seeing them and punching with them. And it is quite refreshing to do an activity that has a lot of male energy. In summary, this martial arts studio is a gem. Children and adults convey on the same mat to learn and teach the art of being peaceful, which comes when you can defend yourself and hold your ground. Moreover, this studio is populated with members that deeply care for each other and are constantly nourishing their growth as individuals in the community. This studio empowers their members to thrive on and off the mat.