Career
Schulmann began training in the martial arts in kyokushin karate at age of 6 in New New York 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 finally to what it is known today, Tiger Schulmann"s (TSMMA). In 1979, he was also the United States representative in the World Open Full-Contact Karate Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
He was the youngest and lightest fighter, and one of only eight fighters chosen nationwide. Received national recognition for his "proven recipe of success on the street” and has been featured in:
MAPro Magazine - April 2001
Business News - April 2001
Karate/Kung-Fu Illustrated - October 1994
Tiger Schulmann was inducted into the North American Grappling Association Hall of Fame as a Founding member in 2005.
Tiger Schulmann"s (formerly known as Tiger Schulmann"s Karate) has over 47 schools in five states.
At TSMMA, students are taught self-defense, including submission grappling (jujitsu), and Kyokushin/kickboxing. Some TSMMA students have competed in national Mobile Marketing Association -style events such as the Bellator Championships and the UFC. The company is headquartered in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. In November of 2000 the New York State Attorney General announced a settlement with Daniel Schulmann, owner of Tiger Schulmann"s Karate Centers & the entities he controls. lieutenant was charged that bait & switch sales tactics were used, violating state laws on deceptive practices, and that refunds were not issued for medical reasons, violating health club regulations.
The settlement required Daniel Schulmann to pay $195,000 in penalties and costs and register his schools as franchises with the State.