UMAC Briarcliff Manor

"At Tiger Schulmann’s MMA, our youth programs are designed to instill confidence and aid children in developing to their fullest potential. We seek to help build a solid foundation in life for as many children as possible, by assisting them in achieving a healthy mind and body through martial arts instruction. This wellbeing will instill in them the self-confidence, focus and determination necessary to become strong and successful in every aspect of life."

"A special place dedicated to fitness, family and education. The emphasis of our training is based on setting and attaining goals, and reaching your maximum potential. Grandmaster Kim emphasizes the importance of internal change as well as external changes to the body from physical training.<br> Thinking positively, avoiding negative thinking and speech, doing good deeds everyday, drinking green tea, beginning each day with meditation. By practicing these things daily, we can keep our bodies, minds and spirits in good health and harmony."

"Our school teaches a hybrid curriculum utilizing aspects of many systems to provide our students with the both an interesting and effective system. The bulk of our instruction Kids Classesis Jujitsu, a system that is well rounded and provides very effective techniques to protect yourself. <br> Regardless of your size or strength you can protect yourself and others with confidence and ease. Many other arts are then blended in based upon their various strengths. For example, Tae Kwon Do is known for its excellent kicking skills and is used as the basis for our kicks."

A traditional Japanese contact style of karate. It focuses on strengthening the mind, body, and spirit through hard, intense training. World Oyama Karate style emphasizes contact training using target pads rather than just punching and kicking the air. World Oyama Karate is for anyone who wants to become stronger, both physically and mentally. Relieve stress in a positive way and develop your self-confidence!

At Tiger Schulmann’s MMA, our youth programs are designed to instill confidence and aid children in developing to their fullest potential. We seek to help build a solid foundation in life for as many children as possible, by assisting them in achieving a healthy mind and body through martial arts instruction. This wellbeing will instill in them the self-confidence, focus and determination necessary to become strong and successful in every aspect of life.

"We offer an affordable way to learn the techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a safe, friendly, and clean environment. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu remains undefeated for over 75 years."

Walking through the doors here means joining a community that weaves together physical conditioning, meaningful relationships, and personal growth. The training approach centers on pushing yourself toward objectives you set and discovering what you're truly capable of. Grandmaster Kim guides students through a philosophy that recognizes transformation happens both inside and outside—your mindset shifts alongside your physical strength. The daily practice involves cultivating optimistic thinking, steering clear of negativity in your words and actions, committing to kindness, sipping green tea, and beginning mornings with quiet reflection. These habits, practiced consistently, create a foundation where body, mind, and spirit work together in balance. Winter visits bring a particularly grounded energy to the space, making it an ideal season to establish fresh training habits and find your center when the world outside feels still.

Karate, the weaponless techniques of fighting and self-defense had its early beginnings in Okinawa. Okinawa being the main land of the Ryuku Islands chain, stretching from Japan to Taiwan, (about 300 miles from mainland Japan). There is evidence of Karate recorded in Okinawan history dating back more than 1000 years. However, the ancient history of Karate in different locations such as Naha, Tomari and Shuri later led to the different styles. Our style of Karate, Shima Ha Shorin Ryu, was developed from the ancient Tomari-Te and Shuri-Te. Goju-Ryu evolved from what was known as Naha-Te, the founder being Chojin Miyagi.