Challenge of

Twice a year, students at Tiger Schulmann’s locations across the US convene for the largest single-day martial arts tournament in the United States…the Challenge of Champions (COC).  Having steadily grown each year since its inception in 1996, today’s COC consists of 400+ divisions, 1,800 competitors, 4,000 spectators, and over 5,000 individual matches in Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts. The COC provides Tiger Schulmann students of all ages, backgrounds, and belt ranks the opportunity to put their skills to the test.  

The Challenge of Champions has been an initial stepping stone for some of the most accomplished athletes who have risen through Tiger Schulmann’s organization. In fact, ALL of Tiger Schulmann’s professional fighters including those that rose to the highest levels of competition in MMA (THE UFC), started in the challenge of champions.  And, while every COC competitor strives to win one of the 1,200 bronze, silver, and gold medals awarded to division winners, the real reward is the chance to compete.

The COC takes place at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center. There is over 135,000 square feet of space to support the 27 individual competition mats/rings, dedicated warm-up areas, and on-site concessions.