Warrior Scholar Martial Arts
Ages 5–12
Kids Martial Arts
Kids build confidence, focus, and discipline through Tae Kwon Do fundamentals in a supportive, structured environment — progressing belt by belt while learning respect and real self-defense skills.
Train under Master Gilbert "Tiger Gil" Marrero, bringing real martial arts skill and character development to students of every age in Mount Vernon, NY.
Every student. Every goal. Every belt. We're here every step of the way.
Warrior Scholar Martial Arts is led by Master Gilbert "Tiger Gil" Marrero, who has taught Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and Tang Soo Do since founding Tiger Gil's Warrior Scholar Academy in the Bronx in 2009. At our Mount Vernon location, we bring that same real, practical martial arts instruction and character development to students of every age — building discipline, confidence, and self-defense skills that last well beyond the dojang.
Founder & Head Instructor
Master Gilbert "Tiger Gil" Marrero has taught Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and Tang Soo Do since founding Tiger Gil's Warrior Scholar Academy in the Bronx in 2009. Combining a love of martial arts with a passion for teaching, he brings real, practical self-defense instruction and genuine character development to every student who trains with him.
We don't just teach Tae Kwon Do — we build better people.
Students earn every belt by demonstrating real technique — we don't hand out ranks. With a 5.0-star Google rating, our standards speak for themselves.
From young kids to adults, complete beginners to returning martial artists — everyone feels at home at Warrior Scholar Martial Arts. This is a family, not just a gym.
Parents and students report improvements in focus, confidence, and discipline within the first 30–60 days. Our structured curriculum ensures every student progresses at every level.
Something for everyone — from toddlers to adults, beginners to competitors.
Kids build confidence, focus, and discipline through Tae Kwon Do fundamentals in a supportive, structured environment — progressing belt by belt while learning respect and real self-defense skills.
Teens train in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido fundamentals, building real self-defense skills, discipline, and confidence during some of the most demanding years for growing up.
Train in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and Tang Soo Do under Master Marrero — a complete system blending striking, joint locks, and traditional forms for real self-defense and a serious workout.
Three easy steps to your first class — no experience required.
Click the button below or call us at (914) 758-5770 to reserve your free intro session at a time that works for you.
Arrive in comfortable workout clothes. We'll give you a tour, introduce you to the team, and guide you through your first class.
If you love it — and you will — we'll find the perfect program and membership that fits your goals, schedule, and budget.
No commitment. No experience needed. Just show up.
Take the first step toward the best version of yourself. Book your free trial or get our full pricing and schedule sent directly to you.