Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Martial Arts & Self-Defense in Boston
Tulen Boston was founded to share the transformative practice of Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen, an Indonesian martial art emphasizing practical self-defense, fluid fitness, and holistic well-being. Our lineage traces back to Mas Goeroe Agoeng Willy Wetzel, who brought this art to the U.S. in 1956 and entrusted its preservation to Mas Goeroe Agoeng Barbara Niggel. We specialize in teaching techniques that prioritize explosive speed and technique over brute strength, making them accessible to individuals of all ages, genders, and physical abilities. Our curriculum balances combat training with healing practices and meditation, fostering compassionate, balanced action in daily life. With over 60 years of combined instructor experience, we offer structured programs for adults and children, including specialized workshops for women, families, and community groups.Our approach integrates animal-based movementscrane, tiger, monkey, and snaketo develop strength, flexibility, and intuition. We emphasize real-world applicability, teaching non-verbal, verbal, and physical self-defense strategies while promoting mental resilience and community wellness. Our instructors guide students through progressive phases, from foundational self-defense (Cun Tao) to advanced forms and meditation. We believe in empowering individuals to trust their instincts, set boundaries, and cultivate inner peace through disciplined practice. Our Boston-based studio welcomes all who seek physical fitness, safety skills, and personal growth within a supportive environment.
Services
Martial Arts Classes
Self-Defense Workshops
Kids Programs
Women's Classes
Cun Tao Training
3rd Phase Training
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined instructor experience in Indonesian martial arts.
- Our classes cater to all ages and abilities, from children to adults.
- We balance physical training with meditation and healing practices.
- Our self-defense techniques prioritize technique over brute strength.
- We provide specialized workshops for women, families, and community groups.
What people say
Gained more confidence
Amazed at confidence
Chronic pain level to nearly nonexistent
Services
Martial Arts Classes
Tulen Boston teaches Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen, an Indonesian martial art blending self-defense, fluid movements, and meditation. Students learn explosive techniques derived from animal-based formscrane, tiger, monkey, and snakewhile developing strength, flexibility, and mental focus. Our classes emphasize balanced action, combining combat skills with healing practices for holistic wellness.
Self-Defense Workshops
Our self-defense programs teach practical safety skills for all ages. Participants practice non-verbal, verbal, and physical techniques to assess threats and respond effectively. Workshops include family-focused sessions, women's empowerment classes, and community group training, all designed to build confidence and situational awareness in supportive environments.
Kids Programs
Children aged 4-11 develop confidence, discipline, and safety awareness through age-appropriate games and skills. Our NO! Go! Yell! Tell! curriculum teaches anti-bullying strategies, boundary-setting, and physical self-defense while fostering empathy and compassion. Classes balance fun activities with practical techniques for real-world scenarios.
Women's Self-Defense
This two-hour workshop combines martial arts with street-awareness techniques for women and teens. Participants practice verbal assertiveness, boundary-setting, and physical defense strategies in a supportive setting. The session includes a celebratory drink and cupcakes, reinforcing self-care and community building through empowerment-focused training.
Cun Tao Training
Cun Tao focuses on foundational self-defense skills, including punches, kicks, and safe falling techniques. Students develop core strength, balance, and reaction time while learning practical combat applications. This phase emphasizes physical conditioning and awareness-building to prepare for advanced training in forms, meditation, and sparring.
People
Jennifer Jordan
Instructor
Jennifer has taught Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen for 30 years across the U.S. and Europe. She specializes in adapting training for diverse ages and abilities while promoting fitness, self-defense, and intuitive awareness. Jennifer also works as an early-stage venture capitalist supporting entrepreneurial growth.
Amber Haskell
Instructor
Amber trained in Poekoelan from age 10, studying globally before focusing on youth empowerment. She emphasizes teaching children to use their voice and physical skills for protection. Amber also works in corporate-nonprofit partnerships as a Citizenship Coordinator.
Naomi Zingman-Daniels
Instructor
Naomi has practiced Poekoelan for 12 years and teaches children with special needs. She focuses on accessibility and adaptive training methods. Currently pursuing research career goals at Northeastern University, Naomi prepares to expand her teaching nationwide.
Questions
What martial arts do you teach?
We specialize in Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen, an Indonesian martial art combining self-defense, fluid fitness, and meditation with animal-inspired movements.
Are classes suitable for all ages?
Yes! We offer programs for children aged 4+, adults, and seniors, adapting techniques to individual abilities and fitness levels.
Do you offer women-only classes?
Yes, our Ladies Fight Night workshops focus on women's empowerment through self-defense, verbal assertiveness, and community support.
What are Tulen's benefits?
Our training improves physical fitness, self-defense skills, mental focus, and emotional balance through holistic, accessible practices.
