A calm place to begin
Kids Learn to Handle Hard Things.
Jiu-Jitsu for kids and teens learning to listen, solve problems, work with others, and keep trying when something gets difficult. Adults can start in the same calm, beginner-aware room.
Capability you can see: listen, reset, solve, and care for a partner while the problem changes.
Start calm. Train smart.
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Your first class uses a thoughtfully matched partner, a clear problem to solve, and resistance adjusted to your experience. You leave knowing what comes next.
Watch the first class
Beginner-aware coaching
Reschedule by text
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First visit guideTour · Goal Map · Next Step
5.0 Google Rating · 60+ Reviews
9
recurring classes each week
Current schedule · verified Aug. 18, 2026
12
students maximum per class
Small-group capacity policy
3
planned classes each week
Core Culture · 12-week first term
294
classes delivered in our first 12 months
6045 Main Street · Aug. 2025–Aug. 2026
Kids · Teens · Adults
Start With the Right Class
We organize training into three clear starting lanes, then adjust partners, problems, and resistance to the student.
Kids
Kids 5–9
Practice listening, safe movement, problem-solving, and taking care of a partner.
Teens
Teens 10–17
Build practical skill through clear problems, boundaries, and gradually increasing resistance.
Adults
Adults 18+
Learn positions, escapes, control, and practical decisions without being dropped into hard rounds.
The experience
Seen. Tested. Becoming.
Training here should feel personal without becoming soft: you are met with a problem you can enter, challenged by a partner who is genuinely trying, and noticed as your decisions change. A hard round can still leave you with a clear next attempt.
Seen
Your coach knows what you are working on and adjusts the next useful step.
Tested
Useful resistance makes the learning real without turning the round into a test of whether you belong.
Becoming
You learn to solve the problem, then recognize the next one when it changes.
Why live problems?
Your partner changes the problem while you solve it.
Jiu-Jitsu is an open-skill activity: position, pressure, timing, and direction keep changing.
See the research behind the approachThis Week’s Small-Group Class Schedule
Most students start after school, evenings, or Saturday morning. Choose the lane that fits your week, then reserve a Free Intro so Sandy can help you pick the right first class.
| Day | Youth / Teens | Adults |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM No-Gi | 6:00 PM No-Gi |
| Friday | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | — | 10:30 AM Adult No-Gi |
Meet. Match. Train.
Your Free Intro is a simple first step: meet Sandy, see the room, talk about your goals, and get matched with the right coached class. Youth students may be able to combine the intro and class in one visit.
Reserve Your Free Intro
Tour the studio, ask questions, and map your starting plan. 100% free, zero pressure, and easy to reschedule by text.
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Meet
Tour the room, meet Sandy, and share what you are looking for.
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Match
Sandy chooses the right class, partner environment, and starting pace for you.
03
Train
Try your first coached small-group class free. Youth students may train during the same visit.
Beginner-friendly · Small groups · Coached resistance · No experience required
See How Class WorksStudent experience
What people notice about the room
★★★★★
“I started my BJJ career late in life at 43, but what I have learned from him has not only helped my body but my mind.”
Richard Scarponi★★★★★
“As a smaller grappler, I felt safe and welcomed.”
Kelly Chan★★★★★
“Class at Sensei Sandy BJJ has become such a large part of my family's routine.”
Jessie MoriartyGood Training for Them. A Better Routine for You.
Jiu-Jitsu is the vehicle. Capability is the product—and a reliable after-school rhythm is part of what families are building.
For your child
Movement, problem solving, friends, and the ability to keep working when the answer changes.
For your family
Predictable reservations, clear feedback, open-seat rescheduling by text, and a coach who knows the student.
You Won’t Have to Guess Whether They’re Progressing.
Attention
Returns to the task after distraction without repeated prompting.
Partner care
Stops immediately when a partner taps.
Problem solving
Tries another useful solution when the first one fails.
Communication
Tells the coach when something is confusing or uncomfortable.
Core Culture community
One weekly home base, with more ways to belong.
Weekly skill development stays simple; existing special sessions add connection and practice when they fit.
The part kids feel
Hard Problems. Safe Partners. Kids Want to Come Back.
Development matters to parents. Enjoyment, friendship, fist bumps, and a room where kids can keep trying are what make a healthy routine last.
Simple Starting Options
Core Culture · 12 Weeks
Youth $550 · Adult $715
Three planned weekly classes, partner matching, and clear progress feedback.
Visitor Day Pass
$35
Good for out-of-town guests and weekenders.
Private Coaching
$195 / session
One-on-one coaching for a specific problem, quieter first step, or focused technical work.
Meet the coach behind Sensei Jiu Jitsu and Jiu Jitsu Sandy in Tannersville.
Easy to Find on Main Street in Tannersville
6045 Main Street, 2nd Floor Studio
Tannersville, NY 12485
Park nearby on Main Street or follow the directions page before your first visit.
Helpful next steps
Support pages if you want to look around before you book.
The main path is still the free intro. These are here if you want details first.
Ready to Start?
Reserve a Free Intro and take the next step with Sandy.
Reserve Your Free Intro Text Sandy