Catskills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Tannersville for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Start with a calm Free Intro: room tour, safety walkthrough, Beginner Lane, and help choosing the right class.

Sensei Sandy BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Tannersville, NY for kids, teens, adults, and private students who want calm, beginner-friendly coaching instead of a confusing first visit.

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Pick your lane

Choose the first visit that fits.

We’ll help confirm the best class before you step on the mat.

Ages 5 to 10

Kids Jiu-Jitsu

Movement, listening, confidence, and safe partner work.

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Ages 11 to 17

Teen Jiu-Jitsu

Confidence, control, discipline, and calm pressure.

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Parents planning ahead? See local BJJ tournaments when your child is ready.

Nervous or unsure? Text Sandy your age, goal, and best day.

Bring a Friend

Starting is easier with someone you trust.

Invite a friend to try a calm first class with you at Sensei Sandy BJJ.

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Want to see how progress is tracked after class? Preview the Sensei Sandy BJJ Report Card.

Day one

Your first class is guided from the first minute.

You’ll know where to stand, how to tap, how class flows, and what to do next.

01

Tour the room

Come in early, see the studio, and get settled.

02

Learn safety

We explain tapping, partner care, pacing, and class flow.

03

Beginner Lane

Start with skill-first training before intensity increases.

04

Next step

Leave knowing the best class, track, or private lesson option.

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New beginner help

Learn the words before you hear them in class.

The Sensei Sandy BJJ glossary is actively maintained with plain-English terms for safety, Beginner Lane, bully proof confidence, movement, positions, and control.

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Local Proof

Families and adults start here because the room feels calm, clear, and respectful.

Three quick reasons people trust the room before they book.

★★★★★

“As a smaller grappler, I felt safe and welcomed.”

Kelly Chan

★★★★★

“Walking in as a beginner was an intimidating experience at first and after only a few moments I felt a sense of confidence and empowerment through Sandy’s care and guidance.”

Roberto Noel-Berman

★★★★★

“A welcoming community with no big egos.”

Adam Mastropaolo

Reviews show the room feels calm. The Report Card shows how progress gets tracked.

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Parent Resource

Thinking about BJJ tournaments someday?

Start with calm classes first. When your child is ready, this parent guide helps you compare local BJJ tournaments by travel, readiness, gi divisions, and what to ask before registering.

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Summer Camp Directors

Need a structured indoor movement block?

Sensei Sandy BJJ offers 90-minute camp clinics for movement, teamwork, safe ground awareness, and confidence when weather, energy, or schedule flow gets tricky.

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Weekly Class Times

Private Lessons: 4:00 PM

Youth Class, Kids + Teens: 5:00 PM

Adult Class: 6:00 PM

After your Free Intro

Most students continue with Core Culture after the Free Intro.

Start with the Free Intro first. After you see the room, meet Sandy, and understand the right lane, we’ll help you choose the track that fits your season.

Prefer one-on-one?

Private lessons are available after you understand the group-class path.

Start with the Free Intro first. If a quieter first step fits better, Sandy can help you choose the right private option after the room tour.

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Local + learn

Helpful next steps before your first class.

Train Near You

Start Calm

Verify the Studio

For Camps + Youth Programs

Rainy day? Low-energy block? Add a calm, structured 90-minute movement clinic for kids ages 5 to 14.

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Progress stays visible

After class, progress gets easier to understand.

The Sensei Sandy BJJ Progress Report Card gives students and families a simple snapshot of what is improving, what needs more reps, and what to focus on next.

It turns training into clear next steps: control, escapes, guard, submissions, and weekly focus.

What it helps answer:

  • What improved this week?
  • What should we focus on next?
  • Where is confidence growing?
Preview the Progress Report Card

Do kids have to compete?

No. Competition is optional. Some families eventually ask about local tournaments, so we built a parent guide for choosing safe, age-appropriate events when the time is right.

Best next step

Reserve a calm Free Intro before you decide anything else.

Visit the room, meet Sandy, learn the safety basics, and choose the right class lane without pressure.

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