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Catskills Studio 6045 Main Street, Tannersville
Catskills Mountain Athletes

Keep Your Sport. Add Jiu-Jitsu.

Add a coached Jiu-Jitsu practice alongside your main sport. Your coach guides each step and sets a cooperative pace. Build balance, joint strength, and movement control.

Kids and teens are ages 5 to 17. Adults are ages 18 and up. Coach Sandy helps you choose the right session.

Sport-Specific Cross-Training

Built for Mountain Athletes

Martial arts mechanics protect joints and build full-body resilience. Choose your sport to see how cooperative mat practice supports your performance on the mountain.

Winter Mountain Sports

Downhill Skiers & Snowboarders

Hunter Mountain · Windham Mountain Club
  • Knee Joint Stabilization Strengthen connective tissue around knees and hips for carving turns on steep slopes.
  • Isometric Core Endurance Hold stable posture and absorb trail bumps across long downhill runs.
  • Breakfall Mechanics for Winter Slopes Learn safe rolls and gentle ground contact to protect wrists and collarbones.
Trail & Elevation

Trail Runners & Mountain Hikers

Catskills High Peaks · Escarpment Trail
  • Ankle & Hip Mobility Expand joint range of motion for steep elevation gains and rocky mountain paths.
  • Kinetic Balance Under Fatigue Maintain steady foot placement when tired on technical single-track trails.
  • Mental Poise Stay calm and control your breathing during sustained physical effort.
Field Sports · Youth & High School

Soccer & Field Athletes (HTC)

Hunter-Tannersville-Catskills · Local Leagues
  • Rapid Deceleration Mechanics Absorb ground force and cut angles smoothly with aligned joints.
  • Spatial Orientation Track teammates and hold strong position during crowded turf play.
  • Ground-to-Feet Recovery Return to your feet fast with efficient base transitions and hip mechanics.
Gravity · Downhill · Singletrack

Mountain Bikers

Catskills Mountain Trails · Bike Parks
  • Grip Resilience Build strong hands, wrists, and forearms for brake control and technical rock gardens.
  • Shoulder Girdle Stability Shield shoulders and neck against trail vibration and sudden drop-offs.
  • Core Rotational Control Lean through berms and tight corners with solid hip and torso alignment.

What Happens During Class

Warm up with guidance from Coach Sandy. Learn safe breakfalls and body control. Practice structured drills with a cooperative partner. Sandy guides the pace throughout practice so every athlete learns with confidence.

Find a Session That Fits

Kids, teens, and adult classes run throughout the week with dedicated evening and weekend sessions. Formats and focus vary by day. View our current schedule to find the session that fits your training week.

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Choose Your Next Step

Start with a free 15-minute visit to talk with Sandy about your sports goals and plan a class. Kids and teens follow their own guided path. Adults can review flexible options after their first visit.

View Program & Pricing Options

What Should You Wear?

For your initial studio visit, wear everyday clothes. When you step onto the mats, wear comfortable athletic clothing such as shorts and a clean t-shirt. Clean loaner uniforms are provided at the studio.

Evidence and Limitations

This is complementary movement practice, not medical care or a performance guarantee. Sensei Sandy focuses on motor control, balance, and leverage. Read the parent evidence and limitations handout.

Complementary Mountain Training

Keep Your Sport. Add Coached Movement.

Build balance, joint resilience, and calm focus on the mats. Book your free first visit or text Sandy with your training questions.