Black belt coaching • Tannersville, NY

A Coach Who Knows More Than Your Name

You are learning a skill; you’re learning how your body adapts to resistance. Read about our Beginner Lane or Reserve a Free Intro to see this coaching philosophy in practice.

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Calm coaching. Clear structure. A VIP first-class feel.
Beginner-first Patient coaching Beginner-safe pacing

Sensei Sandy BJJ • 6045 Main St, 2nd Floor, Tannersville, NY 12485 • (917) 736-8649

Sensei Sandy coaching a student in action

How I Teach

Instructional Philosophy

Our approach is built on judgment, patience, and adapting to the student.

  • Constraints-Led Learning

    We adapt the drill to the student, not the student to the drill.

  • Guided Resistance

    Learning happens in the sweet spot between comfort and challenge.

  • Sustainable Progression

    Techniques are tools, but the goal is a practice you can keep for a lifetime.

What your first visit feels like

A calm first small-group class path for beginners

You do not need experience before you come in. First we help you get oriented, then we explain the safety basics, then we place you in the lane that fits your age and goals.

1

Arrive and orient

We’ll show you around, introduce the space, and answer the first questions.

2

Learn the rhythm

Simple guidelines that keep training calm, respectful, and beginner-safe.

3

Start in the right lane

Kids, teens, and adults begin where they can learn comfortably.

5:00–6:00 PM

Kids

Build focus, body awareness, and confidence in a calm small-group class that keeps the first experience positive.

Ages 5–9 Beginner Friendly
5:00–6:00 PM

Teens

Train without ego, build resilience, and give teens a place where they can feel capable and seen.

Ages 10–17 Challenge & Growth
6:00–7:00 PM

Adults

Start from where you are, learn practical fundamentals, and reduce stress with steady coaching.

Ages 18+ All Levels Welcome
Your first class is a calm walkthrough with beginner-friendly pacing and clear coaching from start to finish.

Credentials & Lineage

Lineage & Standards

I was awarded my black belt by Josh Griffiths at Clockwork Jiu Jitsu. That background shapes how I coach: calm instruction, patient pacing, and a room where beginners can learn.

The result is a first class that feels clear, structured, and welcoming from the first minute.

Sensei Sandy Jose Nunez and Josh Griffiths at Clockwork Jiu Jitsu