SANDY JOSÉ NÚÑEZ · BLACK BELT COACH · TANNERSVILLE, NY.
I'm Sandy Nunez. I coach jiu-jitsu in Tannersville.
I teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids, teens, and adults on Main Street in Tannersville. My focus is on calm, structured coaching. Beginners learn safely, build skill, and feel welcome.
Sandy guides your first class at your pace. He sets the task and matches your partner. You can ask for help or take a break.
How I got here.
Different rooms taught me to see the person in front of me.
I started by teaching private lessons and kids at Clockwork Jiu Jitsu in Manhattan. Later, I led adult classes in Brooklyn.
When I moved upstate, I trained and taught in Oneonta. Then I spent months teaching at Firehouse Jiu Jitsu in Catskill. I also taught seminars in Pine Bush and led classes in Kingston.
Josh Griffiths awarded my black belt at Clockwork Jiu Jitsu in New York City.
Teaching across different gyms shaped how I coach today. Whether someone looks for Sandy Jiu Jitsu, our Tannersville sensei dojo studio, or a trusted jiu jitsu sensei on the mountain, I focus on the person right in front of me.
Academy Origins.
Why I built Sensei Sandy BJJ.
Before we had a full-time school, I taught wherever mats would fit. We trained in garages, on lawns, and in quiet gyms.
In August 2025, our studio opened on Main Street in Tannersville. This gave our mountain community a clean, permanent home for martial arts.
I keep our class sizes small. Each student gets personal help. I want to know your goals, your partners, and your weekly progress.
Why I teach this way.
Beginners should be coached, not tested.
We coach with care from your first step. Respect, patience, and dignity guide every lesson on our mats.
When someone is new, I match partners with care. We make each task clear. We keep resistance calm and safe. If a drill feels tricky, we make it simple. When you find a good move, we build from there.
Skill-based resistance activities begin at the right pace from day one because Jiu-Jitsu must work against real movement. We use cooperative partner pacing and calm clarity as teaching methods. My goal is to help you learn leverage and make good choices.
Learn more about our structured progression on how class works.
Come Meet Me.
Plan Your Free First Visit.
Come visit our studio. We will take a room tour, review safety rules, and answer questions before you decide to train.
Sensei Sandy BJJ · 6045 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Tannersville, NY · (917) 736-8649