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“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
BJJ Classes Near Catskill, NY
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Near Catskill, NY
For families and adults who want small-group, beginner-safe coaching over a bigger anonymous room. Make the drive count by choosing a calm, high-quality first experience.
Best first class from Catskill
Focus on fit over convenience.
- Start: Free First Visit first
- Adults: Saturday No-Gi
- Tannersville Studio (2nd Fl)
For families comparing larger gyms vs small-group coaching
Why someone from Catskill would choose a small Tannersville room.
You aren't choosing us for a 5-minute commute. You choose us for capped classes, a calm room, and clear instruction. For adults who want a calmer first BJJ experience, the focus on detail matters more than a big, loud environment.
Make the first drive countFit check first.
Come for a free first visit. See how Sandy teaches. Choose if the class and drive fit your week.
Why not find something closer?
This is for families and adults who want small-group, beginner-safe coaching over a bigger anonymous room. Quality of instruction and safety often outweigh an extra 15 minutes in the car.
Do not cut it close
Leave time to park and head upstairs. Meet Sandy for your first visit.
What Happens First
Your first visit should feel clear before it feels intense.
Come for a free first visit. See the room. You choose the next step.
01
Tour the room
See the mats, where to put your things, and how class works.
02
Safety walkthrough
Learn how to tap, pause, reset, and train at the right pace.
03
Beginner class
Start with simple movement, control, escapes, and coached partner work.
04
Next-step plan
At your free first visit, see how the room feels. You choose the next step.
Youth + Adult Recreation
Outdoor town. Indoor weekly discipline.
Across the Catskills, families already build life around movement: skiing, snowboarding, hiking, golf, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, lakes, trails, and school activities. BJJ gives kids, teens, and adults a repeatable indoor practice that works in every season.
Surrounding Ecosystem
We design classes to anchor your active lifestyle. Hunter Mountain has 320 skiable acres, 13 lifts, and 67 trails. Mountain Top Arboretum includes 200 acres of trails and meadows. Colonial Golf Course offers local bike trails and summer events. BJJ is your weekly anchor between them.
For kids
Confidence, body control, safe boundaries, and listening under pressure.
For teens
Calm self-defense, discipline, athletic identity, and structured challenge.
For adults
Fitness, stress relief, practical skill, and a reliable reason to move.
Class Times
Simple weekly lanes near Catskill.
Our schedule is built to align with school, work, and mountain recreation plans. We structure morning, evening, and weekend options for convenience.
See Full ScheduleWeekly schedule
Youth + Teen classes meet at 5:00 PM: No-Gi Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; Gi Tuesday and Friday. Adults meet at 6:00 PM for Gi Monday through Friday; Saturday Adult No-Gi meets 10:30–11:30 AM. Private morning coaching is available by request.
Student experience
What people notice about the room
★★★★★
“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 Moriarty
Best Next Step
Reserve one Free First Visit and see if the room feels right.
Tour the studio, ask questions, map your goal, then choose your first small-group class. Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu near Catskill for kids, teens, and adults.