First Mat Day.
Tour the room. Learn your first safe escape.
TEENS 10–17 · TANNERSVILLE, NY.
A clear first class for your teen.
Confidence & Growth
30-Day Training Fit Guarantee · Build Quiet Confidence
Your teen meets Sandy and sees the room. Then they try a class with his help. A parent or guardian stays on site. Sandy confirms the class and what to wear.
Smart Chess.
Use brain and balance to win.
Mountain Power.
Build stamina for ski season.
Quiet Composure.
Stand tall and stay calm.
Adult Path.
Older teens can join adult mats.
Teens ages 10–17.Coached partner care.See the current schedule.View first-term options.
Student and parent reviews.
Families make room for practice.
See what students and parents say about the room.
“Class at Sensei Sandy BJJ has become such a large part of my family’s routine.”
— Jessie Moriarty
“Sandy makes you feel comfortable getting on the mats if it’s your first time or even if you are a seasoned practitioner.”
— Tess Robinson
Youth Core Culture · 12-week first term.
How the first term works.
Teens learn to move and work with a partner. Sandy guides each class. Try a task. Learn the rules. Build skill as you train.
What the first term includes.
Choose a weekly class plan for your family. Each plan runs for 12 weeks.
- 1 class each week: $220
- 2 classes each week: $440
- 3 classes each week: $550
- 1, 2, or 3 planned classes each week.
- Sandy helps your teen find a partner.
- Sandy checks what your teen learns.
- Your first paid term comes with a uniform.
- Class videos follow your plan terms.
- At week 12, talk about what comes next.
12-week tuition.
$220–$550
Your price depends on classes each week.
- 1, 2, or 3 planned classes each week.
- First-enrollment uniform included.
- Reschedule by text.
- Read the current guarantee terms.
Included In First Term
Uniform Included
Official gi and online practice videos included.
Reserve Your Free First Visit
Start with a Free First Visit. A parent or guardian stays on site.
Early Practice Wins · 14-Day Timeline.
Your first two weeks on the mats.
Teens build real skill and confidence early. Sandy guides every round so you feel supported.
Smart Flow.
Test moves with a friendly partner.
First Stripe.
Earn your first stripe. Feel grounded and calm.
A clear first-term path.
Know what supports your teen from the start.
Meet Sandy and learn the rules. Ask about class plans and paid terms. Choose what fits your family.
1. Free First Visit.
Meet the room, review safety, and begin with Coach Sandy.
2. Training Fit Guarantee.
Review the current Training Fit Guarantee terms.
3. First-Enrollment Uniform.
Teens receive a new uniform with their first term enrollment.
4. Safe Partner Care.
Sandy pairs teens by size and skill.
First visit walkthrough.
What happens at a teen Free First Visit?
First, meet Sandy and see the room. Your teen can ask questions, learn the safety rules, and try a coached activity. A parent or guardian stays on site.
Sandy will confirm the visit plan and what to wear. See the Free First Visit steps and waiver.
Tour & Meet Coach Sandy.
Meet Sandy, see the room, and ask your questions.
Safety Rules & Matched Partner.
Learn how to tap and reset. Train with a calm partner at your own pace.
Guided skill work.
Test simple answers with friendly partners. Enjoy calm guidance and cooperative drills from day one.
Cross-training.
Already play a sport?
Keep playing it.
Class tasks use skills teens can bring to their sport:
- Balance and footwork.
- Grip and hand work.
- Core moves and quick steps.
- Stamina.
- Calm focus in hard tasks.
What happens in class.
Guided partner work.
Teens learn a move, try it with a partner, and talk it over with Coach Sandy. As they learn, Sandy can help them pick a next step.
See first-term options and the current guarantee terms.
Questions parents & teens ask.
Before the first class.
Are beginners welcome?
Yes. Every student starts with simple movement, safe falling, and matched partner pacing.
What style is practiced?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on leverage, balance, and positional control.
Can parents watch?
Yes. The studio is open and parents are always welcome to observe.
Start with a calm, coached first visit.
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