Build a Weekly BJJ weekly schedule

A family class plan starts with the trip. Pick a day, pack a bag, and check the time. In Tannersville, ask Sandy how the first visit works. A clear plan can help you choose a next step. Reserve Your Free First Visit

What the sources say

• CDC advises at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week for adults. For ages six to seventeen, it advises at least sixty minutes daily. Class is one part of a full activity plan. CDC adults CDC children
• CDC advises ages six to seventeen to move at least an hour daily. Include both moderate and vigorous activity. CDC
• A habit study found a midpoint of 66 days. This was the time for habits to feel more natural. People varied. It is a study result, not a fixed clock. Lally et al., Wiley
• A review found times from four to 335 days. People and tasks vary. PMC
• If-then plans link a cue to a task. When work ends, you could pack the class bag. Gollwitzer & Brandstatter, 1997
• The cited paper links if-then plans with starting action. It covers general planning, rather than a BJJ class test. Cancer Control

Why a weekly plan may help

• CDC gives an hour-a-day movement goal for ages six to seventeen. A class can be part of that day. CDC
• An archived CDC page reports 24% met the daily goal. It covers ages six to seventeen. The page was last reviewed July 26, 2022. CDC Archive
• A 2021 media study found daily screen use of five hours, thirty-three minutes for ages eight to twelve. For ages thirteen to eighteen, it found eight hours, thirty-nine minutes. The report was published March 22, 2022. School and homework use were excluded. Common Sense Media
• The cited study found a midpoint of 66 days for habits to feel more natural. Its range was eighteen to 254 days. That is a study result, rather than a personal deadline. Wiley Online Library

Try two fixed days as one example. Set a clear alarm for leaving home. Include a way to reset when plans change.

The plan in one line

Pick class days you can keep. Add the trip and gear plan. Ask Sandy what fits your paid plan.

Step 1: Pick your class (Kids, Teens, Adults)

Use the schedule for current kids, teens, and adult classes. Private lessons are by request. Ask Sandy which first step fits. View Schedule

Use the directions page for the current location. View Schedule

Step 2: Pick your weekly plan

Two days is one example. Try a plan that fits for four weeks. Ask Sandy about class options.

What a coached class is like

• Learn how to tap, pause, and care for partners.
• Practice stance, balance, safe falls, and get-ups.
• Learn guard, side control, mount, and back control.
• Try partner tasks with clear coaching.

• Example A: two school-night classes that fit.
• Example B: one fixed day and a backup day.
• Example C: ask about weekend options for your age group.

One class may be your next step in a busy week. Keep the next date clear. Ask which paid plan fits.

Step 3: Copy paste these calendar templates

Make a repeating event for each class day.

Step 4: set an alarm for leaving

If you want a simple walk-in checklist, use the Show-Up Kit. Learn the class words.

Step 5: reset after a missed class

Include a next step when plans change.

For the full reset protocol, use the dedicated guide.

The 24-hour rule

Within a day, choose the next class that fits. Put it on your calendar. Ease back into your usual pace.

A plan for a busy week

One class can be a useful next step. Ask what fits your paid plan. Choose a new date after that.

Snow days, travel weeks, and ski season

Hunter, Tannersville, and nearby towns have changing weather. Leave room in the plan for safe travel.

Stay home when roads feel unsafe. Choose the next class once travel is safe.

For a trip week, mark the class you will miss. Choose a new date when you return.

Habits that help a plan

• Start with a pace you can manage.
• Keep steady days when you can.
• Ask how to start at your current level.
• Make the next date clear.

A clear plan can cut down daily choices. Adjust it when you need to.

Schedule Sensei FAQ

What is Schedule Sensei?

Pick steady class days. Set an alarm for when to leave. Include a next step when plans change.

Is two days per week enough for Schedule Sensei to work?

Two days is one example. Check your paid plan and health needs. Ask Sandy how to build your week.

What if I can only do one day this week?

Choose one class that fits. Keep your next date clear.

What is the Schedule Sensei reset rule?

Choose the next class within a day. Put the new date on your calendar.

What reminder should I use for Schedule Sensei?

Set an alarm for when you need to leave. Allow time for the trip and arrival.

How does Schedule Sensei work during snow days or bad weather?

Stay home when roads feel unsafe. Choose a class when travel is safe.

Can Schedule Sensei work for kids with lots of activities?

Choose days that fit school and the paid plan. Text Sandy if you need a change.

Can Schedule Sensei work for teens with sports seasons?

Plan around school and sports. Ask the coach which pace fits that season.

When should I add a third day to Schedule Sensei?

Ask Sandy once your current pace feels steady. Check that more class time fits your health and paid plan.

What should I bring for my first Schedule Sensei class?

Ask Sandy what to wear and when to arrive. Bring water. Use the current schedule to check the class time. View Schedule

After School Rhythm for Mountain Families

Families in Hunter, Windham, and Haines Falls can choose a fixed day and a backup. Ask Sandy what fits. Update the plan if your week changes.

• Plan a first visit. Reserve Your Free First Visit
• Choose a class that fits. Kids Teens
• Check the local travel plan. Hunter Windham Haines Falls

Related reading: After School Jiu-Jitsu and Schedule Sensei Reset Protocol.

Sources

• CDC: movement for school-age children CDC Physical Activity Guidelines for School-Aged Children
• CDC archive: movement facts CDC Archive: Physical Activity Facts
• 2021 study: screen use by tweens and teens Common Sense Media Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens
• Lally study: how habits form (2010) Lally et al. (2010), habit automaticity timeline
• Review: the time to form a habit Time to Form a Habit: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PMC)
• Study: if-then plans and goals (1997) Implementation Intentions and Effective Goal Pursuit (1997)
• Paper: if-then plans and action Implementation Intentions - Cancer Control monograph

Choose your next date

Pick the days that could work for you. Ask Sandy to plan a free first visit. He can help you choose a class. See paid plans