Start calm. Train smart.

Meet Sandy. See the room and plan your first class.

Choose a path for you, your child, or your family.

Book your free visit Text Sandy

Who’s starting?

Choose who is starting. Then pick a visit time.

Pick a visit time here. Sandy gets your booking right away and reaches out by text before your visit.

New to class or coming back?

Meet Sandy and learn the class rules.

Meet Sandy and learn with a class partner.

Plan a first visit for your family.

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Community-service rates

Ask Sandy if you may qualify for a service rate.

Send a visit request instead

Rather send a note? Tell Sandy who is starting and a day that fits. He will text you back.

Clean matted training room and viewing area at Sensei Sandy BJJ in Tannersville
See the room where your first class takes place.

Your first visit, step by step

Start with a 15-minute Free First Visit. Talk with Sandy about your goals. Adults can choose to train that day or choose a later day. Sandy must confirm the class first. Your first class is free. Kids and teens use their own class plan.

  1. Book a visit. Choose a path for who is starting.
  2. Meet Sandy. See the room, learn the rules, and talk about your goals.
  3. Plan your class. Sandy confirms the class and helps you choose a pace.

Sandy guides your first class at your pace.

If you choose to keep training:

Your first class is free. You choose if you keep training. Sandy will show you the paid plans. Each next class uses the plan you choose. Read the full guarantee terms for each paid plan.

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Find us and park

6045 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Tannersville, NY 12485

  • Park on Main Street by Studios on Main.
  • Nearby lots and side streets may also have parking.
  • Check the class schedule when planning your visit.

Want to learn why we teach this way? Read the research.

First visit questions

What happens at the visit?
Start with a 15-minute Free First Visit. Talk with Sandy about your goals. Adults can choose to train that day or choose a later day. Sandy must confirm the class first. Your first class is free. Kids and teens use their own class plan. A parent or guardian stays with a child or teen.
What do I wear?
For a visit, wear your day clothes. To train, wear clean sports clothes. Follow the class plan Sandy sends you. For kids and teens, follow the class plan Sandy sends.
Do I need to be in shape?
Start at your own pace. Tell Sandy if you need a break.
Need to change your visit?
Text Sandy to ask about another time.

Have more questions about beginner safety, kids ages, or what to wear? Browse all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu FAQs →

"A welcoming community with no big egos. That's rare in any martial art." - Adam M.

Adults: choose how to start

Meet Sandy for 15 minutes. Talk about your goals. Adults can choose to train that day or choose a later day. Sandy confirms the class before you train.

For a visit, wear your day clothes. To train, wear clean sports clothes. Follow the class plan Sandy sends you.

Partner practice

Sparring is live practice with a partner. You can choose to try it on day one. Sandy matches the partner and pace. You can pause or end a round at any time.

The Sandy Challenge

Try a timed round with Sandy. A belt holds his arms at his sides. He uses movement to defend. You both agree on rules first. Either of you can say "pause" to end the round. Sandy releases the belt when the round ends. You choose if you take part.

Sandy confirms your class first. Complete your waiver before you train.