Kids & Teens · Tannersville, NY
A calm, beginner-friendly class that helps kids build confidence, boundaries, and safe control without turning them aggressive.
Best first class: 5:00 PM Youth + Teen class in Tannersville.
A calm, coached first step for kids and teens who need confidence, boundaries, and safe body control.
No punching. No kicking. No hard sparring on day one. Students learn how to avoid trouble, use their voice, get adults involved, and stay calm if someone gets physical.
Best first step: Reserve a Free Intro at the 5:00 PM Youth + Teen class.
Most parents do not want their child to “fight back.” They want their child to stand taller, speak clearly, move safely, and know when to get help.
That is what this class is built for. We teach Jiu-Jitsu as calm control, not chaos.
The Sensei Sandy Method
Students practice simple words: “Stop. Back up. I need help.” They learn to speak clearly without escalating.
Students learn posture, balance, movement, and how to leave unsafe situations when possible.
If someone grabs, pushes, or tackles them, students learn safe grappling responses that protect without punching or kicking.
In New York, bullying can also involve school reporting rules under DASA. Parents should write down what happened, save screenshots if it happened online, ask who the Dignity Act Coordinator is, and request the school’s written process.
Jiu-Jitsu is not a replacement for school reporting. It gives your child a calmer body, clearer words, and safer options while the adults handle the process.
Start here
Bring your child for a quiet first visit. We will show them the room, explain the safety rules, match partners carefully, and help them get one small confidence win before they leave.
No. This is grappling-only Jiu-Jitsu. Kids do not learn punching or kicking. They learn balance, boundaries, safe movement, and control.
No class can guarantee that. The goal is to help your child become calmer, more confident, more aware, and better prepared to ask adults for help early.
Get away when possible, tell a trusted adult, and make sure the incident is written down. If there is immediate danger, contact school officials or emergency services right away.
We teach safe control, balance, posture, and escape skills. The goal is protection, not punishment.
Most kids and teens start with the 5:00 PM Youth + Teen class in Tannersville.
Bullying is a real concern for families, and making decisions based on facts helps. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) 2021-22 report, about 19.2% of students ages 12 to 18 reported being bullied during school, and 22% of those students experienced it online or via text. StopBullying.gov defines bullying around unwanted aggressive behavior, power imbalance, and repetition or likely repetition.
Here is what the research shows regarding the effects of bullying and the importance of active parent and school coordination:
At Sensei Sandy BJJ, we believe training works best when paired with active adult reporting, consistent boundaries, and school process follow-through.
Q: How much activity should kids get? A: Youth ages 6-17 should get at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity daily.
Source: CDC. Retrieved: 2026-03-25.
Q: How much activity should adults get? A: Adults should get 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week plus muscle-strengthening activity on 2 or more days.
Source: CDC. Retrieved: 2026-03-25.
Q: What percent of students are bullied? A: In 2021-2022, 19.2% of U.S. students ages 12-18 reported being bullied during school; among bullied students, 22% reported online/text bullying.
Source: NCES. Retrieved: 2026-03-25.
Q: When did NY DASA start? A: Signed September 13, 2010; effective July 1, 2012; cyberbullying amendment effective July 1, 2013.
Source: NYSED DASA. Retrieved: 2026-03-25.
Q: Do you offer No-Gi classes? A: Yes. Wednesday includes Youth Class No-Gi at 5:00-5:50 PM and Adult Class No-Gi at 6:00-7:00 PM. Saturday includes Adult No-Gi at 10:30-11:30 AM.
Source: Sensei Sandy schedule. Retrieved: 2026-03-25.
Q: What are standard class times? A: Private lessons are available at 4:00 PM, youth class starts at 5:00 PM, and adult class starts at 6:00 PM in Tannersville.
Source: Sensei Sandy schedule. Retrieved: 2026-03-25.
Q: Is BJJ dangerous? A: A 2025 study reported 5.5 injuries per 1,000 training hours vs 55.9 per 1,000 matches; most injuries occurred during training, mainly sparring.
Source: BMJ Open SEM study (2025). Retrieved: 2026-03-25.
Q: What is private-lesson pricing? A: Tannersville private lessons start at $195, with 10-session and 20-session packs available. Kingston add-on and standalone travel private lessons are available by text request when scheduling allows.
Source: Private Lessons page. Retrieved: 2026-03-25.