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A calm, beginner-friendly introduction to the gentle art, helping kids practice boundaries, getting help, safe movement, and control in a room with no big egos.
Best first small-group class: Youth + Teen Class in Tannersville.
A calm, coached first step for kids and teens who need a practical plan for boundaries, getting help, safe movement, and controlled escape.
Students practice grappling, safe movement, and coached partner skills from day one. They learn how to notice trouble, use their voice, create space, get adults involved, and stay calm if someone gets physical.
Best first step: Reserve a Free Intro at the Youth + Teen Class.
For teens, self-defense practice starts with recognizing trouble, setting a clear boundary, and finding help. Coached partner activities let students practice creating space and controlled escapes, with permission to stop and ask questions.
If your teen is dealing with a specific incident, involve trusted adults and the school alongside training. A class cannot guarantee safety or replace a response to an ongoing threat.
Explore the teen Jiu-Jitsu class and check the current schedule before arranging a first visit.
Most parents do not want their child to “fight back.” They want their child to stand taller, speak clearly, move with control, and know when to get help.
That is what this small-group class is built for. Bully Proof does not mean making a child impossible to bully. It means giving them clearer options: speak, create space, get help, and practice protection or escape if contact happens.
Parent proof: structured after-school routine
"I have 2 kids in class twice a week. They started with no experience and now look forward to going after school."
— Jared Goodrich, Parent
Read more stories →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.
Bring your child for a quiet first visit. We will show them the room, explain the safety rules, match partners with care, 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 give your child clear boundaries, safe movement practice, and a plan for asking trusted 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 Youth + Teen Class in Tannersville.
Coordinated movement, upright posture, and clear boundary practice can give a child more concrete options in a difficult moment. Training is one support alongside parent guidance, school procedures, and trusted adults; it is not a guarantee that bullying will stop.
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 small-group classes? A: Yes. Wednesday includes Youth Small-group class No-Gi at 5:00-6:00 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: We teach morning private coaching. Youth small-group class starts at 5:00–6:00 PM, and adult class starts at 6:00–7:00 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-class pricing? A: Tannersville private coaching start at $195, with 10-session and 20-session packs available. Kingston add-on and standalone travel private coaching are available by text request when scheduling allows.
Source: Private Coaching page. Retrieved: 2026-03-25.