★★★★★
“I started my BJJ career late in life at 43, but what I have learned from him has not only helped my body but my mind.”
Richard ScarponiFamily Martial Arts Academy • Tannersville, NY
Family Martial Arts & Practical Self-Defense in Tannersville
Train under one roof on Tannersville Main Street. Kids, teens, and parents develop balance, real self-defense, and quiet confidence through cooperative partner coaching.
Small Groups (Max 12)
Cooperative Partner Drills
Whole-Family Schedule
Tannersville Main Street
Choose the first visit that fits
Kids + Teens
A welcoming intro for kids and teens to explore Jiu-Jitsu in a safe, fun environment.
Adults
Start something for you. Build confidence, strength, and clarity,one small-group class at a time.
School / PTA Partner
Bring wellness, focus, and community to your school. Let's create opportunities together.
How It Works
Three Simple Steps to Begin
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Step 1
Reserve your Free First Visit
Pick a time that works for your family. It is quick, calm, and easy.
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Step 2
Get a calm walkthrough
Tour the academy, see how our safe beginner pacing works, and meet the team.
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Step 3
Leave with a next step
We will help you choose the right class and a schedule that fits your routine.
Student experience
What people notice about the room
★★★★★
“As a smaller grappler, I felt safe and welcomed.”
Kelly Chan★★★★★
“Class at Sensei Sandy BJJ has become such a large part of my family's routine.”
Jessie MoriartyComparing Family Martial Arts
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu vs. Karate & Taekwondo for Mountaintop Families
Many parents in Tannersville, Hunter, and Windham search for karate or taekwondo when looking for martial arts classes for their children. Here is how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helps your family:
| Training Focus |
Sensei Sandy BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Traditional Striking Arts (Karate / Taekwondo) |
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Core Movement
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Grappling & Ground Balance Students learn to use body weight, mechanical leverage, and gentle holds to stay in control on the mats. | Punches & High Kicks Focuses on kicking and punching motions in open space and practicing solo forms (katas). |
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Partner Safety
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Pure Leverage & Early Tapping Movement is trained cooperatively with controlled holds, slow pacing, and immediate tap resets. | Reaction Speed & Impact Movement relies on quick reflex blocks and timed pad striking. |
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Realistic Control
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Gentle Ground Control Students learn to hold a partner still on the ground while staying calm until help arrives. | Distance & Space Requires open room to kick and step back on the feet. |
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Class Pacing
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Small-Group Care (Max 12) Classes are capped at 12 students with tailored partner pairing and close coaching from Sandy. | Large Group Formations Often taught in larger lines with synchronized group counts. |
Core Movement
Sensei Sandy BJJ
Grappling & Ground Balance
Students learn to use body weight, mechanical leverage, and gentle holds to stay in control on the mats.
Karate / Taekwondo
Punches & High Kicks
Focuses on kicking and punching motions in open space and practicing solo forms.
Partner Safety
Sensei Sandy BJJ
Pure Leverage & Early Tapping
Movement is trained cooperatively with controlled holds, slow pacing, and immediate tap resets.
Karate / Taekwondo
Reaction Speed & Impact
Movement relies on quick reflex blocks and timed pad striking.
Realistic Control
Sensei Sandy BJJ
Gentle Ground Control
Students learn to hold a partner still on the ground while staying calm until help arrives.
Karate / Taekwondo
Distance & Space
Requires open room to kick and step back on the feet.
Class Pacing
Sensei Sandy BJJ
Small-Group Care (Max 12)
Classes are capped at 12 students with tailored partner pairing and close coaching from Sandy.
Karate / Taekwondo
Large Group Formations
Often taught in larger lines with synchronized group counts.
Wear simple, comfortable athletic clothes like a T-shirt and sweatpants for your Free First Visit. We provide everything else for your first coached session.
Yes. Safety guides every class. Students learn calm movement in our structured Beginner Lane. Friendly coaches guide every partner drill, and students practice gentle tapping from their very first day.
Absolutely. Parents are warmly invited to stay, watch the walkthrough, and see how welcoming the room feels. We have comfortable seating for families right by the mat area.
First visits can feel like a lot. That's completely normal.
We move at your pace. Quiet kids, energetic kids, first-timers, and parents,everyone is welcome here. You'll be met with patience, kindness, and a clear path forward.
Wondering if jiu-jitsu fits your child? Read our Parent's Guide to see how our calm games work and what research says.
Small-group class Schedule
View full schedule| Class | Days | Time | Details |
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| Youth Small-group class | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Class Youth class | Kids 5–9 & Teens 10–17 |
| Adult Class | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | 6:00–7:00 PM | Adults 18+ |
| Private Coaching | By request | Flexible | All Levels |
| Adult No-Gi | Sat | 10:30–11:30 AM | All Levels |
Calm instruction
Strong community
SS
Clean, safe academy
Beginner-friendly
Local Proof
- NCES lists Hunter-Tannersville Central School District as grades PK to 12 across 2 schools in the 2024 to 2025 profile. NCES
- NCES reports 333 students, 46.94 classroom teachers, and a 7.09 student-teacher ratio for 2024 to 2025. NCES
- NCES lists district physical address 6094 Main St, and Sensei Sandy BJJ is at 6045 Main St on the same Main Street corridor. NCES