Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know before your first class.
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Common Questions
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No. Sensei Sandy BJJ provides martial arts instruction. We are not a childcare provider. Classes are coached, structured, and skill-based with a clear curriculum. Parents/guardians remain responsible for transportation and timely pickup immediately following class.
Our Tannersville academy serves families from Hunter, Haines Falls, Windham, and the surrounding Mountaintop area. Our Kingston location serves the Stockade District and greater Ulster County.
Yes! We offer an All-Access Day Pass: $20 for Youth and $25 for Adults. This allows you to attend any class that day. Simply complete the waiver upon arrival and jump in. Please inquire at the desk for group rates.
Absolutely. Each session features a dedicated “new student lane.” Senior belts or instructors will partner with you to ensure a safe, smooth, and educational first experience. We prioritize safety over intensity for new students.
Yes. Hygiene is a top priority. Mats are cleaned before and after every single class. We offer a changing room with a shower (please bring your own toiletries and towel).
For your first class, standard athletic wear is fine. However, we do offer Gi rentals for $5. If you continue training, branded full uniforms (Gis) are available for purchase. Form-fitting undergarments (rash guards) are encouraged.
Yes! We offer several competitive rates:
- Weekly Youth Membership: $50
- Weekly Adult Membership: $62.50
- Family Plan (4 people): $103.85/week
- Annual Youth Pass: $2,600 (Saves $400/year)
Yes. Sensei Sandy teaches every class available, ensuring consistent instruction and a cohesive curriculum across all age groups and skill levels.
Yes. Single sessions are $150. We currently offer a Founders Special: Buy 2, Get 1 Free. Private lessons are excellent for accelerating progress or working on specific techniques outside the standard curriculum.
We happily freeze memberships for out-of-town travelers. You can jump back into our rolling curriculum on whatever schedule works for you. Please reach out to discuss flexible payment arrangements.
Yes! We offer hour-long classes complete with a 10-minute warm-up, 10 minutes of technique focus, 30 minutes of positional gaming, and a 10-minute cool-down. Early arrival is encouraged, and post-class drilling is available.
No. MMA is not in our standard curriculum. However, please reach out to discuss private lesson offerings if you are interested in off-curriculum training modalities.
Yes. We kindly ask you to wear a blank, non-branded gi. If you do not have one, our academy gi is available for a $5 rental fee.
We kindly ask you to train with a complete uniform. However, please communicate with us ahead of time and Sensei Sandy will make accommodations when possible.
Yes, but they are invite-only for Blue Belts and above. Please contact us to request a spot.
There are nine classes total in Tannersville: three classes each on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Kids start at 4pm, Teens at 5pm, and Adults at 6pm. (Check the Schedule page for Kingston times).
Text: (518) 299–8233
Email: info@senseisandybjj.com
Our office hours begin 30 minutes before every class. We reply quickly—see you on the mats!
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