Jiu-Jitsu for Those Who Serve. Build Calm Skill on the Mats.
Build balance on the mats. Move with calm care. Train with friendly partners. Sandy helps you learn each move step by step.
You can train as one person in our adult classes. You can also bring your team for private group blocks.
Two Simple Ways to Train
Pick the path that fits you or your department best.
Community Service Rate
Flexible 12-Week Terms • Special Community Rates
Join our adult classes. Build a strong habit that fits your work shift and life.
- Train three times each week.
- Get your clean gi to keep.
- Loaner gear ready for your first visit.
- Sandy greets you and guides your room tour.
- Track your skill progress each week.
- Swap your class times by text anytime.
- Check current schedule and program options.
Private Agency Pilot
Custom 12-Week Team Block • Department Inquiries
Private classes for your squad. Build calm control and strong team balance. Learn to move with ease.
- Private daytime times that fit your shift.
- Small squads of five to eight officers.
- Coached to match departmental standards.
- Safe hold and release drills with balance.
- Helpful recap summaries for leadership.
"I have been doing BJJ since the 1990s and it is the safest, most ethical, and skilled academy I know."
— Phillip Johansen, Veteran Practitioner
Read more storiesCore Jiu-Jitsu Skills. Built for Your Daily Life.
Practice builds good balance. Learn to escape tough spots with ease. Sandy helps you stay calm under pressure.
Stay Calm Under Stress
Learn clear leverage. Keep your body base. Practice calm holds with a helpful friend.
Strength for Everyday Work
Build grip, hip, and core strength. Move with balance and ease in everyday work.
A Habit That Lasts
Build a weekly habit that supports health and clear focus. Train smart for years to come.
How Your First Visit Works
Meet Sandy for 15 minutes. Talk about your goals. Adults can choose a class after the visit that day. Sandy confirms the class before you train. You can choose a later day.
6045 Main Street, 2nd Floor Studio, Tannersville, NY 12485
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Meet Sandy
Tour the room. Talk about your job, your hours, and your training goals.
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Pick Your Class Days
Look at the class schedule. Pick three days that fit your work week.
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Learn the Room Rules
Learn how we tap and reset. Move with care and keep your partner safe.
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Plan Your First Month
Leave with a clear plan for your first twelve weeks on the mats.
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Start at Your Pace
Join friendly partner drills. Practice at a pace that feels good.
What You Learn on the Mats
Learn safe moves for real life. Keep your balance at all times.
Keep a strong base. Stand up safely and keep your balance.
Use good posture. Hold your spot with steady body weight.
Get out of tight spots. Keep your breath slow, steady, and calm.
Manage your grip and stance. Stay balanced when close to a partner.
Learn to guide a partner to the mat. Sandy coaches each step with care.
Know when to hold. Know when to shift. Know when to reset calmly.
Why Squads Train in Jiu-Jitsu
Towns study this art. Police who train stay calm. They keep people safe. You learn to move with care.
Safe Gains in the Study
One police department compared officers who took part with those who did not in 2020. Other departments may see different results.
Our Three Step Team Plan
Learn to keep your base. Escape tough spots and stand up safely.
Learn gentle clinches and steady holds. Guide a partner down with care.
Practice calm partner drills. Make clear choices and debrief with your team.
See our full team plan
We share our full plan with chiefs and team leads. We match your department rules and safety guides.
Community Service Rate
Community Service Terms
Join our adult class at our community service rate. We welcome all who help our towns. Train three times each week. Move with calm care.
- Train three days each week. Pick times that fit your shift.
- Get a clean gi to keep. We give you full gear. Wear normal gym clothes on day one.
- Easy class swaps by text. Text Sandy if plans change.
- Track your skill steps. Sandy helps you see steady progress. Learn at your own pace.
- Clean loaner gear is ready. Start in simple gym clothes.
- Check our current schedule and talk with Sandy about terms.
This rate helps those who serve our towns: police, fire, EMS, corrections, veterans, teachers, and municipal staff. Talk with Sandy to get started.
What Adults Say. Stories From the Mats.
"Sensei Sandy is wonderful. He shows each move clearly. The room is safe, friendly, and kind."
"I started later in life. Sandy focuses on calm movement. It made all the difference for me."
"Coaches plan classes with great care. It is great exercise and builds long-term health."
Talk With Sandy. Ask About a Team Pilot.
Sandy will read your note. He will call you to talk about timing, team size, and next steps. We make it simple to start.
Thank you! Sandy will be in touch shortly.
You can also book your Free First Visit anytime. Sandy is glad to help.
Reserve Free First VisitCommon Questions
Quick answers to simple questions. Sandy is glad to help.
Can I join as one person?
Yes. You can join the adult class. You pay our low community service rate. We welcome you on the mats. You will feel at home right away.
Do I need prior martial arts experience?
Meet Sandy for 15 minutes. Talk about your goals. Adults can choose a class after the visit that day. Sandy confirms the class before you train. You can choose a later day.
Do I train in a private class or group?
You train in our regular adult group. We also run private classes for whole teams. Both paths work well. You pick what fits.
Will I train with duty belt gear?
Adult classes focus on clear body balance. Squad teams can add duty gear after review. We keep every drill calm and safe. You move with care. Learn with ease.
Does this supplement departmental training?
This is extra skill practice. Your department policy guides duty actions. We help you stay calm and move well. Safety comes first. We honor your service. Sandy is here to help.
Can I train around changing shifts?
Yes. You can pick from evening and weekend classes each week. You can swap days by text with Sandy.
Invite a Friend From Work
Invite a coworker through our Friend Pass. Come train side by side. It is fun to learn together.
Invite a CoworkerBuild a Strong Training Habit on the Mats
Meet Sandy, tour the mats, and map your training plan. We make it easy to start.
Start in gym clothes. • Sandy writes back fast. • Swap days by text. • 6045 Main Street, Tannersville, NY.