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Today
Today’s Classes
Youth Class
5:00 PM
Calm structure, safe movement, games, focus, and confidence.
Youth Program DetailsAdult Class
6:00 PM
Technical coaching, steady pacing, and beginner-friendly training.
Adult Program DetailsShow Up Ready
Before Class Checklist
- Bring water.
- Trim nails.
- Wear your gi or clean training clothes.
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early.
- Tell Sandy about any injury or concern.
- Parents: check the youth focus below.
This Week
What We’re Building This Week
Updated week of May 15, 2026
This week connects shoulder-to-shoulder control, hip coverage, and side triangle entries.
Youth Focus
Connection and Safe Hip Coverage
Students will practice moving around their partner, covering the hips, and staying balanced on top.
Word: Connection
Connection means staying close enough to control, but calm enough to move safely with your partner.
Game: Games to Build Connection
Games will focus on safe partner movement, hip coverage, balance, and staying connected.
Glossary:
Sandy note: Connection works best when kids stay close without turning it into a squeeze contest.
What parents can ask after class: How do you stay connected without squeezing?
Adult Focus
Shoulder-to-Shoulder Control Into Side Triangle Entries
Adults will build top control first, cover the hips, then use the defensive hand position to open the side triangle entry.
Warm-up: Shoulder Drag
A warm-up movement pattern for dragging the shoulder line and covering the hips.
Variation: Side Triangle from Knee Drop
Enter the side triangle as the knee drop changes the angle.
Glossary:
Training cue: cover the hips first, then build the triangle.
Sandy note: If the hips are loose, the finish arrives late. Win control before chasing the triangle.
Student Recognition
YAM Hall of Magnificence
YAM means You Are Magnificent. We recognize students who are safe, having fun, and on task.
Safe
They protect their partner, listen closely, and train with control.
Having Fun
They bring energy, curiosity, and a good attitude to the room.
On Task
They stay focused, try the movement, and support the class.
Parent Corner
Progress Shows Up in Small Wins
Some weeks your child builds confidence. Some weeks they build patience. Some weeks they learn how to try again after getting stuck.
Ask this after class:
“What did you learn how to control today?”
Better listening
Safer movement
More confidence asking questions
More comfort trying again
Adult Training Rhythm
Come Back at the Next Clean Opening
Training works best when you return calmly. Check this week’s focus, text Sandy if you need help choosing a class, and step back in at the next clean opening.
Return with today’s focus. We’ll help you plug back in cleanly.
Watch
Weekly Movement Videos
Quick references for this week’s class focus.
Learn the Language
Glossary Term of the Week
Side Control
A top position where you control your partner from the side, keeping chest-to-chest pressure while blocking their hips and head.
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Bring a Friend This Week
Invite a classmate, sibling, teammate, or coworker to try class with you. Starting is easier when someone trusted is already in the room.
Hey, I train at Sensei Sandy BJJ in Tannersville. It is calm, beginner-friendly, and the first visit is guided.
Start here: senseisandy.com/bring-a-friend