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Sensei Sandy BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tannersville, New York
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Membership memberships run around $35/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule senseisandy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 917-736-8649
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 1:30–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensei Sandy creates a calm, supportive environment that’s perfect for beginners, especially kids.”
“He has the skills to compete at the highest levels and teaches well enough to train champions.”
“BJJ is a fun and engaging activity that helps to keep healthy and to learn a valuable self defense skill.”
“Walking in as a beginner was an intimidating experience at first and after only a few moments I felt a sense of confidence and empowerment through Sandy’s care and guidance.”
What members say
“Coach Sandy has a great way of making Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu feel approachable and safe for beginners.”
“Walking in as a beginner was an intimidating experience at first and after only a few moments I felt a sense of confidence and empowerment through Sandy’s care and guidance.”
“The session are calm, beginner friendly, a great workout and you leave feeling like you left with a lot more knowledge then when you walked in!”
“Sensei Sandy is patient, encouraging, and always takes the time to ensure students understand both the techniques and the principles behind them.”
“Sandy also has amazing kids program and the privates are really where it's at.”
“He has the skills to compete at the highest levels and teaches well enough to train champions.”
From the reviews
Sandy is one of the most kind, patient and supportive people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Walking in as a beginner was an intimidating experience at first and after only a few moments I felt a sense of confidence and empowerment through Sandy’s care and guidance. Highly recommend.
Coach Sandy has a great way of making Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu feel approachable and safe for beginners. The gym is always supportive and calm. He is a skillful athlete and teacher and I am always so inspired every time I get a chance to train with him. We have a ton of fun.
Sensei Sandy is an outstanding BJJ instructor. As a black belt with years of experience, his depth of knowledge is immediately evident, but what truly sets him apart is his consistently positive attitude and genuine dedication to teaching.
I’ve trained with Sandy on numerous occasions and am excited to visit his newest location. Every time I’ve been in his classes, he has provided clear instruction for all levels, as well as drills to integrate new skills.
New to BJJ? Start at Sensei Sandy BJJ
Sensei Sandy BJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Sensei Sandy BJJ
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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