Germantown Library

Adults Intro to Jiu Jitsu (ages 35+)
2025-09-27 12:15 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Germantown Library Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Join the Germantown Library and Train Stop Jiu Jitsu us for an adults-only classes! This complimentary session is offered to participants ages 34+ (for interested participants ages 18-34, click here to RSVP).
Designed to be an engaging 1-hour session that introduces participants to the exciting world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling, you’ll learn the art of grappling and practical self-defense, this interactive talk and session explores the history, philosophy and techniques of Jiu Jitsu in a fun and relatable way.
Participants will learn:
✅ What Jiu Jitsu is and where it comes from
✅ Why it’s called “the gentle art”
✅ Practical self-defense and grappling skills
✅ Confidence in their own physical abilities!
Featuring real techniques, playful explanations, participants will leave not only with a deeper understanding of the sport and its system of self-defense excited, but also empowered and ready for more!
This event is for adults only, ages 35+ (for interested participants ages 18-34, click here to RSVP). Please come dressed in comfortable clothing and no jewelry. Participants will be required to read and sign a participation waiver.
For questions and more info, please email events@germantownlibrary.org.

About Train Stop Jiu Jitsu
Train Stop Jiu Jitsu, is more than a martial arts academy—we’re a values-driven, mission-centered community committed to growth, connection, and transformation with a foundation grounded in the art of Jiu Jitsu but a philosophy that reaches far beyond the mat. That means we champion individual growth over personal performance, believing that the true measure of progress lies not in victory, but in the quiet, determined steps forward each student takes on their own journey. Our doors are open to everyone: Whether you’re young or old, experienced or brand-new, competitive or purely recreational, you are welcome here.
About the Instructor
Train Stop Jiu Jitsu owner and head instructor, Cody Christensen is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Aaron Harris of Gambit Submission Fighting, based in New Paltz, NY. With a training journey that began in 2008, Cody brings more than sixteen years of dedicated experience to the mats. His pursuit of grappling knowledge has taken him all over the Northeast, allowing him to study under a wide range of instructors and styles. For him, coaching is one of the most rewarding aspects of the journey—an opportunity not just to teach technique but also to inspire growth, build confidence, and help others find joy in their own path.

Adults Intro to Jiu Jitsu (ages 18-34)
2025-09-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Germantown Library Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Join the Germantown Library and Train Stop Jiu Jitsu us for an adults-only classes! This complimentary session is offered to participants age 18-34 (for interested participants ages 35+, click here to RSVP).
Designed to be an engaging 1-hour session that introduces participants to the exciting world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling, you’ll learn the art of grappling and practical self-defense, this interactive talk and session explores the history, philosophy and techniques of Jiu Jitsu in a fun and relatable way.
Participants will learn:
✅ What Jiu Jitsu is and where it comes from
✅ Why it’s called “the gentle art”
✅ Practical self-defense and grappling skills
✅ Confidence in their own physical abilities!
Featuring real techniques, playful explanations, participants will leave not only with a deeper understanding of the sport and its system of self-defense excited, but also empowered and ready for more!
This event is for adults only, ages 18-34 (for interested participants ages 35+, click here to RSVP). Please come dressed in comfortable clothing and no jewelry. Participants will be required to read and sign a participation waiver.
For questions and more info, please email events@germantownlibrary.org.

About Train Stop Jiu Jitsu
Train Stop Jiu Jitsu, is more than a martial arts academy—we’re a values-driven, mission-centered community committed to growth, connection, and transformation with a foundation grounded in the art of Jiu Jitsu but a philosophy that reaches far beyond the mat. That means we champion individual growth over personal performance, believing that the true measure of progress lies not in victory, but in the quiet, determined steps forward each student takes on their own journey. Our doors are open to everyone: Whether you’re young or old, experienced or brand-new, competitive or purely recreational, you are welcome here.
About the Instructor
Train Stop Jiu Jitsu owner and head instructor, Cody Christensen is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Aaron Harris of Gambit Submission Fighting, based in New Paltz, NY. With a training journey that began in 2008, Cody brings more than sixteen years of dedicated experience to the mats. His pursuit of grappling knowledge has taken him all over the Northeast, allowing him to study under a wide range of instructors and styles. For him, coaching is one of the most rewarding aspects of the journey—an opportunity not just to teach technique but also to inspire growth, build confidence, and help others find joy in their own path.

Printmaking with Grace Lang
2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Sunday September 21, 2-4pm, in the Makerspace

Join Grace Lang from Super-Stories for an afternoon of mixed media printmaking! These layered pieces will be created using a combination of collage, drawing, carving, and printing with styrofoam plates. By following along with some very simple, but satisfying steps, participants of all ages will experience the magic of image transfer, potentially using their carved plates to create multiple prints of their images!

This process is accessible for all ages and all materials will be provided.

Mushroom Tasting & Seminar, with Tivoli Mushrooms
2025-09-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Join us for a complimentary 2-hour mushroom seminar and private tasting with Tivoli Mushrooms!
During this session, participants will be led through a teaching seminar about mushroom varieties, benefits and flavor profiles before diving into a mushroom tasting using mushrooms from Tivoli Mushrooms and tinctures from GO Mushrooms, led by chef, Nick Suarez. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase the mushrooms and tinctures on-site.
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Event Details

Saturday, September 20
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In the Hover Room

For questions, email events@germantownlibrary.org.
