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Kids Jiu-Jitsu Program in Rock-Hill, SC

After trial class, what’s next ? and What to expect ?

Parent’s We’ll help your kids gain self-esteem, become more disciplined, improve mobility, get in shape, build resilience, and develop friendships all while training like champions!

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We’ve built one of the most complete kids’ jiu‑jitsu curriculums in the world by providing attentive coaching, expert step-by-step guidance, and an age and skill appropriate environment rooted in clear progression and consistent standards.

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Our proven methodology and curriculum is developed by black belt, multiple-time Jiu-Jitsu world champions Thalys and Abbi Pontes, in collaboration with Dr. Elisa Kusano, PhD (ABA), QBA, and a master’s in psychophysics.

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Teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while nurturing each student’s character development creating a path for them to embody respect, discipline, focus, resilience, self-esteem, kindness, and meekness. We teach, and they carry these skills into their home, school, friendships, and everyday life.

Baby / tiny Champions

kids AGE 3-6 will LEARN:

  • Listen to Professor instructions.
  • Focus on executing the task.
  • Show respect for each other.
  • Social intelligence & tolerance.
  • Full-body mobility exercises.
  • Takedown & neutralize the bully.

TUESDAY AT 3:30PM TO 4:15PM

THURSDAY AT 3:30PM TO 4:15PM

LITTLE Champions

kids AGE 5-7 will LEARN:

  • Be independent of their parents.
  • Be focused - this isn’t playtime.
  • Show respect for teammates.
  • Full body mobility exercises.
  • Self-control - be still & breathe.
  • Build technique muscle memory.
  • Follow instructions while fight.

MONDAY AT 3:30PM TO 4:15PM

WEDNESDAY AT 3:30PM TO 4:15PM

Champions

kids AGE 7-13 will LEARN:

  • Be independent of their parents.
  • Be focused - this isn’t playtime.
  • Show respect for teammates.
  • Full body mobility exercises.
  • Self-control: Persist don’t give up.
  • Build technique muscle memory.
  • Follow instructions while fight.

MONDAY AT 4:30PM TO 5:15PM

TUESDAY AT 4:30PM TO 5:15PM

WEDNESDAY AT 4:30PM TO 5:15PM

THURSDAY AT 4:30PM TO 5:15PM

BIG Champions

kids AGE 9-15 will LEARN:

  • Show respect for teammates.
  • Full-body mobility exercises.
  • Build technique muscle memory.
  • Listen instructions while fight.
  • Self-control: Persist don’t give up.
  • Fight to relieve stress & energy.
  • Experience victory and defeat.

TUESDAY AT 5:30PM TO 6:30PM

THURSDAY AT 5:30PM TO 6:30PM

combat Champions

kids AGE 8-15 will LEARN:

  • Strikes, kicks, and Jiu-Jitsu grips.
  • Fight against bullies situation.
  • Experience victory and defeat.
  • Show respect for teammates.
  • Self-control: Persist don’t give up.
  • Build technique muscle memory.
  • Listen instructions while fight.

MONDAY AT 5:45PM TO 6:30PM

WEDNESDAY AT 5:45PM TO 6:30PM

Competition team

kids AGE 7-15 All levels:

  • Led by 5x World Champion Professor Thalys Pontes, our Competition Training is designed to develop competitors, with high-level strategy, proven techniques, and specific drills that sharpen timing, pressure, and pace. Students will build the tactical awareness to attack, counter, and dominate under real match conditions.

FRIDAY AT 5:00PM TO 7:00PM

RESULTS ?

Questions? We (probably) have the answers!

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Trusted and Loved By Hundreds of Rock Hill, SC Residents

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TAP Academy is conveniently located on Celanese Road and is easily accessible from anywhere in Rock Hill, including via Exit 82C on Highway 77.

Working out at the gym isn't easy. But getting there shouldn't be hard. TAP Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is located and easily accessible from all of Rock Hill.

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1539 Celanese Rd Suite 103, Rock Hill, SC 29732, USA
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