TAP BJJ Academy | Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Rock Hill, SC for ages 3–15

Tap academy 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 master’s in psychophysics.

We teach, and they carry these skills into their home, school, friendships, and life.

We'll train 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.

Our personalized Kids First Class gives beginners an opportunity to meet a TAP professor, become comfortable on the mat, learn foundational exercises, and experience Jiu-Jitsu before joining the group class.

After the first experience, we'll help you determine the best path for your child Jiu-Jitsu journey.

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TAP BJJ Academy Group Classes breakdown

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_{Baby / Tiny Champions}

Kids 3–6 Years Old Will Learn:

❤️ Self-Control
Begin learning how to manage excitement, energy, emotions, and reactions in a class setting.

🧠 Focus & Listening
Learn to listen to the Professor, follow simple directions, and stay engaged in activities.

💪 Coordination & Body Control
Develop balance, mobility, coordination, and control through fun movements.

🤝 Social Skills & Cooperation
Practice sharing space, taking turns, showing kindness, respect, while working with teammates.

🌱 Independence & Confidence
Begin learning how to participate without relying on parents & discover, “I can do this!”

At this age, we're not just teaching Jiu-Jitsu. We’re helping children build the foundation they need to succeed at home, and at school.

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_{LITTLE Champions}

Kids 4–7 Years Old Will Learn:

🌱 Independence & Confidence
Begin learning how to participate without relying on parents & discover, “I can do this!”

🎯 Focus
Practice listening, following instructions, and staying focused.

🧠 Resilience
Learn how to respond to winning, losing and difficult situations.

💪 Coordination & Body Control
Develop balance, mobility, coordination, and control through fun movements.

🤝 Social Skills & Cooperation
Practice sharing space, taking turns, showing kindness, respect, while working with teammates.

THIS CLASSES HAPPENS ON

MONDAY AT 3:30PM TO 4:15PM

WEDNESDAY AT 3:30PM TO 4:15PM

At this age, we're not just teaching Jiu-Jitsu. We’re helping children build the foundation they need to succeed at home, and at school.

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_Champions

Kids 7-13 Years Old Will Learn:

🎯 Focus
Practice listening, following instructions, and staying focused.

💪 Physical Fitness
Build coordination, mobility, strength, and body awareness.

🧠 Resilience
Learn how to respond to winning, losing and difficult situations.

🤝 Respect & Social Skills
Learn to work with teammates and treat others with respect.

🛡️ Real Self-Defense Skills
Learn age-appropriate ways to apply chokes and arm locks.

🥋 Confidence
Learn to handle challenges instead of giving up.

THIS CLASSES HAPPENS ON

MONDAY AT 4:30PM TO 5:30PM

TUESDAY AT 4:30PM TO 5:30PM

WEDNESDAY AT 4:30PM TO 5:30PM

THURSDAY AT 4:30PM TO 5:30PM

At this age, we're not just teaching Jiu-Jitsu. We’re helping teenagers build the identity they need to succeed in Jiu-Jitsu and life.

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_{BIG Champions}

Kids 9–15 Years Old Will Learn:

🎯 Focus
Practice listening, following instructions, and staying focused.

💪 Physical Fitness
Build coordination, mobility, strength, and body awareness.

🧠 Resilience
Learn how to respond to winning, losing and difficult situations.

🤝 Respect & Social Skills
Learn to work with teammates and treat others with respect.

🛡️ Real Self-Defense Skills
Learn age-appropriate ways to apply chokes and arm locks.

🥋 Confidence
Learn to handle challenges instead of giving up.

THIS CLASSES HAPPENS ON

TUESDAY AT 5:30PM TO 6:30PM

THURSDAY AT 5:30PM TO 6:30PM‍

At this age, we're not just teaching Jiu-Jitsu. We’re helping teenagers build the identity they need to succeed in Jiu-Jitsu and life.

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_{Combat Champions}

Kids 8-15 Years Old Will Learn:

🥋 Strikes, kicks, and Jiu-Jitsu grips.

🛡️ Train for real bullies situation.

🎯 Experience victory and defeat.

🤝 Show respect for teammates.

❤️ Self-control: Persist don’t give up.

🧠 Build technique muscle memory.

🌱 Listen instructions while training.

THIS CLASSES HAPPENS ON

MONDAY AT 5:45PM TO 6:30PM

WEDNESDAY AT 5:45PM TO 6:30PM

At this age, we're not just teaching Jiu-Jitsu. We’re helping teenagers build the skills they need to succeed in Jiu-Jitsu or self defense situation.

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_{Competition team}‍

Kids 7+ Years Old

🥋 TAP provides a pathway for young athletes who want to challenge themselves in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition.

❤️ Led by 5x World Champion Professor Thalys Pontes, this class is designed to develop competitors, with high-level strategy, proven techniques, and specific drills that sharpen endurance, precision, timing, pressure, and intensity to dominate their opponents.

THIS CLASSES HAPPENS ON

FRIDAY AT 5:00PM TO 7:00PM‍

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‍Developed by Champions in Life!

TAP Academy kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu curriculum was 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.

The result is a structured kids BJJ program built around attentive coaching, step-by-step instruction, age-appropriate development, clear progression, and consistent standard.

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