TAP Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
1539 Celanese Rd Suite 103, Rock Hill, SC 29732, USA
Join TAP World Class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Rock Hill, SC for top-notch training, instruction, and community. Free trial class available.
Class Schedule
Monday Today 3 classes
15:30
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16:15
LITTLE Champions kids
AGE 5-7
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16:30
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17:15
Champions kids
AGE 7-13
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17:45
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18:30
combat Champions kids
AGE 8-15
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Tuesday Today 3 classes
15:30
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16:15
Baby / tiny Champions kids
AGE 3-6
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16:30
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17:15
Champions kids
AGE 7-13
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17:30
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18:30
BIG Champions kids
AGE 9-15
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Wednesday Today 3 classes
15:30
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16:15
LITTLE Champions kids
AGE 5-7
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16:30
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17:15
Champions kids
AGE 7-13
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17:45
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18:30
combat Champions kids
AGE 8-15
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Thursday Today 3 classes
15:30
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16:15
Baby / tiny Champions kids
AGE 3-6
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16:30
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17:15
Champions kids
AGE 7-13
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17:30
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18:30
BIG Champions kids
AGE 9-15
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Friday Today 1 classes
17:30
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18:30
Competition team kids
AGE 7-15 All levels
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Coaches
Professor Abbi Pontes
Owner
Black Belt Belt
Abbi Pontes grew up in South Carolina, began Jiu-Jitsu as a teenager, earned her black belt, and won the IBJJF World Championship. The page says she guides women, young girls, and neurodivergent kids, and lists major achievements including IBJJF World Championship GI, Pan GI, Pan NO-GI, and American Nationals GI/NO-GI.
Professor Thalys Pontes
Owner
Black Belt Belt
Raised in the favelas of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, Thalys Pontes left school around age 11 to work, support his mom, and devote himself to Jiu-Jitsu. The page describes him as a multiple-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and lists major achievements including IBJJF World Championship GI, Pan American GI, European NO-GI, American Nationals GI/NO-GI, and Pan Pacific GI/NO-GI.
Reviews
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gabriel matos
TAP is a top-notch Jiu-Jitsu academy led by distinguished professors who bring exceptional expertise and achievements to the mat. Their innovative teaching methodology ensures every student—from kids to adults—progresses effectively at their own pace. Having trained directly with Thalys in Brazil, I can attest to their excellence, which is why I make TAP my training home during my competitive visits to America. The academy provides a safe, clean, and excellent training environment where a supportive community helps each member thrive, from beginners taking their first steps to aspiring champions pursuing their goals, like myself. I see you guys again soon!
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Jessie Pugh
TAP is as close to perfect as anything I could ask for in the jiu-jitsu world. It is a very safe and empowering environment. They are very intentional about everything they do from the kids classes to the adults class. Happy to have found TAP!
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Bekhzod Sharopov
The best school around Fort mill, Rock hill, Indian land, Charlotte and beyond. We tried several schools but ended up here in TAP. Kids can learn here real jiu jutsu in right organized protected way. Also You (adult beginners)would train with multiple time world champion couches(there is not many black belt couches train with white belts). Professor Thalys’s couching skill is very impressive and he gives all details about technique. How good they are ? You can watch their tournament fights in You Tube.
Posted 2 years ago -
Victor Vecchia
I came all the way from Brazil to visit and attend the grand opening of this amazing place, and it was an unforgettable experience! They teach authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with such dedication, showing true commitment to each student on the mat and beyond. I could see the patience, kindness and respect that teachers show to students, especially with students who have special needs, like autism, ADHD and etc. Making everyone feel valued and empowered for life.
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Guilherme Monteiro
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been an amazing activity for my son to learn about discipline, respect, and self-defense. But what truly stands out is the incredible dynamic of Thalys and TAP in teaching the kids while maintaining a calm, quiet, organized, and family-friendly environment. Thank you to everyone involved—I highly recommend TAP!
Posted 1 year ago
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