Tap House Jiu Jitsu

Tap House Jiu Jitsu was founded to bring certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instruction to Galloway, New Jersey, and is recognized as the only Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center in the state. The academy is led by black belts Jon Tepedino and Robby Bloom, both of whom guide students through the Gracie University curriculum—a system built on the legacy of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie and standardized across Gracie-affiliated schools worldwide. As an independently owned school, Tap House offers direct access to the full suite of Gracie programs and an integrated online platform for students to review techniques outside class. The class structure at Tap House follows the Gracie lineage closely, with a strong foundation in the gi. Adults new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu start in Gracie Combatives, focusing on the 36 core techniques for self-defense and fundamental grappling. More experienced practitioners can join Master Cycle classes, which expand into advanced techniques and detailed positional training, including no-gi options such as MC Fundamentals and Positional Sparring. Women Empowered, a women’s self-defense program, is also offered, with a focus on practical scenarios and empowerment. For younger students, Tap House runs Gracie Bullyproof programs tailored by age group. Little Champs (ages 5–8) and Jr. Grapplers (ages 9–12) emphasize self-defense, verbal boundaries, and confidence building without strikes. Teens can join BBC Prep/Gracie Teens classes, continuing the structured progression. The school welcomes parents to observe and encourages family training. Drop-ins are accepted, and the facility is wheelchair accessible, reflecting a commitment to making Gracie Jiu-Jitsu available to everyone in the local area.

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