Tap Cancer Out 2026 Massachusetts BJJ Open - YOUTH
Organized by Tap Cancer Out
November 15, 2026 in Boston brings the youth division of Tap Cancer Out's Massachusetts BJJ Open, a charity tournament where young competitors' entry fees help fund cancer research. The event is part of Tap Cancer Out's nationwide series pairing jiu-jitsu competition with a cause.
Event Description
The youth division of the Massachusetts BJJ Open gives young competitors a chance to be part of Tap Cancer Out's nationwide charity circuit, which has raised more than $9 million for cancer research and support organizations since the nonprofit was founded in 2011. Like the adult event held the day before, this youth tournament runs a gi-only, double-elimination bracket built on IBJJF rules with a few practical tweaks, including optional rashguards. This youth-focused event takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026 in Boston, MA, immediately following the adult Massachusetts BJJ Open. It is designed for young competitors and their families who want to combine competition with a charitable cause supporting groups like the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and St. Baldrick's Foundation. Register through the tournament's Smoothcomp event page linked from this listing.
Divisions
Registration deadline: November 10, 2026
About Tap Cancer Out
Tap Cancer Out is a jiu-jitsu-community 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has run BJJ tournaments since 2012, channeling the sport's competitive energy into cancer fundraising — competitors fundraise for free tournament entry at gi and no-gi events for all ages and belts. Since 2012 it has supported 25 beneficiary organizations and raised over $9 million for cancer research and patient support.
Rules
Tap Cancer Out is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs BJJ tournaments to raise money for cancer-fighting organizations — competitors fundraise as part of registration, and event proceeds are donated. Events offer gi and no-gi divisions for kids and adults across belt levels.
On the mat, matches run under a points-based ruleset that follows familiar IBJJF-style scoring conventions, so competitors coming from IBJJF or similar events will recognize the point values and structure. Review Tap Cancer Out's published rulebook for the specific modifications in effect for your division.
Always confirm the official rulebook before you compete — organizations update rules between seasons. See the official event page for current rules.
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is this event?
- Sunday, November 15, 2026 in Boston, MA (youth divisions).
- Is this gi or no-gi?
- Gi-only, double elimination, IBJJF rules with minor tweaks.
- What charities does this support?
- Tap Cancer Out supports cancer charities including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, St. Baldrick's Foundation, and PanCAN.
- Is there an adult event too?
- Yes, the adult Massachusetts BJJ Open runs the day before, November 14, in Boston.
- How do I register?
- Through the tournament's Smoothcomp event page linked from this listing.
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