Organized by Tap Cancer Out
This charity tournament runs both gi and no-gi divisions for all skill levels. Tap Cancer Out 2026 Jacksonville BJJ Open takes place September 12, 2026 at UNF Field House, organized by Tap Cancer Out.
The Tap Cancer Out Jacksonville BJJ Open is the local stop on the nonprofit's national gi tournament circuit, benefiting cancer charities including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, St. Baldrick's Foundation, and PanCAN. Since 2012, Tap Cancer Out has raised more than $7.75 million for cancer research and patient support by turning jiu-jitsu tournaments into fundraising events. This is a gi-only, double-elimination bracket run under IBJJF rules with a few tweaks — rashguards are optional and spats aren't required under the gi. The tournament runs September 12, 2026 at the UNF Field House in Jacksonville, Florida, with divisions for all belts and ages. Brown and black belts compete free, and any competitor who raises $250 or more for the cause also competes at no cost — standard pre-registration runs around $70. Register and find fundraising details through Tap Cancer Out's website or the Smoothcomp link on this listing.
Registration deadline: September 8, 2026
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.
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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