Organized by Tap Cancer Out
September 5, 2026 — Tap Cancer Out brings a charity BJJ tournament to Raleigh at the Convention Center. The event runs gi and no-gi divisions across all belt levels, with competitors able to set up fundraising pages.
Tap Cancer Out is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that's turned gi BJJ tournaments into a fundraising engine for cancer charities, having supported organizations like the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, St. Baldrick's, and PanCAN since 2012, and raised well over $7.5 million along the way. The Raleigh BJJ Open runs Tap Cancer Out's signature double-elimination, IBJJF-adjacent gi rules (with a couple of tweaks — rashguards optional, no spats under gi pants), so competitors get more than one shot at the podium. This year's Raleigh Open is set for September 5, 2026 at the Raleigh Convention Center, with gi and no-gi divisions across all belt levels. Brown and black belts compete for free, and any competitor who raises $250 or more toward the charity also competes free — otherwise, standard pre-registration runs around $70. Register and set up a fundraising page through tapcancerout.org.
Registration deadline: September 1, 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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