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Find a Global Grappling Day Event Near You!

Find a Global Grappling Day Event Near You!

by Becky Thomas | Nov 4, 2025 | Events, Fundraising, Global Grappling Day, Grapplethon, News

On December 13th, BJJ academies all across the globe are rolling for a reason — hosting special open mats/seminars as part of Global Grappling Day! Want to join in, but your academy isn’t hosting (yet)? No problem! You can check out our list below to find a...
Introducing Global Grappling Day!

Introducing Global Grappling Day!

by peralta | Sep 9, 2025 | Global Grappling Day, Grapplethon, Home posts, Nonprofit, Uncategorized

For years, people have asked how they could get involved with Tap Cancer Out if there wasn’t a tournament near them or if they simply didn’t like to compete.  We are so excited to invite every grappler from around the world to take part in GLOBAL GRAPPLING...
Global Grappling Day: Events We Love

Global Grappling Day: Events We Love

by Becky Thomas | Aug 9, 2024 | Articles, Events, Fundraising, Global Grappling Day, Grapplethon, Tips, Uncategorized

Here at Tap Cancer Out, we never want to gatekeep any information, which is why we are always sharing ways to knock your fundraising out of the park. That is certainly no different with your Global Grappling Day Event. We have had so many schools come together to...
Different Types of Global Grappling Day Events

Different Types of Global Grappling Day Events

by Becky Thomas | Jul 27, 2022 | Articles, Events, Fundraising, Global Grappling Day, Grapplethon, Tips

When looking to host a Global Grappling Day event at your school, typically the first step is to pick a date. Luckily, we have that covered for you – Saturday, December 16th, 2023! After that, it’s time to think about how do you want the day of your event...
HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR GLOBAL GRAPPLING DAY EVENT

HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR GLOBAL GRAPPLING DAY EVENT

by Becky Thomas | Jul 21, 2022 | Articles, Global Grappling Day, Grapplethon, Tips, Uncategorized

If you are not yet registered for Global Grappling Day, we hope that you’ll join us! It’s FREE to sign up and you’ll earn all kinds of great perks for fundraising. You can register here! Also, if you are interested in being a Global Grappling Day...
Mark Vives Raises $13,371 Hosting 12 Charity Seminars in 12 Days

Mark Vives Raises $13,371 Hosting 12 Charity Seminars in 12 Days

by peralta | Jan 29, 2019 | Grapplethon

From left to right: Lee Zeidman (Zeidman & Associates), Jon Thomas, Mark Vives, Nick Mitria (BJJ Tees) It was November when I received an email from black belt Mark Vives out of Chicago, IL. He apologized for not making it to our Chicago BJJ Open the previous...
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