I’ve been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for about six and a half years. I started in BJJ because I wanted to stay and shape while also competing, and my prior sport (volleyball) required too much dependence on other people. If I wanted to compete, I...
A nonprofit organization is truly defined by its generous volunteers. This was never more evident when Matt Corley of BJJ Legends Magazine reached out to us with a brilliant idea—the Black Friday Grapplethon. The 12-hour Grapplethon, hosted by Finney’s Hit...
Our origin stories are what defines us. Superman, Batman, Spiderman—all our heroes, real and make believe, come from somewhere. Many of these stories feature hardship, loss and even failure. Tap Cancer Out’s story is no different. In October of 2013, Tap Cancer...
Here are the results from our Summer BJJ Open tournament. Thanks to all who came out!! Top Fundraiser: Tim Riedman (Team 1 BJJ) Top Fundraising Team: Team 1 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Women’s Gi Blue Belt – Featherweight Himali Patel (Florian Martial Arts)...
The numbers have finally been tallied for the Tap Cancer Out Spring BJJ Open, which took place in Stratford, CT, on April 13th, 2013, and to no one’s surprise, the tournament’s fundraisers broke all sorts of records. The tournament attracted over 200...
