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Three Major Tournament Updates for 2024 & Beyond

Three Major Tournament Updates for 2024 & Beyond

At Tap Cancer Out, we take the tournament experience SERIOUSLY. A long time ago, in a land far away, I (Jon) was a competitor too!! 😂 I’ve felt the pain of disorganization that some tournament experiences provide. I vowed to make the Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open not...
“Charity” Shouldn’t Have to Mean “Cheap”

“Charity” Shouldn’t Have to Mean “Cheap”

Photo by Kat Yukawa on Unsplash I speak in metaphors a lot. My wife hates it. But bear with me, please. Let’s say you love basketball. You’re 6’ 7” with some semblance of coordination (that’d be cool, wouldn’t it?). Maybe you played in high school and even played a...
The Grappling for Good Tour is Coming!

The Grappling for Good Tour is Coming!

On the surface, BJJ is a martial art. But at its core, BJJ is much more. We bump fists before we berimbolo, learn as we lasso sweep, and forge friendships as we foot lock. Tap Cancer Out was born as a way to show the world that jiu-jitsu is more than just fighting –...
How to Raise $700 in a Single Day of Fundraising

How to Raise $700 in a Single Day of Fundraising

I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not great at asking people for things. Whether it’s asking my wife for more of the covers or asking friends to donate to my online fundraising efforts, it’s always a bit awkward. I’d almost prefer to do (or try) everything myself than...