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Register
Sign up through Tap Cancer Out and get your personal fundraising page.
Global Grappling Day 2026 · December 12
One day. One hour.
One community.
Grapplers everywhere take on one shared challenge: roll for one hour and raise money to help Tap Cancer Out fight cancer.
60:00Minutes on the mat
I’m a grapplerRoll for one hour.
Raise for the cause.Register, fundraise, and hit the mats on Dec 12.
Raise for the cause.Register, fundraise, and hit the mats on Dec 12.
I run an academyOpen your mats.
Rally your team.No fee, no logistics; just open the doors.GET THE ACADEMY PLAYBOOK
Rally your team.No fee, no logistics; just open the doors.GET THE ACADEMY PLAYBOOK
Presenting partner
BJJ Fanatics × Bernardo Faria
Bernardo Faria
5× World Champion · BJJ Fanatics Founder
BJJ Fanatics and Bernardo Faria are fueling Global Grappling Day with expanded reach and extra fundraising incentives for every grappler who registers; from instructional giveaways to an exclusive seminar for the top-fundraising team.
For grapplers
One hour can make an impact.
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Raise
Share your page with friends, family, teammates, and coworkers.
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Roll
On December 12, grab a training partner and roll for one hour.
Fundraising perks
The more you raise, the more you unlock.
Every dollar funds cancer research and support. Hit a milestone, unlock a reward.
FREE BJJ FANATICS INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO FOR ALL REGISTRANTS
Want Bernardo at your academy?
The top fundraising team earns an exclusive seminar hosted by World Champion Bernardo Faria. Final prize details are subject to campaign rules.
BUILD YOUR TEAMThe BJJ community shows up.
Tap Cancer Out × BJJ Fanatics. Together, they’re expanding the campaign’s reach and fueling extra incentives for every grappler who registers.
For academy owners
Own or run an academy?
This is all we’re asking.
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Open the mats
Make space for your members to complete their one-hour roll.
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Share the link
Tell your team about Global Grappling Day and get them registered.
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Cheer them on
Help your academy build a fundraising team and make an impact together.
No fee.No money to collect.No complicated event to plan.
How it works
The road to December 12.
Now – Nov 30
Registration & fundraising
Sign up, get your fundraising page, start sharing.
Dec 1 – Dec 11
Final push
Rally your academy, hit your fundraising milestones, unlock perks.
Dec 12
Global Grappling Day
Grab a partner, roll for one hour, celebrate with your academy.
Dec 13 onward
Results announced
Top fundraisers and teams are recognized, prizes fulfilled.
From the community
Why grapplers keep coming back.
“Global Grappling Day gives everyone a chance to get involved. Whether we are putting together raffle items or just bringing friends to roll for a reason, we are making an impact. It gives us a space to remember those who are fighting for their lives, those who have won the battle, and those who have lost. Rolling with purpose fuels us with hope that together we will end this disease.”
“I want to help people during the hardest time in their life. Global Grappling Day gives me that opportunity. My hope is we can all look to a brighter future and a world without cancer.”
“GGD allows our kids, adults and surrounding community to come together for a cause and support those in need.”
“GGD is a reminder that anyone has the ability to make a difference, all they have to do is show up.”
Last year
Moments from Global Grappling Day.
FAQ
Questions? We’ve got answers.
What is Global Grappling Day?
A worldwide one-hour rolling challenge that brings the jiu-jitsu community together to raise money for Tap Cancer Out.
Do I need to be a competitive grappler to join?
No. Grapplers of every experience level can participate. Choose a safe pace and training partner for your one-hour roll.
Is there a cost to register?
There is no academy hosting fee. Registration and campaign details are available through Tap Cancer Out.
What does my academy need to do?
Open the mats, share the registration link, and give your members space and encouragement to complete the challenge.
How do fundraising perks work?
As your fundraising total reaches each milestone, you unlock the corresponding reward. Campaign terms apply.
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Our mission
The grappling community has always shown up for its own.
Tap Cancer Out has spent over a decade turning the jiu-jitsu community's grit into support for people facing cancer; funding research, covering treatment costs, and standing with patients and their families when it matters most.
Global Grappling Day channels that same spirit into one unified day: thousands of grapplers across hundreds of academies, all rolling for the same hour, all raising money for the same fight.