TAPHOUSE GHENT EDITION 2026
A community open mat hosted by PHANTHUM — meet, connect, train, and roll together.
About This Event
TAPHOUSE IS BACK with EDITION 2! After a sold-out first edition in Ostend, the Phanthum community open mat moves to Shogun Grappling in Ghent.
This is a place for grapplers from all teams and all levels to come together, roll, and be part of something bigger than any single academy. No egos, no politics just jiu-jitsu.
Open to all teams and academies. Whether you're a white belt stepping on the mat for the third time or a brown belt sharpening your game, you belong here. 
What to Expect
3 hours of open rolling, good vibes, and a chance to connect with the Belgian grappling community. Photos will be taken during the session by Grapple Vision.
PHANTHUM gear drops and exclusive items may be available during the open mat. This is one of the only places to grab limited-edition pieces physically instead on the webshop.
Participate in the roll-roulette!
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Write your name on a piece of paper when you arrive
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Drop your name in the bucket
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We draw 2 names each couple of rolls
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Roll until one of you TAPS ‼️
Participants are divided in -80kg & +80kg
Why participate?
- Vibes & Fun
- Featured rolls all filmed by GRAPPLEVISION
- Craziest duo wins a trophy (picked by public)
- Fastest subsmission wins a trophy
Other activities
- Pics & Vids
- Gaming Lounge (for people who rest)
- Music & more
Mat Guidelines
- Open to all levels and all teams
- No politics — be respectful
- Try to roll with new people
- Look after your training partners
- Respect the mat and the space