• Six-day training camp from August 4th - 9th, 2025
• Huge mat space at the Olympiastützpunkt sports facility
• 20+ black belt instructors
• 35+ gi and no-gi classes
• 22+ hours of open mats
• 10+ hours of workshops and lectures
• Morning yoga sessions every day
• Free professional portrait service/photo booth
• Free beer at the final open mat
• Option for on-site accommodation in private rooms with bathrooms, TV, and Wi-Fi
• Welcoming atmosphere for all experience levels and affiliations
• Day one pub crawl through Heidelberg's historic bars
• Access to online video library of camp classes
• Custom designed camp gi and rashguard offers for early registration

The BJJ Globetrotters Summer Camp in Heidelberg offers an all-encompassing Jiu Jitsu experience for grapplers of every level. With an enormous mat space, dozens of classes and open mat sessions, and an all-star lineup of black belt instructors, this six-day camp provides unparalleled opportunities for growth and development in your BJJ journey.Off the mats, you'll have the chance to explore the historic city of Heidelberg, bond with fellow campers during the pub crawl and free beer open mat, and unwind with daily yoga sessions. Accommodation is available on-site, with private rooms featuring bathrooms, TVs, and Wi-Fi for your comfort and convenience.As a special bonus, early registrants can take advantage of custom designed camp gi and rashguard offers to commemorate their experience. And with the camp classes being filmed and made available in an online video library, you'll be able to revisit and continue learning from the techniques long after the camp has ended. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to train, learn, and connect with the global BJJ community in beautiful Heidelberg!

Michael Currier

- From Arizona, United States

- 3x Submission Underground winner

- EBI Combat World's vet

- Bullpen Series Quintet champion

- Very eager to show you his backflip

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Michael Velotta

- From California, United States

- BJJ black belt

- 25+ years of Jiu Jitsu

- Won some competitions at some point

- Tap him = he'll destroy you in Dungeons & Dragons

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Christian Graugart

- From Saint Barthélemy, F.W.I.

- Author of The BJJ Globetrotter

- 2nd place IBJJF Europeans brown belt

- IBJJF London Open black belt champion

- Multiple x IBJJF default bronze medalist

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Paul Urbanik

- From Paderborn, Germany

- BJJ & Luta Livre black belt

- Gold Grappling Industries Amsterdam Absolute

- Gold ADCC German Open

- Grand Master in the Gentle Art of Panicking

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Will Dorman

- From Florida, United States

- BJJ black belt

- Won some stuff, drank a lot of beer

- Golden Croissant Surf Champ 2023

- Once armbarred a moose in Alaska

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Sebastiaan Munter

- From Heemskerk, Netherlands

- BJJ & Judo black belt

- Head coach of Bushido BJJ

- Former Dutch champion

- Actually enjoys Minttu shots

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Maaria Haltsonen

- From Imatra, Finland

- BJJ black belt

- Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Medicine

- Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)

- Has never, ever tapped to a banana split

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Gareth McNamara

- From Dublin, Ireland

- Judo & BJJ black belt

- Former Irish Judo Champion

- IBJJF World, European & Asian medalist

- Will footsweep you using beer only

What is the location of the camp?
The camp will be held at the Olympiastützpunkt, Im Neuenheimer Feld 710, 69120 Heidelberg.

How do I get there?
The main airport nearby is Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – roughly an hour from Heidelberg. This is a major international hub, so you’ll most likely be able to get flights there from basically anywhere in the world. From there, you can just hop on a train, bus, or shuttle that’ll bring you right down to Heidelberg.

If you live in Europe, you could possibly also fly with a low-cost airline (like Ryanair or Wizzair) to either Frankfurt Hahn (HHN) or Karlsruhe-Baden (FKB) airports. A bus service runs from both of them to Heidelberg.

My friend and I are all staying in the onsite accommodation. Can you make sure we stay in the same room?
Yep, no problem at all. Just shoot us an email with your names after you’ve registered, and we’ll do our best to sort it out.

What else can I spend my time on, besides training?
Heidelberg has everything from stunning medieval castles to picturesque riverside walking trails to bustling pubs full of only the finest German beer (and cocktails!). You’ll have absolutely no problems passing time off the mats.;-)

Is there a minimum age for participation?
You have to be at least 18 years old in order to attend the camp. The only exception is our family friendly camp in Austria, where kids can participate together with at least one adult. Our minimum age required to participate in the camp without an adult is 18 years and unfortunately we can not make any exceptions. If we allowed one, we would have to allow all and then we could end up having hundreds of teenagers at the camps every year.

I'm not sure if I'm free on those dates yet and/or can't afford to buy a ticket right now. Can I reserve a spot at the camp and pay later once I've made my decision/ saved enough money?
Sorry, but we can't bookmark spots for people in advance. It would make it far too difficult to accurately determine how many spots are still available, and would cause additional confusion if people then cancel their reserved spots on short notice. To make it fair for everyone, we only secure camp spots for people who have bought a ticket.

I'll be nearby during the dates of the camp. Can I drop in for just one day / one class / one open mat?
Unfortunately, this isn't possible. The logistics of trying to keep track of day tickets for these camps would be a nightmare. Not to mention that if we allow one person to drop by, we have to allow everyone to drop by, and then we'd risk not having enough mat space for the people who actually paid for the full camp. Also, we often have a long waiting list for camp tickets, and it wouldn't be fair to those people if we let someone skip the list and come for a day. Same deal for everyone!:-)

Can I bring my kids to sit around/on the mats during the camp?
In order to create a quiet and focused training environment for the camp classes, we ask you to not bring your kids to the training area during camp. It would not be much of an issue with one or two, but if we allow one, we have to allow all and then we could risk suddenly having way too many babies and children there. Thank you for your understanding of this.

What are the terms and conditions of the booking?
Here you go.

Is it safe?
Yes :)

How many gis should I bring?
It depends on how much you want to train and if you also train nogi. We recommend two gis, that's enough for most people. Some people switch their days between gi and no-gi, and can do with a single gi.

Will I be allowed to film during the camp?
Yes, but always check with the instructor beforehand.

I only train with/without the gi, will there be enough training for me?
Yes! We promise there'll be more classes than you can possibly handle.

Where do the participants come from?
Our camps are usually attended by happy people from all over the world.

What language will the classes be taught in?
All classes are in English.

How can I coordinate rideshares with other campers to/from camp?
In our camp app there is a rideshare feature where you can post if you look for a ride, passengers or just someone to share a taxi or train with.

Is it possible to buy private lessons at camp?
We don't allow selling of any kind of services or products at the camp, including private lessons, massages, therapy, treatment, merchandise etc. This applies to both instructors and participants. So the answer is yes, but it has to be free :)

Is this just a BJJ camp?
Yes.

Will I receive a ticket in the mail?
There are no physical tickets for the camps. Your name is on our list when you arrive and check in.

When will there be training?
Training is running all day, every day!

I'm a complete beginner, can I still join?
Yes!! We have many hundreds beginners participate in our camps, every year.

I have booked a spot but have to cancel. Can I get a refund?
All bookings are non-refundable. You are most welcome to sell your spot to someone else, just let us know about it. In case the camp is sold out, we might have a waiting list you can obtain by emailing us. Click here for more information

Where do the participants come from?
All over the world.

What other camps are you hosting?
See our full schedule of camps here!

Is it possible to test for belt promotion?
The Council of Traveling Black Belts can offer a brutally honest evaluations of skill level at our camps – no belt promotion guaranteed, naturally. If you’re interested in the opinion of the instructors at a camp, shoot us an email with a description of your training career as well as link to a verified profile on www.beltchecker.com and we’ll catch you on the mats for a few rolls and some feedback. We do not consider anyone for promotion who already have an instructor or are in between gyms.

HEIDELBERG

Located in a strikingly beautiful river valley, Heidelberg has long been renowned as one of the most charming and picturesque cities in all of Germany. As you walk along its cobbled streets and through its centuries of history, you might find yourself in the shadow of a towering medieval castle one moment, and at the door of one of the oldest universities in the world the next. As befits such a big student town, Heidelberg has a great nightlife, with plenty of options for rehydrating with freshly brewed German beer (and cocktails!) after a hard day on the mats.

FACILITIES

The Olympiastützpunkt is a dedicated training and sports science facility used by the German national and Olympic teams in such disciplines as boxing, rugby, and weightlifting. For the week of the camp, we have the entire sports hall to ourselves, giving us a huge mat space on which to roll, learn, and unwind with friendly people from all around the world

When you’re buying your camp ticket, you have the option of including accommodation in one of the 30 rooms located directly in the sports hall. Each room has two single beds, and features a private bathroom, shower, TV, and wi-fi. These cost €299 per person for the seven nights, Sunday through Sunday. If you want, you can of course just buy the basic camp ticket and stay elsewhere in the city. The closest option is the nearby youth hostel, about a 10-minute walk from the camp venue, and there’s a wide selection of hotels and Air BnBs spread across the Old Town. Heidelberg is a popular tourist destination all year round, and especially in August when half of Europe goes.

SCHEDULE & GUIDEBOOK

Will be sent out roughly a week prior to camp

* Camp starts Monday around noon *
* Daily training and open mat sessions from around 9 am to 9 pm *
* Last training will be a long open mat session on Saturday until around 4 pm *
* We are trying to make an equal amount of gi and no-gi classes *
* You can arrive/leave early or late as you like *

Take a look at the guidebook for last year’s Heidelberg camp here

€299

Accommodation in sports hall twin rooms (Sunday to Sunday) with bathroom, shower & wifi +€299