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Questions about BJJ Globetrotters Camps
4 year(s) ago • 1080 views • 12 replies
LBrown beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Open question(s) to anyone who has gone to any of the BJJ Globetrotters Camps.
I'm interested in attending one of the camps but no one within my BJJ circle has attended any of them. So I have a few questions:
- Are these camps all inclusive (training, boarding, food)?
- What is the training schedule like? As much as I love BJJ, I couldn't train all day, and would like to do some tourist things in the area.
- Are the classes thought in english or the local language? This may sound stupid but some of my friends are wondering.
* I've read all the info on the site. I just want to hear from people who have actually attended.
Thanks
I'm interested in attending one of the camps but no one within my BJJ circle has attended any of them. So I have a few questions:
- Are these camps all inclusive (training, boarding, food)?
- What is the training schedule like? As much as I love BJJ, I couldn't train all day, and would like to do some tourist things in the area.
- Are the classes thought in english or the local language? This may sound stupid but some of my friends are wondering.
* I've read all the info on the site. I just want to hear from people who have actually attended.
Thanks
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Organizer here.
"- Are these camps all inclusive (training, boarding, food)?"
Depends on the camp; some are, some are not. You can always see on each camp page's booking section exactly what is included.
"- What is the training schedule like?"
On each camp page you can see sample schedules and guidebooks from previous camps. Again, schedule varies a lot from camp to camp, so depends on which one you are looking at. You can train as much or as little as you like. Some people are on the mats 12 hours a day, some come in just for an open mat and spend the rest on social/sightseeing etc. Choose your own adventure.
"Are the classes thought in english or the local language?"
All in English
"- Are these camps all inclusive (training, boarding, food)?"
Depends on the camp; some are, some are not. You can always see on each camp page's booking section exactly what is included.
"- What is the training schedule like?"
On each camp page you can see sample schedules and guidebooks from previous camps. Again, schedule varies a lot from camp to camp, so depends on which one you are looking at. You can train as much or as little as you like. Some people are on the mats 12 hours a day, some come in just for an open mat and spend the rest on social/sightseeing etc. Choose your own adventure.
"Are the classes thought in english or the local language?"
All in English
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Schedule from last Arizona camp, as example.
And a guidebook for participants, if you wanna read a bit more: https://drive.google.com/[...]sp=sharing
And a guidebook for participants, if you wanna read a bit more: https://drive.google.com/[...]sp=sharing
LLeonardoOP
Brown beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
- What is the training schedule like?' On each camp page you can see sample schedules and guidebooks from previous camps. Again, schedule varies a lot from camp to camp, so depends on which one you are looking at. You can train as much or as little as you like. Some people are on the mats 12 hours a day, some come in just for an open mat and spend the rest on social/sightseeing etc. Choose your own adventure. '
This is great! Thanks for your reply
CBBrown beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Additionally, if you know someone else attending, you can share a room at the camps that have rooms included.
And a word of advice, use the opportunity to roll with someone new. It's a bit of a los to visit a large camp and then only to train with the people who you see regularly.
And a word of advice, use the opportunity to roll with someone new. It's a bit of a los to visit a large camp and then only to train with the people who you see regularly.
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Additionally, if you know someone else attending, you can share a room at the camps that have rooms included. And a word of advice, use the opportunity to roll with someone new. It's a bit of a los to visit a large camp and then only to train with the people who you see regularly.
I often don't roll with anybody new at camps, but yeah, you're absolutely right. Every camp, I tell myself I'll roll more. I never do. :P
LLeonardoOP
Brown beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Additionally, if you know someone else attending, you can share a room at the camps that have rooms included. And a word of advice, use the opportunity to roll with someone new. It's a bit of a los to visit a large camp and then only to train with the people who you see regularly.
Word! One of the main reasons to attend. I like to see how other people roll and feel their techniques, specially sounds better when your training with people from around the world.
NBBlack beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Also, the Globetrotters team has gotten REALLY good at making it all accessible. They set up a Facebook group so you can coordinate rideshares and such, the staff are real friendly and reply quickly... It's low stress in terms of logistics, etc.
MMBlue beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Attended my first one in Summer 2021 in Heidelberg, Germany. Absolutely amazing experience and trying to convince the wife to allow me to go to it again this year.
I found a local Airbnb for a really good price and managed to either hire a cycle or electric scooter each day. I made my own breakfast and evening meal most days back in the Airbnb and picked up a few snacks for the day training.
Hydration and electrolytes was key for me, probably drinking 6 litres of water a day and sweating it all out!
I found a local Airbnb for a really good price and managed to either hire a cycle or electric scooter each day. I made my own breakfast and evening meal most days back in the Airbnb and picked up a few snacks for the day training.
Hydration and electrolytes was key for me, probably drinking 6 litres of water a day and sweating it all out!
CBBrown beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Absolutely amazing experience and trying to convince the wife to allow me to go to it again this year.
I lucked out. My wife actually insists I do one camp a year at least. Doing two this year. :-D
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
I lucked out. My wife actually insists I do one camp a year at least. Doing two this year. :-D
There are quite a few people that are actively being sent away to the camps by their wives/husbands, actually :D
FFBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Me XD
JPBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
The camps are the best! Either which way you go, you'll have an amazing experience!
