BJJ Globetrotters Family Winter Camp 2027

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* January 2-6 in Wagrain, Austria *
* Families welcome *
* One hour from Salzburg airport *
* Beautiful location in the middle of the alps *
* Jiu Jitsu lessons and open mats for adults and kids *
* Morning yoga for parents *
* Four nights accommodation *
* All meals included *
* Daily ski lessons for kids *
* Movie night *
* Kid’s Disco Night *
* 24 hr free fruit and non-alcoholic beverages *
* Free laundry service for training gear *
* Direct access to huge skiing area with 210+ km slopes *
* Free access to water park next door *
* All levels of BJJ and skiers welcome *

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WELCOME

The first family-friendly Winter Camp was a massive success, so we’re back with another one! In a hotel exclusively for us, there will be skiing, snowboarding, Jiu-Jitsu, schnitzel, sleigh rides, waterparks, and plenty of activities for children of all ages.

If you’ve ever wanted to come to one of our camps, but weren’t sure how to balance it with keeping the kids entertained, this is the one for you!

Hope to see you there :)

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LOCATION

Nestled in a stunning alpine valley less than an hour’s drive from Salzburg airport, the charming little village of Wagrain (population of just over 3,000 people) has well and truly established itself as the location of choice for our Winter Camp. The entire valley is interlaced with hundreds of kilometres of world-class ski slopes suitable for all levels, from beginner to expert, and the village itself is a wonderfully romantic mix of quaint market squares and centuries-old houses.

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"It was our first time abroad with our kids and we absolutely loved it!"

FACILITIES

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The camp venue is Wiederkehr, a hotel located about a 10-minute walk from the ski lifts. We’ll have the entire hotel to ourselves for the duration of the camp, so there’ll be plenty of room for all of us. You have a choice of staying in a 6-8 bed shared room or in one of our few double- or single rooms, if you’d like some more privacy to sleep after a long day of skiing, snowboarding, and rolling.

Food is served three times a day and is included in the price of the camp. There’s also a 24-hour free fruit and (non-alcoholic) beverages bar that you’re welcome to use as much as you like, day or night. And if you need anything else in between meals, there’s a small supermarket just a one-minute walk from the house.

"According to my kids this was the best vacation ever (and we’ve been on some awesome adventures before). I can only agree. The company, the scenary, the spirit of it all that I could let my kids experience an learn from. Priceless. I wish all my bjj friends with kids could have the same experience."

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU TRAINING

The hotel has a small sports area where we’ll be laying down mats and running classes (both gi and no-gi) for adults every day. These are all taught by a variety of highly experienced instructors who bring their own perspective on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, sometimes incorporating concepts from other grappling arts such as wrestling, judo, and luta livre. We’ll also schedule daily open mat sessions at which you can roll, drill technique, or just chat with the instructors and pick their brains.

All of our camps are renowned for their open and welcoming atmosphere. They’re full of enthusiastic, friendly people from all around the world, who enjoy training in a fun, relaxed, and open-minded environment. So regardless of whether you’re there with a group or travelling solo, you’ll always find someone to slap hands with.

KIDS’ CLASSES

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For the kids at the camp, there’ll be a BJJ class and some open mat free-play time (all ages) every day in the schedule. It’ll be a great way for them to meet new friends from all over the world in a fun and safe environment. Please note that, in order to keep our adult classes focused and quiet, kids will not be allowed in the training hall outside of the kids’ hours.

"Amazing!! The kids had a blast, fun lessons in the morning and then good sessions for the adults. My children had already asked before the last day if they could come back next year."

SKI LESSONS FOR KIDS

Whether your family members are complete beginners or seasoned skiers and snowboarders, this camp is designed for everyone. With lifts conveniently located near the hotel, you’ll have direct access to a vast network of over 210 kilometers of slopes catering to all skill levels.

Our dedicated ski instructors, boasting decades of combined experience, will be available daily to help your children take their first snowy steps and ensure you get the most out of your trip.

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Please note: The ski pass and equipment rental are not included in the camp price. We understand that many participants prefer to bring their own gear, and individual preferences for time spent on the slopes can vary. However, we have partnered with local rental shops to offer our participants favorable rates on equipment rentals. For ski pass prices and detailed information, please visit Snow Space Salzburg’s official website.

FREE ADMISSION TO NEXT DOOR WATER PARK

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If you still have energy after all the BJJ and skiing, you can go test out the slides at the water park right next door to the hotel. Wasserwelt Amadé features both outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a relaxation area, and all camp participants will have full access for free through the camp.

"Rolling with people from all over the world, learning new fancy moves, seeing some friends from previous camps, making new ones... in such a beautiful place as the Austrian mountains."

SLEIGH RIDE

Don’t feel like skiing, or just need a break from Jiu Jitsu? Grab a sleigh and take the whole family for a ride down one of the dedicated trails in the area. This is a super popular traditional winter activity for families here in the Alps, and you’re guaranteed to see some beautiful landscapes as you tire out the kids for evening.

MOVIE NIGHT

We’ll set up a movie night for the kids one of the evenings. This will take place in the hotel’s conference room right downstairs, so it’ll be easy to get them up to bed afterwards. Parents and other campers are welcome to come watch the cartoons too, of course!

DISCO NIGHT

Ready for the ultimate kids’ party? We’re bringing all the glowing, blinking, and dazzling lights for a night they’ll never forget! With a dedicated party room featuring a fog machine, laser lights, and a DJ, this is always a big hits for the kids at our camp.

"Thank you everyone for making this camp a perfect 10"

MORNING YOGA

Jiu Jitsu and skiing in the alps with kids is tough on the body! In order to keep us parents as limbre and loose right until the end, we’re bringing back our dedicated instructor to run morning yoga sessions every day of the camp.

BEGINNERS WELCOME!

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BJJ Globetrotters is built on a foundation of treating everyone equally, both on and off the mats. We understand that signing up for a week-long training camp as a beginner in the sport can be a very intimidating thought. People often ask us if they are even allowed to join as beginners or if they would somehow be a burden to the instructors or other participants. However, there is absolutely nothing to worry about. We are most happy to have beginners of all levels join us, both for the training and social aspects of the camps.

At many of the camps, we even host a “White Belt Appreciation Hour,” which is a closed event where white belts can have “alone time” with the black belt coaches and ask all the beginner questions they might have.

So, if you’re still inexperienced in BJJ and on the edge about coming, just do it! We’ve all started where you are now, and one day you’ll probably be able to beat us, so we better be nice to you now .

ONLINE VIDEO LIBRARY OF CAMP CLASSES

We’ll be professionally filming many of the classes and then hosting them online at our video library: BJJ Globetrotters in Action. They’ll be entirely free to access (as will the videos from all our other camps), so if you want to refresh your memory you can go back and check out the technique as many times as you want.

OUR CAMP APP

All camp participants will have access to our custom-built BJJ Globetrotters camp app. It serves as the central hub for communication and organization before, during, and after each camp.

  • Chat with fellow campers and staff
  • Browse the camp schedule, save your favorite sessions, and stay updated
  • Coordinate rides and plan your travel with ease
  • Introduce yourself and get to know other participants
  • Access support and contact info for the camp staff
  • Browse the FAQ for quick answers
  • Plan meetups, share photos, and keep track of your training statistics
  • Sign up for camp activities, events, and dinners

Built specifically for BJJ Globetrotters camps, the app is your go-to tool for staying informed and making the most of your camp experience.

We created this app so you don’t have to rely on big social media platforms during camp. Focus more on the camp experience and less on cat videos!

All camp participants will have access to our custom-built BJJ Globetrotters camp app. It serves as the central hub for communication and organization before, during, and after each camp.

  • Chat with fellow campers and staff
  • Browse the camp schedule, save your favorite sessions, and stay updated
  • Coordinate rides and plan your travel with ease
  • Introduce yourself and get to know other participants
  • Access support and contact info for the camp staff
  • Browse the FAQ for quick answers
  • Plan meetups, share photos, and keep track of your training statistics
  • Sign up for camp activities, events, and dinners

Built specifically for BJJ Globetrotters camps, the app is your go-to tool for staying informed and making the most of your camp experience.

We created this app so you don’t have to rely on big social media platforms during camp. Focus more on the camp experience and less on cat videos!

CONFIRMED INSTRUCTORS

Manly Souza

- From Oahu, Hawaii
- BJJ black belt
- Dabbled in MMA
- Military & law enforcement combatives instructor
- Believes Hawaiian shirt is business attire
Jolie Boyle

- From Essex, United Kingdom
- BJJ black belt
- British Open champion
- Masters Europe champion purple belt
- WILL judge your open mat music selection
Francesco Fonte

- From Hanau, Germany / Gallipoli, Italy
- BJJ black belt
- A few medals here and there
- Next Level MMA head coach
- Will not accept milk in coffee
Gareth McNamara

- From Dublin, Ireland
- Judo & BJJ black belt
- Former Irish Judo Champion
- IBJJF World, European & Asian medalist
- Will footsweep you using beer only
Christian Graugart

- From Elsinore, Denmark
- Author of The BJJ Globetrotter
- 2nd place IBJJF Europeans brown belt
- IBJJF London Open black belt champion
- Multiple times IBJJF default bronze medalist

INSTRUCTORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT

All instructors at the BJJ Globetrotters camps have agreed to:
  • Respect and treat everyone at the camp equally, regardless of gender, sexuality, age, belt level, and skill; on and off the mats.
  • Behave respectfully and with the integrity to be expected of an instructor, role model, and representative of BJJ Globetrotters; on and off the mats.
  • Be a team player and support their fellow instructors.
  • Treat neither rolling nor teaching as a competition.

SCHEDULE & GUIDEBOOK

* Check in is January 2nd in the afternoon *

* We can store your bags on January 2nd from the morning *

* Check out is January 6th in the morning *

* You are welcome to leave your bags in the hotel for the day after check out *

Take a look at last Family Winter Camp’s guidebook here

€120 CUSTOM DESIGNED CAMP GI OFFER

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Book your spot before November 1st and get a special Winter Camp edition of our popular Super light travel gi for just €130 (normal price €150). You can pick any color of the gi (blue, white, black or gray) and it will have a special design just for this camp.

Pre-order with your camp registration and you can pick it up at the camp and pay in cash there. Binding, gentleman agreement :)

BJJ Globetrotters Travel gi version 2
* Special Winter Camp design *
* Available in blue, white, black, brown and gray *
* Super light ripstop jacket and pants *
* From just 1.1 kg *
* Perfect to bring for traveling *
* Regular price €150 *
* Special camp pre-order price €120 *

BJJ Globetrotters Competition Gi
* Special Winter Camp design *
* Available in blue, white, black and gray *
* High quality, 100% cotton 550GSM pearl weave jacket *
* 10 oz canvas pants *
* IBJJF competition legal *
* Regular price €185 *
* Special camp pre-order price €120 *

BOOK YOUR SPOT

INCLUDED:

4 nights accommodations
Three meals a day
20+ hours of classes
10+ hours of open mats
24 hr free fruit and beverages
Free access to Water World
Free laundry service for training gear
Daily gi and no-gi Jiu Jitsu lessons
Daily open mat sessions
Daily workshops
Morning yoga lessons
Daily Jiu Jitsu lessons for kids
Daily play-time on the mats for kids
Daily beginner ski lesson for kids
Movie nights for kids
Disco night for kids
Garden BBQ party

NOT INCLUDED
Transportation to camp
Ski gear
Lift pass

Adult with training €749 per person
Adult without training (Yoga included) €649 per person
Child 3-14 years €449 per person
Child 1-2 years €269 per person
Child under 1 year FREE
Adult upgrade to double room (for non-families) +€325 per person
Adult upgrade to single room (for non-families) +€469 per person
Adult without accommodation (training and food only) €449 per person

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN (MINIMUM 3 PERSONS) WILL GET THEIR OWN PRIVATE ROOM WITH BATHROOM AND SHOWER (NO UPGRADE COST REQUIRED)

AVAILABILITY

DORM ROOM: GOOD
FAMILY ROOM: GOOD
DOUBLE ROOM W/ SINGLE BEDS: MEDIUM
SINGLE ROOM: LOW

 

Terms and conditions

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ANY QUESTIONS?

Christian Graugart

Christian Graugart

Camp organizer
Vara Poorisrisak

Vara Poorisrisak

Camp organizer

Hi there, we are Christian and Vara!

We run the BJJ Globetrotters camps behind the scenes and are always happy to answer any questions you might have. Click below to get directly in touch with us any time!

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Someone you can talk to

We care a lot about creating an environment where people feel comfortable, safe, and welcome.

If something happens at camp that doesn’t sit right with you, you’re always welcome to reach out. You can speak directly with the organizers, or contact Laura Mallene if you’d rather talk to someone outside the organizing team.

Laura is a violence-prevention educator with a Master’s degree in Change Management in Society from the University of Tartu, Estonia. She works daily with topics related to sexual and domestic violence prevention, offering training and awareness programs for all ages.

Her long-standing contribution to preventing gender-based violence has been recognized with the Violence Prevention Award, presented by the Estonian Ministry of Justice and President Kersti Kaljulaid. She has extensive experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and has completed emotional first aid and other trauma-informed trainings.

You are welcome to contact Laura on [email protected]

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the location of the camp?
The camp will be held at Jugendhotel Wiederkehr, Kirchboden 19, 5602 Wagrain, Austria.

How do I get there?
The closest international airport is Salzburg (SZG), less than 70km away. From there you can get a train to the nearby village of St. Johann im Pongau, and then a bus or taxi on to Wagrain. You can also take a taxi directly from Salzburg airport, which takes around 45 minutes and cost approximately €25 per person when shared as a group (get in touch with other camp participants through our Facebook group).

There is also a train from Munich to St. Johann, which is very easy to use and only takes a few hours.

Or just grab a lift with one of the many Globetrotters that drive to the camp from all over Europe.

What skiing and snowboarding equipment do I have to bring?
You can rent all the basic equipment (skis, boards, boots, and helmets) at a local shop here. All camp participants get a discount, so this works out to be very good value. If you already have your own equipment, you can can of course bring that with you too.

There are no shops in Wagrain that rent ski/snowboarding clothes (such as windproof jackets), so we recommend you bring all weather-appropriate clothing with you.

Can you guarantee that there’ll be good snow conditions?
Unfortunately not. The chances for good conditions are very, very high, since Wagrain is located in the Eastern Alps, and thus is colder and has a much better record of snow than places further west. But of course we can always end up being unlucky. In the unlikely event of that happening, we have other fun activities in the snow planned for everyone.

I’ve never skied or snowboarded before. Can I still join?
Sure! Many people who come to this camp have never set foot on a ski slope before, and our instructors are more than happy to show you the basics.

Can I bring my significant other?
Yes, absolutely, you are most welcome to do that. Please note, however, that if you stay at the camp venue your partner will have to pay the same ticket price, as our expenses are the same regardless if a guest trains or not.

Do you have female-only rooms or do you mix them?
Yes, we will of course have female-only rooms, unless you have other specific requests for room mates.

Where can I play Ski or Die online?
Here

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.