BJJ Globetrotters Spring Camp Estonia 2027

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* From April 12th to 17th, 2027 *
* In Tallinn, Estonia *
* Less than 20 minutes from Tallinn airport *
* Huge mat space in a beautiful medieval town *
* Six-day training camp *
* Gi and no-gi classes all day long *
* High-level international instructors *
* Yoga every morning *
* All experience levels and affiliations welcome! *

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WELCOME

We are starting the season of European camps in the crisp spring air of the Baltic Sea. Come join us for some rolls and beers in this medieval northern city where a Jiu Jitsu revolution is quietly brewing.

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"Well, what can I say? It’s been 3 years since I went to camp and it’s like I never left! The friendships I’ve made here are one of a kind. Estonia camp itself was great and one of the most fun weeks I’ve had. The facilities are great, the organisation was perfect, the transport was easy too. Tallinn itself is a great, safe city with super friendly people and beautiful architecture. There’s lots of great culinary experiences to have too if you’re into that kind of thing, and of course, the training was top notch. So many people from all over the world in a great little town, what’s not to love. Until the next time!"
- Taherul, United Kingdom

TALLINN


The capital of and largest city in Estonia, Tallinn is a wonderfully vibrant mix of old and new. Its strategic coastal location helped to establish it as a trading hub for the medieval Hanseatic League, and ensured a regular flow of fresh cultural influences – Scandinavian, German, and Russian – that constantly mingled with and drew inspiration from both each other and Tallinn’s native Baltic heritage. Its legendary Old Town, a densely layered historic network of cobbled streets, majestic churches, and grandiose merchant houses dating from the 13th century, is one of the best preserved in Europe.


Wrapped around this ancient heart is a forward-looking, modern city that is very much on the cutting edge. A thriving centre of technological, cultural, and educational innovation, Tallinn is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of Europe. It officially has the highest number of startups per person on the continent, and has been the birthplace of many international tech companies such as Skype.

"A big thank you to the organisers, instructors, participants, and hosts at the Spring Camp in Tallinn. It was my first Globetrotters camp and first time in Estonia. 3D Treening was an amazing gym to hold the camp in, Tallinn was a wonderful city, and the instructors and participants really made it easy to join in. I learned so much. It was much harder physically than I had imagined, instead of 4-5 classes a day I basically made 2, with a bit of rolling afterwards. Since I got back I think I am about twice as good at jiu-jitsu as I was when I left (no exaggeration). So about 15 months’ worth of training in a week. Bargain! I really hope there will be more camps in Tallinn in the future, and to anyone considering attending a camp but not quite sure, I would completely recommend it. And this is from an old (41!), introverted, anti-social white belt!"
- Ben, Japan

FACILITIES


Located just outside downtown Tallinn, Aitado Judo club features everything we need for a week of training – 450 m2 of grappling mats, weights, showers and a sauna. It’s easily accessible from the city centre (short taxi ride at around €5-10 with Bolt Taxi App).

The address of the camp is Aitado Judo, Sõjakooli 3, 11316 Tallinn, Estonia. (This is the new location that the former 3D Treening has moved to in 2021)

"I have had many great experiences in my lifetime, but attending the BJJ Globetrotters Camp was on the top of my list. I truly met some of the most sincere and wonderful people from all over the world. The training was outstanding and the instructors were top notch."
- Russ, United Kingdom

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU TRAINING

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 :-)

We’ll be running classes (both gi and no-gi) every day from morning to evening, 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 frequent open mat sessions at which you can roll, drill technique, or just chat with the instructors and pick their brains. There’ll be more training than you can possibly handle over the course of the week, so make sure to bring your notepad!

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"When I first started training Jiu Jitsu I never imagined it would take me to places like this, but now, having done it, I can’t imagine my Jiu Jitsu life without the annual BJJ Globetrotters camp. They are the coolest experience in the sport, full of good vibes, great training partners, and unforgettable memories. Many of the people I’ve met at these camps have become what I am sure will be lifelong friends, and they’ve opened up all sorts of other informal Jiu Jitsu travel outside of the camps as well. If you haven’t checked out a Globetrotters camp yet, you should definitely get on it."
- Sean, United States

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 .

"Just had my very first BJJ Globetrotters training camp, and I loved it. Besides the many technical lessons, new concepts and inspiring stories, it also gave me some insight into where I am as a blue belt. The many sparring sessions with different people all playing their own styles showed me whether my game plan works or if it needs some changes. To me, this was the most valuable part of the camp. Being able to spar with that many people over the course of a week really gives you the reflection you need for your game plan. So to everyone I rolled with – thanks for helping me make my game better. I recommend that anyone – casual hobbyists or competitive fighters – join a camp like this, be it for either the several hours of sparring a day or for the new techniques you will learn."
- Jelle, The Netherlands

FREE PHOTO BOOTH

Once again, we’re offering a free photo booth run by a professional portrait photographer during the camp. Grab your finest gi, favourite accessories, and nearest liftable friend, and get that Facebook profile picture you’ve always wanted!

"Globetrotters camps are this magical combination of professional Jiu Jitsu technique and conceptual drilling, a bunch of laughs and acting really goofy with same people, reuniting with friends from last camp as well as making new ones, and spending quality disconnected time with my husband. I have bags under my eyes from overtraining and undersleeping, and bruises everywhere – but they’ll fade, and my Jiu Jitsu game is stronger and I have all these new memories with awesome people."
- Missy, United States

MORNING YOGA

Regardless of the colour of the belt around your waist, six days of 8+ hours on the mats is tough on the body! And that’s not even counting the hours spent sampling Tallinn’s historic array of beers afterwards. In order to keep us as limbre and loose right until the end, we’re bringing back our instructor to run morning yoga sessions every day of the camp.

"I've been to a lot of these camps by now and the atmosphere, enthusiasm and general energy is second to none."
- Oliver, United Kingdom

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.

"Traveling almost halfway across the globe for a Jiu Jitsu camp, I had no idea what was in store. But it turned out to be one of the best moments of my life. Really cool and friendly people, great instructors from all over the world teaching cool stuff, and of course the wonderful party at the end of the camp!"
- Ming, Malaysia

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!

"I booked my first Globetrotters camp as a solo traveller. I knew I wouldn’t know anyone there, which was a bit daunting. But when I met everyone, no one felt like a stranger – it was like we were all old friends. I still listen to the music we rolled to, and have applied the moves to my game. I am still friends with the people I met, and those relationships somehow grow despite the geographical distance. I’ve become part of a network of awesome people, and booking that trip was one of the best decision I ever made."
- Gemma, United Kingdom

OTHER ACTIVITIES


Tallinn is a small city and thus easy to explore on foot. Wander through the cobbled streets of the remarkably well-preserved Old Town (on the UNESCO World Heritage list), head over to check out Viru Gate – once where the merchants and artisans of old Tallinn lived, now the trendiest shopping street in the city – and then up to Toompea Hill to see the site of the Danish Castle that founded Tallinn in 1219 AD. There are botanical gardens, museums on the Soviet occupation, and towering Russian Orthodox cathedrals, so no matter your interests you’ll find something to catch your eye. And if you have even more time on your hands, you can always hop on a ferry and take a day trip across the Gulf of Finland to nearby Helsinki; the ferry ride only takes two hours.

"One of the most important things about any camp is that you get to spend time with a truly broad spectrum of people from all walks of life, which can only enrich you as a person."
- Giles, Scotland

€130 CUSTOM DESIGNED CAMP GI OFFER

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Book your spot before February 1st and get a special Estonia Camp edition of either our light weight travel gi or pearl weave competition gi for just €130. You can pick any color of the gi (blue, white, black, brown, pink 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’s agreement :)

BJJ Globetrotters Travel gi v2
* Special Estonia Camp design *
* Available in blue, white, black, brown, pink and gray *
* Super light ripstop jacket and pants *
* From just 1.1 kg *
* Perfect to bring for traveling *
* Special camp pre-order price €130 *

BJJ Globetrotters Competition Gi v2
* Special Estonia Camp design *
* Available in blue, white, black and gray *
* High quality, 100% cotton 550GSM pearl weave jacket *
* 10 oz canvas pants *
* IBJJF competition legal *
* Special camp pre-order price €130 *

CONFIRMED INSTRUCTORS

Tobias Huber

- From Bietigheim, Germany
- BJJ black belt
- Former MMA pro
- NAGA Germany champion
- Our token Brazilian guy at camp
Bernie Antle

- From Newfoundland, Canada
- BJJ black belt
- Owner of Kempe Fitness & Fighting
- In Canadian Airforce (could be just a janitor though)
- Insists his blood type is Imperial Stout
Raechel Titone

- From Ontario, Canada
- BJJ black belt
- Owner of Karma Jiu Jitsu
- Met, married and honeymooned husband at camps
- Can yodel but only about poutine
Robert Tomingas

- From Kuressare, Estonia
- BJJ black belt
- 7x Estonia Champion
- Gold Nordic Open black belt
- Reportedly has better jokes than Jorgen
Taherul Khan

- From London, England / Zürich, Switzerland
- BJJ black belt
- #1 ranked camp coffee snob
- Everyone gave up on pronouncing his name
- Will armbar a grandma if she puts sugar in coffee
Pierre-Yves Pontus

- From Belgium / Switzerland
- BJJ black belt
- Coach at Sion and Icon Valais
- 3x IBJJF European Masters Champion
- Always bring his waffle iron to camps
Sebastiaan Munter

- From Heemskerk, Netherlands
- BJJ & Judo black belt
- Head coach of Bushido BJJ
- Former Dutch champion
- Actually enjoys Minttu shots
Alexander Backus

- From Örebro, Sweden
- BJJ black belt
- Karate yellow belt
- Won a match at some point
- Plays ABBA vinyl on repeat for open mats
Jari Anttila

- From Mikkeli, Finland
- BJJ black belt
- ADCC North European Champion 2023
- Trained BJJ since 2001
- Claims his spirit animal is a Brazilian tapir
Shawn Clow

- From New York, United States
- BJJ black belt
- Once ranked #1 IBJJF brown belt in some division
- Had some MMA fights
- Private first responder for Seb Munter
Jing Zhu

- From Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- BJJ black belt
- Has a couple of cool podiums picz
- Dabbles in Dagestani wrestling
- Expert in tax evasion transparency
Alan Titone

- From Colorado, United States
- E-RYT No Bullshit Yoga Teacher
- Co-founder of Karma Jiu Jitsu
- Aka. the famous pro wrestler 'Namaste Nudie'
- Somehow believes yoga needs MORE STRENGTH
Vilhjálmur Arnarsson

- From Akureyri, Iceland
- BJJ black belt
- Icelandic National Champion
- 3rd place IBJJF Europeans nogi
- Knits a sweater for Priit every Christmas
Jillian Peterson

- From Pennsylvania, United States
- BJJ black belt
- Nogi World Champion purple
- MMA matchmaker and IRL matchmaker
- Claims her best moves come from cat videos
Cristiana Theodoli

- From Glasgow, Scotland
- BJJ black belt
- Got a bunch of white belt medals
- Main source of calories is from caffeine
- If she casually asks about your gym, lawyer up
Priit Mihkelson

- From Tallinn, Estonia
- BJJ black belt
- Head coach Estum Jiu Jitsu, Estonia
- Creator of DefensiveBJJ.com
- Once stopped drone strike w/ turtle defense
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
Charlene Dixon

- From Maryland, United States
- BJJ black belt
- Pan American Champion brown
- Euros & Worlds medalist
- Once taught Jiu Jitsu at NASA
Laura Rättyä

- From Helsinki, Finland
- BJJ black belt
- Gold No-Gi Finnish Nationals '22
- Mostly rocking the 2nd or 3rd place
- Former Finnish curling pro
Tiina Elomaa

- From Imatra, Finland
- BJJ black belt
- Karelian armwrestling team member
- Got lots of kids and lots of medals
- On a diet consisting of 100% salmiakki licorice
John van der Meer

- From Heerenveen, The Netherlands
- Judo black belt
- Former national coach The Netherlands
- Trainer/Coach TalentBaseNL Heerenveen
- Throws people so hard they land in Belgium
Seth Spratlin

- From Alabama, United States
- BJJ black belt
- Owner of Pirate BJJ
- Head Coach for UAH Chargers grappling team
- In charge of cabin thermostat at camp
Gareth McNamara

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

- From Bergen, Norway
- BJJ black belt
- Coach at Bergen Grappling
- Probably competed at some point
- Lives in a cute little cave like most Norwegians
Patrick Arends

- From Arnhem, The Netherlands
- BJJ black belt
- Coach at Fight Spirit in Arnhem
- Former Primal Games champion
- Claims defense is just "superior Dutch genetics"
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
Aaron Ross

- From Florida, USA / Tokyo, Japan
- BJJ black belt
- 10+ yrs training in Paraestra, Tokyo
- Best Horse Stance '84 All Valley Karate Ch.
- International used car salesman
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

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

* The training schedule and guidebook will be released closer to the time of the camp. *
Click here to see last year’s guidebook.

BOOK YOUR SPOT

INCLUDED
Six days unlimited training camp
40+ gi and no-gi lessons
25+ hours of open mat
20+ black belt instructors
Camp party
Optional social events and evening dinners

NOT INCLUDED
Food, flights and accommodation

€175

RESERVATION DEPOSIT

Secure your spot with a non-refundable down payment
Remaining €175 due before February 1st to confirm your ticket

OR

€349

FULL PAYMENT

AVAILABILITY: MEDIUM (50% booked)

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]

"Well, I’m back home and trying to put into words what I experienced this week. As someone that’s been on and off with Jiu Jitsu over the years, and being a fairly quiet and private person, taking prt in this camp was a massive step out of my comfort zone. And I’m so glad that I made the decision to do it – it has confirmed that Jiu Jitsu is what I love and enjoy doing, and that you guys and girls are awesome. Massive thanks to Christian Graugart and all the instructors that went into making this as fantastic as it was. "
- Anthony, United Kingdom

ALL UPCOMING CAMPS

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Family Winter Camp 2027 – 180×240

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Spring Camp 2027 180×240

USA Camp 2027 180×240

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR SPRING CAMP ESTONIA

What is the location of the camp?
The address of the camp is Aitado Judo, Sõjakooli 3, 11316 Tallinn, Estonia. (This is the new location that the former 3D Treening has moved to in 2021)

How do I get there?
Tallinn airport (TLL) is only a 15-minute drive from both the gym and the city centre, and there are flights there from many different places in Europe. Alternatively, you can fly to Helsinki (HEL) in Finland and take the two-hour ferry down to Tallinn.

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.

Is there a risk of snow storm?
Yes.

ANYTHING ELSE?

Feel free to email us if you have any questions!! We will get back to you right away :)

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