* From April 14th to 19th, 2025 *
"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!
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
ACCOMMODATION
We are renting an entire hostel exclusively for the camp, centrally located in the Old Town of Tallinn, a short trip away from the camp. If you wanna stay together with other campers, staff and instructors, you’re welcome to join us! Just book together with your ticket and we’ll take care of everything for you from there on.
- 7 nights accommodation: Sunday, April 23th to Sunday April 30th (dates fixed)
- Centrally located in Old Town Tallinn
- Stay with ~30 other campers, instructors and staff
- Bed linens included
- Common room
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen facilities
- Washing facilities (one free wash per day included!)
- Short walk to tram (approx. 10 minutes to camp)
Standard dorm room Bunk beds €185 (ticket valid for one person) |
Private room with twin beds Two single beds €274 (ticket valid for one person) |
Private room with single bed One single bed €324 (ticket valid for one person) |
Private room with queen bed One queen bed €474 (ticket valid for 1-2 persons) |
Tallinn has everything from backpacker hostels to 5-star hotels to choose from, but the camp will coincide with the start of the busy travel season so we do recommend that you nail down your accommodation as soon as possible.
"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
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
DAY ONE PUBCRAWL
What started off as a really bad, great idea, has become a stable at our mega-camps: For those who want to kickstart the social (and sightseeing-) aspect of the week, we are organizing a pub crawl, visiting a handful of local bars, sampling the classic, German beers, in between having a nice walk through the old streets of town. We are usually more than 100 campers attending this beautiful evening walk and it’s a great way to start things off. You’re also most welcome to participate without drinking! Bars close at 1 AM on Mondays, so there is still time to get some sleep before training begins Tuesday :)
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.
WORKSHOPS
Off the mats, we’ll be holding a series of workshops taught by a selection of instructors and highly knowledgeable camp attendees. These will all take place in the camp venue. Generally they focus on Jiu Jitsu and sport-related topics, but we’ve also had presentations on things like improving your photography, making stuff happen, standup comedy and historic grappling arts – basically anything cool that we think might be interesting! You’ll just have to wait for the schedule and see what we’ve got lined up.
"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
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 €120. 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 €120 *
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 €120 *
CONFIRMED INSTRUCTORS
- From Tallinn, Estonia
- BJJ black belt
- Head coach Estum Jiu Jitsu, Estonia
- Creator of DefensiveBJJ.com
- Once stopped drone strike w/ turtle defense
- From Maryland, United States
- BJJ black belt
- Pan American Champion brown
- Euros & Worlds medalist
- USA Camp pub crawl planner veteran
- From Ontario, Canada
- BJJ black belt
- Like to train in garages and basements
- USA Camp OG
- Also known as “Mr. Canada”
- From Pennsylvania, United States
- BJJ black belt
- Nogi World Champion purple
- MMA matchmaker and IRL matchmaker
- Claims her best moves come from cat videos
- 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
- From Mikkeli, Finland
- BJJ black belt
- ADCC North European Champion 2023
- Trained BJJ since 2001
- Claims his spirit animal is a Brazilian tapir
- From Helsinki, Finland
- BJJ black belt
- Gold No-Gi Finnish Nationals '22
- Mostly rocking the 2nd or 3rd place
- Former Finnish curling pro
- 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
- 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
- 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
- From Odense, Denmark
- BJJ black belt
- Instructor at Great Danes Fight Club
- 3x Danish Open Champion
- Runs on 100% renewable energy
INSTRUCTORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
- 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
* Saturday full day training *
BOOK YOUR SPOT
Six days unlimited training camp
40+ gi and no-gi lessons
25+ hours of open mat
15+ black belt instructors
Camp party
Optional social events and evening dinners
Free camp t-shirt
€299
AVAILABILITY: MEDIUM (60% booked)
ANY QUESTIONS?
Christian Graugart
Vara Poorisrisak
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!
"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
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.
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 :)