Come run away from the cold winter together with us! The tiny island of Saint Barthélemy in the Caribbean used to be a hideout for pirates before Sweden and France invaded. Today it’s usually off-limits for anyone but Hollywood celebrities and the super rich, anchoring the world’s biggest yachts and staying in ultra-expensive luxury hotels. Working closely with the local St. Barth Jiu Jitsu club we will be hosting yet another high end Jiu Jitsu camp on the island! A full week of training, surfing, exploring, beaches and sailing that you don’t wanna miss.
Come run away from the cold winter together with us! The tiny island of Saint Barthélemy in the Caribbean used to be a hideout for pirates before Sweden and France invaded. Today it’s usually off-limits for anyone but Hollywood celebrities and the super rich, anchoring the world’s biggest yachts and staying in ultra-expensive luxury hotels. Working closely with the local St. Barth Jiu Jitsu club we will be hosting yet another high end Jiu Jitsu camp on the island! A full week of training, surfing, exploring, beaches and sailing that you don’t wanna miss.
ACCOMMODATIONS
We’ll be staying in perhaps the nicest public sports dorms in the world, purpose built for visiting athletes. It’s simple hostel-style accommodation, with most rooms having bunk beds for four people. There are also a handful of shared double rooms with twin- and queen size beds available for early signups. All rooms have shared bathrooms and showers.
There’s a common area for hanging out, eating etc., and we also have a small kitchen and refrigerator for simple cooking. Within walking distance is the beach, small shops, the main supermarket of the island, and the airport. You also have the option of staying some extra nights before or after the camp at a very affordable rate. Hang around with us for some extra beach time and training; you’re most welcome!
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU TRAINING
The academy is only a two-minute walk from the house. We’ll have classes during the day and in the evening (both gi and no-gi), and there’ll be plenty of opportunities for open mat training as well. All levels are welcome to join in, and we’ll make sure that everyone will get personal attention and come home with an improved game. BJJ Globetrotters camps are known for being full of friendly people from all over the world, who enjoy good training in a fun, relaxed and open-minded environment with a big emphasis on everyone being equal, both on and off the mats. White belts are real people too!
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
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
OUTDOOR OPEN MAT
If the weather allows it, we’ll set up an outdoor open mat with snacks and drinks on the edge of a cliff for the first day of the camp. Power double legs not recommended!
BEACH TRIPS AND HIKES
The island’s coastline is covered with one amazingly beautiful beach after the other. We’re taking time out of the schedule several days a week to drive you to the very best of them. We’ll spend a few hours on the beach where you can swim, snorkel, have lunch, or whatever you feel like, before we head back to the gym for more training. There are also plenty of great hiking trails, often difficult to find, but we’ll show you the way. With our extensive local knowledge of every corner of the island, we’ll make sure you get to see all the amazing views, unspoiled landscapes, and secluded, natural pools where you can take an afternoon swim.
DAILY SURF LESSONS
During the week, you’ll have the opportunity to do a few surf lessons at the beach near the house. We’ll be looking closely at the surf reports and usually go out early every morning when the wind is low, water calm, and the waves just right. The surf spot we go to is a reef break that’s very easy for beginners but also has challenging areas for more experienced people. There are very few other people in the water with us, so there'll be no fighting for the waves. We’re booking the best surf instructors on the island for this camp, and renting enough boards of all sizes for everyone to use. You’re gonna have to get out of bed early, but as soon as you sit out in the perfectly clear, warm water in the morning sun, looking at the picture perfect beach and Caribbean Island in front of you, you’ll understand why.With the expert guidance of our local instructors, you’ll quickly learn the basics and manage to stand up and ride the waves before the week is over. On the last day, we’ll host a friendly surf competition where you can try to win the legendary Golden Croissant in the categories Best Wave, Best Crash, Best Trick, and Best Costume.
CATAMARAN BOAT TRIP
When we get to Friday, and everyone’s been surfing and training all week, we need a little break. So we’ll be renting two or three large, luxurious catamaran boats and taking everyone on a boat trip from around noon until evening.We’ll stock the boats with drinks and food, then set sail to go around the island to a secluded beach that’s only reachable by the water or hiking.The boats are equipped with everything you can imagine, and we’ll have plenty of toys to play with in the water. Paddle boards, flotation devices, snorkle gear, you name it. We’ll be hanging out at the cove for a few hours and people can go swimming or exploring as they like. When we’re back on land again in the evening, we’ll go have dinner and ensure everyone is well rested for the last bit of training.
EVENING DINNERS
After the last training session of the day, there’ll be time to shower and get changed before we head out to visit a restaurant on the island. We’ll be visiting different places so you can get a taste of all the different cuisines on the island. Food and a drink here is included in your camp ticket. We might even set up a dinner on the beach with live music one of the evenings! (subject to availability of musician)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
If our ambitious camp schedule is not enough for you, there are plenty of other things to do on the island. The island has no public transport system, but we have minivans and cars available for everyone, so it is easy to get around and explore the many interesting places there. Beach trips, hiking, swimming, scuba diving, surfing, sightseeing in the old town, just jump in the van and go anytime you like.
SPECIAL CARIBBEAN ISLAND CAMP GI OFFER
Book your spot before September 1st and get a special Caribbean Island Camp edition of either our light weight travel gi or pearl weave competition gi for just €120 (normal price €150 and €185). You can pick any color of the gi (blue, white, black, brown, navy or gray) and it will have a special design just for this camp.
Nicolas Harmange
- From Saint Barthélemy, F.W.I.
- Judo black belt for 30+ years
- Co-founder of Judo Club Saint Barth
- Founder of Saint Barth Ju-Jitsu
- Ask for baguette recommendations
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
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
Chris Vangu
- From Saint Barth, F.W.I.
- BJJ Black belt
- Judo black belt
- Saint Barth BJJ kids’ coach
- Can always find parking
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
Martin Mihajlov
- From Skopje, Macedonia / Ljubljana, Slovenia
- BJJ black belt
- Random AJP and IBJJF medals
- Helped colonize Macedonia with BJJ enthusiasts
- Pretends to not like cake
Mathieu Paquet
- From Chalons en Champagne, France
- BJJ black belt
- IBJJF New York Open Champion
- NAGA Europe Champion
- International Jägerbomb Hall-of-Famer
Joshua Janis
- From Wisconsin, United States
- BJJ black belt
- 10+ yrs teaching at White Lotus
- Meditation/ guilloutine specialist (not as combo)
- Wim Hoff fanclub vice president
Jukka-Pekka Väisänen
- From Helsinki, Finland
- BJJ & Judo black belt
- Chief Engineer at BJJHeadStart
- BJJ instructor at Hipko
- Has a small moose farm up north
Saint Barthélemy (also called St. Barth or St. Barts) is a small island east of Puerto Rico with a population of just 9,000 people. It’s known for being a celebrity get-away, and the town harbor is always full of billionaire yachts. There are 14 beautiful beaches around the island, all reachable with a short drive and in some cases a little hike
St. Barth has a small community of BJJ enthusiasts which has been working hard to progress in the sport, despite being so isolated. The academy is spacious and located near the airport, supermarkets, and one of the best beaches on the island. One of the members has a garage with mats on top of a hill with an amazing view, often hosting legendary no-gi open mat sessions in the business hour lunch breaks.
HOW TO GET THERE
There are many ways to get to St. Barth, but the easiest is to fly to the neighboring island of Saint Martin (SXM). There are direct connections there from many major airports in the United States, as well as Europe (KLM/Tui from Amsterdam or Air France from Paris etc.). From there, you can either take a small propeller airplane for ten minutes (book ahead directly with Winair or Saint Barth Commuter) or catch a ferry (40 minutes). We’ll pick you up when you arrive!
Be careful using flight search engines to look for flights all the way to Saint Barth! They’ll usually only find super expensive tickets. Just get a ticket to Saint Martin and the rest is easy! If you fly from Europe, the best bet is to book a ticket directly on Air France’s website as they are the only airline with connecting tickets all the way to St. Barth (including the final connection from St. Martin / Guadeloupe).
SCHEDULE & GUIDEBOOK WILL BE SENT OUT APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK BEFORE THE CAMP
Take a look at the guidebook for last year’s Caribbean Island Camp here
€1699 per person
* Shared double room with twin/queen bed upgrade: +€200 pp.
