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Louisville KY, April 17-20 2026

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Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Camp

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    20+ Hours of BJJ Seminars, Break-out Sessions & Open Mats

    Join us for our exciting Spring Camp, featuring over 12 hours of dynamic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminars and open mat sessions!

    This event is designed for practitioners of all levels, offering a unique chance to enhance your skills, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow grapplers.

    With expert instructors leading focused seminars, you'll gain valuable insights and share the mats with peers who share your passion for BJJ.

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    Daily Yoga

    Yoga enhances grappling by boosting flexibility, strength, and balance, all vital for control and complex maneuvers. It aids injury prevention through improved body awareness and alignment.

    Mindfulness fosters mental clarity and calmness under pressure while breathing techniques enhance endurance and recovery. Ultimately, yoga complements grappling and supports overall athlete well-being.

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    Enjoy Louisville!

    Louisville, Kentucky, is a vibrant city known for its rich culture, delicious cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere. From the iconic Kentucky Derby to the historic beauty of the Waterfront Park, there's always something exciting happening here.

    Join us for a spectacular cookout celebration as we gather to watch Thunder Over Louisville, one of the largest fireworks shows in the nation. Enjoy great food, camaraderie, and the stunning skyline as we revel in this unforgettable event.

The Facility

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6000 sqft facility

3 Training Floors, Weight Room, & Shower 

Located close to many bars and restaurants

Camp is ten minutes from the Louisville Airport

Spring Camp 2026 Instructors

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    JESSE WALKER

    BJJ Black belt with over 15 years of coaching experience

    - Co-founder of Rough Hands BJJ

    - featured TEDx speaker

    - BJJMM Camp Alum

    - Host of Fighting Matters Podcast

    Session: (Arm) Drag Queen Story Hour

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    SHELBY YORK

    500 E-RYT YACEP Yoga instructor ~10 years of coaching experience

    - Co-founder of Rough Hands BJJ

    - BJJ Blue belt & Krav Maga Brown belt

    -BJJMM Camp Alum

    Session: Daily Yoga

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    MIKE MAHAFFEY

    BJJ Black Belt under Chris Haueter

    - BJJ's most notorious Old Bastard

    - Trains at Magic BJJ in Lansing, Michigan

    - BJJMM Camp Alum

    - Host of Fighting Matters Podcast

    Session: How to Play Closed Guard Like an Old Bastard

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    RICH SAB

    BJJ Black belt 25 Years of experience

    - From Saddle Brook, New Jersey

    - Instructor at BJJ Globetrotters and BJJ Fanatics

    - Fitness & Nutrition Coach

    - BJJMM Camp Alum

    Session: I’ve got Shoulder Crush on You

  • JEFF SHAW

    BJJ Black belt

    - Founder of Bellingham BJ

    - Host of Fighting Matters Podcast

    - Professor at Western Washington University

    - BJJMM Alum

    Session: Omoplatapalooza

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    THOMAS ROZDZYNSKI

    BJJ Black Belt

    - Founder of Rōl Academy in Chicago, Illinois

    - Host of RŌL Radio show

    -BJJMM Alum

    Session: You’ve Been Framed

  • MATT LINSEMIER

    MATT LINSEMIER

    BJJ Black Belt

    - Co-owner of Magic BJJ in Lansing Michigan

    -BJJMM Camp Alum

    - Magic: The Gathering nerd

    - Specializes in learning through sarcasm

    Session: Dirty Subs while Dominating Top Positions.

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    MISSY BAIZE

    BJJ Black Belt

    - Instructor at BJJ Globetrotters

    -BJJMM Camp Alum

    Session: That’s a Wrap!

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    DEREK JONES

    BJJ Black Belt with 18 years of BJJ experience

    - Instructor at Rough Hands BJJ

    - Black Belt under Prof. Bruce Shepherd

    - Philosophy/Cognitive Science PhD

    - Multi-time bar trivia runner-up

    Session: Try Not to Try: Wise Energy Investment for BJJ

  • AMBER BENDLE

    BJJ Black Belt

    - Co-Owner of Funky Flow Jiu Jitsu

    - Wellness Coach/Owner of Self Well Fed

    - Accomplished Competitor

    - Once had my nose broke by Sarah McMann and lived to tell the tale

    Session: The Sneaky Squeeze

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    LAKYN BENDLE

    BJJ Black Belt

    - Co-Owner and Head Coach of Funky Flow Jiu Jitsu

    - Licensed Professional Counselor during the 9-5

    - Quiet person who picked two careers where talking is the job description.

    Session: Twisted Sister Passing

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    KEITH STEINACHER

    BJJ Black Belt

    - Co-Owner of Strategic BJJ

    - Ultra-Heavy Black Belt under Professor Kyle Watson

    - Founding member of "Girth Squad BJJ"

    -Purveyor of Dad-Jokes and Chokes

    Session: Skirt Chasing for Beginners

SPRING CAMP SCHEDULE

SPRING CAMP SCHEDULE

  • Super Secret Seminar and Open House

  • 9a: Shelby Y. -Yoga

    930a - 1030a: Opening Session

    1030a - 1130a: Derek J. - Try Not to Try: Wise Energy Investment for BJJ

    1130a - 130p: Lunch/Open Mat

    130p - 230p: Thomas R. - You’ve Been Framed

    300p - 400p: School/Business Owners Meeting

    230p -530p: Open Mat / Private Training

    700-??: Welcome Dinner

  • 9a: Shelby Y. -Yoga

    930a - 1030a: Missy B. - That’s a Wrap

    1030a - 1130a:‍ ‍Jesse W.. - (Arm) Drag Queen Story Hour

    1130a - 130p: Lunch/Open Mat

    130p - 230p: Amber L. - The Sneaky Squeeze

    230p -530p: Thunder Over Louisville & Cookout

  • 9a: Shelby Y. -Yoga

    930a - 1030a: Rich S. - I’ve got Shoulder Crush on You

    1030a - 1130a: Lakyn B. - Twisted Sister Passing

    1130a - 130p: Lunch/Open Mat

    130p - 230p: Jeff S. - Omoplatapalooza

    230p -530p: Open Mat / Private Training

    300p - 400p: Strength & Conditioning for BJJ

    400p - 500p: Coaching Clinic

    700-??: Game Night!

  • 9a: Shelby Y. - Yoga

    930a - 1030a: Keith S. - Skirt Chasing for Beginners

    1030a - 1130a: Matt L. - Dirty Subs while Dominating Top Positions.

    1130a - 130p Lunch/Open Mat

    130p - 230p: Mike M - How to Play Closed Guard Like an Old Bastard

    230p - 300p: Closing Thoughts

    230p -530p: Open Mat / Private Training

    Camp Ends

Need More? — Set up privates with one (or more) of the Camp Coaches, or join an impromptu break-out session in the secondary training room.

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  • Standard - $299

    General Admission

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  • Premium -$199

    Must be a BJJ Mental Models Premium or member or Rough Hands BJJ

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  • Black Belt - FREE

    Black belts can attend camp free of charge.

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