Louisville, KY · April 15–18, 2027
Don't miss out on the opportunity to grow your game, make new friends, and immerse yourself in the vibrant BJJ Mental Models community. Grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Sponsored By:
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
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 2027 Instructors
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JESSE WALKER
BJJ Black belt with almost 20 years of coaching experience
- Co-founder of Rough Hands BJJ
- featured TEDx speaker
- BJJMM Camp Alum
- Host of Fighting Matters Podcast
Session: The Last Mile — Using Leg Turks to Finish Guard Passes
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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: TBA
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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: TBA
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JEFF SHAW
BJJ Black Belt
- Owner and head instructor at Bellingham BJJ in Washington state.
* Jeff has been a black belt since 2018 and has been competing since 2010.
- Teaches at Western Washington University and does academic research into jiujitsu history.
Session: TBA
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NIAMH BRYN
BJJ Black Belt
- Owner of Snowblind BJJ
Session: TBA
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Cory Ponce
BJJ Black Belt
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Coming Soon
SPRING CAMP SCHEDULE
SPRING CAMP SCHEDULE
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9a - 930a: Camp Check-in
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
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9a: Shelby Y. -Yoga
930a - 1030a: Missy B. - That’s a Wrap
1030a - 1130a: Mike M - How to Play Closed Guard Like an Old Bastard
1130a - 130p: Lunch/Open Mat
130p - 230p: Amber L. - The Sneaky Squeeze
230p -530p: Thunder Over Louisville & Cookout
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9a: Shelby Y. -Yoga
930a - 1030a: Rich S. - I’ve got Shoulder Crush on You
11a - 1p: Lunch/Open Mat
130p - 230p: Lakyn B. - Twisted Sister Passing
230p - 330p: Eric B. - TBA
330p -530p: Open Mat / Private Training
330p - 430p: Strength & Conditioning for BJJ
430p - 530p: Coaching Clinic — Trauma Informed Coaching
700-??: Game Night!
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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: Jesse W.. - (Arm) Drag Queen Story Hour
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.
Join the Wait List
Register for Camp
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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
subject to verification
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Black Belt - FREE
Black belts can attend camp free of charge.