Intensive Camp: Wrestling & BJJ

Wrestling & BJJ Intensive Camp Feb 18. – Feb 22. – 2026 Marbella/Spain

Train with Olympic-level wrestling and world-class Gi/No-Gi—all in a premium seaside facility.

Coach Valentin Kalika (Wrestling): Olympic coach for the USA team behind Helen Maroulis’ historic Rio 2016 gold; long-time technical mentor on her run to the podium, as well as coach of many Olympic & World Champions. A Greco-Roman wrestling veteran and World Champion.

Coach Renato Migliaccio (BJJ): Owner of Sampa BJJ (California) and Co-Founder of BJJ Intensive Camp, 6th-degree BJJ black belt, 5th-degree Judo black belt, Pan American & European BJJ champion, ADCC and M-1 Global veteran, pro MMA 6-1. Expect crisp takedown-to-finish sequencing and pressure systems you can use immediately.

Coach Martin Guggi (BJJ): Owner of Flowing Arts Academy (Austria) and Co-Founder of BJJ Intensive Camp, Black belt competitor (AJP/UAEJJF) known for modern lower-body attacks and pragmatic leg-lock defense frameworks. Owner of Flowing Arts Academy, co-owner of the BJJ Intensive Camp.

This is Wrestling & BJJ Intensive Camp in Marbella/Spain We’ll train at the Real Club Pádel Marbella — a full-spectrum facility that offers more than just mats: swimming pools, sauna, jacuzzi, a weight room, boxing and MMA ring. This means you’ll have the perfect environment for serious training, smart recovery and downtime all in one place. Also: just a walking distance to the beach for recovery walks, open air sessions or a relaxed late-afternoon dip. And you’ll be surrounded by great dining options. For example, the club itself features a restaurant and terrace overlooking courts and the gym. (Real Club Padel Marbella) Nearby, highly-rated spots like “Breathe” and other Mediterranean/European restaurants are within easy reach in the Nueva Andalucía / Puerto Banús area. (Tripadvisor)

Dates & formats 5-Day: Wed–Sun (Feb 18–22) – €500 3-Day: Fri–Sun (Feb 20–22) – €300 Training only. Flights, accommodation, meals not included.

What you’ll train

Wrestling for BJJ (Kalika): Control & tie-ups, throws, takedowns, chain-wrestling adapted for Gi & No-Gi. Gi & No-Gi Intensive (Migliaccio): takedown → pass → control → submission progressions; high-percentage pressure systems. No-Gi & Gi Intensive (Guggi): leg-lock entries, positional safety, counters and transition chains. Partner matching by level, drilling labs, guided situational sparring, and daily Q&A.

Sample day 09:00–12:00 Wrestling • 17:00–18:30 Gi & No-Gi + Open Mat

Weather (what to expect) Typical February in Marbella: High ~16-18 °C (61-64 °F), Low ~7-9 °C (45-48 °F), ~7 hours of sun on average—perfect for recovery walks, beach time or some light outdoor mobility.

Indicative flight prices to AGP (round-trip, searched early Nov ’25) London → Málaga: frequently €35-€120 return in sales/low season. Munich → Málaga: ~€110-€210 return depending on month; January tends to be the cheapest historically. Stuttgart → Málaga: recent returns commonly ~€170 (lows under €100 at times). Vienna → Málaga: sales frequently €50-€150 return (one-ways advertised from ~€23). Tip: Multiple daily non-stops and LCC sales make February one of the easiest times to find value into AGP.

Who this is for BJJ athletes who want reliable takedowns and better top control No-Gi players upgrading leg-lock offence/defence Beginners who want to improve their Gi game (white → blue belt) Coaches seeking clean progressions to take home

Results you’ll take home A plug-and-play takedown game you trust on comp day Smoother shot → finish → pass → submission chains in Gi and No-Gi A leg-lock roadmap that’s aggressive and defensible

Reserve your spot 5-Day (Feb 18–22): €500– full immersion 3-Day (Feb 20–22): €300 – focused weekend burst Limited mats available. Lock in now and train at a premium facility walking-distance to the beach, with an Olympic-level wrestling coach and two proven BJJ professors (plus other black belts to be confirmed) — all under the Andalusian sun.