| Train all day long in the largest grappling and MMA gym in the world. Choose whether you want to relax in the rejuvenating waters of a natural hot spring or surf the invigoratingly cold waves of the North Atlantic. Wrestle a Viking under the open sky and then retreat to the nearby tavern for a well-earned horn of ale.Yes, we’re heading back to the Land of Ice and Fire for another week of training, exploring, and partying in one of the most stunningly beautiful places on Earth. Grab your drinking horn and gi (and glĂma belt) and meet us there! | | The earliest site of Norse settlement in Iceland (dating from the 9th century AD), modern-day ReykjavĂk is a bustling capital city with a wonderfully eclectic mix of ultra-modern concert halls, colourful old wooden houses, trendy cafes that turn into late-night party pubs, and streets named after Odin and Thor.
It’s also the hub of tourism in Iceland, acting as the main point of entry and the gateway to the rest of this absolutely stunning country. The world-famous Golden Circle tour (a 230km loop featuring the UNESCO World Heritage site Ăžingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and the thundering Gulfoss waterfall) is easily doable as a day trip from ReykjavĂk, as is a visit to the luxurious Blue Lagoon hot springs. | | Mjölnir is the largest grappling and MMA gym in the world, with a staggering 3000m2 of floor space dedicated to every conceivable aspect of martial arts training. Six matted halls for Jiu Jitsu and yoga, a full-sized professional MMA cage and boxing ring, weightlifting and strength-and-conditioning studios, and locker rooms with their own sauna and ice-bath areas.
Over the years, everyone from UFC fighters like Conor McGregor and Gunnar Nelson, to multiple Icelandic grappling champions, have walked through these doors to hone their craft. When you bump fists and roll at Mjölnir, you really will be walking in the footsteps of giants. | | We’re going to be running classes in three separate matted rooms every day from morning until 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 locals be dropping by for both classes and open mats, so you’ll have plenty of chances to see what that Viking Jiu Jitsu looks like. All in all, there’ll be more training than you can possibly handle over the course of the week, so make sure to bring your notepad!
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. | | Come join the other camp participants for a half-day, guided sightseeing tour of the amazing nature of Iceland! We’ve rented a bus exclusively for the camp and will do two trips around the Golden Circle to see some of the most classic and impressive sights that the country has to offer. Since we’ve booked for 100 people, we’re able to keep this super affordable for you campers :)
The bus will pick us up and drop us off right at the camp, and you’ll be back in time for plenty of training in the afternoon / evening! Take selfies in killer nature with other campers, then head back and choke each other Wednesday of the camp Depart 8:00 AM from Mjölnir Planned destinations: Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir national park, Friðheima Return around 4:00 PM in the afternoon Modern 49-seat buses with aircon, toilets, and coolers English-speaking, professional tour guide Only €69 per person; book together with your camp ticket!
| | How many people get to go to Iceland and tick “wrestle a Viking” off their bucket list? In order to ensure that you have just such an opportunity, we’ve assembled a thunderous horde of locals ready to face off against all comers in a GlĂma tournament. GlĂma is the native Icelandic style of wrestling, and involves grabbing hold of your opponent’s belt and trying to knock him/her off their feet. It’s one of the oldest folk-wrestling traditions in Europe, with a written history dating back to at least the year 1325 AD, and has been proudly practiced by the descendants of the Vikings ever since.
And now you’ll have the unique chance to test your mettle in this ancient art against some of the biggest, most impeccably bearded berserkers that ReykjavĂk has to offer. | | ReykjavĂk is the cultural and social centre of Iceland, being home to almost half the population of the entire country. As such, you’ll find basically everything here – from huge music venues to cosy cafes, Michelin-star cuisine to street-side hotdog stalls, midnight Northern Lights tours to whale-watching cruises, and museums covering things as diverse as the early settlement of Iceland to less historical topics. All within easy walking distance, but also linked by an excellent and easy-to-use bus network. It’s safe to say you’re never gonna be bored here :-) | | * Camp starts Monday around noon *
* Daily training and open mat sessions from around 9 am to 8 pm *
* Last training will be a long open mat session on Saturday until around 4 pm *
* Don’t leave Saturday unless you want to miss the camp party! (don’t miss the party) *
* We are trying to make an equal amount of gi and no-gi classes *
* You can arrive/leave early or late as you like * | | | |
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