BJJ/Grappling Camp
Blankenberge
Eat. Sleep. Train. Dip. 11 to 14 February 2027
Four days at the Belgian coast. The group travels together by train from Heverlee. On Friday afternoon we go to the sea. Clubs from the Netherlands and Germany join for the weekend. Carnaval falls in the same week, so bring a costume.
Koning Boudewijnlaan 15bis, 8370 Blankenberge
Thursday morning, back Sunday evening
Two options, per participant
What you train
Two sessions a day
This camp is for kids who already train. You drill and roll with new partners. The coaches correct you on the mats. Beginners are welcome if they train at the club. If the sport is new to you, start at the club first.
BJJ (Gi)
Technique, positional rounds and live rolling. You work with partners from other clubs.
Grappling
Wrestling and submissions without the gi.
Fitness
Ladder work, jumps, reaction drills and push up games. Made for grapplers.
At the sea
On Friday afternoon we go to the beach and the pier, with a cold dip for everyone who dares. Outdoor games between the sessions.
Gymnastics
Stretching, strength, mobility and cartwheels. One hour on Saturday afternoon. This work makes you move better on the mats.
On the mats
Wim Deputter coaches at the camp
Wim runs Brasa Belgium and he teaches on the mats for the whole camp, together with the Brasa coaches who travel with the group.
He still competes himself. The photo is from the IBJJF Lisbon International Open in 2026.
Day by day
The schedule
This is the schedule for each day. The times are indicative. We adapt to the group, the weather and the mat schedule.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
- Thursday and Friday. The Belgian group only. You travel by train on Thursday morning.
- Saturday and Sunday. The weekend. Clubs from the Netherlands and Germany arrive on Friday evening and train with the group.
Last edition
This is what it looks like
Photos and the after movie from the first edition.
The after movie
Aftermovie from the first edition. Watch it here or on Instagram.
Carnaval on camp
Costumes are
not optional.
The camp is in the February school holiday. Carnaval is in the same week. On Saturday evening we make a costume party at the sports centre, with everyone there. Bring something ridiculous.
Travel and stay
The train and the sports centre
We leave together from Heverlee station on Thursday morning. We still pick the exact train. You get the meeting time before departure. The ticket is cheap and most kids travel free.
We train until late in the afternoon and take the train at about 17:00. We are back at Heverlee station at about 19:00. We keep the parents informed.
Shared rooms at the sports centre, close to the beach. The centre gives bed linen. Do not bring your own.
Sport Vlaanderen Blankenberge
Koning Boudewijnlaan 15bis
8370 Blankenberge, Belgium
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Price
Two ways to join
Pick the option that fits. Both include the sports centre, all meals and all training. The difference is the number of nights.
Option 1 · Full camp
350 euro
Thursday to Sunday, 3 nights.
- 3 nights at the sports centre, bed linen included
- All meals and the afternoon snack
- All training, activities and evening program
- The afternoon at the sea and the carnaval party
The group travels together by train from Heverlee. You can also bring your child to Blankenberge yourself. The price is the same, because the ticket is cheap and most kids travel free.
Option 2 · International
250 euro
Friday evening to Sunday, 2 nights. The weekend only.
- 2 nights at the sports centre, bed linen included
- All meals and the afternoon snack
- All training, plus the carnaval party
Own transport. For clubs from the Netherlands and Germany who cannot take a full week off.
For parents
The Brasa coaches travel with the kids on the train and supervise the whole trip. A small number of parents come as helpers. If you want to help, write it in the registration form. Helper places are limited.
The centre has a sauna. We do not know yet if it is open for our group. Parents who help can bring sauna gear, in case it is.
You get the payment details after your registration.
Packing list
Pack this. Mark it with your name.
Training gear
- Gi, clean and ready
- Grappling kit (rashguard and shorts)
- Shin pads and gloves, if you have them
- Sports gear in a separate training bag
- Slippers for off the mats
Clothes and care
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste)
- One or two towels
- Warm windproof clothes for the beach
- A hat and gloves. The coast is cold in February.
- Shoes for walking outdoors
- Swimming gear for the cold dip in the sea
- Your carnaval costume
Downtime
- One board game per person
- Around 5 comic books
Leave at home
- Bed linen. The centre gives it.
- Phones and game consoles. We advise against them.
Questions
Frequently asked
If your question is not here, ask your coach at the club or write it in the registration form.
Who can join?
Kids from 8 to 16 years old. Your child needs some training experience.
Clubs from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany are welcome.
Beginners are welcome if they train at the club. If the sport is new to your child, start at the club first.
What is in the price?
There are two options. Full camp is 350 euro: Thursday to Sunday, 3 nights. The group travels together by train from Heverlee, or you bring your child to Blankenberge yourself. The price is the same.
International is 250 euro: Friday evening to Sunday, 2 nights, own transport.
Both include the sports centre, bed linen, all meals, the afternoon snack, and all training and activities.
You get the payment details after your registration.
Is food included?
Yes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and the afternoon snack are all included. You do not pay extra for food during the camp.
Can we travel to Blankenberge ourselves?
Yes. You can bring your child to the sports centre yourself and pick them up on Sunday.
The price stays 350 euro. The ticket is cheap and most kids travel free, so the transport is not a large part of the price this year.
Tell us in the registration form, so we know who is on the train and who is not.
Can we join for the weekend only?
Yes. Clubs from the Netherlands and Germany do not need a full week off.
Arrive on Friday 12 February in the evening, after dinner. You sleep 2 nights, you train on Saturday and Sunday, and you travel home on Sunday evening, after the last session.
You travel to Blankenberge on your own. This option is 250 euro.
Can we join with a group from another club?
Yes. A coach can bring a group of kids from their own club.
The registration form has fields for your coach details and your club information. Fill them in and we contact you to arrange the group.
Must my child be independent?
Yes. Your child must go to the toilet and take a shower without help.
The coaches supervise the group. They do not help children to wash or to dress.
My child has an allergy, a diet or medication
Write the allergy, the diet or the medication in the registration form. Give us the details, also the doses and the times.
The kitchen of the sports centre prepares the meals for the allergy or the diet. A coach keeps the medication and gives it at the correct time.
Can parents come along?
Yes. A small number of parents come as helpers. Write it in the registration form if you want to help. Helper places are limited.
Parents can join the afternoon at the sea and the evening activities. The training sessions are for the kids, so parents watch instead of train.
How are the rooms arranged?
Kids sleep in rooms with other kids. Girls and boys sleep in separate rooms. Women and men also sleep in separate rooms. We do not mix the sleeping rooms.
We make the room plan ourselves. We cannot promise that your child shares a room with a specific friend.
Is there wifi?
We confirm the wifi at the sports centre before departure.
We advise you to leave phones and game consoles at home anyway. The kids have a full program.
How do I reach my child during the camp?
You get an emergency phone number of a coach before departure. Call that number, not your child.
We contact you at once if something happens to your child.
Where does the train leave from?
Heverlee station, on Thursday 11 February in the morning. We still pick the exact train. You get the meeting time before departure.
The group comes back to Heverlee station on Sunday 14 February in the evening, at about 19:00.
Where do the kids sleep?
At the sports centre: Sport Vlaanderen Blankenberge, Koning Boudewijnlaan 15bis, 8370 Blankenberge, Belgium.
The centre gives bed linen. Do not bring your own.
What documents does my child need?
The camp is in Belgium this year, so there is no border to cross for Belgian children. Every child still brings a valid identity card (kids ID).
Clubs from the Netherlands and Germany need a valid identity card or a passport to travel.
Look at the expiry date before you register. A new document takes time.
What does my child bring?
Read the packing list on this page. The short version: a gi, a grappling kit, warm windproof clothes for the beach, swimming gear for the cold dip, a carnaval costume and toiletries.
Write your name on all the gear.
Who do I call for more information?
Call or message Yara on +32 485 46 98 75.
You can also ask your coach at the club, or write your question in the registration form.
How do I register?
Fill in the registration form. Places are limited.
We confirm your place after we process the form.
How do I pay?
You pay the full amount in one payment. You get the bank details and the deadline after your registration.
Ready for Blankenberge?
Places are limited. Fill in the form. We confirm your place.
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