Itacoatiara Experience

The Homeland of Jiu Jitsu

Have a lifetime experience in the homeland of Jiu-Jitsu, learning from high-level coaches and fighters, while enjoying the tranquility of Itacoatiara, a special place in Rio de Janeiro surrounded by mountains and the ocean.
In one week, you’ll live the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu original lifestyle, enjoying the excellent weather, the beaches, eating healthy, and staying close to nature.
It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or advanced practitioner, competitor or not; the BJJ Camp experience is for all those who want to learn and understand the origins of the BJJ culture.

Coach & Guide / David Chaloub

David is a 3th degree blackbelt and has been training Jiu-Jitsu for over 25 years. With deep local knowledge and fluent in English, he will be your guide during the camp and provide a genuine BJJ culture immersion. He also speaks Italian, and Spanish and his associate is fluent in French.

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Seminars - Itacoatiara Experience

Ricardo Arona

  • Bleck belt under the lengendary Carlson Gracie.
  • 4 times ADCC champion.
  • Former Pride fighter.

Rousimar "Toquinho" Palhares

  • BTT legendary fighter.
  • Former UFC - WSOF champion.
  • Runner up ADCC - Leg locker master.

Schedule - Itacoatiara Experience

Sunday
  • 09am (estimated time) – Arrival at the Airport
  • 11am – Arrival at the house/Brunch
  • 12pm – Opening Meeting
  • Layday, enjoy the beach, take some rest
  • 04pm - Hiking Pedra Costão (optional)
Monday
  • 07am/08:30am – Breakfast
  • 09:30am/11pm – Welcome trainning with Eduardo Flexa (head coach Icon jiu-jitsu Brazil)
  • Free time
Tuesday
  • 07am/08:30am – Breakfast
  • 09:30am/11pm – Trainning with Rômulo Azevedo “Caju” (2x brazilian Champion Nogi; 2x Grand Slam Champion; 1x Pan Nogi Champion) Black belt adult division
  • Free time
  • 07pm - Trainning at Eduardo Flexa Jiu-Jitsu School (beginner class)
  • 08pm – Trainning at Eduardo Flexa Jiu-Jitsu School (intermediary class)
Wednesday
  • 07am/08:30am – Breakfast
  • 09:30am/11pm - Trainning Nogi with JG Machado (luta livre/jiu-jitsu black belt)
  • 02pm – Transfer to the Christ statue
  • 06pm – Carlson statue at Copacabana
  • 07pm – Trainning at the legendary Carlson Gracie Academy
  • 10pm – Dinner in town at the tradicional neighborhood of Baixo Gávea
Thursday
  • 07am/08:30am – Breakfast
  • 09:30am/11pm – Trainning with Thales Leites (Former UFC fighter)
  • 07pm - Trainning at Eduardo Flexa Jiu-Jitsu School (beginner class)
  • Free time
  • 08pm – Trainning at Eduardo Flexa Jiu-Jitsu School (intermediary class)
Friday
  • Free time
  • 09:30am/12:30pm – Seminar with Ricardo Arona (4x ADCC Champion; former pride FC fighter)
  • 07am/08:30am – Breakfast
Saturday
  • 07am/08:30am – Breakfast
  • Layday (but... we going to have an open mat 10am at Eduardo Flexa school, for those who still got some fuel to burn)
  • 01pm – Barbecue to chill and celebrate after full week of training
Sunday
  • 07am/09am – Breakfast
  • Layday
  • Transfer to the airport

Optional Services - Itacoatiara Experience

City Tour - Brazil the Homeland of Jiu Jitsu

Visit the beautifull city of Rio featuring the Christ Statue (one of the new 7 Wonders of the world)

the Sugar Loaf Mountain and its cable car ride, and taste an authentic Brazilian Barbecue.

Accommodation

We'll provide you an excellent accommodation located in Itacoatiara, right next to the ocean and surrounded by the Atlantic rainforest. A quiet place with a beautiful view, with all the amenities you need to enjoy a fantastic week.
Brazilian breakfast is include; lunch and dinner are optional (but delicious and highly recommended).

Transfer

Don't worry, we will have a driver to pick you up and drive around.

Special Gift

During the whole trip we will have a crew capturing images so you guys can have good reminds from this great experience.

Itacoatiara Exclusive Service

For those interested in a personalized immersion in the roots of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu through individualized service

focused on specific results and singular efficiency, Itacoatiara Exclusive Experience is ideal.

7 days of practice and trainning specially programmed to your specific goals with 100% coach attention.

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