GROUNDED GRAPPLING SUMMER FORMAL

We’ve already had three amazing camps—now it’s time to turn it up for Summer Camp this December

The Grounded Grappling Summer Camp is happening December 5th-7th, 2025 at Camp Polana in the stunning Yarra Valley.

Here’s what’s lined up:
🔥 Crackling bonfires
🥋 High-level BJJ with Oli Smith and guest black belts
🎄 A full Formal Dinner + classic BBQ Meal from the Deep South of the USA
🛌 Cozy cabin accommodation
🧘‍♂️ Mobility sessions
🎞️ Movie night in the hall
🟦 50sqm of mat space to roll all weekend

Whether you’ve been to a Grounded camp before or this is your first, this beginning of Summer edition is going to be something special.

Book your spot below and lock it in early – this one will fill fast.
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Cabin Upgrade (only 6 available)

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A weekend jam-packed with BJJ, mobility, BBQ, bonfires, and an epic movie night!

We’re serving up a full Formal dinner, firing up the BBQ, and hosting a Movie Night- UFC4 with top coaches to guide you through the sessions.

Cozy cabins, 50sqm of mat space, winter vibes in Healesville—this is how you kick off Summer with a bang!

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

  • 4 BJJ CLASSES
  • OPEN MATS/ Q&A WITH THE COACHES
  • GOURMET BBQ AND FORMAL DINNER
  • EPIC MOVIE NIGHT
  • RELAXING TIME IN NATURE
  • CHILLING BY THE CAMPFIRE
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY VIBES

Grounded Grappling: End of Winter Camp – August 29-31 at Camp Polana, Yarra Valley

This year, we’re hosting our Summer camp at Camp Polana, nestled in the picturesque Yarra Valley near Healesville. Just an hour from Melbourne, Camp Polana offers a serene forest setting, perfect for an immersive training experience. ​If you were at the first Summer Camp last year you will know the value of having cabins and a permanent structure to roll under. Even if we get hit with torrential floods we will be good to go!

Accommodation Options:

  • Cabin Lodging: Stay in comfortable cabins equipped with bunk beds (6 to 8 per unit), power, heating, and cooling. Communal kitchen and toilet facilities are conveniently located nearby. ​
  • Camping: For those who prefer a closer connection to nature, camping facilities are available.​ Contact us for pricing on that.

Additional Amenities:

  • Commercial Kitchen & Dining Areas: Enjoy meals prepared in a communal commercial kitchen, with both indoor and outdoor dining spaces. ​
  • Rec Hall: A full-size RecRoom is available for our workshops and film sessions. ​
  • Sport Facilities: Engage in activities on the full-size soccer field (which could ACTUALLY be used in Summer)or unwind by the campfire.

Logistics:

  • Group WhatsApp: We’ll establish a group chat to assist with logistics and carpooling arrangements.​

Whether you’re a seasoned camper or new to the experience, Camp Polana provides the ideal backdrop for a weekend of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mobility sessions, and camaraderie.

“Oli has saved me thousands of hours of work and has unlocked BJJ insights that I never thought possible.”

Graeme McKenna

Middling Purple Belt

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