GROUNDED GRAPPLING AUTUMN CAMP
We’ve already run four incredible camps—and after an absolutely epic Summer Camp 2025, we’re rolling straight into our next chapter…
April 25th-27th 2026
The Grounded Grappling Autumn Camp is happening April 2026 at Camp Polana in the stunning Yarra Valley.
Our last camp at Polana was huge—insane vibes, amazing coaches, stacked mats—and we’re only building from there. Expect returning favourites and some new faces in the coaching lineup.
Here’s what’s lined up:
🔥 Crackling bonfires and crisp autumn nights
🥋 High-level BJJ with Oli Smith and a line-up of top-tier guest black belts
🍽️ A full range of meals plus a classic Deep South–style BBQ feast
🛌 Cozy cabin accommodation (with upgrade options)
🧘♂️ Mobility and recovery sessions to keep you rolling all weekend
🎞️ Movie night in the hall
🟦 Around 50sqm of mat space to train, drill and roll as much as you like
Whether you’ve been to every Grounded Grappling camp or you’re thinking about jumping in for the first time, this Autumn edition is shaping up to be something special—big rolls, great food, and even better people.
Book your spot below and lock it in early – camps have been filling fast.
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A weekend jam-packed with BJJ, mobility, BBQ, bonfires, and an epic movie night!
We’re serving up a all of your meals (breakfast, Lunch, Dinner!), firing up the BBQ, and hosting a Movie Night- UFC 5 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: Autumn Camp– April 25-27 at Camp Polana, Yarra Valley
This Autumn, we’re heading back to Camp Polana—tucked away in the beautiful forest of the Yarra Valley near Healesville, just an hour from Melbourne. 🍂
If you were at our Summer Camp in 2025, you already know how good it is having cozy cabins, hot showers and a permanent undercover mat space. No scrambling with tents, no stressing about the weather—just rolling, eating, laughing and hanging out with good people.
For Autumn Camp, we’re doubling down on that vibe. Think crisp evenings, bonfires, big days on the mats, and the comfort of knowing that even if the skies open up and it absolutely buckets down, we’re still training, still dry, and still having a blast.
Camp Polana is built for this kind of weekend—and Autumn is the perfect time to make it something special.
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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