Camps & Events
Train. Connect. Experience.
Training camps, workshops, competitions and experiences rooted in Georgian grappling culture — in Georgia and abroad.
01 — What is a camp
Train where the culture lives.
A CHIDAOBA CULTURE camp is a few days to a week in Georgia built around training — wrestling, Chidaoba and grappling sessions with local coaches.
Between sessions you meet the people, food, landscapes and traditions that shaped Georgian wrestling. You leave with better technique, new training partners and a real sense of where it all comes from. Camps are small, organised end-to-end, and open to international guests.
02 — Formats
Eight ways to train and take part.
Training Camps
Several days of focused training in Georgia — two sessions a day with local coaches, plus time to recover and explore.
Chidaoba Workshops
Learn Georgian traditional wrestling: its grips, throws and the music and ritual that surround a bout.
Wrestling Seminars
Technical sessions with Georgian wrestling coaches, built around specific positions and throws.
BJJ / No-Gi Camps
Grappling camps where Georgian wrestling meets Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and no-gi — takedowns to the ground.
Competitions
Tournaments and challenge matches, from friendly club events to open competitions.
Open Mats
Drop-in sessions to roll, drill and meet local grapplers — no programme, just training.
Cultural Experiences
Time off the mat: Georgian food, landscapes, music and the places where the tradition lives.
Other Events
Talks, screenings, team trips and collaborations with clubs and academies.
03 — A typical day
Two sessions. One country.
An example of a training-camp day. Every camp publishes its own detailed daily schedule.
- Morning trainingTechnique and drilling — the main session of the day.
- Recovery & lunchRest, food, free time.
- Cultural activityA visit, a walk, a meal together — the Georgia around the mat.
- Evening trainingLive rounds, sparring and specific situations.
- DinnerTogether, Georgian style.
04 — Who it’s for
Every level has a place on the mat.
Beginners
New to wrestling or grappling
Fit and curious? Selected camps and workshops start from the basics — safely, with patient coaches.
Experienced
Wrestlers, judoka, grapplers
Sharpen your stand-up and grips with Georgian coaches and hard training partners.
Teams & coaches
Clubs and academies
Bring your team. We can shape a camp around your club’s level, dates and goals.
Included
- ✓Training sessionsEvery camp
- ✓Coaches & instructorsEvery camp
- ✓Cultural activitiesMost camps
Optional / varies
- —AccommodationOptional — depends on the camp
- —MealsDepends on the camp
- —Transfers & transportDepends on the camp
- —FlightsNot included
05 — Register your interest
Be first on the mat.
Tell us who you are and what you’d like to train. We’ll contact you with dates, prices and details as soon as camps open — before they’re announced publicly. Free, and not a booking.
Under 18? A parent or guardian should fill in this form.
Received
You’re on the list.
Thank you. We’ll be in touch as soon as camps open. In the meantime, follow @chidaobaculture.
06 — Questions
Good to know.
Do I need experience?
No. Camps will list their level — some are open to beginners, others are for experienced wrestlers and grapplers. Tell us your level in the form and we’ll point you to the right one.
Do I need to speak Georgian?
No. Sessions and communication for international guests will be in English. Learning a few Georgian words is welcome, of course.
Which camps run, and when?
The first dates are being finalised. Register your interest and you’ll hear about them before they are announced publicly.
How do I get to Georgia?
Georgia has international airports in Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi. Each camp page will say which airport is closest and whether transfers are included. Please check the visa requirements for your passport before booking.
What should I bring?
Your usual training gear — for grappling camps, a gi and/or no-gi kit depending on the camp. A full packing list will be on each camp page.
Is registering interest a booking?
No. It’s free and doesn’t commit you to anything. When a camp opens, we’ll send you the details and you decide.