Marbella Wrestling × Jiu-Jitsu Intensive

Feb 18–22, 2026 • Marbella, Spain
Train with Olympic-level wrestling and world-class Gi/No-Gi—in one focused camp near the beach.

Why this camp

• Coach Valentin Kalika (Wrestling): Olympic-caliber coach behind Helen Maroulis’ historic Rio 2016 gold; long-time technical mentor on her run to the podium. (uww.org)
  
  

• Prof. Renato Migliaccio (BJJ): 6th-degree BJJ black belt, 5th-degree Judo black belt, Pan American & European BJJ champion, ADCC and M-1 Global veteran, pro MMA 6–1. Expect crisp takedown-to-finish sequencing and pressure systems you can use immediately. (bjjheroes.com) Owner of Sampa BJJ and Co-owner of BJJ Intensive Camp.
  
  

• Prof. Martin Guggi (BJJ): Black belt competitor (AJP/UAEJJF) known for modern lower-body attacks and pragmatic leglock defense frameworks. (Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro) Owner of Flowing Arts Academy and Co-owner of BJJ Intensive Camp.

Location advantage

Marbella sits ~45 minutes from Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) by car/bus (≈50–60 km, 35–45 min typical; 40 min direct bus). 

Dates & formats

• 5-Day: Wed–Sun (Feb 18–22) – €700
  
  

• 3-Day: Fri–Sun (Feb 20–22) – €450
  Training only. Flights, accommodation, and meals not included.
  
  

What you’ll train

• Wrestling for BJJ (Kalika): stance/level change, finishes, mat returns, top-rides, chain-wrestling adapted for Gi & No-Gi. (uww.org)
  
  

• Gi and No Gi Intensive (Migliaccio): takedown → pass → control → submission progressions; high-percentage pressure systems.
  
  

• No-Gi and Gi Intensive (Guggi): leglock entries, positional safety, counters, and transition chains. (Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro)
  
  

• Partner-matching by level, drilling labs, guided situational sparring, and daily Q&A.
  
  

Sample day:
09:00–12:00 Wrestling • 17:00–18:30 Gi and No-Gi + Open mat

Weather (what to expect)

Typical February in Marbella: High ~16–18 °C (61–64 °F), Low ~7–9 °C (45–48 °F), ~7 hours of sun on average—great for recovery walks and beach time. (Holiday Weather)

Indicative flight prices to AGP (round-trip, searched early Nov ’25)

Real-time fares vary; these ballpark figures show typical low-season deals and recent price histories:

• London → Málaga: frequently €35–€120 return in sales/low season. (Skyscanner)
  
  

• Munich → Málaga: often ~€110–€210 return depending on month; January is cheapest on historical averages. (expedia)
  
  

• Stuttgart → Málaga: recent returns commonly ~€170 (lows reported under €100 at times). (expedia)
  
  

• Vienna → Málaga: sales frequently €50–€150 return (one-ways advertised from ~€23). (Skyscanner)
  
  

Tip: Multiple daily nonstops and LCC sales make February one of the easiest times to find value in AGP airport.

Who this is for

• BJJ athletes who want reliable takedowns and better top control
  
  

• No-Gi players upgrading leglock offense/defense
  
  

• Beginners who want to improve their GI game (white to Blue Belt)
  
  

• Coaches seeking clean progressions to take home
  
  

Results you’ll take home

• A plug-and-play takedown game you trust on comp day
  
  

• Smoother shot → finish → pass → submission chains Gi and No Gi
  
  

• A leglock roadmap that’s aggressive and defensible
  
  
  

Reserve your spot

• 5-Day (Feb 18–22): €700 – full immersion
  
  

• 3-Day (Feb 20–22): €450 – focused weekend burst
  
  

Limited mats. Lock in now and train with an Olympic-level wrestling coach, plus two proven BJJ professors and Other Black Belts to be confirmed—in sunny Marbella.