Why this camp?
- Train twice a day, surf between sessions, spend a week in the Caribbean with a small group.
- The camp is held by Tribu in a beautiful beach area called Encuentro Beach, near Cabarete, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic.
- Everything is taken care of. You just show up and train.
Who teaches it?
Jonathan ''JT'' Torres
JT Torres (Jonathan Torres) is one of the top American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes, best known for being a 2× ADCC World Championship champion (2017, 2019), the highest level in no-gi grappling.
He trained under Marcelo Garcia, which shaped his style—tight, efficient, and fundamentals-driven. JT isn’t flashy; he wins through control, smart positioning, and high-level strategy, especially with his guard passing and pressure.
He now runs Essential Jiu-Jitsu in New York, where he coaches both competitors and everyday students.
What do you get to do in the camp?
Here’s a peek at the fun and training you’ll do:
- Practice BJJ — two training sessions a day.
- Surfing lessons, riding waves at Encuentro Beach.
- Horseback riding adventure through rainforest and rivers.
- Morning yoga and mobility sessions to stretch and wake up your body.
- Three healthy and tasty meals every day (lots of coconut water too!).
- Time to relax — by the pool, on the beach, and with fun bonfires at night on the beach.
Where do you stay?
- Camp participants stay at a place called Surf One, a cozy retreat center just a short walk from the beach.
- There are shared rooms and private rooms depending on what you choose.
- Everything you need. Training, meals, adventures, is planned for you, so it’s easy and friendly.