Under the Mountain
BJJ TRAINING CAMP
21 - 23 November, 2025
Camp Overview
Travel - Train - Connect
Join us in Taranaki, NZ this Spring for a fully immersive weekend of Jiu Jitsu under the commanding presence of Taranaki maunga.
Over the weekend we’ll explore the theme of connection through training, community, and nature.
Join us and find out what the Free Range BJJ lifestyle is all about.
This training weekend includes:
This Free Range BJJ Camp is a 2 night, 3 day intensive training experience.
Focusing on “connection” throughout all our practices, we’ll explore what that means in a Jiu-Jitsu sense while also expanding that idea out further through optional yoga practices, dropping in and connecting with each other, and connection with place.
“I want to come but I don’t feel like I know enough about this stuff to keep up.”
You don’t have to be an elite athlete or a yoga master to join this weekend.
This Free Range BJJ training camp is for practitioners of ALL LEVELS and ALL AGES, whether a seasoned veteran on the mats, a beginner, a frequent competitor, or a lover of the art. Our coaches will cater to all skill and experience levels.
Everyone welcome regardless of team, affiliation, or experience.
Free Range BJJ: Under the Mountain Training Camp will be held in the Taranaki region of Aotearoa. A special place for Alex, his home, and where his Jiu Jitsu journey started.
We are stoked to be able to come full circle and bring our learning and experiences back, connecting our NZ and Australian communities, sharing the mats, sharing the transformative potential of internal practices, and honouring this place which has provided so much.
Taranaki is a coastal and mountainous region on the western side of New Zealand's North Island. Its landscape is dominated by Mount Taranaki, but with world class surf breaks, endless tracks and trails, rich culture and arts, pristine coastline, fresh local produce, there is something for everybody.
Come for the camp, but stay a few extra days to enjoy this place.
Who is the camp for?
All ages 16+
Suitable for any level of experience in BJJ/grappling.
Any level of fitness can attend, but be prepared to work no matter your level. No previous yoga experience required.
This camp is not just for active BJJ competitors, high performers, or elite level athletes. You just need a desire to improve and a willingness to learn.
Anyone wanting to improve their skills, renew their dedication and discipline to training, and curious to expand their knowledge.
Anyone wanting to build community and connect with fellow BJJ practitioners.
Anyone wanting to find some space to get out of the city, spend time in nature, tune in, and chill out.
Taranaki Training Camp Tickets
First Release Tickets - Only $350
Full access to the whole camp, all workshops and training sessions.
Accommodation and catering included.
Transport to and from camp location not included.
First release tickets available until they sell out. Then Second Release tickets will be available for $420.
Book your place now with a $100 deposit.
Link will open to book now via credit card.
If you prefer to pay in NZD or via bank transfer, please either follow the link below or fill out the form and we will send you an invoice.
FAQ’s
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This training camp will run from the afternoon of Friday 21st November, with arrival from 4pm, until mid afternoon on Sunday 23rd November, 2025.
It will be held at Vertical Horizons in Inglewood. Vertical Horizon is set on 30 acres of park like surroundings against the natural beauty of the popular Everett Park Scenic Reserve. Take advantage and escape for a few days in this peaceful setting.
New Plymouth Airport is an easy 20 minute drive, and Inglewood the nearest town for supplies is only 5-10 mins away.
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Friday 21st -
4:00 - 6:00pm - Open Arrival
6:00 - 7:30pm - BJJ Session 1
8:00 - 9:00pm - Dinner
10:00pm - Lights Out / Quiet Time
Saturday 22nd -
6:30 - 7:30am - Yoga
7:30 - 8:00am - Coffee Break
8:00 - 9:30am - BJJ Session 2
10:00 - 12:00pm - Breakfast / River swim / down time
12:00 - 1:30pm - BJJ Session 3
2:00 - 4:00pm - Lunch / Down Time
4:00 - 5:30pm- Open mat / Q+A
6:00 - 7:00pm - Dinner
8:00pm - Fire
10pm - Lights Out / Quiet Time
Sunday 23rd -
6:30 - 8:30am - Yoga & River swim
9:00 -10:00am - Breakfast
10:30 - 1:00pm - BJJ Session 5
1:00 - 2:30pm - Clean up and pack up
2:30-3:00pm - Close
3:00pm - Departure
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For sure, all training and sessions are optional. We are here to test and push our limits, but we also need to honour ourselves, notice where we are at , and when it’s wisest to take a break and keep ourselves safe and injury free.
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The ticket price is all inclusive of training, accommodation Friday and Saturday night, as well as catered main meals including:
Friday night dinner
Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sunday breakfast
Tea and coffee available
You will need to arrange your own transport to and from Vertical Horizons, plus BYO bedding / linen.
Bedding may be able to be arranged for an additional cost.
If coming from overseas, we may be able to support you with an airport pick up.
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A deposit of $100.00 is required to secure your place and is non-refundable.
An invoice with the remaining balance will be sent to your email, payment is due 4 weeks prior to event commencement.
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First release tickets are going to be discounted to $350 for the full weekend of training, including catering, accommodation, and all sessions.
Second release tickets will be released in August and will be $420.
If coming from Australia or overseas the ticket fee will be in AUD. If you are coming from NZ the option to pay in NZD is available. Please contact us to arrange this.
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Ticket Terms and Conditions:
A minimum deposit of $100 is required to secure your place & is non-refundable at any time.
Full ticket payment is due four weeks prior to the camp starting.
For cancellations within four weeks of camp a 50% refund is available for those who have paid in full.
For cancellations within 2 weeks of camp there is no refund available for either deposits or those who have paid in full.
Ticket transfers are available, but we require written confirmation from both parties via email.
Can't purchase tickets straight up? Inquire about our payment plans or send any questions via email to admin@freerangebjj.com
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We will really try not to! But in the case where we have to cancel the event we will refund you any money paid.
Any Questions?
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Click below to get in touch with us directly any time.