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It depends on the discipline. Wrestling (Dagestan): open to all levels, including beginners. MMA (Chechnya): Advanced level minimum (5+ years of regular practice) or Competitor, because the local sparring partners are pros from the Akhmat team. Your level is confirmed during the video interview.

The price covers the Russian visa (consular fees and complete file), the domestic flight from Istanbul (Makhachkala for Dagestan, Grozny for Chechnya), the airport transfers, accommodation in the camp lodging, 2 meals per day, twice-daily training sessions and the remote prep follow-up. The international flight to Istanbul is on the candidate (free to book). An MKR surcharge may apply for applications less than 30 days before departure (express processing).

You choose based on your background discipline and your goals. If you practice freestyle wrestling, grappling, BJJ or sambo: choose Wrestling (Dagestan, legacy of the Olympic champions). If you practice MMA, boxing, kickboxing or Muay Thai and you want to progress inside the Russian MMA ecosystem: choose MMA (Chechnya, Akhmat Fight Club). MMA requires an Advanced level minimum. For undecided or complete athletes: Combo option in Custom Camp (custom quote).

Training sessions are mainly in Russian (and a few words of Avar in Dagestan or Chechen / Vainakh in Chechnya depending on the gym). A French-speaking interpreter is on site. Language immersion is part of the experience.

Maximum 15 participants per session for individual follow-up. Spots are intentionally limited. The selection is real.

Whether you head to Dagestan (Wrestling) or Chechnya (MMA), the camp takes place in the Russian Federation: a Russian visa is required for most nationalities. The visa is included in the MKR package: consular fees, official invitation letter, EU questionnaire, and full handling of your file. You provide your passport (valid for at least 6 months), we take care of the rest.

It depends on the discipline you choose. Adult wrestling and Youth wrestling: camp in Dagestan, in the Makhachkala and Kaspiysk gyms. MMA: camp in Chechnya, in Grozny, inside the Akhmat Fight Club ecosystem. On official sessions, it is exclusive: 15 Wrestling spots plus 15 MMA spots per session, you pick one OR the other at sign-up. The Dagestan plus Chechnya combo is only available on Custom Camp or Clubs and Groups bookings (custom quote).

Advanced level minimum (more than 5 years of regular practice) or Competitor (regional, national, international). The application form blocks Intermediate and below when you select MMA. This requirement comes from the rhythm of the camp and the level of the local sparring partners: you will be training with pro fighters from the Akhmat team. If you are not at that level yet, choose Wrestling (Dagestan), open to all levels including motivated beginners. Ruslan refines the selection in the final video call.

Boxing gloves (16 oz), shin guards, mouthguard and groin protector. A full preparation guide is sent after your application is confirmed.

Four official sessions per year, aligned with French-speaking school holidays. Summer 2026: August 17 to September 5. Fall 2026: October 17 to November 7. Winter 2027: February 13 to March 6. Spring 2027: April 3 to 24. Each session takes place in Dagestan (Wrestling) or Chechnya (MMA), your choice. 3-week window inside which you pick 1, 2 or 3 weeks, 15 spots max per destination. Solo / Duo rate: 1 490 € per adult (1 week) to 2 790 € per adult (3 weeks), all included. Tiered pricing from 3 people.