Camp

The Okinawa BJJ Camp- Imanari + Marco Aurellio + Marcello Bergo

Mar 9 – Mar 14, 2027 · 6 days Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan

About this camp

6 Days of Training and Exploring- Daily seminars + open mats + yoga

Elite Instructor Lineup- Masakazu Imanari, Marco Aurellio De Quieroz, Marcelo Bergo Salazar

Beautiful Hotel Stay- Free breakfast + airport shuttle + spa and pool access + beach access

Cultural Immersion- Learn Okinawa Sumo + access to our tebori tattoo artist + island exploration + beach BBQ

Tournament Day- Come watch our invitational grappling championship or compete in it

Swag Bag- Camp rash guard + sponsor gear

Instructors

Masakazu Imanari

Marco Aurellio de Queiroz

Marcello Salazar

Marcello Salazar, nicknamed "The Barbarian," earned his black belt from Murilo Bustamante in January 2004 after beginning his training in Rio de Janeiro in 1989. A product of the Brazilian Top Team lineage, he later taught at BTT’s affiliate academy in Texas. Salazar transitioned to professional MMA in 2003, building a record defined by finishing over 70% of his bouts via submission. His competitive résumé includes an IFL fight against Alex Cook, though his deeper mark remains as a BTT representative who carried Bustamante’s pressure-grappling ethos into the cage.

Marcelo Bergo Salazar