# Turkish Jiu-Jitsu Camp

> Camp in Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye | October 03, 2025 – October 06, 2025

## Overview

**Event Type:** Camp

**Description:** Are you looking for a unique BJJ experience in a secluded and exotic location? Immerse Yourself in the Turkish BJJ Scene: Explore the Culture, History, and Premier Facilities at our Jiu-Jitsu Camp! What do the participants think about this camp? See the video below! BJJ Black Belt Born in Izmir in 1988, Erdem gencer developed a passion for various sports and martial arts disciplines, including athletics, basketball, kickboxing, and taekwondo, during his secondary education.
In 2011, he encountered Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Corvos Istanbul, which sparked his interest. Upon returning to Izmir that same year, he established İZMİR BJJ & MMA, the city's first BJJ & MMA team, which later evolved into NEST COMBATFITNESS.
In 2012, he relocated to Italy and trained alongside BJJ Black Belt Federico Tisi and professional MMA fighter BJJ Black Belt Matteo Piran for a year. His remarkable achievement during this time was winning Izmir's first BJJ medal, a bronze, in Turin.
His dedication to BJJ led to his promotion to brown belt in 2017, and in 2018, he earned the Crossfit L-1 trainer certificate. The pinnacle of his journey came in 2021 when he achieved the prestigious rank of BJJ Black Belt.
Presently, he remains actively engaged in professional competitions while also training both professional and amateur athletes. Founder of Mellivora BJJ team Devran Umut Tuzla began his journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu back in 2012 and took it a step further by becoming an instructor in 2016. He consistently engages in both national and international competitions within this discipline. Our instructor, Devran, expanded his expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through training experiences in Belarus and Turkey, where he collaborated with teams like Holy Family Gym in Belarus-Minsk and Corvos Combat in Turkey-Istanbul. In 2019, he established the Mellivora BJJ team and remains deeply involved with the team to this day. BJJ Black Belt Özdemir Kızılkan is a highly skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt practitioner. He is part ofthe Inferno BJJ Academy. BJJ Black Belt and IBJJF World Champion Yiğit Hanay is a highly skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner hailing from Turkey. He holds the rank of Black belt in BJJ. He is recognized as one of the best competitors in Turkey, particularly in the realm of Submission Only tournaments. Yiğit Hanay's accomplishments as a brown belt and his recognition as one of the best competitors in Turkey in the Submission Only format speak to his commitment to the sport and his continuous pursuit of excellence. He achieved the title of IBJJF World Champion at the brown belt level and secured second place in the ADCC European Trials. In 2024 Yiğit achieved the titles of European & Brasileiros Champion, and secured 3rd place at the World Championship.

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** October 03, 2025
**End:** October 06, 2025
## Location

**Venue:** Şirince

**Location:** Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye


## Pricing

**Price Range:** ₺338 – ₺711
## Links

- Registration: https://bjjcampfinder.com/camp/bjj-unique-camp/
- Source: https://bjjcampfinder.com/camp/bjj-unique-camp/

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

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