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Women's Grappling Camp in Turku on 15-16 August

Salla Simola and Jessika Torttila are hosting a women's grappling camp at Focus Grappling Academy in Turku (Postikatu 3) on the weekend of 15–16 August 2026.

Both are international competitors. Salla is a black belt world champion, European champion and Pan-American champion. Jessika is an ADCC Trials winner and a black belt European Championship bronze medalist who has fought high-level superfights on international stages.

The camp is open to practitioners of all levels. The sessions are designed so that everyone leaves with new insights and concrete tools for their own training, whatever their starting point. Throughout the weekend, Salla and Jessika will also share their experiences and perspectives on training and competing.

Camp schedule

Saturday 15 August

  • 10.30–12.00 technique class (Jessika)
  • 12.00–14.00 open mat
  • 17.30–19.00 technique class (Salla)
  • 19.00–20.00 sparring
  • from 20.00 swimming and sauna at Villa Järvelä (at your own cost)

Sunday 16 August

  • 10.00–12.00 technique class (Salla & Jessika)
  • 12.00–13.00 sparring

The camp price also includes Focus Grappling's coached classes on Friday and Sunday:

Friday 14 August

  • 17.00–18.00 competition class (gi & no-gi)
  • 18.00–19.00 technique class (no-gi)
  • 19.00–20.00 sparring (gi & no-gi)

Sunday 16 August

  • 13.00–14.00 wrestling (no-gi)

The full camp costs 70 €, students pay 60 €, and Focus members get 50% off.

Spots are limited. Sign up by email at sallasimola.contact@gmail.com.

See you at the camp!