Dagestani-Style Sports Camps

Our Dagestani-style sports camps are an intensive, discipline-focused, multi-sports training environment inspired by the training culture of athletes from Dagestan, a region known for producing world-class wrestlers and fighters.

Our Dagestani-Style Camps can be perfect training opportunity in a safe and natural atmosphere for any Wrestlers, MMA Fighters, BJJ Athletes or any youth organizations. 

Brief definition:
It is a high-discipline, outdoor-based training camp that combines wrestling, endurance conditioning, mental toughness, and simple living to develop strong, resilient, and focused athletes. Our activities include wrestling, MMA/Boxing, traditional archery, horseback riding, endurance run, hiking in a natural setting on over 30 acres private farm with a training facility.

Who can attend: 

14 + years old

Intensive Camp: Anyone with some competitive sports experience such as wrestling, BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, grabbling, football, soccer

Youth Sports Camp: Anyone with good physical ability and willing to be challenged

Intensity of activities level: 

 Moderate to vigorous activities 

A grappling-based combat sport focused on controlling an opponent using takedowns, pressure, positioning, and balance. Athletes develop strength, endurance, and mental toughness through constant physical engagement. 

Practices include:

• Takedown drills (single-leg, double-leg, body lock finishes) 
• Chain wrestling and continuous attack sequences 
• Live situational sparring (starting from bad positions) 
• Grip fighting and hand control battles 
• Mat returns, top pressure, and ride control 
• High-intensity conditioning circuits (partner carries, sprawls, wall work)

 A full-contact sport that combines striking (punches, kicks) and grappling (wrestling, submissions). Training includes technique, conditioning, and controlled sparring to build well-rounded fighters. 

Practices include:

• Striking fundamentals (jab, cross, kicks, defensive movement) 
• Clinch work (dirty boxing, control against the wall) 
• Takedown entries into ground control 
• Ground-and-pound positioning and escapes 
• Controlled sparring rounds (technical + situational) 
• Reaction drills and fight IQ development

 A precision sport where athletes use a bow to shoot arrows at a target. It emphasizes concentration, patience, breathing control, and discipline under pressure.

Practices include:

• Proper stance, grip, and bow alignment 
• Breathing control and shot timing 
• Target shooting at varying distances 
• Repetition drills for consistency and accuracy 
• Focus training under fatigue (after workouts) 
• Mental discipline and visualization technique

A discipline that teaches athletes how to ride and control a horse. It builds balance, coordination, confidence, and focus while developing a strong connection between rider and animal. 

Practices include: 

• Mounting and basic riding posture 
• Rein control and directional commands 
• Walking and light trotting drills 
• Balance training without relying on reins 
• Confidence-building exercises with the horse 
• Understanding rhythm, timing, and control

Long-distance running over natural terrain such as trails, hills, and uneven ground. It develops cardiovascular endurance, mental resilience, and overall conditioning.  

Practices include:

• Long-distance steady runs 
• Hill sprints and incline intervals 
• Trail running on uneven terrain 
• Group pacing and competitive runs 
• Timed endurance challenges 
• Breathing rhythm and energy management training

Address:  

2313 Bidle Rd 

Middletown, MD 21769

Who can attend: 

Age: 12 +

Date: 

Camp 1: Intensive Camp: June 11-14, 2026 

Camp 2: Youth Sports Camp: July 2-5, 2026

Fee: Depending on the camp (check the application form belove)

Sample Daily Schedule 

Session 1: Morning Training/Runing

 at 6:30-8:30 am

Breakfast 

Resting

Session 2: Workout at 11-1 pm

Lunch

Resting

Session 3: Workout at 5-7 pm

Dinner

Resting 

Light-off: 10 pm 

Adem Kaya, PhD

• Prof at Bowie State University
• Former Wrestling Coach at UNC Chapel Hill, NC and Lock Haven University, PA 
• 5 X Turkish National Champ
• World Champ Wrestler
• Founder of Champions Sport Academy, Ellicott City and Lanham, MD
• Co-Founder and CEO at Hive MMA and Fitness Center, Fairfax, VA

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Ahmed Ali

• Police Chief in PG County, MD 
• Professional Fitness Trainer 
• Former Wrestler