FEATHERWEIGHT CAMP
Elevate your skills in 3 daysTrain alongside fellow featherweights. Learn, absorb and improve your skills under the guidance of our innovative instructors.
19-21 february 2027Register here!
DETAILS of our next camp
Date
February 19th, 20th and 21th 2027
Classes
9 Sessions: Gi, No Gi, Wrestling for BJJ, Marathon Roll, Open Mats (Gi & No Gi)
Instructors
Jonas Andrade, Rose-Marie El Sharouni, Adam al Kandoussi, Pele Nguyen
Location
Indoor Sportcomplex Olympiakwartier
(Dojo 3rd floor)
Facts
The instructors
Inter- and national renowned
Jonas Andrade
Jonas Andrade is a black belt under Cicero Costa and Murilo Santana, currently based at Humbling Jiu Jitsu Club in Barcelona. Jonas has built a reputation as one of the most technical competitors on the international circuit.
Main achievements
IBJJF European Champion (Masters) 2026
World Champion UAEJJF 2016/2017/2018/2020
World Champion IBJJF 2018/2019
European Champion IBJJF 2016/2017/2018/2019
#1 International Ranked Athlete AJP 2021
#1 South America Ranked Athlete AJP 2021
Rose-Marie El Sharouni
Rose-Marie El Sharouni is a black belt under Leonardo Vieira, representing Team Checkmat at BJJ Academy Amsterdam. Rose is an active light-featherweight competitor who balances high-level competition with a career as a doctor. She is also the founder of Jiu Jitsu Queenz, an organization dedicated to empowering women in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Main achievements
AJP Ranked European Player 2022
IBJJF Pan Ams Silver Medalist 2023
IBJJF European Silver Medalist 2022
AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro Silver Medalist 2021
IBJJF World Bronze Medalist 2021/2022
IBJJF European Bronze Medalist 2020/2023
Adam al Kandoussi
Adam al Kandoussi is an elite freestyle wrestler who pursued a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics with TeamNL, with a remarkable track record of success on the international stage. Competing against top athletes worldwide, he has claimed victory in numerous prestigious tournaments, honing his skills and solidifying his reputation as a fierce competitor.
As a passionate coach, Adam recognizes the increasingly intertwined worlds of wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. He leverages his world-class wrestling expertise to bridge the gap between these two disciplines.
Main achievements
German Liga Champion
UWW Jovenes Promesas Champion
Rheinland Championships Champion
International Wasserfalturnier Silver Medalist
Paul Burbach Tournament Silver Medalist
TrophΓ©e des Volcans Bronze Medalist
Athlete of the Year 2016
Pele Nguyen
Pele Nguyen is a third-degree black belt under Professor Vagner Boca, head coach at 360 Jiu Jitsu Academy. Pele is an active master featherweight competitor, still claiming world-level titles at 50 years old, and is the founder of Featherweight Camp.
Main achievements
IBJJF Worlds No-Gi Champion 2022
IBJJF Brasileiros No-Gi Champion 2026
3x IBJJF Europeans Champion 2024/2025
3x IBJJF Pan Ams Champion 2024/2025
Schedule 2027
Friday 19 February
10:00-12:00 | Rose El Sharouni - Gi
12:00-14:00 | Open Mat / Lunch Break
14:00-16:00 | Pele Nguyen - No Gi
Saturday 20 February
10:00-12:00 | Jonas Andrade - Gi
12:00-14:00 | Open Mat / Lunch Break
14:00-16:00 | Adam al Kandoussi - No Gi
Sunday 21 February
10:00-12:00 | Jonas Andrade - No Gi
12:00-14:00 | Open Mat / Lunch Break
14:00-16:00 | Marathon Roll - Gi & No Gi
Location
Indoor Sportcomplex Olympiakwartier
Almere, The Netherlands
Address: Pierre de Coubertinlaan 6, 1362 LB Almere
Dojo is on the 3rd floor.
Public transport
You can reach the location by public transport. By train from Amsterdam Central Station is about 25 minutes to Almere Poort Station.
The venue is a 4 minute walk from Almere Poort Station.
Gym amenities
There are changing rooms in the venue, including showers and toilets.
Hotels nearby
About
Pele Nguyen
Back in 2013, I started the featherweight training sessions in the Netherlands. These sessions received enthusiastic responses from fellow featherweights representing various BJJ Teams. Featherweights represent a smaller group within a BJJ Academy in comparison to heavier practitioners, so training with fellow featherweights offers several benefits:
- Similar Size and Strength: Since featherweights have similar body sizes and strengths, training partners can provide more evenly matched sparring sessions, enhancing skill development without one partner overpowering the other.
- Targeted Techniques: Featherweights often share similar techniques and strategies suited to their size, allowing for more focused and relevant training drills and discussions.
- Enhanced Speed and Agility: Featherweights typically exhibit faster movements and agility compared to heavier training partners, enabling practitioners to refine their speed-based techniques and reactions.
- Reduced Risk of Injury: With less weight disparity, there's a decreased risk of injury during training, as partners are less likely to apply excessive force unintentionally.
After over a decade, my aspiration became a reality: to establish Featherweight Camps where featherweights train alongside peers who share similar goals, challenges and support, leading to a more positive training environment and shared progress.