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Q: Who is teaching classes and what are the classes?

We always have a very special world class renowned guest instructor. At last year’s summer camp, one of our guest instructors was Absolute World Kyokushin Karate Champion Sensei Zahari Damyanov, who delivered outstanding lessons that everyone found easy to understand and apply. We also have Sensei Simeon teaching regular classes together with his Sensei, Dimitar, and Sensei Kiril who is the head MMA and wrestling coach of team “Be Real”. We have very diverse classes during the camp. Of course, we mainly focus on Kyokushin karate and all aspects of it. We also cover MMA, wrestling,sSelf defence, kickboxing, callisthenics, athletics, grappling, HIIT, boxing, meditation, yoga and much more.

Q: What other activities are there besides the training sessions?

We have a full programme of fun, relaxing and exciting activities between sessions. You can use the 5-star spa services in the hotel, book one of the amazing spa procedures, or simply dip in the mineral water swimming pool to help you recover from training. There are saunas, steam rooms, salt rooms, relaxation rooms, foot spa, pressure showers, tropical showers and much more. We organise night visits to an extinct local volcano where we cover ourselves with healing mud from its crater. We also have organised tours around the town that cover its historical and cultural spots. A shopping tour in the town can also be organised. We’ve also visited an old monastery to learn about Bulgarian history. For wine lovers, we have organised wine tastings at one of the best and most popular wineries, one of which is where British Prime MinisterWinston Churchill used to get his wine. The best and most rewarding activity is of course the mountain hiking, which is something we cannot recommend highly enough.

Q: Do I need insurance for the camp?

We highly recommend that you get some insurance for camp. This is a training camp,so there is a possibility of getting injured (although this has yet to occur).

Q: Are all meals included?

Camp is half board. You’ll receive a buffet breakfast and dinner, although students usually leave the hotel to explore the town, and experience traditional Bulgarian cuisine.

Q: How do we get from the airport to the hotel and back?

The camp fee includes our own private transport that will take you from the airport and back.

Q: What facilities does the hotel have?

Park Hotel Pirin is a luxury 5-star spa hotel that has indoors and outdoor swimming pools filled with 100% natural mineral water that helps with your recovery after training. There is also a spa that you can use (sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, fitness centre, power showers, meditation room, salt room, foot spa and much more). There is also a pool side bar with a freshly squeezed range of juices. The hotel also has 3 restaurants with freshly made to order food. An evening piano bar is also available with live music, perfect spot to chill out after a long day of fun activities. The hotel also offers laundry service in case you want your sportswear washed between sessions.