BJJ – No Gi Grappling – MMA
Lincoln Summer Camp
4th & 5th July 2026
Wrestling For BJJ – MMA & No Gi Grappling
Take your grappling game up a level this summer with a focused two-day wrestling camp led by Lyubo Kumbarov, a 4-time Bulgarian National Champion & Outstanding wrestler of the year 2006 at the National Duels in Iowa, USA.
This camp is designed for MMA , BJJ and No Gi grapplers who want to improve their takedowns, pressure, anti-guard work, control, and overall wrestling confidence. Whether you compete, train regularly, or simply want to stop feeling like a confused shopping trolley every time wrestling starts, this weekend will give you practical tools you can use straight away.
What You’ll Be Training
Across the weekend, Lyubo will be covering two key areas that transfer directly into MMA, BJJ and No Gi grappling.
Day 1 — Anti Guard Game
Saturday 4th July
5pm – 8pm
This session will focus on using wrestling principles to deal with guard players, stop entries, control position, and create pressure without falling into common BJJ traps.
Expect work on:
- shutting down guard attacks before they develop
- controlling distance, posture, and head position
- pressure-based passing concepts
- wrestling-style control for grapplers
- staying heavy without getting stuck
- practical movement patterns for MMA, No Gi and BJJ
This is about learning how to make guard players uncomfortable, which is always a noble public service.
Day 2 — Pressure Game
Sunday 5th July
10am – 1pm
The Sunday session will focus on pressure, control, and wrestling-based dominance once contact has been made.
Expect work on:
- top pressure and positional control
- pins, rides, and wrestling-style pressure
- controlling scrambles
- keeping opponents flat, tired, and regretting their decisions
- improving your balance, base, and weight distribution
- applying wrestling pressure safely and effectively in MMA, BJJ and No Gi
This session is ideal for anyone who wants to become harder to move, harder to sweep, and generally more annoying to train with — in the best possible way.
Who Is This Camp For?
This camp is suitable for:
- BJJ students
- No Gi grapplers
- MMA athletes
- wrestlers crossing into submission grappling
- competitors looking to improve stand-up and pressure
- hobbyists who want more confidence in wrestling positions
You do not need to be an advanced wrestler to attend. The sessions will be practical, structured, and aimed at helping grapplers add wrestling into their existing game.
About Lyubo Kumbarov
Lyubo Kumbarov is a 4-time Bulgarian National Champion & Outstanding wrestler of the year 2006 at the National Duels in Iowa, USA. with a deep understanding of how to apply wrestling to grappling, BJJ, and No Gi training.
His coaching focuses on practical, pressure-based wrestling that actually works in live grappling exchanges — not flashy nonsense that looks good on Instagram but disappears the second someone sweaty grabs your neck.
You’ll learn from a high-level wrestler who understands how to make wrestling useful for grapplers.
Venue
The camp will be held at:
Function First Lincoln
Lincoln, UK
Function First is a full-time martial arts academy with a strong grappling culture and a practical, no-nonsense approach to training.
The venue also has access to a performance and recovery clinic, making this more than just a training weekend. You can train hard, recover properly, and make a proper weekend of it.
Performance & Recovery Clinic On Site
One of the unique parts of this camp is that attendees will have access to our on-site recovery facilities.
Treatments available include:
- Cryotherapy
- Floatation therapy
- Red light therapy
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Performance and recovery treatments
All camp attendees receive 10% off any treatment during the weekend.
We recommend arriving early on Saturday so you can settle in, use the facilities, and make the most of the weekend before training starts.
Train hard. Recover properly. Don’t just hobble home like a medieval peasant.
Accommodation Nearby
Accommodation is available close to the venue, making it easy for anyone travelling in for the weekend.
There are nearby hotels, guest houses, and local places to stay within easy reach of Function First Lincoln. If you are coming from outside Lincoln, we recommend booking accommodation early, especially with the camp taking place over a summer weekend.
Optional Group Meal
There will be an optional group meal on Saturday night after training.
This is a chance to relax, eat, chat, and spend time with the group away from the mats. Attendance is completely optional, but it’s a good opportunity to make the weekend more social and connect with other grapplers.
Details for the meal will be confirmed closer to the event.
Camp Times
Saturday 4th July
5pm – 8pm
Day 1: Anti Guard Game
Sunday 5th July
10am – 1pm
Day 2: Pressure Game
Pricing
Both Days: £70
One Day: £40
Spaces are limited, and we expect this to be a popular camp.
Why Attend?
This camp is ideal if you want to:
- improve your wrestling for BJJ and No Gi
- build better pressure and control
- stop losing scrambles
- feel more confident on your feet
- improve your takedown defence and positional awareness
- learn from a high-level wrestler
- train in a proper grappling environment
- make use of recovery treatments while you’re here
This is not just a seminar where you collect a few techniques and forget them by Tuesday. The aim is to give you usable wrestling concepts that fit directly into your grappling game.
Book Your Place
Join us at Function First Lincoln for a weekend of wrestling, grappling, pressure, recovery, and probably a few moments where your legs question your life choices.
Dates: 4th & 5th July
Venue: Function First Lincoln
Coach: Lyubo Kumbarov
Open to: All styles and levels
Price: £70 both days / £40 one day
Or contact us directly:
01522 543 787
“Are you ready to take your wrestling and grappling to the next level?
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
LYUBO KUMBAROV
Meet Your Head Coach: Lyubo Kumbarov
Born and raised in Kochan, Bulgaria, Lyubo Kumbarov embodies the country’s deep-rooted wrestling tradition. A four-time Bulgarian National Champion and former member of the Bulgarian National Wrestling Team, Lyubo’s career has taken him across the globe—from training in Bulgaria’s elite sports academies to competing and coaching in the U.S. and U.K. His expertise spans wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA, having coached world-class athletes, including Roger Gracie, and served as a lead wrestling instructor at Roger Gracie Academy London.
At this intense training camp, Lyubo—alongside trusted Bulgarian and International coaches—will deliver an authentic, high-level experience, blending Bulgaria’s wrestling heritage with modern grappling techniques. Whether you’re a wrestler, BJJ athlete, or MMA fighter, this is your chance to train under one of the best, refine your takedown game, and develop the skills needed to dominate on the mats.
