Seaside Combat & CrossFit Camp in Lozenets, Bulgaria

A typical day at Sport Generation Camp starts early, before the heat builds. You'll see people warming up on the tatami or hitting bags in the covered outdoor gyms while it's still cool. Sessions run through the morning, then there's a gap in the middle of the day when the sun is strongest — that's when people head down to the beach, which is a short walk from the camp, or find a shady spot on site. Training picks up again in the late afternoon and can run into the evening.

The camp isn't tied to a single discipline. The program covers boxing, kickboxing, MMA, CrossFit, judo, BJJ, fitness, yoga and mobility. That range matters if you're bringing a group, because different people can work on different things at the same time, or a coach can put together a combined camp that pulls from several of them. Groups can book space and run their own sessions; individuals can join the standing schedule or drop in for a single training.

The equipment is the part that stands out. This isn't a resort gym with a rack of dumbbells and a treadmill. There are machines, free weights, heavy bags, racks, rings and cages, all under cover but open to the air. For fighters and strength athletes used to training outside in summer, it's a set-up that lets you keep a real program going rather than just maintaining fitness on holiday.

Lozenets itself is a small village with a summer crowd. It's between the mountains and the Black Sea, so you can hike in the national park in the morning and swim after your session. The camp has a SPA zone, chill-out areas, a bar and restaurant, and an outdoor cinema. Accommodation is on site, and the beach is directly accessible.

What makes this different from a standard fitness retreat is that it doubles as a performance venue. Pro athletes, amateur competitors and youth teams use it, coaches bring their own groups, and the camp adapts to whoever is there that week. You can come solo and join the schedule, or arrive with a club and take over a training block.

What's included

- On-site accommodation available - Access to open-air covered gyms - Boxing, kickboxing, MMA, CrossFit, judo, BJJ, fitness, yoga and mobility sessions - Training equipment: machines, free weights, heavy bags, racks, rings, cages - Mat space for judo and BJJ - SPA zone access - Outdoor cinema - Chill-out areas - Bar and restaurant on site - Direct access to Lozenets beaches and nature - Summer trainings and weekend drop-ins - Custom camp arrangements for groups - Training space for clubs, academies and coaches

What's not included

- Flights and travel to Bulgaria - Airport transfers (confirm when booking) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional one-to-one coaching outside scheduled sessions - Drinks at the bar - Off-site excursions and activities - Anything not listed as included