DAGESTAN

Dagestan · Russia

Limited spots — next intake open

Experience the Real
Dagestan.

Authentic MMA, wrestling and grappling training in Dagestan — alongside the local fighters and coaches who built a generation of world champions.

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180+

Days organized

100%

Satisfaction

12+

Countries

Sessions / week

What sets us apart

Why athletes choose Dagestan Training Camp.

A small operation built around three things: authenticity, hospitality, and the level of training only Dagestan can offer.

Authentic Dagestan

No tourist version. The same mats, gyms and mountains that shaped Khabib, Islam and Umar.

Trained by local champions

Sessions with coaches who built world titles, alongside the very wrestlers and fighters they train every day.

Hosted personally

Arsen welcomes you in Dagestan and stays by your side from airport pickup to your last dinner. Salman runs the planning, partnerships and admin behind the scenes so everything is ready before you land.

Everything handled, end-to-end

Visa, flights, transport, lodging, gym access, excursions. You arrive — we take care of the rest.

Training alongside Islam Makhachev in Dagestan

Training team lineup at the Dagestan camp

On the ground in Dagestan with a local host

Region

Dagestan

01 — Heritage

Why train in Dagestan?

Dagestan is one of the most respected combat sports regions on earth. From mountain villages to the Caspian shore, wrestling is woven into daily life — and the result is a generation of fighters that has reshaped global MMA.

You won't train in a tourist version of this place. You'll train in the same gyms, with the same coaches, on the same mats that built the champions you grew up watching.

Home of

01Khabib Nurmagomedov
02Islam Makhachev
03Umar Nurmagomedov
04Hundreds of elite wrestlers

02 — Included

Everything handled.
You just train.

From the moment you land in Makhachkala until your flight home, every detail is taken care of by our local team.

01Training

·Two sessions per day
·Wrestling, MMA & Grappling
·Striking & sparring
·Access to partner gyms

02Stay

·Accommodation
·Local transportation
·Daily athlete support
·Local guide

03Travel

·Airport pickup & drop-off
·Visa assistance
·Flight booking help

04Experience

·Mountain excursions
·Cultural immersion
·Full support during stay

03 — The Work

Train like a Dagestani fighter.

Two sessions a day, five days a week. The same rhythm and intensity that has produced the most dominant grapplers in modern MMA.

Wrestling

Technical wrestling on the mat with local coaches, plus strength and conditioning rooted in Dagestani training culture.

Wrestling & Conditioning

✓Takedowns & ground control
✓Drilling with local wrestlers
✓Strength & conditioning

2× daily · 5 days / week

04 — Beyond the mat

More than a training camp.

Horse riding in the mountains. Speedboats on the Caspian. Tea with grandmasters in stone villages. This is the Dagestan you don't see on Instagram.

Off-grid

Mountain & canyon excursions

Hikes and drives into the highest villages and canyons of the Caucasus.

Highlands

Horse rides in the highlands

Saddle up and ride through Dagestani meadows the way locals have for centuries.

Culture

Cultural immersion

Ancient stone villages, museums, local family meals and tea ceremonies.

Founder

Salman

05 — Meet the founder

Salman
Arslanbekov.

I'm Salman, 26, born and raised in Dagestan. Judo black belt and MMA practitioner — combat sports have shaped my entire life.

I founded Dagestan Training Camp to open the doors of my homeland to the world. Behind the scenes, I run everything that makes your stay possible — marketing, camp planning, partnerships with gyms and coaches, visa paperwork and the administrative side. By the time you land in Dagestan, every detail has already been prepared so you can focus on one thing: training.

"I want every athlete in the world to be able to live Dagestan — the mountains, the mat, the people."

Follow @arslanbekov_mma →

·26 years old

·Born in Dagestan

·Black belt in Judo

·MMA practitioner

·Founder of DTC

·Marketing & operations

06 — Your guide on the ground

Arsen.
Your host in Dagestan.

Russian Champion in weightlifting in 2014 and certified international-level athlete, Arsen is the one who welcomes you in Dagestan and stays by your side throughout the camp. From your arrival at Makhachkala airport to your last dinner, he personally takes care of everything on the ground — transport, training sessions, excursions, meals and the small details that turn a trip into a real experience.

Arsen is your single point of contact in Dagestan. He opens doors locals rarely show outsiders, introduces you to the right people and makes sure every athlete leaves stronger — and with stories worth telling.

"My job is simple — make you feel at home in my country, and make sure you leave stronger than you arrived."

·Russian Champion 2014 — weightlifting

·International-level athlete (official title)

·Born and raised in Dagestan

·On-the-ground host & guide

·Logistics & excursions

·Local culture expert

Camp Guide

Arsen

06 — Camps

Choose your package.

Two formats. One uncompromising standard. All packages include accommodation, two sessions a day and full ground support.

14 days

2-Week Camp

€1,490/ all-in

€200 deposit to secure your spot — deducted from the total price

Included

Accommodation
2 training sessions per day
Wrestling, MMA & Grappling
Airport pickup and drop-off
Local transportation
Full visa assistance
Flight booking assistance
Local guide
City tours
Mountain excursion (weather permitting)
Access to partner gyms
Full support during stay

Not included

Food (≈ €200 for 2 weeks)
Visa fees & medical insurance
Flight tickets
Souvenirs & personal expenses
Optional activities (horse riding, extreme sports, …)

Note: if you stay at the EAGLES Gym sports complex, the food budget is paid to us directly and 3 meals a day are included in the price.

Book 2-Week Camp

Most chosen

30 days

1-Month Camp

€2,490/ all-in

€400 deposit to secure your spot — deducted from the total price

Included

Everything in the 2-week camp
Extended technique focus
Full cultural immersion days
Advanced sparring sessions
Personalized progress review

Not included

Food (≈ €400 for 1 month)
Visa fees & medical insurance
Flight tickets
Souvenirs & personal expenses
Optional activities (horse riding, extreme sports, …)

Note: if you stay at the EAGLES Gym sports complex, the food budget is paid to us directly and 3 meals a day are included in the price.

Book 1-Month Camp

07 — Requirements

Participation requirements.

A few non-negotiable conditions to make sure every athlete gets the most out of the camp — safely.

18 years old or older
Valid passport — must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the camp
Good physical condition and adequate preparation to handle the intensity of the camp

They trusted us

Trusted by athletes, creators & fighters worldwide.

10M+ combined followers

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07 — Voices

What our participants say.

Honestly, it's amazing. I love the experience, the people, and the atmosphere.

Matteo Sinet

01/08

Partner gyms

Our training partners.

We work with the most respected combat sports facilities in Dagestan — the gyms where champions are built.

Khabib Nurmagomedov wearing a traditional Dagestani papakha — Heritage
The papakha — pride of Dagestan

01
Main facility
Eagles Gym
Our home base — world-class wrestling and MMA training rooms.
02
Khabib Gym
Nurmagomedov MMA School
The legendary academy where a generation of champions was forged.

Selection process

How to join the camp.

Limited spots each month — training quality and group atmosphere come first.

Step 01

Application

Send us your request via Instagram with your preferred dates and background.

Step 02

Direct reply

I personally answer every request on these platforms to discuss your project.

Step 03

Deposit

Once your application is accepted, a deposit is paid to lock in your spot.

Step 04

Visa & flight

We guide you through the visa process and help you book your flight.

Step 05

Final payment

The remaining balance is settled at least one week before your arrival in Dagestan.

Step 06

Arrival

Arsen picks you up at Makhachkala airport and stays with you throughout the camp — you're in good hands from minute one.

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Full visa assistance

Official invitation letter and step-by-step guidance for every country.

Safety & support

Local team with you 24/7 — lodging, transport and gym access handled.

Flight & airport transfer

Help finding the best route, plus pickup on arrival in Makhachkala.

08 — FAQ

Common questions.

Anything else? Reach out on Instagram or email — we usually reply within a day.

Yes — our camps welcome all levels. Coaches scale the technical sessions to your experience, and you'll always be paired with appropriate training partners.