Frequently Asked Questions

For BJJ, and in many martial arts, each stripe on your belt signifies that you are one step closer to reaching the next level. Getting the fourth stripe means you are very close to reaching a goal and if you work that little bit harder you will achieve it and attain greater knowledge. This is the ethos of our company which is why we chose the name.

• We organize high quality immersive martial arts camps.
• We are promoting Hong Kong as the capital of Asia for learning about and training in Jiu Jitsu (or martial arts in general).

At 4STRIPES we celebrate the best kind of awesomeness – the kind that comes from perfecting yourself. Our Mission is to promote Jiu Jitsu and martial arts in Asia, and to create opportunities to train with the world’s best instructors. If you are OK, we will make you good; If you are good, we’ll make you awesome.

• 4Stripes is the only organization in Asia if not the world, that offers such immersive and complete training experiences. We ensure as low a student to teacher ratio as possible.
• We devote more time to exploring important details, concepts, as well as fundamental techniques.
• Each lesson is designed by the lead instructor and 4STRIPES to ensure you are getting the best curriculum.   Each lesson builds on from the last through a series of drills and instruction methods.
• We place emphasis on carefully assessing each student’s skill level and take the time to observe and correct common mistakes in technique.
• The headline instructors and their coaches don’t just clock off and disappear after training. The aim of our camp is to give you the opportunity to really interact with them during off time and meals. Attendees are free to engage with instructors who are happy to share their experience with everyone. We at 4Stripes believe that this open atmosphere is the most important part of the camp.

Yes! The camps are open to ALL teams and associations.

These private camps cater for all Jiu Jitsu enthusiasts, female or male and of all belt levels.

4Stripes BJJ training camps bring the world’s best martial arts instructors to Hong Kong to lead, teach and share. Workshops on fitness, nutrition, flexibility, strength, movement, conditioning, yoga and meditation are also held throughout the camps with the aim of complimenting intensive BJJ training.

All training sessions and workshops will be conducted in English.

This is a Gi only camp. You will need to bring your own training outfit and/or kimono/gi. For hygiene reasons, please bring as many items of training clothing as you think you will require for two days of vigorous training.

If you are travelling in from overseas for the camp, you will need all personal items that would typically be required for a trip of about five days. Of course, if you plan to stay longer then you should pack accordingly.

No walk-ins. No tickets will be sold on the day of the event, so get yours now!

All levels are welcome, however, our camps are rigorous and in order to get the most out of them, maintain a high level of training for everyone,  we would recommend white belts that you have at least a minimum of 10 months of consistent training experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu before coming.

Yes! This is what 4Stripes is all about. Our goal is to give every attendee the finest learning experience.

Click on ‘tickets’ at the Homepage. You’ll be taken through a straightforward purchasing process and an e-ticket will be e-mailed to you.

• Two 2 hour BJJ lesson per day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon). Lessons will be designed and taught by our headline instructor.
• Workshops between Lessons. Attendance at workshops is completely optional. The purpose of these workshops is to complement and help to improve your Jiu Jitsu, to encourage and provide information on a healthy lifestyle and to inspire self improvement.

Only registered attendees can attend the camp and workshops. You will be asked to present a passport or other valid form of photo ID such as an identity card or driving license. The name on the document must match the name that has been registered with the camp.

We welcome practitioners of all ages however if you are under 18 your waiver form must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Yes but please let us know in advance so that we can change the name of the registered attendee. Please note that tickets cannot be transferred and fees will not be refundable after the deadline of 1 October, 2016.

Hong Kong has some of the best hospitals and medical facilities in the world. Should there be a medical emergency, an ambulance will take you to the closest hospital. Please make sure you have valid medical insurance or travel insurance before you come to Hong Kong. There will also be first aid responders and equipment in the hotel to assist in the case of minor injuries.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, like any other Martial Art is a contact sport and by taking part you acknowledge that there is a risk of injury or even death. By signing the waiver form and participating in a 4Stripes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu camp, its training sessions and associated workshops you are taking responsibility for any injury that might occur and neither you nor your estate will hold 4Stripes, its staff, the instructors or any other camp attendee(s) liable if any such injury or death occurs within this sporting context. You will be required to sign a waiver form before starting the camp.

Yes, you can. You can arrange directly with the hotel for rooms to accommodate companions that are travelling with you but not attending the training camp. Please note that only registered and paid attendees can attend the camp and workshops. Meals are also not included for people who are not registered for the camp.

• Most major airlines offer routes to Hong Kong.
• If you are travelling from Mainland China there is a direct cross border train link in Shenzhen. Otherwise, flights to Hong Kkong are offered by a number of major carriers.
• If you are travelling from Macau there is a regular ferry service that connects with Hong Kong.

You will need a valid passport with an expiry date of at least 6 months from the date you return. Also make sure there are some free pages for entry and exit stamps in your passport. The information below can change so we advise you to go to the links provided to check the rules for your own passport.

No visa or entry permit is required for any purpose if you hold any of the following travel documents:

• Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport,
• British National (Overseas) Passport,
• Hong Kong Certificate of Identity,
• Hong Kong Re-entry permit (for entry from the Mainland of China and the Macao Special Administrative Region only),
• Hong Kong Seaman’s Identity Book,
• Hong Kong Document of Identity for Visa Purposes provided that the document is valid or the holder’s limit of stay in Hong Kong has not expired.
• Travel documents bearing one of the following endorsements:
  “Holder’s eligibility for Hong Kong permanent identity card verified.”
  “The holder of this travel document has the right to land in Hong Kong. (Section 2AAA, Immigration Ordinance, Cap. 115, Laws of Hong Kong)”
• Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card.

If the above does not apply to you then please visit http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html to find out what visa requirements you might have.

There is currently no vaccination requirement for travellers visiting Hong Kong. However, travellers should observe good personal and food hygiene and adopt anti-mosquito measures to prevent infectious diseases.

For more information on health and medical services, please visit the websites of the Department of Health , Centre for Health Protection and the Hospital Authority.

Transportation to the camp from the airport is not included in the price nor is any other transportation.

Transportation in Hong Kong is efficient and inexpensive. The various options from the airport are:

• Airport Express Train and MTR (Subway):
  The Airport Express takes about 24 minutes from The Airport to Hong Kong Station, which is near to the camp. It operates from 5:50 am to 12:45 am, with trains leaving every 12 minutes. The fare is HKD90 (prices are subject to change without prior notice, please visit MTR website for details).  After getting off a Hong Kong Station, walk to Central MTR station.  Take the Island line (Blue colour) to towards Kennedy Town direction.  Get off at Sheung Wan Station. Take exit Sheung Wan Station Exit C.  Head west toward Cleverly St. Slight left toward Connaught Road West.  Continue onto Connaught Road West. Turn right at Wing Lok Street.  Turn left onto Des Voeux Road West.  (google direction here)
• Bus:
  Take A10 Ap Lei Chau destination bus. Get off at Connaught Garden stop (the 4th stop from the airport). This you take you 30-45 mins.  To use this service pass through customs and approach service counter B01 in the airport Arrivals Hall.
  After getting off at Connaught Garden, walk toward the east along Des Voeux Road West for about 700m (~9 mins). (Bus google direction here)
• Taxi
  Metered taxis are available at the airport. The fare will be roughly HKD300 to HKD400.

The camp will take place at Open Heart Dojo, 5/F, 9 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. (across from IBIS Hotel from Sheung Wan). It is  It is about 10-15 minutes walk from Hong Kong’s Central District. All lessons and workshops will also be at the Open Heart Dojo.

開心道場, 上環德輔道西九號5樓.