About MatnWave
Meet the coaches and camp team behind MatnWave. We combine BJJ standards, surf knowledge, and a friendlier premium-hostel experience across camp bases on Morocco's Atlantic coast.
By the numbers
12
Practitioners maximum per cohort
8+
Coached BJJ sessions per week
6
Forecast-led surf blocks per week
4
Coaches and cohort host on deck
3
Languages on the mat and in the water
2024
Founded · Taghazout, Morocco
Why It Exists
Too many camps feel split between decent training and chaotic hospitality. We wanted a week where the coaching was serious, the surf planning was thoughtful, and the stay itself helped people recover well.
That meant tightening the group size, improving the accommodation promise, and building a flow that respects both performance and rest. The premium-hostel direction — anchored at Grip Sea Morocco in Anza, Agadir — and the move to camp-specific locations are part of that same decision.
What We Protect
Daily sessions that adjust to level and conditions instead of forcing everyone through the same pace.
Shared spaces, quieter sleep, and a rhythm that makes the week sustainable rather than exhausting.
A social atmosphere that still feels curated, personal, and easy to move through.
Team
The camp feels better when coaching, logistics, and hospitality actually work together. That's the standard this team is built around.
Surf coach · Blue belt
Calm, multilingual, and highly experienced at matching surf guidance to the level and confidence of the group.
BJJ coach · Brown belt
Brown belt, African sub-champion, and a technical coach who makes every session feel structured, sharp, and accessible.
Competition coach · Brown belt
High-level competitor with a strong eye for details, game plans, and turning hard rounds into real progress.
Cohort host · Purple belt
Coordinates logistics, meal timing, and the house rhythm so the week stays human—not administrative.
Trust & Partners
We work closely with certified local entities, recognized BJJ networks, and expert academies to ensure both surfing safety and technical standards are fully verified.
Accredited local surf guide network providing certified ISA instructors, hourly ocean safety updates, and water risk assessments.
Grip Sea Morocco
Premium waterfront base in Anza providing sanitarily managed recovery facilities, ice baths, and chef-managed macro catering.
AJP & IBJJF Registered
Our BJJ instruction follows strict international belt registration standards. Coaching is run by certified active competitors.
