FAQ

Only Roll covers full BJJ programming including technique blocks and evening sparring. Roll & Stay adds curated residence, daily transit, and macro-aligned meals in Taghazout, Morocco. Surf blocks and recovery access are scheduled for the residential tier; details are confirmed after your application.

We design cohorts for practitioners who already train consistently. If you are new to BJJ, you will be happier once you have a few months of fundamentals; surf expectations are listed per cohort.

Most weeks favor confident paddlers who can read Atlantic beach breaks. If you are learning, we still run water time with coaching, but conditions around Taghazout can be powerful—disclose your level on the application.

MatnWave operates from Taghazout, Morocco on the Atlantic coast, with sessions staged between the village and nearby points depending on swell.

Each week-long cohort is limited to twelve (12) practitioners to keep coaching ratios intentional.

Residential guests receive structured downtime: mobility blocks, breath work, and access to cold plunge or ocean flushes depending on the property. Exact amenities are listed in your confirmation pack.

Yes. Several guests prioritize the mat. Surf is optional; we still schedule recovery and community blocks so you stay inside the rhythm of the week.

There is no belt minimum, but rounds are rigorous. Coaches tailor intensity; disclose injuries and competition pace preferences on your application.

Submit the application on matnwave.com/book with belt history, surf fluency, injuries, and travel constraints. We reply with availability for the Taghazout, Morocco week that fits—not every swell window suits every practitioner.

Most guests route through Agadir–Al Massira Airport, then ride private transit arranged for Roll & Stay guests. Exact pickup instructions ship with your confirmation; Only Roll guests receive a logistics brief for self coordination.

Visa rules depend on your passport. We confirm general guidance after application, but you remain responsible for entry requirements, insurance, and any athletics-related travel letters you need.

Bring rashguards, nogi kits, a dependable wetsuit for Atlantic temperatures, flip-flops, sunscreen, and recovery tools you already trust. A detailed packing list arrives post-deposit.

Roll & Stay allocations vary by property. Disclose room preferences on your application; we match practitioners thoughtfully, but premium solitude is limited and confirmed in writing.

Coaches run a pre-week disclosure. If something flares, we modify surf and sparring loads. We are not a medical facility—carry insurance and any braces or tape you rely on.

Yes, when both applications clear and the cohort mix stays balanced. Note it on your forms so we reserve compatible logistics slots.

Primary coaching is English. Guest coaches may add French depending on staffing; technique callouts remain simple and repeatable.

Evening sparring can intensify for guests who want pace, but this is not an IBJJF rules camp. We prioritize longevity-ready training over medal cycles.

Policies are quoted in your agreement after acceptance. Expect deposit timing, rollover options for ocean-halted weeks, and clear refund windows—nothing hidden in a footnote.

Limited installment schedules release when cohorts are announced. Ask during application if you need a structured timeline beyond the standard deposit and balance.

MatnWave is built for training practitioners, not family vacations. Spectator access is minimal; contact us before booking if you need an exception.

Dawn surf or mobility, late-morning technical drilling, midday recovery, afternoon deep-dive instruction, and evening sparring—with buffers when Atlantic energy spikes.

Arrive with a baseline of conditioning, surf paddle endurance if you want water time, and honest sleep hygiene. The week rewards athletes who do not peak on day one.