Cavalo Women’s Camp
Columbia, MO | September 25-27, 2026 | Ages 16+
Camp Overview
This camp is designed for women who want focused training, useful coaching, and a weekend that helps them get more out of their jiu-jitsu. You’ll train with new people, ask questions, try new things, and gain fresh perspectives from experienced instructors and other women in the sport.
The goal is for you to leave with practical details you can start using right away, plus new ideas, new training partners, and more confidence in your own jiu-jitsu. Whether you’re a competitor, hobbyist, or somewhere in between, there will be something here for you.
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Gi & no-gi training from experienced instructors.
Technical instruction and drilling.
Positional sparring and live rounds.
Open mats with designated intensity zones so you can choose from harder rounds, or lighter, technical sparring.
Instructor Q&A.
Low-pressure community-building activities.
Snacks and drinks provided throughout camp and a catered dinner provided Saturday evening.
Swag bags with custom camp merch.
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This camp is open to women ages 16+ of all ranks, teams, and affiliations. You do not need to compete or be preparing for competition to attend.
You should come ready to learn, drill, roll, ask questions, and have fun. This event is meant to be challenging, but does not have to be done at maximum intensity. You are encouraged to modify if needed to accommodate an injury, experience level, personal comfort, or individual training goals.
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Bring your gi, belt, no-gi gear, water bottle, sandals, and anything you’d normally need for a full training day.
You may also want extra training clothes, athletic tape, a notebook, and comfortable clothes for downtime. Final details about food, schedule, and any additional activities will be sent before camp.
INSTRUCTORS
Brooke Honeycutt Littlewood
Brooke is a decorated first-degree black belt with high-level competition experience across every belt level. Competing in the Master 1 division, her black belt accolades include 2x IBJJF Pan Am Champ, 2x IBJJF No-Gi World Champ, and IBJJF Master International Champion.
Brooke brings more than a long list of accomplishments to the mats. Her teaching reflects years of disciplined, intentional training that focuses on building fundamentals, sharpening techniques through resistance, and learning how to make good decisions under pressure. She also brings valuable insight into how to train hard, prepare well, and keep improving without losing sight of longevity.
At camp, Brooke will help athletes build confidence, push their pace, and approach their rounds with more intention, whether they’re preparing for competition or simply want to train harder and smarter. For more info on Brooke and her impressive competition record, read here.
Kinsey Saunders
Kinsey is brown belt, co-head instructor, and head women’s coach at Vine Street Jiu-Jitsu in Macon, MO. She’s been training and teaching since 2016 and is known for her practical, highly technical approach to jiu-jitsu. Her game emphasizes top position, control, and the details that help athletes maintain dominant positions without relying on size or athleticism alone.
Kinsey is especially good at teaching what matters and cutting through the fluff, adapting when training gets complicated, and helping athletes build jiu-jitsu that fits real life. Through pregnancy, motherhood, injury, and a fast-paced schedule, she has continued to train hard and stay connected to the mats.
At camp, Kinsey will bring technical instruction and practical insight for athletes who want reliable, sustainable jiu-jitsu they can keep developing over the long term.
Kindra Barrett
Kindra is the organizer of camp, the founder and head women’s coach of Cavalo Jiu-Jitsu, and the first female black belt in Columbia, MO. Known for creating welcoming, engaging training environments, she teaches with an emphasis on the concepts behind the technique so athletes understand when and why it works. Her own jiu-jitsu is creative, flexible, and guard-focused, with a problem-solving style that helps students see options beyond the obvious answers.
At camp, she brings together years of coaching experience and lessons from more than 20 women’s-only jiu-jitsu camps from across the country to help athletes train better, ask better questions, and keep growing, whether or not competition is part of their path.
SCHEDULE
The Cavalo Women’s Camp combines instructor-led technique, positional training, live application, games, Q&A, recovery, community activities, and open mat time throughout the weekend. The goal is plenty of serious training without feeling overwhelmed. All training blocks will include techniques suitable for beginners as well as more advanced options for the experienced jiu-jitsu athlete. Expect to learn, experiment, ask questions, meet new people, and get a little weird.
Friday
4:00pm: Registration Opens
Check in, grab your camp gear, change, stretch, & settle in.
5:00pm: Welcome & Four Corners Icebreaker Game
A fast-moving social activity to meet women outside your usual training group.
6:00pm: Collaborative Training Session
Camp instructors will lead game-based training, progressing from standing connections —> guard & passing —> positional ground control.
8:00pm: Wrap-up & Saturday Preview
Optional open mat afterward
Saturday
8:00am: Coffee & Mingling (optional)
Join us for free breakfast and good company
9:00am: Official Camp Welcome
9:30am: Gi Session with Brooke Honeycutt
A half-guard focused sweeping series followed by positional application & coached live training
12:15pm: Lunch Break
MJ’s Feast is offering a special 10% off discount for campers, Saturday only.
2:00pm: Coach Q&A
Open discussion session answering your questions about training, competition, longevity, confidence, culture, or anything else you want to ask.
2:30pm: No-gi Session with Kindra Barrett
Concept-driven half-guard passing and submissions, followed by live application with an emphasis on learning through experimentation.
4:45pm: Recovery Reset with Kinsey Saunders
Gentle mobility, stretching & recovery after a full day of training.
5:30pm: Catered Group Dinner (Chipotle)
Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available
7:30pm: Social Time at The Kitchen Grill & Games (optional)
Sunday
8:00am: Coffee & Mingling (optional)
9:00am: Gi Session with Kinsey Saunders
Technique and positional application focused on maintaining top control through pressure and timing.
11:00am: Giveaways & Camp Wrap-Up
Raffle prizes and a visit from our friends at Supplement Superstore.
12:15pm: Closing Remarks & Camp End
12:30-2:00pm: Open Mat & Social Time (optional)
Stay, roll, ask questions, or hang out before heading home.
FAQ
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A seminar is usually one class or one block or instruction. A camp gives you a fuller weekend of training, with multiple sessions, different instructors, drilling, situational sparring, live rolls, Q&As, open mat time, and space to connect with other athletes.
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This camp is open to women and girls ages 16 and up. All ranks, teams, and affiliations are welcome.
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This event will be hosted at Cavalo Jiu-Jitsu in Columbia, Missouri at 601 Business Loop 70 W Ste 208.
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Yes! You do not need to be advanced, competitive, or “good enough” to attend.
You should be comfortable participating in a normal jiu-jitsu class, drilling with partners, and doing some live training or positional work at an appropriate pace.
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Camp will be active and challenging, but it is not designed to be nonstop hard rolls. Some rounds may be technical, some may be more difficult. The goal of this event is growth, and that usually doesn’t happen in your comfort zone.
That said, you are always in control of your own training. Coaches and instructors may encourage you to push the pace, but you can stop, scale back, or ask for help at any time.
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We’ll talk at camp about how to reject rolls, ask for lighter rounds, choose appropriate partners, and keep yourself and your training partners safe while still getting good training. If you need a modification, you can adjust on your own or ask an instructor for an option.
Open mat time will include options for different rolling intensities when possible, so you are not forced into rounds that don’t match your needs, goals, or comfort level.
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Snacks and drinks will be available throughout the weekend. We are currently planning to cater Chipotle to the gym on Saturday evening, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Attendees should plan to bring or purchase any additional meals they need during the weekend. -
Camp is registered for attendees only. Parents or guardians of minor campers may stay if needed, but we encourage drop-off and pick-up when possible.
Because space is limited and this is a women’s training event, spectators are generally not allowed unless arranged ahead of time.
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Because spots are limited, tickets are non-refundable after August 31, 2026. If you can no longer attend, you may transfer your spot to another eligible attendee with approval before September 22, 2026.
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Right now, we’re selling tickets for the full weekend camp experience. If space is still available closer to the event, we may open a limited number of single-day passes.
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We’re recommending the Hilton Garden Inn at 3300 Vandiver Drive, Columbia, MO.
This hotel is a 10 minute drive from the gym and includes free wifi, microwaves, mini-fridges, and an on-site restaurant. -
YES! To reserve your spot, you can pay 25% now and the remaining installment is due on 9/18/26.
REGISTRATION
Cavalo Women’s Camp is open to women and girls age 16+ of all ranks, teams, and affiliations. Whether you compete regularly, train for fun, or are still figuring out your place in jiu-jitsu, you’re welcome here.
Your ticket includes all camp sessions from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, plus snacks, drinks, camp extras, and a catered dinner planned for Saturday evening.
Spots are limited so we can keep the weekend focused, intentional, and personal.
This camp is for women who want focused mat time, useful coaching, and good training partners. Over the weekend, we’ll work through technique, drill with intention, spend time in specific positions, roll, ask questions, and troubleshoot the things that come up in live training.
The goal is to improve your jiu-jitsu in a safe environment that is challenging, welcoming, and practical. You’ll get details you can actually use, rounds with a variety of partners, and time to connect with other women in the sport.
Your ticket includes all camp sessions from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, plus snacks, drinks, and camp extras throughout the weekend. All affiliations and experience levels are welcome.
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