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Ernesto Hoost, Semmy Schilt, and Jan Soukup will train selected fighters from November 12 to 15 at SENSHI Gym – Varna, Bulgaria

Following the successful edition of the exclusive camp for the lighter and middleweight divisions, the international fight organization SENSHI is hosting a second Invitational Training Camp, this time focusing on fighters weighing 85 kg and above in the middleweight and heavyweight categories. From November 12 to 15, 2025, SENSHI Gym in Varna, Bulgaria, will organize an intensive four-day training program featuring seven sessions, numerous sparring rounds, and an exchange of valuable professional experience between participants and instructors.

The camp’s focus is on developing strength, technique, and strategic thinking among heavyweight fighters. Some of the biggest names in the world of kickboxing — Semmy Schilt, Ernesto Hoost, and Jan Soukup — will personally lead the sessions, working closely with a hand-picked group of active professional athletes.

This is the second SENSHI camp of its kind this season, featuring only invited professional fighters who have proven themselves in the SENSHI ring and are ready to further develop their skills alongside the legends of the sport.

“Mr. Perfect” Ernesto Hoost is a four-time K-1 World Champion, Savate World Champion, ISKA Full Contact World Champion, Muay Thai World Champion, and a member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI.

Known as “The High Tower,” Semmy Schilt is a four-time K-1 Grand Prix Champion, K-1 World Champion, three-time King of Pancrase titleholder, two-time World Kudo Champion, and holder of other Champion titles. He currently serves as President of KWU SENSHI Europe and a member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI.

The Czech samurai Jan Soukup achieved second place at the 9th Kyokushin World Open Tournament in 2007, is a European Champion, All Japan Tournament winner, Yangame Fight Night Heavyweight Champion (2014), and a member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI Europe.

The final large-scale SENSHI training camp for 2025 will take place from December 4 to 7, once again in Varna, Bulgaria. In addition to the two Dutch greats and the Czech legend, other world-renowned masters will be instructors at the camp, which is open for registration and participation by active fighters. The deadline for registration is approaching – November 5.

The culmination of the year for the SENSHI organization will be the spectacular Fight Night SENSHI 29 on December 6 at the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna. Fans of combat sports can look forward to 11 thrilling bouts and a guaranteed dose of adrenaline. Tickets for the international gala event are available at Eventim.bg.

SENSHI 29 is organized in cooperation with the KWU International Professional League, as well as with the special support of Armeec Insurance Company, MAX Sport, Bulgaria Air, M Car Group – BMW dealer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Service, and St. St. Constantine and Helena Holding.

The media partners of SENSHI 29 are Boec.bg and Boec.com, Bulgaria ON AIR, MAX Sport, TrillerTV, Beyond Kickboxing, Dir.bg, KWUnion.com, KyokushinKarate.News, Fighto.News and Novinata.bg.