A training session in an unusual setting for the heavyweights of SENSHI took place today at an interesting location: the Pantheon in Varna, Bulgaria.
The specially selected fighters participating in the SENSHI Invitational Camp trained outdoors in a Bulgarian coastal city, facing biting wind, low temperatures, and conditions far removed from the comfort of a sports hall.
The professional fighters in the weight classes above 85 kg were further challenged by the weather, the cold, and the wind.
The iconic city location, popular with locals for walks and sports, was transformed into a training ground for the kickboxers of the SENSHI camp.
During an exhausting 90-minute session, they proved that no force of nature can stop them from training. Sparring in the open air, fast sprints up the monument’s stairs, and technical exercises were carried out in a spirit of teamwork and individual competition.
Variety of athletes guided by legends
The 14 athletes from 7 countries - Germany, Italy, Romania, Serbia,
Greece, Cameroon, and Bulgaria - practiced fighting techniques under the expert guidance of martial arts legends Shihan Semmy Schilt and Ernesto Hoost,
demonstrating how willpower, strong character, endurance, and the drive for new fighting skills are forged.
The Dutch legend Shihan Semmy Schilt motivated each fighter to give 100%
with the words: "You are not here for me, you are not here for anyone else in this cold. Each of you is here for yourself. Train hard and chase your dream."
Ernesto Hoost led by example, showing the fighters that the
mentality of a champion is constantly built, regardless of time or circumstances, and that training can take place anywhere – not just within the mind or the gym walls.
The training camp runs until March 22, 2026 with intensive sessions, during which the
fighting stars will raise their level together with the elite SENSHI school.
