The Franjo Tuđman Student Center hosted the Boxing Summer Camp and Kickboxing Summer Camp, with knowledge imparted by some of the biggest names in Croatian and world boxing and kickboxing.
Over the past two weeks, Split has been a must-visit destination for all martial arts enthusiasts. The Franjo Tuđman Student Center successfully hosted two major summer camps-boxing and kickboxing-which together attracted nearly 300 participants eager to learn from the best world and domestic coaches.
First up was the BOXING SUMMER CAMP, held from July 26 to August 2, 2026, bringing together 80 participants. Attendees had a unique opportunity to train under the guidance of true giants of Croatian boxing. The coaching team included Stipe Drviš, Stjepan Božić, Pero Veočić, Gabriel Veočić, and Ante Matas, whose names guarantee top-tier knowledge and experience passed on to younger generations.
Immediately after the boxing camp, from August 2 to 9, the KICKBOXING SUMMER CAMP kicked off, exceeding all expectations with as many as 200 participants. The organizers did an excellent job of blending world elites with domestic experts. Participants learned from globally renowned names in the kickboxing scene: Sergej Maslobojev, Giorgio Petrosyan, and Sam Petje. They were joined by local coaches who have been developing this sport in Croatia for years-Gordan Vatavuk, Agron Preteni, Roko Doždor, and Muhamed Deskaj.
It was precisely the combination of international and domestic expertise that gave the camps special value. Through intensive training, participants absorbed techniques and tactics from the world's biggest martial arts stages, while also learning from coaches dedicated to the growth of martial arts on home soil. With a total of 280 participants, two weeks of top-tier sport, and an impressive roster of coaches, Split has confirmed itself this summer as the meeting point of the Croatian and global martial arts scene. Organizers have already expressed hope for an even bigger turnout next year.
