Top Martial Arts Camps All Over the Globe
February 12, 2023
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Looking to begin your very own martial arts journey? Or are you seeking a way to improve your martial arts skills and techniques?
Whether you’re a beginner or a professional martial artist, a training camp may just be what you should be signing up for!
In recent years, more and more people have become interested in martial arts training camps because they crave more authentic training than their local gym or training center has to offer. They seek certified instructors that are not only able to teach them an arsenal of martial arts moves – but also to teach them a genuine martial arts practice.
8 Days Tai Chi, QiGong and Taoist Yoga Holidays in the Canary Islands, Spain
Image credit: Tai Chi Fuerteventura Training Retreat
- Accommodation: Private double rooms
- Total Price: Starting at US$ 495 OR US$ 62/ day
Looking for a warmer climate to escape the cold winter months while training in Tai Chi at the same time? This 8-day Tai Chi and Qi Gong retreat in the Canary Islands is a dream come true.
In addition to the immersion in these 2 martial arts, you will also get to relax, visit the surroundings during the outdoor excursions, and work on your motivation to continue the training after returning home. The dedicated instructors are there to make your stay as useful and welcoming as possible.
14 Days Wellness Package, Meditation, Yoga, Muay Thai and CrossFit in Phetchabun, Thailand
Image credit: Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym
- Accommodation: Private rooms (private double room)
- Total Price: Starting at US$ 1126 OR US$ 80.40/ day (standard private room)
Interested in martial arts but unsure which discipline you should pursue? Looking to use martial arts to be in your best shape yet? If so, we highly recommend that you sign up for this 14 Days Wellness Package from Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym!
Through this program, you will get a taste of what it’s like to train like a champ in Muay Thai. For those who are looking to get fit and rejuvenated, this program is focused on training and also includes cross-fit sessions and varied exercises in between training sessions!
One of the best ‘perks’ of this program is that it’s located in Phetchabun, one of Thailand’s most popular travel destinations. In your spare time, you’ll be able to discover the gorgeous beaches and sample tasty dishes Thailand is so renowned for!
7 Days of Martial Arts, Detox, Self Defense, Cultural Exchange, and Meditation in Marrakech
Image credit: Koom Retreat and Training Center
- Accommodation: Private rooms
- Total Price: Starting at US$ 504 OR US$ 72/day
Are you looking for a place that teaches traditional martial arts and meditation and embraces Chinese culture, but you can’t travel to China, Koom's Farm & Training Center in Morocco’s Atlas Mountain might be precisely what you need.
Learn about Martial arts, Moroccan culture, and spirituality, as well as plants and sustainable farming. The package includes self-defense classes, Xing Yi training sessions, and stretching. In addition, you’ll also enjoy (optionally) traditional Moroccan culture lessons.
You’ll stay at a retreat center and training academy, which is also a farm. All the rooms are private and cozy. Bathrooms are shared and equipped with Western amenities.
The package also includes three daily meals and airport (or bus or train) transfers.
Please note that to attend this camp, you need to provide a statement from your doctor confirming your aptitude to train. And you also must show proof of health travel insurance.
2 Months Kung Fu, Sanda, QiGong & Tai Chi Training in Shandong, China
Image credit: Tianmeng Shaolin Kung Fu Academy
- Accommodation: Private (single) room or dorm with shared bathrooms
- Total Price: Starting at US$ 1556 OR US$ 25.5*/day
Dream of becoming a Chinese martial arts master someday? This 61 days & 60 nights training camp package may just be the right fit for you.
Tianmeng Shaolin Kung Fu Academy is renowned for its reputation for having some of the best martial arts teachers in China. The great news is that they welcome students of all levels seeking all types of Kung Fu.
From Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi to Wing Chun, Sanda, Qigong, and Baji, you’ll surely find a great teacher to learn from.
The package also includes three healthy daily meals based on traditional Chinese cuisine and specific dietary requirements are catered for, as well as free pick up and drop off at Linyi Shubuling Airport (LYI), Linyi train station, or Feixian train station
Located in the beautiful mountains of Shandong, Tianmeng Academy is also famous for its unique training in Meihua poles, a formerly highly guarded Kung Fu secret. If you are seeking to learn authentic Kung Fu, this is truly the place to be!
2 Day Experience Muay Thai Training in Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand
Image credit: Honour Muay Thai
- Accommodation: Shared or private room with AC or fans
- Total Price: Starting at US$ 39 OR US$ 19.50/day
Do you want to experience a day of training as a Muay Thai practitioner? Then this short camp might be exactly what you need. Watch other students train and learn from dedicated teachers.
You’ll enjoy a full day of Muay Thai training, including bag work, shadow boxing, technique, and clinching. The camp also includes a 12km run in the morning and a 4-5km in the afternoon.
You’ll also have full access to the gym and its facilities.
During your training, you’ll be served two daily meals.
The area is known for its amazing sunsets, bustling night markets, beautiful beaches, and temples. The organizer can also help you book tours with guides to explore the area.
1 Month Affordable Muay Thai Training in Ao Nang, Thailand
Image credit: Honour Muay Thai
- Accommodation: Shared dorm rooms
- Total Price: Starting at US$ 536 OR US$18/ day
For those who are already training in Muay Thai and are looking to sharpen their skills, this 1-month training with the Honour Muay Thai group will surely get you there. During your training, you will be fully immersed in a true fight camp ambiance.
Aside from being able to further develop your arsenal of martial arts techniques, what makes this program unique is that you’ll also be given an opportunity to fight in professional local competitions if you want to. This special training opportunity seeks to improve not only your strength and stamina but also your speed, agility, muscle endurance, and function. All this training help you to become a formidable fighter!
10-Day Deeply Awakening Watukaru Yoga, Tai Chi, Chakra Opening & Culture Retreat in Bali
Image credit: Baligrass Retreats
- Accommodation: Shared or private guesthouse room or homestay room.
- Total Price: Starting at US$ 630 OR US$ 63/ day
This retreat in Bali is the perfect choice to get away from the tourist parts of the island to unwind, distress, and rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul.
Traditional Balinese Watukaru Yoga is one of the oldest yoga practices in the world and believes that without meditation and chanting, yoga is just an exercise/sport.
During this retreat, you’ll focus on two daily yoga classes and meditation, as well as enjoy various twice-daily excursions and activities, such as rice farming and trekking. You’ll also enjoy Balinese Thai Chi and martial arts classes.
In addition, you’ll be pampered with spa treatments to melt away the tension in your body and enjoy daily healthy meals.
If you are looking for a gentle introduction to martial arts, this retreat could be the perfect choice for you.
15 Day Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Camp in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
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- Accommodation: Dorms or private (double) room.
- Total Price: Starting at US$ 1,100 OR US$ 73/ day
Train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on one of the most beautiful islands of Brazil. This is a small, intimate camp with both private and group classes that allows you to learn in a safe and friendly environment.
Offering a wide variety of health benefits, both for the mind and body, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that emphasizes grappling methods and the utilization of submission.
During this camp, you can train every day as many times as you want (unlimited training). The group training classes are held three times per day from Monday to Saturday.
While you don’t need to worry about the transfer from Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN) airport, you’ll have to allow for an additional budget for meals.
8 Days Martial Arts, Surf, and Yoga Holiday Canggu, Bali, Indonesia
Image credit: Mondo Surf & Lifestyle Village
- Accommodation: Shared rooms, private rooms, or bungalows.
- Total Price: Starting at US$ 673 OR US$ 84/day
Are you looking for private coaching to improve your martial arts skills? Then, this all-level retreat in Bali is a great choice for you. During this camp, you’ll join yoga classes and take surf lessons, in addition to training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai.
In addition, you can use a scooter for free to explore the area. Also included in the price are airport transfers, a daily fruit basket, coffee, tea, and water.
You’ll be staying at Mondo Surf & Lifestyle Village, a surf & yoga resort nestled between the beach and the rice fields. All rooms have AC and wi-fi.
A daily healthy breakfast is served daily.
7 Day All-Level Traditional Muay Thai Camp in Sunny Alicante
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- Accommodation: Private (single or double) room or shared (twin) room with en-suite bathroom, shared living room & kitchen
- Total Price: Starting at US$ 864 OR US$ 123.40/ day
Train in Muay Thai to build yourself in shape, improve your skills with a professional coach, and enjoy a sunny and tourist experience, near the beach and mountains.
Every day, you’ll train both outdoors and in a gym. You’ll jog in the National Park of Albir, train on the beach in Calpe and in Benidorm Poniente, experience altitude training in the mountains, hike in the mountains at Ifach of Calpe, and more.
In addition, each day you’ll either visit a national park, spend time on the beach, or go sightseeing. All these excursions are included in the package price. In between training courses, you may also use the spa at the camp or explore on your own.
Half-board meals (breakfast and lunch) are also included in the price. The meals use produce from the camp’s organic farm.
You’ll be training with Shahab, the head coach of the boxing camp. He is an active fighter in boxing and kickboxing, as well as an international coach.
Make sure to book your flight to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) as the transfer is also provided.
Online Options
8 Sessions of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Meditation Online Training Course
- Price: Starts from US$199
- Skill Level: All levels
- Time Zone: China Standard Time (GMT +8)
Join World Tai Chi Champion, Master Ping, as he guides you through the fascinating practice of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and meditation. Unlike external martial arts that emphasize physical strength and agility (e.g: Kung Fu), internal martial arts focus on the Qi (internal energy).
As they consist of slow and gentle movements, Tai Chi & Qi Gong can be practiced by individuals of all ages and are even ideal for those who have sustained a physical injury. Regular practice of external martial arts can help you to build and maintain a solid foundation not only for your physical well-being but also for your spiritual side.
While they can be practiced in-depth on their own, they are ideal to be combined with external martial arts practice as they induce relaxation and increases focus which enables better performance.
During this beginner-friendly course, in addition to access to pre-recorded training videos, you will be able to join 8 live-stream classes in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or meditation. Each session usually lasts for 1 hour and is held via Zoom. Classes are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
3 Months Self-Paced Internal Kung Fu and Qigong Online Training
- Price: Starts from US$75
- Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate
- Time Zone: Pai, Thailand (GMT+7)
Traditional Chinese Kung Fu is rooted in the laws of nature and develops both external and internal power at the same time.
While Qigong, loosely translated as "vital energy cultivation" or "mastery of your energy", is situated at the crossroads of martial arts and meditation and is an excellent practice to help increase the power of your martial arts technique, help heal your body, and become more self-aware.
This program concentrates on the deeper, internal aspects of old-style Kung Fu, using a combination of physical movement, chi cultivation, and meditation to draw together mind, body, and breath.
It is ideal for those who want to explore the softer, internal side of Kong Fu, as well as those who are interested in developing their internal energy.
To join, you’ll need a laptop or smartphone. Once you register on the platform, you’ll receive a suggested training schedule, but you are welcome to pick and choose which classes interest you and take them at your own pace.
Once you complete all units and 76 days have passed, you’ll be invited to do a pre-grading lesson with a teacher. You’ll receive feedback to ensure you’ve learned the lessons properly. If the teacher is confident that you are ready to grade, you’ll be invited to book a grading. Once you pass it, you’ll advance to level 2 and also receive a certification.
After three months, you’ll feel fitter and healthier. Your flexibility will be improved, and you’ll likely experience a weight adjustment.
Self-Paced 1-Year Authentic Krav Maga Online Training & Yellow Belt Certification
- Price: Starts from US$400
- Skill Level: All levels
- Time Zone: Israel Standard Time (GMT +3)
Dubbed ‘The Art of Staying Alive’, it’s no surprise that Krav Maga is considered one of the most lethal martial arts disciplines out there.
This official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces combines moves found in Boxing, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, and many others.
In addition to being the discipline of choice for various military and law enforcement agencies' training programs worldwide, a slew of box office Hollywood action movies such as Sky Fall and Collateral, have included Krav Maga in their fight scenes which attributed to its popularity.
This one-year-long Krav Maga online training will enable you to delve into an authentic practice of Krav Maga. As it is an extended, self-paced course, there will not be any live training.
Instead, you will be given 200-250 training video clips throughout the year (personalized upon request) and you will be expected to send video clips of yourself performing the techniques for evaluation.
While there are no live sessions, you’ll be in direct communications via phone or email with your Israeli instructor, Moshe, who has 29 years of various martial arts training under his belt.
This course also enables you to partake in an (optional) yellow belt examination and certification by Israeli Krav International (IKI).
4 Week Shaolin Temple Stance Training
- Price: Starts from US$57
- Skill Level: All levels
- Time Zone: N/A (pre-recorded lessons)
Imagine having strong legs and a body and living a dynamic life.
Most people, unfortunately, are not healthy, but want to feel relaxed, and have a youthful body, with a clear, focused mind.
Join the Shaolin temple warrior path online and fulfill our Kung Fu dream, from the comfort of your home. You’ll have unlimited online access to the training materials and receive a formal certification upon completion.
This online training is an in-depth video course thought by Shifu Shi Yanjun. You’ll study using video instructions on stances, Qigong, breathing for health, and standing training for improving leg strength. The three modules also include assignments for you to practice at home.
This training is ideal for everyone, including those who can’t find the motivation to work out alone. It’s also excellent for those who can’t maintain an exercise schedule because of work commitments.
All you need to join is a device (laptop, cell, tablet) with a camera and internet. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes when you train. You’ll get lifetime access to the course, access to a Facebook group where you can ask questions, as well additional PDDs to download and bonus videos to study.
*Prices of training camps listed in this article are subject to change without notice
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