Welcome to MATCO

Where Martial Arts Studios Train Abroad

MATCO connects martial arts studios with international training resorts to host unforgettable retreats with their students.

Resorts

Our World-Class Resort is Designed for Martial Arts Retreats

Our premier partner, Jungle’s Edge in Nosara, Costa Rica, offers a unique jungle setting with open-air training, comfortable accommodations, and an environment designed for growth.

Each resort offers spacious training areas, quality accommodations, healthy dining options, and an environment that allows instructors and students to fully immerse themselves in the retreat experience.

Whether you’re planning to host a retreat or attend one, these destinations are designed to support both growth and connection.

Retreats

Upcoming Martial Arts Retreats

Discover upcoming retreats hosted by experienced martial arts instructors from around the world. These immersive experiences combine focused training, personal development, and unforgettable travel.

Train with your instructor in a unique environment, deepen your practice, and connect with a community that shares your passion.

Each retreat offers a structured program including daily training sessions, workshops, and time to explore the surrounding destination.

Browse the upcoming retreats to find the experience that fits your goals and schedule.

Train in Costa Rica With Your Academy

Train with your instructor in a destination built for growth, connection, and experience.

Join your coach and teammates for a 7-day all-inclusive Mixed Martial Arts retreat at Jungle’s Edge a world-class international training resort in the Costa Rican jungle.

Package Overview

BRING YOUR ACADEMY ABROAD

Most MATCO retreats include 10–20 students traveling together for a week of focused training, travel, and community.

How It Works

3 Simple Steps

Choose Your Destination

Select from world-class martial arts retreat resorts like Jungle’s Edge in Costa Rica. Choose your dates, training style, and experience.

Speak With Your Travel Advisor

Meet with your MATCO travel advisor to plan your retreat from start to finish.
We’ll help you select dates, build your itinerary, coordinate excursions, arrange transportation, and customize the experience for your group.

Train. Travel. We’ll Handle The Rest.

Share your retreat with your community. MATCO provides logistical support, marketing support, enrollment tracking, and payment management.

INSTRUCTOR OPPORTUNITY

Create Income While Leading an Unforgettable Experience

Studio owners can set their own coaching fee turning their retreat into both a meaningful experience and a strong revenue opportunity.

Instructor Incentives Preview

Why Hosting Through MATCO Is Worth It

MATCO doesn’t just help you take your academy abroad it rewards you for making it happen. We’ve built incentive tiers that benefit instructors financially and experientially, so you get more than just a great training trip.

Ready to lead your next training adventure? Your incentives grow with the size of your group and the experience grows with every student you take.

Reviews

What Instructors Are Saying

Martial arts instructors are discovering the power of training abroad with their students. Here’s what they’re saying about the MATCO retreat experience.

Lori Kirk Accounting

Hosting our retreat through MATCO was one of the best experiences our academy has had. Everything was organized, and it allowed us to focus completely on training.

Mathew Athlete

Training in Costa Rica with our students created memories we’ll never forget. The environment, the training, and the team bonding made it an incredible experience.

Benjamin Pool Teacher

A retreat like this brings your academy together in a way regular classes never could. Our students came back more motivated and more connected than ever.

Ready to take your studio abroad?

Take your studio beyond the mats. Strengthen your community through shared international experiences.