MATCO (Martial Arts Travel Collective) exists to make international training retreats accessible, profitable, and seamless for martial arts studio owners.
MATCO was created to make international martial arts retreats simple, profitable, and professionally managed for studio owners.
We believe martial arts is more than training, it’s community, discipline, culture, and transformation. Training abroad deepens that experience. But organizing an international retreat can be overwhelming. That’s where we come in.
Martial arts has always been about more than training. It’s about discipline, community, shared growth, and pushing beyond your comfort zone.
We believe martial arts is about connection — with your students, your instructors, and the global martial arts family. Every retreat we facilitate strengthens bonds and builds lasting relationships.
We believe transformative experiences happen outside the dojo. Traveling, training, and exploring together push students and instructors to grow physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Hosting a retreat through MATCO comes with real rewards for instructors who bring their academy abroad.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Participants register and pay directly through MATCO’s secure system. Studio Hosts do not need to collect funds, manage deposits, or handle financial administration.
Studio Hosts select a retreat package, reserve group space, and receive a private registration page to share with their students. Participants register and pay individually through MATCO. We manage payment processing, logistics coordination, incentive tracking, and communication with the resort.
Most MATCO packages include accommodations, daily training sessions, meal plans, airport transfers, and select excursions. Each retreat listing clearly outlines what is included before booking.
Studio Hosts unlock milestone-based incentives as participant numbers increase. Incentives may include complimentary accommodations, cash bonuses, or revenue share opportunities depending on the package.
Participants may have access to deposit rollover (up to 365 days) or reservation transfer options, depending on the package terms. Specific policies are outlined on each retreat page before registration.
MATCO manages payment collection and holds funds securely. Payouts to resort partners are released by MATCO administration according to agreed-upon terms, ensuring protection for all parties.
Yes. Each retreat package has a defined minimum and maximum group size. Studio Hosts can monitor real-time enrollment progress through their dashboard.
MATCO is built for martial arts academies, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools, Muay Thai and Boxing gyms, MMA coaches, and wellness studios that want to host professionally managed international retreats.
Martial arts instructors are discovering the power of training abroad with their students. Here’s what they’re saying about the MATCO retreat experience.
