ANNOUNCING THE 10th MDW ZOO CAMP 2026 (THAILAND, KOH SAMUI) THE GREATEST CHALLENGE!!!
An edged weapons mindset transferred to empty hand vs edged weapons
The Training Camp is scheduled for 6 days or 4-4.5 hours of training each day, with a one-day break in the middle for you to take time to recover and explore the Island.
Date: Sunday, 18th October to Saturday, 24th October 2026
Place: Thailand, Koh Samui
Accommodation: The Martial Arts Retreat
Price: Early Bird Booking (Confirm by 25 June 2026) – $765,00
Late Booking (After 25 June 2026) – $780,00
Prices include: MDW Zoo Camp T-shirt & Training Blade
FOR SOUTH AFRICAN AND LOCAL RESIDENT PRICES (SOUTH AFRICA / THAILAND / MALAYSIA) PLEASE CONTACT TARRYN FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRY PRICING.
We succeeded in our biggest ZOO Camp in 2024 & 2025
With 19 new animals joining
The MDW ZOO Camp 2026 is an epic adventure
Venue and Accommodation
The Martial Arts Retreat training area and pool will be exclusively reserved for the MDW for the duration of the camp. The retreat is situated within easy reach of the fisherman’s village and Koh Samui nightlife.
Training resort (Martial Arts Retreat) on-site accommodation
Caters for 16-20 patrons, depending on single of sharing room options
Per person Prices range from AUS $825-Aus $950 for 7 nights’ accommodation.
Course goers are welcome to arrange to extend their stay before or after .
Training
The training camp is scheduled for 6 days, with one day in the middle for a break opportunity to explore and experience Koh Samui Island sights and activities
5 Days of solid training each day from 08h50-13h30
Mindset for edged weapons and empty-hand skills
The focus of this camp will focus on integrating Mindset, physical skills to not only survive but dictate the outcomes of edged weapons confrontations.
Each day, you will do a focused session with Mark for the first part of the day’s training, and after that, you will get to train with one of our MDW international trainers.
After training each day, if you have time to chill at the resort pool or if you have the energy, head out for some sightseeing. Each evening, we will select a local restaurant to meet as a group and have dinner.
What about skill and experience?
Training sessions are challenging and hard work. For any first-timers apprehensive about training with some of the best in the world, we will assign mentors to make sure you have guidance and are not left behind.
For the guys and girls that have been around the block with us, be sure that the rust will be knocked off and you will level up!!!
Earn your MDW ZOO NAME
A tradition at the ZOO Camp is for each participant to earn their “animal name” based on their fighting style, character and mindset. This is awarded on the last day of the camp
2024 New Zoo Animals – 13
2025 New Zoo Animals – 6
Total Zoo Animals – 58
Experiencing Thailand, Koh Samui Island
Come in a day or two early or stay a few days longer to enjoy one of the most beautiful and historic islands. There will be time after training each day, in the late afternoon and evenings, to explore and sightsee or to do island sports. We will have a mid-week recovery and exploration day that will provide time
