WTBA Training Camps Malta

WTBA Training Camps Malta...

For all levels of Taiji & Bagua Students.

Small group, no more than 12 students, for more hands on time with Eli.

31st October - 7th November 2026

Places book out fast, make sure you book in no to save your place.

Who is it for:
These camps are aimed at all levels of students. Since the group is kept to a small number, this means Eli can give everyone what they need for their level. To get the most out of this camp however, it is a good idea to learn at least the basic forms and qigong, maybe a bit of bag work from our online classes. This way, you will be able to refine these things at camp.

Eli will be running special online training classes starting in January, for you to learn all the foundation areas in the solo training, taking this course before camp will give you the best camp experience.

What will it be like:
There will be around 7 hours of training each day.
You can learn all areas of the WTBA syllabus, or just the ones you choose.
If for example you are not interested in the combat/self-defence area of training, you are more than welcome to do some more practice on form or push hands etc during that session. Obviously for any partner drills you'd need someone else who also doesn't want to do combat.
Keep in mind that even the combat area can be done slowly, so it is suitable for everyone. There is also the option to take a break during classes you're not interested in to chill out or have a look around Malta.

Those who already know a large part of the syllabus and have been training for a long time will be able to attain instructorship here.
The camp will be limited to 12 people, the purpose of this is that you get far more hands on training with Eli.
Eli will teach and explain the general principles to the whole group, or sub groups, he will then go around and give individual advice to every student throughout each session, making sure that everyone gets exactly what they need for they level of skill.

Aside from the training, we'll be staying right on the sea.
It is a great escape from the cold. Warm sunny training and swimming in the sea during the break time.
Check out the videos and pictures below.

What will be taught:
There will be a main focus in each session, this is all listed below in the training schedule for each day. However, as stated earlier, if you have a specific request, you'll be able to do this if it is something you can do on your own, or you have a training partner who also wants to learn the same thing.

The main focus of 2026 camp will be the content of option 4 from the WTBA training syllabus, as you might have seen in the new syllabus book. This means options 1-3 are also covered. The combat training of the full system syllabus will only be covered if there is some spare time, as the main aim of this camp is to get all students proficient in the forms, qigong, and partner training such as push hands, sticky hands, small san sau, bagua circle sparring. For those interested in the combat training as a focus, this will all be covered at the 2026 combat camp in the UK.

You will have the chance to take a grading during camp as well, if you want.

Camp Schedule:

Please note, where it says Taiji or Bagua form, this means the student can choose which form they practice. The same for Small San Sau or Bagua Circle Sparring.

Day 1
Arrival day, get to camp after 4pm, chill out or do some training, but no official classes.
There is no dinner on this first evening, so make sure you eat before or bring something, there are restaurants about a 15 minutes walk away.

Day 2
7am
Wake up routine, strength and mobility.
7:15am
Qigong.
7:30am
Taiji or Bagua form.
9:00am
Breakfast.
10:30am
Small San Sau or Bagua Circle Sparring. plus pad work.
12:30pm
Lunch. Then you should still have two hours free to go for a swim, chill out, or do some more training.
3pm
Sticky Hands.
5pm
Cool down stretch and qigong.
5:30pm
Finish. Chill out and get ready for dinner.
6pm
Dinner.

Day 3
7am
Wake up routine, strength and mobility.
7:15am
Qigong.
7:30am
Taiji or Bagua form.
9:00am
Breakfast.
10:30am
Small San Sau or Bagua Circle Sparring, plus pad work.
12:30pm
Lunch. Then you should still have two hours free to go for a swim, chill out, or do some more training.
3pm
Sticky Hands.
5pm
Cool down stretch and qigong.
5:30pm
Finish. Chill out and get ready for dinner.
6pm
Dinner.

Day 4
7am
Wake up routine, strength and mobility.
7:15am
Qigong.
7:30am
Taiji or Bagua form.
9:00am
Breakfast.
10:30am
Small San Sau or Bagua Circle Sparring, plus pad work.
12:30pm
Lunch. Then you should still have two hours free to go for a swim, chill out, or do some more training.
3pm
Sticky Hands.
5pm
Cool down stretch and qigong.
5:30pm
Finish. Chill out and get ready for dinner.
6pm
Dinner.

Day 5
7am
Wake up routine, strength and mobility.
7:15am
Qigong.
7:30am
Taiji or Bagua form.
9:00am
Breakfast.
10:30am
Small San Sau or Bagua Circle Sparring, plus pad work.
12:30pm
Lunch. Then you should still have two hours free to go for a swim, chill out, or do some more training.
3pm
Push Hands.
5pm
Cool down stretch and qigong.
5:30pm
Finish. Chill out and get ready for dinner.
6pm
Dinner.

Day 6
7am
Wake up routine, strength and mobility.
7:15am
Qigong.
7:30am
Taiji or Bagua form.
9:00am
Breakfast.
10:30am
Taiji or Bagua form applications, plus pad work.
12:30pm
Lunch. Then you should still have two hours free to go for a swim, chill out, or do some more training.
3pm
Push Hands.
5pm
Cool down stretch and qigong.
5:30pm
Finish. Chill out and get ready for dinner.
6pm
Dinner.

Day 7
7am
Wake up routine, strength and mobility.
7:15am
Qigong.
7:30am
Taiji or Bagua form.
9:00am
Breakfast.
10:30am
Taiji or Bagua form applications, plus pad work.
12:30pm
Lunch. Then you should still have two hours free to go for a swim, chill out, or do some more training.
3pm
Push Hands.
5pm
Cool down stretch and qigong.
5:30pm
Finish. Chill out and get ready for dinner.
6pm
Dinner.

Day 8
Leaving day, pack up and head home in the morning, we need to be out by 9:30am.
There is no official breakfast this last morning, you can eat what ever is left over.

Cost:
Allied members should get in touch to see what discount they are offered.

Early bookings three months in advance.
€980, this includes your training, meals and accommodation on site.

€200 Deposit to hold your place.
With the remaining balance due by 3 months before start date.

Late bookings will be €100 extra.

Please note these fees are only refundable if we are able to find someone else to fill your place.

Inclusions:
3 meals per day (excluding day 1 and 8)
Drinking water.

Tea & Coffee.
Bedding, Towels.
WiFi.
Street Parking if you hire a car.

Food Situation:
Amazing fresh meals prepared on site each day by our in hour chef.
Please note, you cannot prepare your own food in the kitchen when the group meals are being prepared.

If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know.

Your Accommodation:

You'll have one of the following.
Queen Bed in private room.
Queen Bed in private room with private bathroom.
Single Bed in triple room.
Bunk Bed or fold out bed.

Who gets what:
Private Rooms with Queen Beds will be reserved for couples, or two good friends who want to share a bed.
If no couples are joining us, then who ever wants to pay an extra surcharge for a private room can do so.
Ladies and Seniors will get first choice, I'm old fashioned like that.
Most people will stay in the triple rooms, the sooner you book the better bed option you'll get.

Usually we have around 9 students, so we do not need to use the bunk beds or fold outs, if we have a full house of 12 people, then someone will need to use them. Don't worry they are fine.

Location:
The Waterfront Sky Villas
7 Thomas Ashby,
Marsaskala MSK 1373ST.
When you turn onto Thomas Ashby, we are the first villa on the left.
20 minutes from the airport by taxi.
3 minute walk to the sea.

Google Maps link
https://goo.gl/maps/ATpuAbgqU6JYiw9h8

Check out the place we'll be staying below!

Still warm on new years eve!

Private Pool and Training Area with Sea Views