
September 8th-15th 2025.
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Only 3 spaces left!
This is a special training retreat for wtba members, limited to 10 students.
The idea is to get far more personalised and hands on training with Eli, compared with camps of up to 50 people.
Train in whatever you need to work on most.
Don't miss out, make sure you book in now.
What will it be like:
6 days training, 6 hours per day, with a small group, you'll get so much more hands on time with Eli and attention to your personal training, compared to a normal camp with up to 50 people.
Due to the small number of students, Eli is able to keep his eye on everyone, giving you all the personal instruction you need, picking up on everything you need to work on.
For partner work, you'll have some time working with Eli, he'll point out what you need to work on, once you have a handle on it you can then practice it with another student.
The benefit of this, training martial drills with a variety of people, means you're learning to read and feel movement from a wide range of bodies, not just you're teacher.
Plus you'll also benefit from seeing the tips and corrections given to other students.
We have a selection of indoor and outdoor training areas to choose from.
Who is it for:
This is open to all levels.
Due to the small number of students attending, Eli is able to teach people at the level they are at.
What will be taught:
Anything you want, within reason.
The main focus will be on the WTBA foundation methods that follow the grading syllabus, including Taiji or Bagua form, Qigong, training drills such as push hands and San Sau, as well as real world combat self defence.
However, if there is something you do not want to practice, you are welcome to continue with something else you would rather do.
For example you might not be interested in combat training, so you could choose to do some more form work.
Before the camp starts, Eli will talk to the group, to see where people are at in their training, then plan a training schedule based on that.
This is why it's kept to a small group so this can be done.
Camp Schedule:
Day 1
Arrival day, get to the retreat after 4pm, chill out or do some training, but no official classes.
Days 2 till 7
Training each day as follows.
7am Training.
9am Breakfast Break.
10am Training.
12pm Lunch Break.
3pm Training.
5pm Finish
Day 8
Leaving day, pack up and head home in the morning, we need to be out by 9am.
Cost:
Early bookings before April 30th 2024
$590 Training Fee.
$400 7 nights accommodation on site.
$200 Deposit to hold your place.
Another $400 payable at the beginning of June.
Then the remaining balance payable at the beginning of August.
Please note, these fees are only refundable if we are able to find someone else to fill your place.
Late bookings after April 30th 2024
Above price plus $100 extra.
Inclusions:
WiFi.
Car Parking.
Book now by sending an email here
Only 3 spaces left!
This is a special training retreat for wtba members, limited to 10 students.
The idea is to get far more personalised and hands on training with Eli, compared with camps of up to 50 people.
Train in whatever you need to work on most.
Don't miss out, make sure you book in now.
What will it be like:
6 days training, 6 hours per day, with a small group, you'll get so much more hands on time with Eli and attention to your personal training, compared to a normal camp with up to 50 people.
Due to the small number of students, Eli is able to keep his eye on everyone, giving you all the personal instruction you need, picking up on everything you need to work on.
For partner work, you'll have some time working with Eli, he'll point out what you need to work on, once you have a handle on it you can then practice it with another student.
The benefit of this, training martial drills with a variety of people, means you're learning to read and feel movement from a wide range of bodies, not just you're teacher.
Plus you'll also benefit from seeing the tips and corrections given to other students.
We have a selection of indoor and outdoor training areas to choose from.
Who is it for:
This is open to all levels.
Due to the small number of students attending, Eli is able to teach people at the level they are at.
What will be taught:
Anything you want, within reason.
The main focus will be on the WTBA foundation methods that follow the grading syllabus, including Taiji or Bagua form, Qigong, training drills such as push hands and San Sau, as well as real world combat self defence.
However, if there is something you do not want to practice, you are welcome to continue with something else you would rather do.
For example you might not be interested in combat training, so you could choose to do some more form work.
Before the camp starts, Eli will talk to the group, to see where people are at in their training, then plan a training schedule based on that.
This is why it's kept to a small group so this can be done.
Camp Schedule:
Day 1
Arrival day, get to the retreat after 4pm, chill out or do some training, but no official classes.
Days 2 till 7
Training each day as follows.
7am Training.
9am Breakfast Break.
10am Training.
12pm Lunch Break.
3pm Training.
5pm Finish
Day 8
Leaving day, pack up and head home in the morning, we need to be out by 9am.
Cost:
Early bookings before April 30th 2024
$590 Training Fee.
$400 7 nights accommodation on site.
$200 Deposit to hold your place.
Another $400 payable at the beginning of June.
Then the remaining balance payable at the beginning of August.
Please note, these fees are only refundable if we are able to find someone else to fill your place.
Late bookings after April 30th 2024
Above price plus $100 extra.
Inclusions:
WiFi.
Car Parking.
Fully equipped kitchen with cooking basics, dishware/flatware
Dining table seats 6
Towels
Bedrooms with fresh clean linen, comforters, and pillows.
Backyard with seating, fire pit, & hot tub to stay warm during those chilly Pocono nights.
Laundry room with washer and dryer
Exclusions:
Travel to get there.
Food and Beverages.
Food Situation:
You can bring your own food, but please note there is only one kitchen.
So that's one Stove/Oven, one Fridge/Freezer.
You will only have a small space in the fridge, you can use the stove/oven, but there might be a line up.
The best option will be to only bring breakfast and snacks, things that do not need cooking or much space in the fridge.
Then eat out at the many restaurants in town, or get take away and bring back to our place.
It's up to you and your budget, eat out for all meals if you want,
or stock up at the supermarket and make your own food to save some cash.
Your Accommodation:






Explore the Pocono Mountains with your family and friends! The Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark is less than 15 miles away and provides thrilling entertainment for the whole family. Camelbeach is Pennsylvania's largest waterpark, including over 37 slides, rides, and attractions. Not to mention Kalahari and Aquatopia, the best indoor water park in the nation (as selected by readers of USA Today in 2019).
Only 8 minutes separate you from Tobyhanna State Park. Tobyhanna Lake, which covers 170 acres, is part of the 5,440-acre park. From sunrise to sunset, the park is accessible every day of the year. From the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through the middle of September, the sand beach is open. Tobyhanna State Park's rough landscape makes for demanding yet rewarding hiking.
Spend an afternoon shopping at the nearby Crossings Premium Outlets if you feel like some retail therapy. It's only nine miles away.
Have amazing excursions in the nearby Pocono Mountains! Go whitewater rafting, wine tasting, horseback riding, axe throwing, kayaking, etc. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Mount Airy Casino (12 mins)
Tobyhanna State Park (8 mins)
Kalahari Resort (12 mins)
Great Wolf Lodge (14 mins)
Camelback Ski Resort (22 mins)
Crossing Premium Outlets (15 mins)
Pocono ATV Tours (10 mins)
Splinter Hatchet & Axe Throwing (11 mins)
Pocono Raceway (29 mins)
Claws ‘N’ Paws Animal Park (35 mins)
S&S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts (22 mins)
THRILL SEEKERS
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom (58 mins)
• The most thrilling and exciting things to do in Allentown, Pennsylvania, including over 60 world-class rides, one of the largest waterparks in the northeast, live entertainment, thrills for kids at Planet Snoopy, and amusement park favorites like a build-your-own funnel cake bar, can only be found at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom.
Knoebels (1hr 26mins)
• Largest Free Admission Amusement Park in America! No cost parking. Enjoyment that is free. Facilities for Free Picnics.More than 60 rides and attractions are available for use by the entire family. Take to the skies on the Phoenix, the world's top wooden roller coaster. Grab a ride on our Grand Carousel, indulge in some of our delectable, award-winning cuisine, or just unwind under a tree and take in the sounds of Roaring Creek pouring through the park.
Dining table seats 6
Towels
Bedrooms with fresh clean linen, comforters, and pillows.
Backyard with seating, fire pit, & hot tub to stay warm during those chilly Pocono nights.
Laundry room with washer and dryer
Exclusions:
Travel to get there.
Food and Beverages.
Food Situation:
You can bring your own food, but please note there is only one kitchen.
So that's one Stove/Oven, one Fridge/Freezer.
You will only have a small space in the fridge, you can use the stove/oven, but there might be a line up.
The best option will be to only bring breakfast and snacks, things that do not need cooking or much space in the fridge.
Then eat out at the many restaurants in town, or get take away and bring back to our place.
It's up to you and your budget, eat out for all meals if you want,
or stock up at the supermarket and make your own food to save some cash.
Your Accommodation:
You'll have one of the follow
Queen Bed in private room
Single Bed in a twin room
Bunk Bed in shared room
Who gets what:
Private Rooms will be reserved for couples.
If no couples are joining us, I will alocate the private rooms to those needing them most.
Ladies and Seniors will get first priority, I'm old fashioned like that.
There are 4 private rooms, 1 twin room, and one bunk room.
Location:
392 Hemlock Drive
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
Near by Shops you can drive to:
Walmart (6 mins)
Dollar General (5 mins)
Shoprite (6 mins)
Check out the place we'll be staying below!





Queen Bed in private room
Single Bed in a twin room
Bunk Bed in shared room
Who gets what:
Private Rooms will be reserved for couples.
If no couples are joining us, I will alocate the private rooms to those needing them most.
Ladies and Seniors will get first priority, I'm old fashioned like that.
There are 4 private rooms, 1 twin room, and one bunk room.
Location:
392 Hemlock Drive
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
Near by Shops you can drive to:
Walmart (6 mins)
Dollar General (5 mins)
Shoprite (6 mins)
Check out the place we'll be staying below!












Only 8 minutes separate you from Tobyhanna State Park. Tobyhanna Lake, which covers 170 acres, is part of the 5,440-acre park. From sunrise to sunset, the park is accessible every day of the year. From the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through the middle of September, the sand beach is open. Tobyhanna State Park's rough landscape makes for demanding yet rewarding hiking.
Spend an afternoon shopping at the nearby Crossings Premium Outlets if you feel like some retail therapy. It's only nine miles away.
Have amazing excursions in the nearby Pocono Mountains! Go whitewater rafting, wine tasting, horseback riding, axe throwing, kayaking, etc.
Other things to note
Mount Airy Casino (12 mins)
Tobyhanna State Park (8 mins)
Kalahari Resort (12 mins)
Great Wolf Lodge (14 mins)
Camelback Ski Resort (22 mins)
Crossing Premium Outlets (15 mins)
Pocono ATV Tours (10 mins)
Splinter Hatchet & Axe Throwing (11 mins)
Pocono Raceway (29 mins)
Claws ‘N’ Paws Animal Park (35 mins)
S&S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts (22 mins)
THRILL SEEKERS
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom (58 mins)
• The most thrilling and exciting things to do in Allentown, Pennsylvania, including over 60 world-class rides, one of the largest waterparks in the northeast, live entertainment, thrills for kids at Planet Snoopy, and amusement park favorites like a build-your-own funnel cake bar, can only be found at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom.
Knoebels (1hr 26mins)
• Largest Free Admission Amusement Park in America! No cost parking. Enjoyment that is free. Facilities for Free Picnics.More than 60 rides and attractions are available for use by the entire family. Take to the skies on the Phoenix, the world's top wooden roller coaster. Grab a ride on our Grand Carousel, indulge in some of our delectable, award-winning cuisine, or just unwind under a tree and take in the sounds of Roaring Creek pouring through the park.