Immersive Training
Retreats & Camps
Intensive training experiences that take your Ving Tsun to the next level. Train with Sifu Rob Ley, immerse yourself in the art, and connect with fellow practitioners from across the world.
France Training Retreat
Join Sifu Rob Ley for an intensive week of Ving Tsun training in the south of France. This annual retreat has become one of the highlights of the Rob Ley Academy calendar, bringing together students from across the world.
The retreat format allows for a depth of training that is simply not possible in regular weekly classes. Students consistently report that a single week at the France retreat advances their understanding more than months of regular training.
South of France
7 Days
All Levels
Why Attend a Retreat?
Regular weekly classes are essential for building a solid foundation, but there is a quality of learning that only becomes possible when you train intensively over several days. The mind and body begin to absorb the principles at a deeper level.
Retreats are also a wonderful opportunity to train alongside students from other academies and to build lasting friendships within the wider Ving Tsun community.
What Students Say
"The Ving Tsun training retreat in France was a fantastic opportunity to hone our martial arts skills in a beautiful part of the French countryside. We were all able to take away valuable lessons from our Sifu Rob who took his time helping and mentoring each student, making sure nobody fell behind. I would highly recommend coming to these intense training retreats if you get the opportunity, I noticed my skills and techniques improve over the week and I had a phenomenal time there as well."
— Billy Cook, France Retreat 2025
Cornwall Training Camp
The Cornwall camp offers a shorter, more accessible intensive training experience on the stunning Cornish coast. A perfect introduction to retreat-style training or a focused refresher for more experienced students.
Intensive Training Programmes
In addition to the group retreats, Sifu Rob Ley offers private one-to-one Intensive Training Programmes (ITPs) in Cornwall, tailored to your level and training goals. You receive practical corrections and a clear plan to continue your practice at home.
ITPs are particularly effective for students who want to accelerate their development in a specific area, whether that is Chi Sau, forms, or the application of Ving Tsun principles.
ITP Training Fees
Standard training is £400 per training day, with a minimum booking of 3 days. The 7-day package offers a discounted training fee.
3-day ITP
Training only
£1,200
5-day ITP
Training only
£2,000
7-day ITP
Discounted package · training only
£2,500
All training fees include an academy T-shirt and a certificate of completion. The certificate recognises completion of your programme; it is not an instructor qualification or VTAA grading.
Optional Board & Accommodation
Board and accommodation are optional at £100 per day, including breakfast and access to an on-site swimming pool.
If board covers the same number of days as your training, the combined totals are:
Board is charged per day. Please confirm your arrival and departure requirements with Sifu Rob Ley so the number of chargeable board days can be agreed before your final booking quote.
"I flew over from Switzerland to spend a week on an intense course called ITP with Sifu Rob. His talent as a martial artist and teacher is amazing! I really feel the improvement I have done in such a small period of time."
— Yiannis Ioannou, Switzerland
Interested in a Retreat or ITP?
Contact Sifu Rob Ley for full details, dates, pricing, and availability.
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