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Sports Training

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a sporting professional then why not prove it at a sports training academy. Whether you are a beginner, advanced or the next Ronaldo or Tiger Woods you can develop your game, pick up some skills and take instruction from leading sports coaches.

Sports Training Academies

We have sports training academies for the most popular sports including cricket, football, golf, rugby and tennis and some less mainstream but very exciting sports training including thai boxing, martial arts, scuba diving, rock climbing and surfing, so take a look!
 

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Bali Surf Retreat
Relax on the beautiful island of Bali. Learn to surf, practise yoga and let your muscles melt under a Balinese massage. Visit Monkey Forest, the Elephant Cave and watch the sun set over Tanah Lot Temple. From £549

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Martial Arts Academy China
Master the basics of traditional Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Praying Mantis Fist, Xingyi or Baji. After a few weeks, you should be able to break a brick in half with your bare hands! From £799

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Thai Boxing and Culture
Learn the techniques of Muay Thai, discover the culture and language, visit a temple, meditate with Buddhist monks, and lounge on the famous Thai beaches. An excellent, unusual introduction to Thailand, with various project lengths available. From £699

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Australia Cricket Academy
Sign up to the academy in Sydney and receive training from former internationals, plus the chance to play for local teams. Other activities are included and, because of the programme’s timing, you’ll experience Sydney’s famous New Year celebrations. From £2099

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Brazil Beginner Rock Climbing Course
Complete novices can learn and test their skills above one of the world’s most spectacular cities, Rio de Janeiro. You’ll have the chance to climb Sugar Mountain and to explore the sights in your free time. From £1199

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Brazil Martial Arts Experience
Learn capoeira, jiu-jitsu and Portuguese while living just minutes from Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Visit a samba school, sunbathe on the beach or admire the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in your free time. From £899

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Costa Rica Water Sports Adventure
An action-packed, adrenaline-pumping holiday that will have you kite surfing, learning Spanish, white water rafting, cooking traditional dishes, surfing, dancing the Latino way and more – all amid seriously spectacular scenery! From £1099

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Cricket Academies New Zealand
Learn cricket from the very best in sunny New Zealand, where you’ll follow a personal programme. They’ll be plenty of chances to play in matches and access to training facilities in your free time. From £3099

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Football Academy Brazil
Hone your skills in the Real Sport football academy, run by former World Cup defender, Jose Oscar Bernardi. Focus areas include passing, dribbling and finishing. Plus, you’ll get a unique insight into the Brazilian passion for football. From £799

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Golf Training Academy Australia
Perfect your swing on Australia’s Gold Coast, where you’ll be taught by professionally accredited instructors on top courses, in unBritish weather! Golfers of any standard are welcome and there are ample opportunities to try other outdoor sports. From £699

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Japan Ski and Snowboard CSI Course
Spend 4 weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and train for the skiing or snowboard Certificate in Snow-sports Instruction. With your NZSIA/SBINZ CSI Qualification, you will be able to instruct level 1 and 2 beginners and work in resorts in New Zealand and other areas of the world like the US.
From £2899

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Rugby Academy New Zealand
Improve your individual and team performances. Experienced coaches, innovative training techniques and a dedicated academy in the home of the All Blacks make it the ideal gap year for any rugby fan! From £2899

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Rugby Academy South Africa
Eat, drink and breathe rugby in a country the holds it in the highest regard. You’ll develop all aspects of your game, and have the chance to play for a local university or villagers’ club. From £2299

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Scuba Diving Videography Thailand
Dive around Koh Tao, develop your media skills and earn money! You’ll be taught to record, edit and produce DVDs of the dive centre’s customers, and then to sell them to the customers. From £1599

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South Africa Cricket Academy Cape Town
Improve your cricket and get paid to coach others. Work on your fitness and skills at the academy, with help from past and present cricket stars, and earn some cash by running sessions for school children. From £1599

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Tennis Academy Australia
Improve your tennis stroke on Australia’s Gold Coast. Learn at an academy that pays great attention to detail, and focuses on everything from developing your own style, anticipating opponents’ moves and mental preparation. Perfect for tennis enthusiasts! From £999

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Thailand Scuba Diving Courses
Choose a diving programme to suit you and learn or hone your skills in Thailand’s beautiful blue waters. Take the instructor programme and gain the necessary qualifications to work in a scuba diving centre. From £699

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