Items owned and the stuff we buy will come and go in our lives, but experiences will last us a lifetime.  

The money spent on activities and experiences can also bring you more joy than investing those same funds into just more things.

Psychology professor Dr. Thomas Gilovich proved this with a in-depth study spanning over two decades.  He compared the feelings associated with buying stuff vs the feelings associated with buying an experience.  The results showed that spending money on travel, active adventures, and other events, helps one to not only achieve a higher level of satisfaction and happiness, it also helps one to shape their personality.  In addition to feeling more fulfilled and the molding of ones character, the joy from this strategy also lasts longer.  

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”

Travel with other like minded students as you train daily with the Master Instructor Rick Tew

You will dive into a complete Multi-Martial Art system and train daily in any one of the key 5 Levels of the Martial Arts designed by Rick Tew.

We currently offer training on the island of Samui in Thailand. 

Mr. Tew has been running martial arts camps and tours for more than 20 years.  The students have the most fun and memorable experiences when they travel and train together under the guidance and teaching of Rick Tew.  Rick has brought students from the US to Europe and students from Europe to the US for amazing adventures, stories and friendships.  Many students who attended a program many years ago will still remember how awesome the travel adventures were.  Now Mr. Tew is bringing students from the US and Europe to Thailand.  But all new students from around the world are welcome to join in on the adventure and get the experience.

Our VIP private group travel & training program with Rick Tew is $2,222 for 2 weeks (all inclusive with airport pickup, private room, 2X private lessons, Winjitsu group sessions, 2 meals a day and regular training).

Our base training program is currently $2,222 for 2 months with basic housing included (bunk bed or similar shared room or environment). 

Other meals and personal expenses are not included.

Upgrades for private rooms or traveling via another strategy are optional additional costs.

Training 

Each VIP student will be able to submit request for specific training and focus that they would like to receive.  We then create a unique and intensive seminar taught by Rick Tew that includes each of the students request.  This will ensure that no two classes are ever the same.  In addition to the requests, we will also be sure to include the base training and introduction to beginners along with the seminar program training.  Usually this will be about 2-6 hours each day in the following format:

Class 1:

BASE training session:  Stances, Strikes, Kicks, Rolls, Falls, and Self-Defense.

Class 2:

Student submitted requests for what they would like to learn on their visit.

Winjitsu

In addition to the above physical classes, VIP members will have ample time for conversation and training in others areas of interest.  The will be conducted at dinners,  organized sessions or during travel when Mr. Tew is available and under a non-strict format.  In other words, it is in our leisure time and managed via conversations out and about.

Camps and Long-term training

Students interested in continuing their training can discuss with Mr. Tew during the program about returning or continuing to learn the system.  Often a discount will be available for students who take take advantage of an additional program.  

From concrete to lush landscapes

Just about everything you can imagine from all of these locales. We had fun out on the town in LA, but we were also there to train. Which we did, and like we always do…we push the limits of that training. Then while in Yosemite we get to fully experience a lush landscape of nature with spectacular views and a awe inspiring wilderness.

Richard N. – Galveston, Texas – USA

Fun doing new things

Got beat up, kicked some butt, got physically and mentally, damn even spiritually drained sometimes. Had tons of fun doing new things, seeing the great outdoors. I did the JOHN’s incredible pizza place experience too many times to keep count haha.

Cedric C. – Sherbrooke, Quebec – Canada

Great times with new friends

I experienced more than any normal person should in two months. I was tested both physically and mentally. I experienced some pretty serious martial arts training and I had some great times with all my new friends. I loved the rock climbing in the mountains and the training in Woodward Park and everything in between. The best experience was meeting so many people from such different walks of life.

Josiah L. – Chattanooga, Tennessee – USA

One of the best periods in my life

...in which I learned a lot, lived through a lot of great experiences, met a lot of people , made many new friends and was privileged to be able to share my knowledge and skills with my fellow RTMS team members and students.

Ortwin C. – Holland / Netherlands

Time with people from around the world

Learned to appreciate and respect nature, wilderness. Also how to eat healthy and to get in pretty good shape. Lots of training and spending some time with people all over this world.

Carlos Puente – Durango – Mexico

More in 2 months than 21 years

I experienced both sides of almost every emotion and learned more about who I am and what I want in two months than I had in 21 years

Craig Peterson – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – USA

Countless amazing experiences

I experienced a great deal during my stay and training in association with Mr. Tew and the CMS program. I have gained massive amounts of experiences, and situational confrontations that have helped mold me into a superior form of myself. I have done more in a few months of being there then some people have done in their entire lives, I think that speaks enough for itself. Out of hard work in the program I have had countless amazing experiences. For that I am extremely grateful and despite any “hardships” I had to endure it was very worth it.

Kris B. – Canada

Met some incredible people

I experienced living life away from the distractions of my home. I met some incredible people that I considers friends for life.

Jamien O. – Santa Barbara, California – USA

From Australia to all over the Southwest United States

Yosemite NP, Malibu Creek, Disneyland, “The Beach”, Los Angeles, rock climbing at Yosemite NP, Fresno, Oakhurst (yay!), Disneyland, Las Vegas, London Bridge, DragonFest (martial arts show), bear-watching at Yosemite, Universal Studios and did I mention Disneyland? 😉

Craig H. – Australia

Learned to climb then became a climber

First: To California, I am from The Netherlands. Secondary: Through my first experiences in rock climbing with Rick Tew I became a climber myself and climbed in numerous locations in countries like Germany, Belgium, France, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, and South Africa.

Joost V. – Holland / Netherlands

Many places in a short time

I’ve been to so many places in the short time I’ve spent here, it’s staggering. I’ve hiked to the top of Yosemite, sweat in Death Valley, climbed at Malibu Creek and Tollhouse, flew in a helicopter into the Grand Canyon, walked up and down the Las Vegas Strip, toured Universal Studios in LA., slept on the beach on the California coast, visited the piers and Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, got into trouble in Mexico, climbed giant trees in Sequoia National Park, and I’ve only been attended two phases!

Nate P. – Palm Harbor, Florida – USA

Unleashed into Mexico

One, I traveled most of the continental US in just arriving each phase to CMS from where I’m usually at in both Texas or Michigan. I might not have done that on my own accord without CMS.

Two, with CMS, I have been all around California:

Down around LA, San Diego, Yosemite National Park, and many other places.

I’ve also been to Las Vegas, and got to experience all of that.

Lastly there was our trip to Mexico which I’m sure none of us who went will ever forget. There is something to be said when you unleash 11 Ninja’s into Mexico during Spring Break.

Richard N. – Galveston, Texas – USA

More than many travel in a lifetime

The pictures on the web site are from places like Yosemite National Park, Malibu Creek, Tollhouse rock, Death Valley, The Grand Canyon, Venice Beach, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Mexico, Holland, and many, many more places; all of which I have been to with Rick Tew’s Camp of Martial Science. I have already been to more places in a few months then most people have their entire lives.

Jeff T. – Canada