Baja Combat & Fitness Retreat: Muay Thai, Strength and Weight Loss in La Paz

Combat 360X has been running fitness and martial arts programmes in Mexico since 2006 and has picked up a large set of five-star reviews along the way. That matters less than the format: you are training with an active professional fighter, in a small group, on a schedule that has both a combat-sports track and a general fitness/weight-loss track.

A typical day starts early with conditioning or a martial arts session while it is still cool. After breakfast the focus shifts to technique work. Mike coaches Muay Thai and BJJ himself, and guests who already have a background can push the pace with the more experienced training partners on camp. If you are new, the sessions scale back to basics — stance, footwork, basic strikes, clinch work, guard passing — rather than throwing you into live sparring on day one.

What makes this different from a standard fitness retreat is the combat sports depth. Mike has competed and coached across Asia, Europe and North America, holds multiple stadium titles from Thailand, and is a BJJ purple belt. A lot of retreats advertise "Muay Thai with a former fighter"; here, the head coach is still an active competitor, and the career record backs up the marketing.

Midweek there is usually a rest block or a lighter day — mobility, recovery, and time to swim or sit by the water. La Paz is about 20–30 minutes away, and the camp can organise outings on request. Otherwise guests tend to spend the downtime on site, sleeping, eating and recovering between sessions.

The environment is off-grid Baja: dry, open, hot in the middle of the day, and cold enough at night in winter for a hoodie. There is no party scene. Most people are here to train, eat well and sleep, which is roughly what the reviews mention. A HYROX-specific block is available if you are training for an upcoming race, along with general weight-loss programming that combines training volume with meals cooked on site.

What's included

- 7 nights on-site accommodation in Baja California Sur - Full training programme led by Mike Rambo - Muay Thai, BJJ and boxing instruction - Strength and conditioning sessions - HYROX-style conditioning circuits - Open mat and sparring sessions - Daily meals at camp - Small-group coaching with individual goal setting - Recovery and mobility sessions

What's not included

- Flights to and from Mexico - Airport transfers to the camp - Travel insurance - Personal training gear (gloves, wraps, etc.) - Alcoholic drinks - Optional excursions to La Paz - Massage and spa treatments - Personal expenses and tips