bali 2027
3-8 May 2027 • Uluwatu Bali
with Teco Shinzato
A six-day, five-night BJJ retreat with Teco Shinzato at a private venue in Uluwatu. Across the week, Teco will guide us through a structured exploration of his deep half guard system, alongside plenty of rolling, yoga and recovery, incredible food and time to enjoy Bali.
What to expect
Six days built around great BJJ with Teco Shinzato, with the time and space to enjoy being in Bali.
Across the week, we’ll explore the deep half guard in greater depth, building from the foundations into entries, control, sweeps and common reactions, as well as the different possibilities that come with gi and no-gi training. The sessions will build across the retreat, giving you time to practise, ask questions and connect everything together.
You don’t need any previous experience with deep half. The training will be accessible to newer practitioners, with plenty of detail and room for more experienced grapplers to develop their existing game.
Yoga, good food and time off are all built into the schedule, creating a balance between focused training, recovery and actually having a holiday.
teco shinzato
6th degree Black belt
Teco has been training BJJ since 1993, earning his black belt under Elcio Figueiredo in 2001 before going on to win back-to-back Masters World titles in 2003 and 2004.
The deep half guard has long been an important part of Teco’s own game and something he has spent years developing and teaching. It makes him uniquely placed to take us beyond a handful of isolated techniques and help us understand how the position works as a connected system.
Teaching has been a huge part of Teco's life in BJJ. Over more than three decades on the mats, he's coached everyone from beginners to some of the sport's biggest names, including Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida and Leonardo Nogueira.
What really stands out about Teco is how much he still loves jiu-jitsu. He's fun, friendly and incredibly approachable, and his enthusiasm carries well beyond the scheduled sessions. He's always happy to talk BJJ, answer questions or help someone work through their game.
Typical Day
No two days need to look exactly the same. The schedule is designed to give us plenty of time on the mats, while leaving enough space to recover and enjoy being in Bali.
MORNING
Start the day with yoga before breakfast, getting everything moving and ready for the training ahead.
Then late morning we’ll train with Teco, before breaking for lunch and some downtime.
AFTERNOON
Time to switch off. Hang by the pool, hit the sauna and ice bath, head out and explore Uluwatu, or do absolutely nothing for a while.
LATE AFTERNOON
Back on the mats for another BJJ session, with the exact format changing throughout the week.
EVENING
Dinner together, followed by a relaxed evening and plenty of time to recover before we do it all again.
The schedule stays flexible throughout the week, giving us room to adjust the training and downtime as we go.
Salty Prana
Set in Uluwatu, Salty Prana gives us a private space to train, recover and settle into retreat life for the week.
The open-air rooftop becomes our BJJ space, while the rest of the venue is made for the hours in between. There’s a pool, sauna and ice bath, comfortable rooms, plenty of space to relax and everything we need without having to go anywhere.
It’s a beautiful place to spend your time, whether you’re on the mats, recovering between sessions or doing very little at all.
Take a video tour of Salty Prana
Eat Well
The food at Salty Prana was one of the unexpected highlights of our last Bali retreat, and something people were still talking about afterwards.
Breakfast and dinner are shared at the venue, with a fresh, delicious and healthy menu designed to work for everyone around the table.
Lunch is yours. Head out and explore Uluwatu, grab something from one of the many great local spots nearby, or have something delivered to the venue. This is Bali, so good food is never very far away.
Choose Your Stay
Choose the room option that works best for you. All prices are in AUD and are per person unless otherwise stated. A $500 deposit secures your place, with payment plans available at checkout.
Bali BJJ Retreat 2027
Filters
Five nights co-share accommodation at Salty Prana in Uluwatu, Bali.
The co-share rooms accommodate four guests and are surprisingly spacious and comfortable, with plenty of room to settle in. It’s an easy way to keep the cost of the retreat down without sacrificing the quality of your stay.
Your retreat includes BJJ training with Teco Shinzato, yoga, breakfast and dinner each day, airport transfers, and full use of Salty Prana’s pool, sauna and ice bath.
3–8 May 2027
Price: $2,295 AUD per person
Book your place in full or choose a payment plan at checkout.
Five nights private accommodation at Salty Prana in Uluwatu, Bali.
Enjoy the retreat with your own room and plenty of space to switch off between sessions. A great option if you value a little more privacy and downtime throughout the week.
Your retreat includes BJJ training with Teco Shinzato, yoga, breakfast and dinner each day, airport transfers, and full use of Salty Prana’s pool, sauna and ice bath.
3–8 May 2027
Price: $3,995 AUD
Book your place in full or choose a payment plan at checkout.
What’s Included
We’ve taken care of the important stuff, so you can focus on enjoying the retreat. Your airport transfers, accommodation, training, meals and recovery are all sorted.
5 nights at Salty Prana
Your chosen accommodation for the full retreat.
BJJ with Teco Shinzato
Daily gi and no-gi training with Teco, including a structured exploration of the deep half guard, with plenty of time to practise, ask questions and roll.
Yoga & mobility
Daily movement and recovery sessions designed to complement the training.
Breakfast & dinner
Fresh, nourishing meals prepared at Salty Prana each day.
Airport transfers
Transfers between Denpasar Airport and Salty Prana on the retreat arrival and departure days.
Pool, sauna & ice bath
Full access throughout the retreat, whenever you feel like using them.
Time to enjoy Bali
Plenty of downtime is built into the schedule to explore Uluwatu, head out for lunch or simply relax.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. Many of our guests come on their own, and it’s a great way to meet and train with people from different gyms and backgrounds. Retreat groups are kept small and tend to come together pretty quickly, both on and off the mats. You definitely don’t need to know anyone before you arrive.
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The retreat is suitable for all levels, from newer white belts through to experienced practitioners. Teco is an incredibly experienced teacher and the small-group format gives everyone plenty of opportunity to ask questions, work through techniques and train at your own level.
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Breakfast and dinner are included each day at Salty Prana. Lunch is left open, giving you plenty of time to head out, order in or explore some of the great food around Uluwatu. Dietary requirements can be catered for.
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Check-in at Salty Prana is available from 12 pm on Monday 3 May, with arrivals ideally between 12 pm and 4:30 pm.
We’ll come together at 5 pm for some light rolls, followed by introductions and a short briefing about the retreat before our first dinner together at approximately 6:30pm.
For the smoothest start, we recommend choosing a flight scheduled to land in Denpasar by approximately 1:30 pm. Flights landing around 2:30–3 pm should generally get you to Salty Prana in time for the briefing or dinner, depending on immigration, luggage collection and Bali traffic.
If you prefer a later flight, that’s completely fine. You may miss some of the arrival-day rolling or briefing, but we recommend arriving in time for our first dinner together.
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We’ll finish on Saturday 8 May with morning yoga and breakfast together. Departures from Salty Prana will begin at approximately 10 am, with rooms cleared by 11 am.
We recommend booking a departing flight after 2 pm, allowing enough time for the drive to Denpasar Airport and international check-in.
Return airport transfers will be organised around guests’ flight times and confirmed closer to the retreat.
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Airport transfers between Denpasar Airport and Salty Prana are included on the retreat arrival and departure days.
Once everyone has booked their flights, we’ll organise transfers around the group’s arrival times. Guests arriving at similar times may share a transfer.
If you’re arriving in Bali before the retreat or extending your stay afterwards, contact us before arranging your transfer and we’ll confirm the best meeting point.
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Yes! If you’d like to extend your stay at Salty Prana before or after the retreat, additional accommodation can be arranged subject to availability. Any extra nights can be paid directly to the venue when you check out. You’re also welcome to stay elsewhere in Bali before or after the retreat.
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You can pay in full or choose a payment plan when you book. Your place is secured with your first payment, with the remaining payments spread out before the retreat.
Six days of great BJJ, good food and plenty of time to enjoy being in Bali.
3–8 MAY 2027 · ULUWATU
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