Jeff Ignatowski always enjoyed family vacations as a kid. He is also a fan of MMA. He fought professionally and continues training in the sport. Through his company Warrior Vacations, he has come up with a vacation offer where MMA enthusiasts can go on vacation and train MMA with fighters.
“I wanted to go on vacation and I wanted to train people and teach,” Ignatowski explained of his idea to have a vacation where people can enjoy time off while still training. There are yoga retreats where “yogis” – fans of yoga head to exotic locals to practice yoga. Ignatowski believes that an MMA vacation is a definite possibility.
Wellness travel is gaining popularity and was considered a “travel trend” in 2013. The health and wellness tourism industry is a $73 billion global industry according to SpaFinder Wellness, Inc., a company which compiles the annual forecast report on the industry. While MMA may or may not be defined as a part of the “wellness” industry, the purpose of people’s desire to stay in shape while away from home is becoming a focus. More hotels are considering putting in more amenities to accommodate traveler’s fitness means. So why not MMA training after a day of sightseeing?
Warrior Vacations was the creation of Ignatowski as he set out on a 6 year business plan for the company. He now says he is 2 years ahead of schedule.
Working with local business and contacts in Costa Rica, Ignatowski has established a network that will help him run the vacations. He indicated that the price points range from $999 to $1,399 dependent on the time of stay and the amount of activities that the individual would like to do. The vacations will include morning conditioning sessions and evening technical sessions.
Marcus Davis has indicated that he will participate in Warrior Vacations. Davis fought for the UFC and Bellator.
Ignatowski hopes to have an inaugural trip to Costa Rica soon.
Payout Perspective:
How many people would be interested in an MMA vacation? While we do not think this will be Sam Sheridan-type adventure, for fitness enthusiasts and the MMA-crazed, this vacation may be up your alley. We will see if the company can get off the ground.
Sounds like a great idea and I knowif cost is reasonable it should go over well. I would definately do it.