Camp & Events

We've just completed PAWMA’s 33rd Annual Training Camp, held at Menlo College, Atherton, CA, July 30 - August 2, 2010.

Campers have shared their experience, enthusiasm, photos, and videos on our Facebook fan page.

Next year's camp is tentatively planned for Seattle WA. Dates to be announced.

Join us for an unforgettable martial arts training experience. Camp brings together women and girls of all ages, all levels of ability and experience, and all styles of martial arts for three days of transformative training.

This year camp is in the San Francisco Bay Area where there is a huge population of instructors, students and numerous martial arts schools. Classes at camp will incorporate many styles with an array of both hard and soft styles, as well as self-defense, and classes for all skill levels and ages. Perhaps this is the camp that your friends who are curious about the martial arts will want to try out, or perhaps you have a friend who will want to join you in Silicon Valley for day trips during a nice long weekend while you train at camp.

Read about some of the Camp 2010 Instructors.

Something for everyone. PAWMA is committed to providing a safe and supportive training environment. Beginning students will enjoy learning from more experienced practitioners who generously share their knowledge. Advanced students can become reinvigorated by taking classes from masters and training, sparring or pushing hands with peers. Martial arts teachers and school owners have ample opportunities to network.

Past camps have featured master instructors teaching a wide range of hard and soft martial arts styles including Aikido, Cuong Nhu, Judo, Jujitsu, Kajukenbo, Kung Fu, Poekoelan, Karate, Self-Defense, Tae Kwon Do, and Tai Chi.


Comfort. The Menlo College campus is beautiful, inviting and an oasis in an urban setting as well as being wheelchair accessible. We will have comfortable dorm rooms (two participants per room) with desks, dressers, a closet to hang your clothes, bed linens, and even access to laundry facilities. You won’t be isolated in your semi-private room because each dorm has a lounge with a TV, board games, and comfy chairs and sofas to hang out with your friends. The main campus lounge has a pool table, foosball and other games to wind down after a long day of training. The swimming pool will be available during these beautiful warm days of summer.

After a hard day’s training, enjoy a massage by one of our outstanding massage therapists. A highlight of camp is the  demonstration, which is a celebration of the talents and diversity of instructors and participants. The Sunday night bazaar features vendors selling unique items including jewelry, calligraphy and photography along with martial arts-related wares such as instructional DVDs, clothing and books. When the bazaar winds down, it’s time to dance.

Healthy and Tasty Meals. Menlo College provides hormone-free grain-fed meats, certified organic produce, organic cheeses, whole eggs, milk, and gourmet coffee. House-made salad dressings free of trans fats and house-made desserts, cookies and pastries will also be part of our meals.

We're in the news:  Read this article on Camp '09 by PAWMA member Silke Schulz in Examiner.com.

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