We are excited to announce the 2026 Portugal Legacy Camp! It will be all day Saturday (14 November) and end after a half-day of training on Sunday (15 November). If you are local, you won't need to miss work to attend. And if you're traveling, you can return home Sunday afternoon.
Our goal is to provide a low-cost and fun training experience so we can spend the day sweating, smiling and learning with our ATA family.
We've made some changes this year to improve your experience:
- We've lowered the price so the camp is more affordable
- We'll offer parallel sessions throughout the day, with business options and physical/instructional options. Participants are free to attend whichever you prefer
- We are providing breakfast after the black belt testing. This is a great opportunity to spend some relaxed social time with your fellow students and instructors
We will have black belt testing on Saturday morning and a Legacy certification exam on Sunday morning.
The training is open to all black belts AND to anyone in Legacy Program who is 11 years old or older, regardless of rank.
Registration Fees
| Training Camp | |
|---|---|
| 1st or 2nd Family Member | 75€ each |
| 3rd Family Member | 37,50€ (50% discount) |
| 4th Family Member | FREE! |
| Black Belt Testing (Saturday morning) | |
| 1st-3rd Degree Midterm | 20€* |
| 4th Degree & Above Midterm | 100€ |
| 1st-2nd Degree Rank Tank | 20€* |
| 3rd Degree & Above Rank Test | 200€ |
| * 1st-3rd degrees doing midterms and 1st-2nd degrees doing rank tests need to pay the regular testing fees to your instructor in addition to the 20€ camp testing fee | |
| Legacy Certification (Sunday morning) | |
| Level 1-3 | 165€ |
| Facilitator | 265€ |
Schedule
| 8:00 - 8:30am | Testers and Judges Meeting | |
| 8:30 - 10:30am | Black Belt Testing | |
| 10:30 - 11:45am | Camp Breakfast | |
| 11:45am - 12:00pm | Bow-In and Warmup | |
| 12:00 - 12:45pm | Business Option How Effective Intros Promote Enrollments |
Physical/Instructional Option How to Build a Demo Team |
| 12:45 - 1:00pm | Break/Transition | |
| 1:00 - 1:45pm | Business Option Building and Retaining Your Team with a Culture of Excellence |
Physical/Instructional Option Standardizing our Basics and Kicks |
| 1:45 - 2:00pm | Break/Transition | |
| 2:00 - 2:45pm | Business Option How and Why to Start a Club |
Physical/Instructional Option Teaching Multiple Forms in a Mixed Class |
| 2:45 - 3:00pm | Break/Transition | |
| 3:00 - 3:45pm | Business Option Know Your Numbers |
Physical/Instructional Option How to Teach Combat Weapons Sparring |
| 3:45 - 4:00pm | Bow-Out | |
| 9:00 - 11:00am | Legacy Certification Exam |
| 11:00 - 11:15am | Bow-in and Warmup |
| 11:15am - 12:45pm | Tag Team Sparring and Combat Weapons Sparring |
| 12:45 - 1:00pm | Bow-out |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend this camp?
The training is open to all black belts, as well as the following ATA members:
- Rank: All ranks
- Age: 11 or older
- Program: Legacy Program (any level)
What equipment will I need?
The training will be "ATA Casual," which means black workout trousers and black ATA T-shirt. You only need your white dobok (uniform) if you are participating in the Legacy certification exam or the black belt testing.
Please also bring the following if you own it:
- Sparring gear
- Combat weapon
You should also bring a water bottle and snacks.
Where will the camp be held?
The camp will be at the Complexo Desportivo de Alcabideche, R. Pombal 350A, 2645-074 Alcabideche, Portugal
I am traveling from outside of the Lisbon area. When should I arrive and leave?
If you are doing the black belt testing, you will need to be at the camp venue by 8am Saturday. If not, then you can arrive by 10:30am for the camp breakfast. See the schedule above.
Can I midterm or rank test?
Yes, we will have a black belt testing for 1st through 4th degree black belts. As always, you need your instructor's permission to test. If you are a 4th degree testing for 5th degree, you need pre-approval from ATA headquarters.
If you are a 1st or 2nd degree, you will need to pay the usual fee to your instructor in addition to the 20€ camp testing fee (see Fees above).
Can I test for Legacy certification?
Yes, we will have a Legacy test for anyone seeking to earn (or renew) Level 1-3 or Facilitator status. As always, you need your instructor's permission to test.
Before testing, please carefully review these Legacy certification requirements and plan and practice your teaching demonstration.