Fushifaru Maldives will be welcoming professional Mixed Martial Arts / Muay Thai and championship fighter Saiful "The Vampire" Merican to collaborate with Maldivian Muay Thai trainer Kai on an MMA Retreat.

From 19th to 21st June 2018, Saiful Merican will bring his ring-ready techniques and drills to Fushifaru. Guests will be able to sign up and test their strength, stamina and agility on the beach. 

Joining him in this retreat will be renowned Maldivian trainer Kai, who will bring her signature brand of strength training and conditioning. A certified trainer for over ten years, Kai has participated in various sporting events and conducted her boot-camp in the Maldives and retreats around the world.

Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA as its more popularly known as the fastest growing sport in the world. It uses techniques from various other martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Jude, Muay Thai, Sanda and many more and encompasses both stand-up and ground techniques.

As the Vice President of the Malaysian MMA Association (MASMMA), Saiful is one of the countrys pioneer MMA Fighters. A former competitor in hundreds of Muay Thai fights since age 11, Saiful transitioned to MMA in 2013.

"I wanted to test myself and keep learning other disciplines. MMA workouts challenge your mind and body to push yourself to its limits," says Saiful. 

Saiful Mericans personalised workouts in Fushifaru are designed to train the entire body with a focus on strength and endurance. The intense combat drills will test one's mental and physical stamina as they train like a pro athlete, and recover like one at Heylhi Spa, with treatments curated exclusively for the retreat.

Fushifarus VIKs (Very Important Kids) will not be left out of the retreat either, with kids aged from 6-12 can join the MMA Kids Retreat to learn and adapt to a healthy lifestyle through the sport, giving them self-confidence and discipline, while having fun doing it.

Located on the far North East border of Lhaviyani Atoll, the beautiful island of Fushifaru is home to an extraordinary landscape above and below the waterline. With Fushi meaning island and Faru meaning reef in the local Dhivehi language, the island is the perfect getaway for a digital detox and a little soul searching. 

A champion of local experiences, Fushifaru also offers a glimpse into island living and local culture. Only a 20-minute speedboat ride away is the atolls capital island, Naifaru. For the last five years, Naifaru has been home to the atolls turtle conservation programme, championing numerous social and sustainability volunteer activities. 

With 49 beach and water villas that exude luxurious cosiness with carefully selected amenities, choose from 18 beach villas with private plunge pools, 26 beach villas and five water villas. Each features stunning outdoor bathrooms, large outdoor decking, 43" IPTV, Egyptian cotton linen and 24-hour personalised Resident service.