The Grappler’s Retreat is a Jiu Jitsu Training Sanctuary, built in the woods on a secluded stretch of the rugged Northern California coast.
We take pride in offering an incredible experience centered around world-class training, gathering together for gourmet chef-prepared meals, and connecting in one of America’s most epic natural settings.
The retreat is surrounded by thousands of acres of wilderness, and situated only a mile up the hill from the crashing waves of the Pacific ocean. The area is sparsely developed… the nature is epic.
Private rooms, gourmet meals, epic setting, and a simple approach to genuine human connection.
We generally cater to the 30 - 50 year-old crowd (and older!), but ages 18+ are absolutely most welcome (exceptions can be made for experienced and mature youths (ages 16+), so long as they are accompanied by a parent who is also training).
We get white belts through black belts signing up (white belts should have some formal training at a local BJJ academy before joining a camp at Grappler’s Retreat).
Our 2024 retreat instructors include:
Roger Gracie
Xande Ribeiro
Mason Fowler
Vagner Rocha
Roy Dean
Miles Lukas (Wim Hof Method!)
Nathalie Ribeiro
Vlad Koulikov
Stuart Cooper
and other paragons of the art
Whether you’re a 50+ year-old Jiu Jitsu hobbyist who simply loves it… or a 23 year-old aspiring competitor… come join us. It’s all about deep learning, connecting with good people, and enjoying the journey.
The training sanctuary is incredible, and features a beautiful outdoor cedar sauna and a massive luxury hot tub—both sitting among towering redwoods with epic views of the surrounding wilderness.
Watch the short film below to see what it’s like to spend a week with us: