The Grappler’s Retreat presents:

a 5-day retreat with Roger Gracie. Now Booking 2026 and early 2027 dates.

We take pride in offering an incredible 5-day retreat experience, centered around:

• Small-group training (18 spots max per retreat, so the learning environment with Roger is like no other camp out there). With Roger and the Grappler’s Retreat crew, there will be a little over 20 of us.

• Enjoying a relaxed retreat vibe (older grapplers and hobbyists are most welcome).

• Total comfort and incredible retreat amenities: private bedrooms for all, world-class dojo with the best mats, luxury hot tub sitting amongst the redwoods, massive outdoor cedar sauna, clubhouse with unbelievable wilderness views.

• Gathering together for gourmet chef-prepared meals (3 meals per day, prepared onsite by our very own chefs).

Location: at the Grappler’s Retreat training sanctuary, on the redwood coast of deep Northern Califrornia.

*Discounted booking available for couples, and non-training spouses can join in on all daily yoga sessions, guided nature outings, gourmet meals, hot-tub/sauna, etc. It’s a great time!

Roger Gracie is widely regarded as the greatest Jiu Jitsu competitor of all time. Click the video below to hear Roger’s thoughts on the Grappler’s Retreat experience:

Upcoming Dates with Roger Gracie:

Get in touch with any questions, or let us know if you’d like to be on a waitlist for any “sold out” retreats:

The Grappler’s Retreat is a Jiu Jitsu Training Sanctuary, built in the woods on a secluded stretch of the rugged Northern California coast.

Hobbyists and older grapplers are most welcome… it’s all about deep learning, connecting with good people, and enjoying the journey.

An Overview of the Grappler’s Retreat Experience:

• Twice-daily small-group training sessions led by Roger Gracie. 18 students max, so the learning environment and level of connection is like no other camp out there. The focus is on deep learning and technical growth (it’s a relaxed vibe — older grapplers need not be intimidated).

• Private bedrooms… so you can check out any time you need to relax in your own personal private space and recharge on your own. High speed WiFi is in your bedroom and throughout the property.

• The dojo, the clubhouse, the guest lodge, and all the amenities have been purposefully built within the Grappler’s Retreat training sanctuary… and everything will be taken care of for you during your stay.

• On a couple of the days, we’ll head out on a gentle coastal hike, a trek to the waterfall, or to the epic Big River estuary — but you’re always welcome to stay put at the forested retreat compound if you’d rather relax on your own between training sessions.

• We’ll have a fire roaring in the club house, a massive hot tub sitting amongst the redwoods, and an outdoor cedar sauna to loosen up the muscles and get us ready for the next day’s training sessions.

• Evenings are chill: pour yourself a drink and dive into stories with the rest of the crew around the bonfire.

• And we’ll be treated to three gourmet chef-prepared meals each day. Get ready for an incredible experience.

The Retreat is surrounded by thousands of acres of redwood 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.

Come train, relax, and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime on this isolated stretch of Northern California’s redwood coast.

Includes training, gourmet chef-prepared meals, and full onsite accommodation: no bunk houses here - you’ll have your own private bedroom when staying at the Grappler’s Retreat.

click the Video below for a glimpse of what it’s like to spend a week at the Grappler’s Retreat:

The Jiu Jitsu Experience will be absolutely incredible, but there’s so much more :)

You’ll be visiting one of the most beautiful places in North America, experiencing nature at its purest, connecting with like-minded individuals striving to better themselves in all things, and resting from the stresses of your daily routine. You’ll be surrounded by incredible people at a once in a lifetime gathering, yet you’ll have the sanctuary of your own private comfortable space at the Retreat.

It’s a different world out here. Come join us.

Gourmet Dining - this isn’t just a Training Camp, it’s a proper Vacation

Your Own Private Bedroom (no shared bunk-houses)

Forest Views at the Retreat, or stay in the Village for Ocean Views

Roger Gracie discusses the Grappler’s Retreat experience, and what makes it different from some of the larger BJJ camps he’s instructed at:

Epic Training Camp Location: the Rugged Mendocino Coast

Nestled in the woods only a mile from the coast, the Grappler’s Retreat 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.

With our newly built Dojo, clubhouse, and guest cottage, the sprawling forested compound offers modern luxury combined with raw Pacific Northwest wilderness. If you’re looking to get away from the city and experience nature, you’ll love it here… the setting is absolutely awesome!

About a mile walk from The Retreat, you find yourself in the historic village of Mendocino, built in the mid-1800s on a rugged coastal headland overlooking the Pacific. The cliffs surrounding the village remain undeveloped, covered in wildflowers, and offer an awesome vista from which to view the sunset. 

Today, this historically preserved village is a traveler’s outpost, scattered with unique restaurants and cafes, vibrant coffee shops, pubs and roadhouse taverns, and a very well-stocked local grocer and butcher. Mendocino offers everything you’ll need to ensure a comfortable experience on this remote stretch of the northern California coast. 

Have a question? Or just want to be updated on our future retreat schedule? Get in touch!