Only One Spot Left
BJJ, Cold Immersion, and Breathwork
by Wim Hof Method certified instructor and BJJ Black Belt, Miles Lukas
September 18-22, 2024
At the Grappler’s Retreat training sanctuary, on the redwood coast of deep Northern California.
Miles Lukas (left) with Wim Hof (right)
An Overview of the Experience:
Daily BJJ sessions led by Miles Lukas.
Daily workshops on Breath Work and Cold Immersion:
we’ll have ice baths set up at the retreat — but we’ll also have a massive hot tub sitting amongst the redwoods, and an outdoor cedar sauna to warm us back up.
and we’ll be making trek’s to the Russian Gulch waterfall, to a riverbank at the edge of a redwood forest, and to a secluded coastal cove with epic Pacific Ocean views.
simply enjoy nature if that’s your inclination — no one will be pressured to get in the water — but otherwise these spots are some of the most beautiful locations in North America to enjoy the ultimate “cold plunge”.
Back at the retreat, we’ll have a fire roaring in the club house… and we’ll be treated to three gourmet chef-prepared meals each day. Get ready to have the experience of a lifetime.
Scroll to bottom of the page for detailed schedule, travel logistics, and pricing.
Some footage with Miles Lukas at Grappler’s Retreat, October 2023!
Schedule:
Arrive September 18th any time between 4:00pm and 10:00pm... check into your room and make yourself at home! Explore the grounds of the retreat, enjoy a soak in the hot tub, get some sun on the deck, chill with a book in the club house, have a beer around the bonfire, and get to know the rest of the crew as you settle in for an incredible few days of training and relaxing in paradise.
Twice daily training sessions Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: including a daily BJJ session plus daily sessions incorporating breath work and cold immersion techniques of the Wim Hof Method. Plus loads of open mat time for those craving more!
In addition to all the dojo sessions, we’ll mix it up each day and head down the hill for a a swim in the river, a trek to the Russian Gulch waterfall, or a coastal hike on the rugged Mendocino coast (the nature and scenery is absolutely epic!)
Depart Sunday September 22 by 12pm after having a gourmet breakfast and taking your time to chill out at the retreat and say your goodbyes!
Where: Mendocino, Northern California at the Grappler’s Retreat Training Compound (about 1-mile from the town of Mendocino)
A short Film: click the Video below to see what it’s like to spend a week at the Grappler’s Retreat:
Limited space: maximum 16 Sign-ups for this Retreat
Open to BJJ students of all levels.
No prior Wim Hof experience or training required. Beginners and seasoned practitioners are welcome. Ages 18+
The Grappler’s Retreat is a remote 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.
Come solo or come with a friend.
In case you’re wondering, 90% come solo... Once you get here, you’re part of the family.
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.
The Mendocino Coast, about a mile down the hill from the Grappler’s Retreat compound.
Includes training, gourmet chef-prepared meals, and full onsite accommodation: no bunk houses here - you’ll have your own private modern bedroom when staying at the Grappler’s Retreat.
Meet the Instructor: Miles Lukas
BJJ Black Belt with elite skills!!
Wim Hof Method certified Instructor, elected by his peers to be the North America representative of the Wim Hof Method!
And simply an incredible person with a passion for helping others achieve their full human potential!
The epic Mendocino Coast, just down the hill from the retreat!
Miles Lukas began learning about Wim Hof during a live Joe Rogan podcast almost a decade ago. At the time, Miles was already a dedicated athlete and a seasoned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, but the concepts discussed by Wim Hof were something new. Soon after, he began researching everything possible on the method.
The breathing routines became his daily practice.
The initial benefits were health and energy improvements. Next came the ability to meditate deeper and explore mental states which seemed previously unreachable. Miles explains that these effects were real and immediate, and that they revealed something we had lost in our modern lifestyle.
While incorporating the breathing into regular exercise, he began realizing the temperature regulating effects of the breath-work… and the subsequent physical and psychological benefits associated with regular practice.
Fully devoted to this endeavor, Miles embraced the journey, and fell in love with the Wim Hof Method tools of human potential revival!
While the Wim Hof Method has many enormous benefits — such as increasing energy throughout the day, boosting the immune system, cognitive enhancement, optimizing emotional well-being, pain management, etc — due to his background of over 20 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Miles specializes in the application for optimal athletic performance.
Check out this awesome video of Miles Lukas discussing the Wim Hof Method and Joe Rogan’s 20-minute ice bath!
The training 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.
Your Own Private Bedroom (no shared bunk-houses)
Forest Views at the Retreat, or stay in the Village for Ocean Views
Epic Training Camp Location: the Rugged Mendocino Coast
Learning some wrestling for BJJ on the beach… summer 2020.
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.
Mendocino Village
…about a mile from the Grappler’s Retreat
Gourmet Dining - this isn’t just a Training Camp, it’s a proper Vacation
Pricing (payment plans available)
As low as $1,200 when staying offsite (includes gourmet meals every day, twice-daily small-group training sessions with Miles Lukas, enjoyment of the retreat sanctuary’s amenities (dojo, hot tub, sauna, clubhouse, ice baths, fire pit, etc), and other organized activities… just book your own room in Mendocino Village).
*Click here for info on booking your own lodging off-site: www.grapplersretreat.com/lodging
and from $1,750 all inclusive (with on-site bedroom at the retreat)… Your booking fee includes:
Your own private, modern bedroom… comfortably furnished with fresh beddings, in-room heat, and high-speed wi-fi.
Our own private sanctuary for the week: there will be no one else here except for our small group. The forested retreat compound features: a huge luxury hot tub and outdoor cedar sauna nestled in the woods, a spacious clubhouse, newly built dojo, hillside terraces with awesome wilderness views, private luxurious outdoor and indoor showers with epic views of the surrounding redwood forest, etc. The property is magical… you’re gonna love it here :)
Arrival dinner followed by three chef-prepared meals per day (we use only the best ingredients and have tapped into some incredible cooking talent), plus a constant spread of fresh-baked homemade pastries and snacks, and unlimited coconut waters, juices, sodas, coffees, teas, etc. We’ll keep you very well fed and comfortable! And for those who enjoy wine, Mendocino produces some of the world’s best Pinot Noir!
Twice daily small-group training sessions (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) led by Miles Lukas. We cap our registration at 16, so you can expect some deep learning and hands-on coaching. The learning environment is extremely personal, and infinitely better than that of a packed seminar or large training camp.
Aside from the costs of lodging, fresh gourmet meals, and bringing in world-class instructors who give their best — look forward to us organizing a couple amazing hikes throughout the week, and expect some heartfelt connection and storytelling around the bonfire after our nightly dinners. Rest assured that our approach is easy and flexible to the needs of everyone who joins us. We fully put our hearts into every camp, and we’ve been blessed by so many new friends as a result.
Continue to the Booking Page to see all available room options:
Training will be limited to a very small group: 16 spots max. With Miles and the Grappler’s Retreat crew, there will be around 20 of us. This isn’t a huge training camp; expect a family-like vibe and a world-class Jiu Jitsu experience.
Have a question? Or just want to be updated on our future retreat schedule? Get in touch!
It’s a different world out here. Come join us.
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