Servicing Ann Arbor , Pinckney, Saline, and the surrounding areas
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The Retreat
The Retreat
Step away from the noise and into a fully immersive training experience designed to sharpen your awareness, elevate your skillset, and reconnect you with the fundamentals of survival, movement, and self-reliance. The Great Lakes Combatives Retreat is a 3-day intensive set in the natural landscape of Northern Michigan, where modern self-defense meets primal skill development. This is not a casual getaway—it’s a deliberate environment built to challenge you physically, mentally, and tactically. Throughout the weekend, you will train across multiple domains of real-world preparedness:
Tracking & Foraging – Develop environmental awareness and learn to read terrain, movement, and natural resources. Close Quarters Combat (CQC) – Apply reality-based self-defense principles rooted in efficiency and control.
Knife Training – Understand offensive and defensive blade dynamics in close-range encounters. Michigan CPL Certification (Classroom + Range) – Gain critical firearms knowledge and practical application under professional instruction.
Live Range Training– Build confidence, accuracy, and responsible weapon handling under real conditions.
Between training blocks, you’ll reset and connect through shared meals, fireside conversations, and live music—creating a balance between intensity and recovery. This retreat is designed for individuals who want more than just training. It’s for those who want to develop capability, confidence, and clarity under pressure. Whether you’re new to self-defense or looking to deepen your existing skills, you’ll leave with practical tools, refined awareness, and a stronger sense of personal agency. Train hard. Reset your mind. Build real capability.
The base cost for the three days is $300 with camping. Renting a yurt is first come first serve! They sleep 3 and bringing your own bedding is required.
The weekend schedule :
FRIDAY
4pm set-up/meet and greet
5pm-6pm tracking or foraging
6:15pm-Dinner around the fire /music
SATURDAY
7am-9am Breakfast available
9am-12pm classroom CPL with 20min break
12pm-1pm Lunch
1pm-2:30pm classroom CPL
2:45-3:45 tracking or foraging
4-5:30- knife training
5:45-6:45 dinner
7pm-8pm CQC
8pm-10pm music around the fire
SUNDAY
7am-9am breakfast available
9am-11:30 Range practice
12pm-1pm Lunch
1:30-3:30 Range practice
Things to bring :
Camping/sleeping equipment
Bug spray
Sun screen
Towels
Swimsuit
Water containers
Musical instruments
Something to takes notes with
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MEAL PLANS ARE SOLD SEPERATELY
Where you'll be staying
The Yurts
Hotels/Motels
The Yurts
There are three yurts on the property with one twin bed and two bunk beds in each. Bringing your own bedding is required. You can rent the whole thing for $85 per night or share with friends! If you would like to share but don't know anyone, let us know and will try to connect you with someone who would like to do the same! Go to this site for more pics and info!
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/45516545?source_impression_id=p3_1776014218_P3LX6iBOeNtnaZVw
Camping
Hotels/Motels
The Yurts
Bring your own tent and camping equipment for no extra cost.
Hotels/Motels
Hotels/Motels
Hotels/Motels
There are a few hotels 15 mins from the yurt camp. Check them out for a comfier stay!
We suggest https://tahquamenonsuites.com/
But there are several others in the area which start at about $150/night
you can bring your own food or purchase a meal plan
Meat Eaters Meal Plan $135
All meals can accommodate food allergies so please be sure to notify us in an email when registering.
Vegetarian Meal Plan $120
Please let us know of any food allergies by email when registering!