This Time We're Going All Out!
Five days/four nights at a gorgeous 240-acre retreat center in the mountains near San Diego, California. Train under world-class instructors, improve your skills, eat great food, make amazing new friends, relax and recharge from your daily life.
Everything is included (except airfare):
- Luxury accommodations
- Transportation to and from the San Diego Airport
- Scrumptious meals
- 6 Jiu Jitsu training sessions (plus open mat anytime)
- Extra activities: Yoga, breath-work, cold-plunge, hiking, basketball, lectures, Q&A, and more
- Videos of all training sessions so you can review what you learned back home
- Swag
- NOTE: Airfare is NOT included
INSTRUCTORS

CLARK GRACIE
Clark Gracie is one of the most accomplished competitors of his generation. While he is most known as the world's foremost expert on the omoplata shoulder lock, that's just one element of his deep and effective system of Jiu Jitsu.

ROY DEAN
Roy Dean is one of the most sought-after instructors in the world. Known for his impeccable technique and brilliant instruction, he brings clarity, precision, and fundamentally sound Jiu Jitsu.

RICK ELLIS
Rick Ellis has had a nomadic life which has enabled him to train directly under a "who's who" of elite instructors. As such, he thinks of himself as a blender of influences, adapted to the realities of being an older athlete.

MILES LUKAS
Miles Lukas is a Wim Hof Method Certified Instructor and Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt with over 25 years experience. Miles loves nothing more than empowering athletes to gain a competitive edge through breath mastery.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
This retreat is for Jiu Jitsu practitioners over the age of 40 of any level—whitebelt to blackbelt, who desire to improve their effectiveness, efficiency, and longevity on the mat.
We understand the challenges of Jiu Jitsu over 40; you're a step slower, you don't have the gas tank you once did, and recovery takes longer. Our goal is to give you strategies and solutions to work around your physical limitations.
But this retreat is about more than Jiu Jitsu, it's a chance to unwind and recharge from your daily life, have fun, eat great food, and make amazing new friends.
If you have never been to a Jiu Jitsu retreat before, this is the one you've been waiting for!
DATE AND TIME
Check-in on Thursday, Oct 30 at 4PM.
Check-out on Monday, Nov 3 at 9AM.
TRANSPORTATION
We will provide transportation from the San Diego airport. Details provided upon sign-up.
LOCATION
The Oaks Center
27430 Golden Eagle Rd, Ramona, CA 92065
CONTACT
Registration Team

"Old Grappler Summit is an amazing event. Everything was so crisp and clear. Everything that Rick taught us gives me a roadmap for the future as I age and still want to continue the sport of Jiu Jitsu."
—Josh Woodard
Scroll through the images above to see our gorgeous retreat center!

"Amazing time. I thought I was going to learn so much about just Jiu Jitsu, but I learned a lot about becoming older and how to stay safe, how to take care of my body, the emphasis on aging well, which to me was super important. It's been unbelievable. I recommend this to everybody.."
—Mario Rangel
A day in the life of an old grappler
For illustrative purposes only, event schedule yet to be determined.
ROOM OPTIONS
To register for Old Grappler Summit just purchase your preferred room type and you'll be all set!

ROOM OPTION ONE
QUEEN ROOM, PRIVATE BATHROOM
This is a fully private room with a private bathroom. We have a very limited number of these available so please don't wait to register.
If you would like to share the bed with your spouse/partner please purchase your room first, then purchase the "additional guest" spot located below to add them.
$3600 Single Occupancy
REGISTER WITH THIS ROOM
ROOM OPTION TWO
KING ROOM, SHARED BATHROOM
Note that every two rooms share one bathroom. We have a very limited number of these available so please don't wait to register.
If you would like to share the bed with your spouse/partner please purchase your room first, then purchase the "additional guest" spot located below to add them.
$3200 Single Occupancy
REGISTER WITH THIS ROOM
KING OR QUEEN ADD-ON
KING/QUEEN ADDITIONAL GUEST
If you signed up for either a king or queen bed above and would like your spouse/partner to share your room you may add them.
This option ONLY applies to those with a king or queen room. Please purchase your room first before adding this option.
$1600 Per Person
REGISTER AN ADDITIONAL GUEST
ROOM OPTION THREE
SHARED ROOM
These are shared rooms with either two or four beds. If you are traveling alone, we will assign you a roommate. If you'd like to be paired with someone you know, email us after booking your room and we'll take care of it.
$2700 Per Person
REGISTER WITH THIS ROOM
ROOM OPTION FOUR
THE BUNKHOUSE
These are shared rooms with four bunk-beds. If you are traveling alone, we will assign you a roommate. If you'd like to be paired with someone you know, email us after booking your room and we'll take care of it.
$2300 Per Person
REGISTER WITH THIS ROOMCANCELLATION POLICY
- Prior to July 30 2025: 100% refund, minus a $500 cancellation fee.
- After July 30 2025: No refunds. No exceptions, even for circumstances beyond your control (however, you may transfer your ticket).
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"Old Grappler Summit showed me how to “level up” my game by slowing down stronger and faster players. World class retreat."
—Les Lent
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