The Retreats - One path, three doors.
An immersive journey into philosophy, practice and community:
A 7-day retreat by the ocean.
A 3,5-day experience in Heidelberg.
A six-week breathing and movement course.
Two doors. One path.
Think of these retreats as a threshold. You arrive bearing the weight of your daily life. Through movement, silence and community, you will gradually shed what no longer serves you. By the end, you will feel lighter, clearer and more connected to yourself and life.
At its core, martial arts is not about fighting or performance. It is a way of life, a philosophy in motion. Ancient principles guide our practice.
You may arrive feeling restless or with questions, but you will leave feeling calm and balanced with a renewed sense of vitality. Transformation isn't promised — it's something you will experience throughout your training, in your reflections, and in every moment spent by the sea or in the city.
Heidelberg is an immersive experience designed for modern life: a weekend to experience the essence of martial arts and take it home with you on Monday.
Alternatively, Portugal offers a week-long deep reset by the ocean, providing the time and space needed for the practice to sink in and gently reorganise the way you live, make decisions, and form relationships.
Some examples
Wu Wei
Acting with the flow instead of against it.
Wu Wei
Acting with the flow instead of against it.
Yin & Yang
The dynamic balance of seeming opposites.
Yin & Yang
The dynamic balance of seeming opposites.
Mushin
A mind that clings to nothing, ready for anything.
Mushin
A mind that clings to nothing, ready for anything.
What to expect
We move in a simple and mindful way. We sit in a circle. We eat together. The days have a clear rhythm, with enough space to breathe.
Morning practice
Experience the flow of movement and breath in rhythm. The essence of Wu Wei: less force, more harmony.
Martial Arts
Clear, powerful and mindful training. Not to defeat an opponent, but to find yourself. Zanshin (presence) and Fudōshin (steadiness) are made tangible.
Philosophy circles
We sit together, reflect and share our thoughts on Shu-Ha-Ri (the process of learning), Ma (the space in between) and how principles meet everyday life. Here, philosophy is lived, not lectured.
Community
Change doesn’t happen in isolation. We cook, eat and laugh together. Community is not an add-on — it is the foundation.
Silence & Rituals
We end the sessions in silence. We create a space for rituals. Mushin is a simple practice: thoughts come and go, but clarity remains.
This retreat will help you to discover the balance, strength, peace, vitality and inner harmony that are already within you.
Choose your doorway
Return to the essentials
Mornings are spent on the terrace with bare feet on the warm ground and the horizon as a teacher. Afternoon sessions blend movement, philosophy and reflection, while evenings slow down with conversation, food and starlight. Expect a caring pace, clear structure, and enough spaciousness for the ocean — and for you.
Depth in a smaller frame
A compact immersion experience for those who want to grasp the essence quickly. The same pillars — movement, philosophy and community — are covered in a weekend format that fits modern life yet still reaches a sufficient level of depth.
The New Year Reset: Breathe & Embody
The new year doesn’t need another resolution - it needs a breath.
A moment to arrive before you move forward. In Breathe & Embody, you’ll learn to pause before reacting, to breathe before deciding, to move from calm rather than pressure.
Retreat Details – Where Philosophy Meets Experience
| Portugal Retreat | Heidelberg Experience | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 7 days | 3 days (weekend) |
| Depth | Deep immersion, reset & re-patterning | Compact immersion, essence & carry-home tools |
| Setting | Ocean, terraces, private villa | City proximity, easy travel |
| Rhythm | Spacious days · evening circles | Focused sessions · compact flow |
| Group size | Max. 15 participants | Small group |
| Language | English | English |
| Focus | Deep reset, nature, community | Integration into everyday life |
| Outcome | A new inner rhythm you can feel and sustain | 2–3 micro-rituals to anchor presence in daily life |
| Min. age | 18 years | 16 years |
| Next dates | 21 – 28 June 2026 | 13 - 17 May 2026 |
| Price | €1.150 | €390 |
| Price Options | early-bird tickets, solidarity pricing & members discount | |
Detailed schedules, prices and FAQs are available on the subpages.
- All sessions: practice, circles, workshops, evening rituals
- Retreat materials (simple tools for integration)
- Printed retreat workbook
- Vegetarian meals (Portugal: three meals a day; Heidelberg: snacks only).
- A pre-retreat conversation to clarify your intentions.
- A post-retreat follow-up to anchor insights.
- Safe, non-contact practice with clear invitations
→ See the full details on each retreat page (Portugal / Heidelberg).
Who this is for:
People seeking a grounded way to live and lead will benefit from clarity without coldness, strength without aggression and boundaries without walls. It is suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike — if you can breathe and be kind, you already meet the most important requirements.
Who this is not for:
If you’re looking for performance metrics, quick fixes or spiritual bypassing, this is not the place for you. We move slowly on purpose. We keep things human on purpose. The work is simple, not easy — sincerity is more important than spectacle.
No — sessions are simple, non-contact, and accessible to beginners.
| Choose Portugal if you want… | Choose Heidelberg if you want… |
|---|---|
| A deep reset with time for body and breath to settle.) | A weekend doorway into embodied philosophy. |
| The ocean’s rhythm to re-organise your stress patterns. | Everyday integration right away (work, relationships, decisions). |
| Unhurried days for practice, reflection, and community. | Travel that’s simple and quick. |
| To return with a felt inner rhythm, not just ideas. | A compact circle with clear practices to take home. |
Three doors. One path.
When you’re ready, step through.
