Adam Wardzinski Retreat — Grappler's Retreat (October)

Adam Wardzinski leads a training retreat at Grappler's Retreat on the Mendocino coast in Northern California beginning October 5, 2026. Wardzinski is a Polish black belt under Checkmat's Alan "Finfou" do Nascimento, a two-time IBJJF World Champion, the first European man to win an IBJJF black belt World title, and the first European to complete the IBJJF Grand Slam. He's widely known as one of the sport's premier butterfly guard specialists. Grappler's Retreat runs small-group, multi-day camps with a capped attendee count on the Mendocino coast, giving students extended access to a single elite instructor rather than a single seminar session. Given Wardzinski's competition pedigree, expect deep technical work on butterfly guard, sweeps, and modern competition jiu-jitsu — material that will reward intermediate and advanced students most, though the retreat welcomes serious practitioners at multiple levels. Check the Grappler's Retreat site for lodging and pricing.