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Jiu-Jitsu is Life Retreat.
A 5-day all-inclusive beachfront experience where Jiu-Jitsu becomes a mirror for self-inquiry, awareness, and embodied growth.
APRIL 16-20, 2026
PUERTO PEÑASCO, MÉXICO | From $1,500
What the Mat Reveals
Experience Jiu-Jitsu in a completely different way on the beach in Puerto Peñasco.
This is a self-inquiry retreat that uses Jiu-Jitsu as a tool for awareness, pattern recognition, and embodied learning. Rather than focusing on performance or technique, we slow the practice down and use movement, problem-solving, and live feedback to explore how you relate to control, learning, fear, effort, and responsibility.
Jiu-Jitsu becomes the mirror.
What shows up on the mat reveals how you move through life.
Why choose Jiu-Jitsu is Life Retreat?
When something within us is asking to be understood, it often shows up as:
Jiu-Jitsu is Life Retreat provides the space to slow down, see what is actually shaping your choices, and practice moving forward with clarity and intention.
A next-level approach to personal growth.
Using Jiu-Jitsu as a living practice, you learn how awareness, choice, and relationship shape every outcome.
This immersive experience offers the container and guidance to:
- Notice how you meet challenge
- Understand your relationship with control and effort
- Reconnect with your body as an intelligent guide
- Create meaningful change through lived experience
Beginner-friendly and experienced-practitioner sessions where Jiu-Jitsu is slowed down and used as a tool for awareness, pattern recognition, and embodied learning rather than performance.
Gentle, functional movement sessions to wake up the body, increase awareness, and support integration between training sessions.
Simple, accessible meditation practices focused on awareness, attention, and choice rather than forcing calm or stillness.
Evening or recovery-based sound experiences designed to support rest, reflection, and nervous system settling.
Access to recovery tools including red light therapy, compression boots, massage guns, and guided recovery practices to support physical and mental integration.
Structured and unstructured time for personal reflection, journaling, and quiet processing of insights that arise on and off the mat.
Periods of optional silence to deepen awareness, reduce noise, and allow insight to surface without distraction.
Partner and group exercises rooted in trust, communication, and shared problem-solving, designed to build connection without forced vulnerability.
Time in the ocean, on the beach, and outdoors to support regulation, play, and connection to the environment.
Shared meals, conversations, and unstructured social time that allow relationships to form naturally through shared experience.
Lighthearted moments, laughter, and spontaneous fun woven throughout the retreat to balance the depth of the work.
Space to rest, nap, walk, sit by the water, or simply be, allowing the experience to unfold at a pace that feels supportive rather than overwhelming.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
Elly Q.
I have known Sarah for several years and have had the pleasure of calling her my coach. My experience training Jiu-Jitsu under her guidance and support was nothing short of amazing. Sarah’s level of commitment, passion, and dedication to the growth of each individual student is outstanding. She is more than a coach, she is a mentor and a role model, and holds a wealth of experience and knowledge about the sport. But Sarah takes it a step further, training with her builds character and resilience and she is keen on demonstrating how the skills learned here go beyond the sport itself and have practical use in the real world.
Anna Felz
Working with Bri has been one of the biggest catalysts for my personal growth. Through ceremonies, one-on-one work, and virtual coaching, every experience has helped me come home to myself in a deeper, more authentic way. She’s helped me develop clarity around who I am, learn to be with all parts of myself, and meet my inner experience with more compassion, presence, and love. My awareness of myself and others has expanded in ways I didn’t know were possible.
This work has also deeply transformed my relationship with my partner, Yusuf. Bri’s questions, prompts, and guidance land exactly where they need to, and her ability to truly see us is remarkable. What stands out most is how safe I feel with her. I trust her completely. She’s taught me that gentle is the way and that moving forward with fear is possible when you’re supported. Bri is intuitive, grounded, and a clear channel. I’m endlessly grateful for her impact on my life.
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Bri Morsa
Brianna Morsa is the founder of Humble Lion Coaching™ and brings a deeply embodied approach to personal transformation. She has facilitated hundreds of ceremonies and worked with thousands of individuals across diverse healing and growth experiences. With over 14 years of transformational and relationship coaching, she is certified in Internal Family Systems and holds master-level training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Sarah Black
Sarah Black brings over 20 years of martial arts experience and more than a decade of coaching to her work as a retreat facilitator. She is a decorated Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt competitor and a third-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Gustavo Dantas. Sarah is the owner and head coach of South Mountain Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Laveen, Arizona. She is a Certified Parenting Coach through the Jai Institute for Parenting and the author of The Parenting Shift.
What's included
- 5 days / 4 nights in a private beachfront vacation home
- Shared and private room accommodations
- Comfortable, well-appointed living spaces for rest and connection
- Group transportation from Phoenix to and from Puerto Peñasco
- All meals provided throughout the retreat
- Coffee, tea, hydration, and refreshments available throughout the day
- Guided, beginner-friendly Jiu-Jitsu sessions framed as personal development
- Open mat time for individual exploration and integration
- Access to recovery tools including red light therapy and compression therapy
- Bodywork and self-care tools such as massage guns and mobility aids
- Group experiences and shared activities outside of formal sessions
- Time and space for rest, reflection, and ocean enjoyment
Let the environment support awareness and reflection
Surrounded by ocean, light, and space, the environment naturally supports slowing down and turning inward…
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This retreat is open to adults 18 and over who are curious about using Jiu-Jitsu as a tool for growth, reflection, and challenge.
Yes. This retreat was intentionally designed for complete beginners as well as experienced practitioners. You do not need any prior Jiu-Jitsu experience. All sessions are guided, slowed down, and framed around awareness and personal development rather than performance or competition. You will never be pushed beyond your comfort or capacity.
If you already train, this retreat offers a different relationship to the art. Rather than focusing on technique or intensity, you’ll explore how Jiu-Jitsu reflects your patterns around effort, control, patience, and trust. Many experienced practitioners find this perspective deepens both their training and their life off the mat.
No. Lessons are designed to meet you where you are. Within each session, intensity naturally varies between participants based on experience, comfort, and capacity. The focus is awareness, not exhaustion, and recovery, rest, and integration are built into the daily rhythm.
Yes. Once you arrive, accommodations, meals, transportation, training, recovery tools, and retreat programming are included. There are no required add-ons or surprise costs.
Yes. Sarah and Bri collectively travel to Puerto Peñasco three to five times per year and have been making this trip for many years. We have made this journey dozens of times with consistently positive experiences and rave feedback from those who travel with us. We use common-sense travel practices, make the straightforward 45-minute drive into Mexico as a group, and stay in luxury beachfront accommodations in well-known, established areas. We can’t wait to share the beauty, ease, and magic of Puerto Peñasco with you.
Yes. Payment plans are available upon request. A deposit is required to secure your spot, with the remaining balance paid over time prior to the retreat. If you’d like to explore payment options, we’re happy to discuss them during a call.
Group transportation from Phoenix to and from Puerto Peñasco is included. Details will be provided after registration.
Yes. A valid passport is required for travel to Mexico. Please ensure your passport is current and will be valid for the duration of the retreat.
Yes. This experience is a great fit for partners whether both of you train, only one of you trains, or neither has any Jiu-Jitsu experience. It’s designed to meet you where you are and offers a shared experience that supports growth, connection, and meaningful time together.
That is encouraged. This retreat includes structured sessions as well as open time for rest, reflection, ocean time, or quiet. You are always invited to listen to your body and pace yourself.
You’ll receive a detailed packing list after registration. In general, plan to bring comfortable clothing for movement, time at the beach, and rest, along with anything you need to feel at ease in a warm, oceanfront setting.
This retreat will be no-gi, meaning we won’t wear the traditional uniform and belt. Jiu-Jitsu is commonly practiced without the gi, and many people prefer this style for its comfort and accessibility. Training attire typically includes fitted athletic clothing such as rash guards, leggings, or shorts designed for movement. You’ll receive clear guidance, links, and recommendations before the retreat so you can choose options that feel comfortable, supportive, and appropriate for your body.
This retreat is intentionally limited in size to preserve safety, depth, and connection and will not exceed 27 participants. Once spaces are filled, registration will close.
If you’re curious, we encourage a conversation. Fill out the form above and you’ll be guided to a scheduler where you can book a call with one of our coaches or team members. These short calls are designed to answer questions and ensure the retreat is a good fit before you commit.
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