Budokon University is located in Whitefish, Montana on a gorgeous five acre plot of land carved out from surrounding protected national forest. Surrounded only by nature the home was thoughtfully designed for retreat, recovery and a deep dive into self. 

We are just five miles from the  prestigious ski destination of Whitefish Mountain Resort. We are only ten minutes from Downtown Whitefish and Whitefish Lake City Beach. And if that not enough we are only forty five minutes from the world renown Glacier National Park.

Our meals are curated by Holistic Health Educator Melayne Shayne and prepared by our staff chef Lorena Yaconi with primarily 100% organic locally sourced plant based meals as well as ethically raised and locally sourced grass fed meats, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy.

Much of our organic food is taken directly from our own nine hundred square ft garden.

There are options for those requesting vegetarian or vegan diets.

Settle into one of two beautiful craftsman homes or a private luxury glamping tent. Six bedrooms, five full baths, a spacious kitchen, and a welcoming living area give you everything you need between training sessions.

Step outside to an outdoor fully matted dojo, a large yoga deck with uninterrupted views of Whitefish Mountain, a 900-square-foot garden, barrel sauna, cold plunge, two outdoor hot showers, and three glacier cold showers. Pure glacier water flows straight from our own well.

Everything sits quietly at the edge of national forest surrounded by pristine lakes with no sound, no noise, no air or light pollution. Just clean air, open sky, and space to recover.

July and August bring long Indian summer days to Whitefish. Mornings start with sunrise around 5:40 a.m. in early July and stretch well past 9 p.m., with nearly 16 hours of daylight. Even by late August the sun still rises near 6:50 a.m. and sets after 8:30 p.m.

Warm days in the low 80s, cool nights in the upper 40s, and light rainfall create a steady stretch of clear, dry weather that lasts for weeks. The long light makes outdoor training and recovery feel natural from first light until well after dinner.

TRAVEL BY AIR

Most guests fly into Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, just 15 minutes from downtown Whitefish and 30 minutes from our Budokon Montana Big Sky Ranch.

Direct flights run year-round from Seattle, Denver, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, and Las Vegas, with seasonal service from additional cities. Rental cars, shuttles, and rideshares are available at the airport.

We will arrange ONE pick up from FCA the day of your arrival day between 2- 4pm and ONE drop off the day of your departure leaving the ranch at 10am.

If you book flights outside that time you will have to arrange a car ride service that typically costs around 100USD for individual transportation.

TRAVEL BY TRAIN

Amtrak’s Empire Builder stops right in downtown Whitefish, offering a scenic rail option from Seattle or Chicago.

TRAVEL BY CAR

Driving is straightforward from nearby cities: Missoula is about 2.5 hours, Spokane roughly 3.5 hours, and Seattle around 8–9 hours.

If you are driving please reach out to info@budokon.com to confirm as there is only limited parking available.

Montana summers swing from warm days in the 80s and 90s to cool nights in the 50s. Dress in layers. You’ll spend plenty of time outdoors and around the campfire. Dress shoes and evening wear are unnecessary.

Pack light - one suitcase and one carry-on per person. Storage space is limited.

MMA Equipment‍ ‍

We (Budokon) will provide you with: 1 Gi, boxing gloves, shinguard and water bottles during camp. You are also welcome to bring your own.

Highly Recommended Equipment

Leggings or spats, rashguard, training shorts, natural running shoes, sandals or flip-flops, one mid-layer, one light jacket, and warm socks. If your training gear smells bad - you will be asked to change it. No exceptions.

Supplements & Hydration‍ ‍

Montana is dry and you’ll sweat. We’ll stop by the store so you can grab any electrolytes, amino acids, trace minerals, adaptogens, lip balm, and natural lotion.

Lounging, Outdoors & Sleeping‍ ‍

Sweats or joggers, swimwear, biodegradable sunscreen, natural mosquito repellent, PJs, earplugs, an eye mask if you’re a light sleeper, and a head torch or reading light.

Do Not Bring ‍

Perfumes, excess makeup, or jewelry. The focus is athletic training. You will be in close contact with other people all day - good hygiene is essential.

Budokon Gear‍ ‍

Budokon or GuruKiller apparel is not required. If you’d like team gear, visit gurukillerclothing.com

Mornings

• Suana + Cold Plunge

• Optional Organic Breakfast

• Morning Meditation

• Mind Science Lecture

• Budokon Mixed Movement Athletics

Afternoon

• Organic Lunch

• Rest & Personal Time

• Certification Curriculum

Evening

• Dinner

• Social Time

• Sleep & Recover

Yes, we have an open wifi network There is no cellular service, however you can enable wifi-calling.

COMMUNAL LIVING  = TEAM WORK

You will join this experience as a tribe member - we train, study, cook, eat, clean, play and sleep together. Community, team work and contribution are an essential part of your experience at  Budokon Montana.

ARE WE REALLY TRAINING ALL DAY?

Pretty much yes.  The day officially begins at 8am. Training usually starts at 9am and ends at 9pm, if not agreed on and communicated differently. We start the day with a 30min zen meditation practice. The rest of the day is a combination of physical and mental training, personal and partner exercises, group classes and lots of rolling. We will also take time to truly connect and be in nature, garden, hike, and enjoy other fun outdoor activities. Budokon is a Mixed Movement Arts System, and during your stay we will train in all our modalities: Jiu-Jitsu, stand up striking, Calisthenics, Crawling Patterns, BDK Yoga and BDK Mobility.

You are not attending a retreat. You are attending a professional coaching program. There is no maid service.

You will join this experience as a tribe member - we train, study, cook, eat, clean, and play together.

Community, team work and contribution are an essential part of your experience at  Budokon Montana.

The selected group of maximum 25 participants total and our Budokon team on site allow for an intimate setting and ultimate space for in depth training,  transformation, growth and connection.