USDC RETREAT
Learn everything you need to know about the first ever Ultimate Self-Defense Championship Retreat
DATE: JUNE 1st - JUNE 7th 2025
LOCATION: Vilnius, Lithuania
WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for six full days of training self-defense skills and theory, MMA for self-defense, and most importantly - testing yourself in various USDC challenges that you've seen on the show!
The retreat will be led by non other than the Champion of season 1 - Jeff Chan, director Rokas Leo and a special Self-Defense instructor guest.
During the retreat, you will be living in the same facility as the instructors and other participants getting to hang out with everyone daily.
Each day will begin with an MMA-for-self-defense training with Jeff Chan, then continue with an afternoon's self-defense class (either practice or theory) and finally the day will end with a USDC challenge, ranging from scenarios to being locked with a knife attacker.
WHAT's INCLUDED
The Retreat Price Includes
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Full lodging in a SPA hotel
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All-day access to pools and saunas
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Excellent breakfast
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Lunch and dinner in a restaurant
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Full-day seminar with USDC season 3 contestants on the first day
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Three instructors for the entire retreat
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3x daily sessions including daily USDC challenges
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Hired actors/bad guys for scenario challenge
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Private bus to take participants to/from the retreat
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Tour to Trakai and capital of Lithuania Vilnius
SEMINAR with SEASON 3 contestants
Start your USDC Retreat experience with an entire day-long seminar taught by all the season 3 contestants and a Q&A at the end.
Get to learn from UFC fighter and champion of season 2 Natan Levy, kickboxing legend and 6 times World Champion Gabriel Varga, Karate black belt and Sumo champion Sensei Seth and others.
The seminar will take place on the first day of the retreat (June 1st) and is included in the price of the retreat.
At the end of the seminar, a private bus will take all the contestants and the three instructors of the retreat (Jeff Chan, Rokas Leo, and Self-Defense expert) directly to the venue of the retreat to have a good night sleep and to start the retreat program on the following day.
THE EXPERIENCE
The USDC Retreat will take place in a luxury SPA hotel.
Participants will live in high-class rooms either privately, or shared by two (prices vary).
Each day will begin with an excellent breakfast at an on-site restaurant, followed by an MMA-For-Self-Defense training led by Jeff Chan.
Following a fine-dining lunch, the participants will then continue training with a Self-Defense expert in self-defense theory or practice.
Finally, each day will be crowned by you taking part in one of the self-defense challenges you've seen on the Ultimate Self-Defense Championship, organized by USDC director Rokas Leo.
The day will then end with a fine dining dinner and a cool down in the high-end pools and saunas of the hotel.
The pools and saunas can be accessed multiple times throughout the day.
LOCATION AND DATES
The retreat will take place in Lithuania, considered by many the Hidden Gem of Europe, known for its stunning nature, rich history, and culture.
The retreat venue is located in Birštonas, a charming resort town, celebrated for its tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty, known for its lush greenery, therapeutic mineral springs, and wellness-focused facilities.
A private bus will take you to the venue directly from the USDC season 3 seminar in Vilnius and will bring you back to Vilnius at the end of the retreat.
As part of the retreat, you will also go on a tour of Trakai, renowned for its stunning Island Castle and its many surrounding lakes, and the Old Town of the capital Vilnius, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The retreat will take place on June 1-7th.
Only 40 spots are available.
Price
The price of the retreat, including lodging, access to pools and saunas, breakfast-lunch-dinner, training, seminar with season 3 contestants, and transport depends on the type of lodging you will choose.
Instalment payment is possible*
Private room
3000€
Double shared room (price per one person)
2750€
*It is possible to pay for the retreat in parts, either with the entire sum divided into 10 payments (total price is increased by 7%) or three quarterly payments (total price is increased by 5%)
**We also offer a near-full refund policy. In other words, if you decide to cancel or if you can't make it to the retreat you will receive 95% of your payment back.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to be experienced to do this retreat?
Not necessarily! As self-defense is a wide subject including practice and theory, all levels of experience are welcome.
Beginners will learn essential self-defense basics that can save your life, while experienced practitioners will get to deepen their already existing knowledge and add new self-defense techniques and strategies into their arsenal.
Is the retreat open to women?
Yes, it is! Even though season 1-2-3 contestants are all male, self-defense is as important a question for men as it is for women (if not even more)!
Rest assured that if you want to participate in the retreat, man, woman or anyone on the gender spectrum, everyone is welcome.
Do I need to bring my training gear?
Having your own training gear would definitely come in handy, as it will save time switching gear with other people and taking the time to find the right size for yourself.
If you can't bring your own gear though, don't worry! We will offer our own retreat gear for you.
Which airport do I need to fly into?
Two airports are your best options in Lithuania - Vilnius and Kaunas. Vilnius will probably be your main choice though, as it's the bigger and more important airport of the country, usually offering better flights. But feel free to check your options to both of these airports! You can always be surprised.
I don't want to do the Shank Tank. Is that a problem?
No, it's not! Shank Tank can be a very intense challenge and everyone who will participate in the retreat will get to choose either the intensity they will want to go at, or if they will want to try the challenge to begin with.
There will be plenty to learn besides doing the Shank Tank, from MMA training with Jeff Chan, to self-defense skills and theory. Many of the other challenges, will be much less intense than the Shank Tank too.