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Grey Man Academy

Unlock Your Potential To Prevail

Day 1

Day 1: Develop Your Escape Skills for Any Situation
Prepare yourself with a unique and elite skill set designed to help you overcome even the most challenging and unpredictable scenarios. The "Grey Man" is someone who possesses extraordinary abilities that most wouldn’t even believe are possible. One of these abilities is mastering the art of survival in high-risk situations—like hostage scenarios. Today, you'll learn cutting-edge escape strategies, build unshakable confidence under pressure, and transform yourself into a true master of escaping.

This training will teach you how to recognize potential threats before they escalate, remain calm when everything around you is falling apart, and apply escape tactics that can save your life when it counts most.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The Escapist Mindset: How to think and act when under extreme stress
  • Hostage Prevention Techniques: Stay one step ahead
  • Hidden Escape Tools: What to carry and where to hide them
  • The 5 Most Common Restraints: How to break free
  • Real-Life Escape Scenarios: Hands-on experience in escaping restraints

Get ready to enhance your ability to stay cool under pressure and learn life-saving techniques that could turn the tide in the most dangerous moments.

Day 2

 Day 2: Put on the Skill of Devastating Strikes When your life hangs in the balance, the ability to defend yourself with nothing but your bare hands is non-negotiable. Today, you’ll learn how to strike with precision, power, and lethal efficiency—no tools required. Combatives is more than just weapons training; it’s about mastering the essential skills that turn you into a relentless force. This training, built on the proven principles used by Navy SEALs, will sharpen your instincts and redefine your mindset—ensuring you’re never truly unarmed.

What You’ll Practice:

  • Navy SEAL Combatives Techniques
  • Strikes That Deliver Maximum Impact
  • Defending Yourself Without Tools
  • Neutralizing Threats in an Instant
  • Joint Locks, Breaks, & Control Tactics
  • Handling Multiple Assailants
  • Combat Techniques Against Sticks, Knives, and Guns

Prepare to unlock your full potential and become an unstoppable, efficient force—capable of defending yourself in any situation.

Day 3

Day 3: Master the Art of Defensive Gunfighting
Whether you're an absolute beginner or an experienced shooter, today's training will elevate your ability to perform under pressure, defend yourself, and protect others in critical situations. The ability to use a handgun effectively is a cornerstone of personal security—and now, it’s time to refine those skills to become a true defender in life-threatening scenarios.

In this course, you’ll learn everything from essential foundational principles to advanced tactics. Designed to be accessible for all skill levels, the training adapts to your personal comfort and experience, ensuring that everyone progresses and thrives in a controlled, engaging, and safe environment. Regardless of your skill level, this course will equip you with the mindset, techniques, and confidence to respond decisively when it matters most.

What You'll Master:

  • Core Principles of Effective Gunfighting
  • Weapon Familiarization & Handling
  • Everyday Carry (EDC) Considerations for Personal Protection
  • Concealed Carry Techniques & Methods
  • Drawing From Concealment with Speed and Precision
  • Fundamentals of Defensive Handgun Tactics
  • FBI Qualification Standards

Get ready to sharpen your defensive handgun skills and boost your confidence, knowing you’re prepared for high-stress situations with greater precision and control.

Lodging

Accommodations

Rest with Purpose: Premium Lodging in a Quiet, Strategic Setting

After a full day of high-intensity training, you’ll return to accommodations that are calm, clean, and designed for recovery—because resilience isn’t just built on the range. It’s built in rest.

At Grey Man Academy, all lodging is curated for comfort, privacy, and a sense of quiet retreat. Every participant gets a quality room, but here's the inside edge:

The most premium suites are reserved for the first participants to secure their spots at each Academy session. These include queen beds, private patio, enhanced views, and added amenities—no extra cost, just first come, first served.

All accommodations include:

  • Private rooms with hotel-grade      linens and climate control
  • Clean, quiet rest spaces to recharge both mentally and physically
  • Convenient proximity to the      training facility
  • A no-hassle booking experience—we handle everything for you

We know your time is valuable. We know your standards are high.
That’s why every element of your stay is handled with precision and care.

Fare

Accommodations

Accommodations

 Fuel for the Mission: Chef-Curated, Farm-Raised Cuisine

At Grey Man Academy, the training is elite—and so is the fuel behind it.

Every meal is prepared on-site by a professional chef, using ingredients sourced directly from our own land. This isn’t just food—it’s nourishment with purpose.

What’s on your plate?

  • All-natural meats raised just yards away, including pasture-fed poultry, small game, and selections from our private bison ranch
  • Organic, pesticide-free produce grown in our own soil—harvested fresh, seasonally, and served with intention
  • Zero preservatives. Zero shortcuts. Just clean, whole foods designed to energize your body and sharpen your mind
  • 3 full meals daily and a coffee hour, that won't leave you hungry

Whether it’s braised bison with fire-roasted root vegetables, herb-marinated quail, or a crisp farm salad topped with free-range eggs and handcrafted dressings—each meal is a reflection of the environment we train in: rugged and real.

We don’t believe in processed calories or cafeteria trays. You’re here to upgrade every part of yourself. That starts with what you eat.

Accommodations

Accommodations

Accommodations

Elite Amenities, Built for Recovery and Relaxation

Grey Man Academy doesn’t end when training wraps each day. At Serenity Houses, you’ll find a sanctuary of high-end amenities designed to help you decompress, recharge, and sharpen your edge between sessions.

Whether you’re resetting your nervous system or maintaining peak physical readiness, our environment supports both performance and recovery—just like any true professional environment should.

Included Amenities at Serenity Houses:

  • Sauna: Accelerate recovery, reduce inflammation, and clear your head in wet heat
  • Hot Tub: Relax your muscles and decompress with the jet's on high while overlooking the natural pond.
  • Recreational Room: Shoot pool, unwind, or connect with other participants in a laid-back atmosphere
  • Fitness Facility: Stay sharp and strong with access to weights, cardio equipment, and open floor space
  • Nature Trails: Walk, jog, or reflect in wooded areas that promote clarity and calm
  • On-Site Gun Range: Hone your skills outside of class time or practice solo in a secure environment
  • ...and much more: Quiet reflection areas, comfortable lounges, outdoor fire pits, and curated spaces for real rest

When you’re not on the mat or at the range, you’ll be in a space designed to match the elite mindset you’re developing.

Grey Man Adventure

Ryan's Review

"For me, the biggest thing has been the hand to hand combatives portion."

Ryan's Review

"Today was all about defensive gunfighting!."

Grey Man Academy Testimonial Compellation

Q and A

      

Frequently Asked Questions

For Business Leaders, International Travelers, and Executives 

  

Q1: Who is Grey Man Academy designed for?

A: This program is built for high-performing individuals—executives, business men and women, and frequent international travelers—who carry significant responsibility and recognize the value of being prepared for the unpredictable. Whether you manage sensitive information, move between high-risk environments, or just want to protect your family while abroad, this training is for you.

  

Q2: Is there a guarantee?

A: Yes—and we call it the Grey Man Ironclad Promise.

We don’t just believe in the value of this training—we guarantee it.

Here’s our two-part commitment to you:

  1. You will learn something that could one day save your life.
  2. You will walk away saying it was one of the most engaging, empowering      experiences you've ever had.

If we don’t deliver on both—we’ll refund your full tuition…
and cover your return flight out.

You train to handle threats. We’ll ensure this is at no risk to you.

Q2: I have no tactical or military background. Will I be in over my head?

A: Not at all. Our instructors specialize in training civilians. We start with fundamentals and build quickly. No prior experience is required—just a sharp mind, a willingness to learn, and the ability to handle a challenge.

  

Q3: What exactly will I be learning?

A: You’ll walk away with real-world, applicable skills including:

  • Situational awareness protocols
  • Restraint escape and hostage prevention
  • Empty hand combatives for deadly encounters
  • Defensive firearm practical application
  • Mental conditioning for threat response

Each day builds on the last to create a complete “Grey Man” skillset.

  

Q4: Where is the training held?

A: Training takes place at a beautiful resort called Serenity Houses just outside Northport, Washington. Full address and arrival instructions are sent directly to registered participants for safety and discretion.

  

Q5: Is this safe?

A: Yes. While the training is intense, it is conducted in a tightly controlled environment by professionals with decades of military and law enforcement experience. Safety protocols are followed rigorously.

  

Q6: What should I bring?

A: We’ll send a full packing list after registration, but essentials include: comfortable clothing, athletic footwear, hydration, and mental focus. While it is ideal for you to bring your own concealed carry weapons for maxim training benefit, we have everything in house, from weaponry, holster to ammo, we will provide all tactical gear required for the course.

  

Q7: Can I bring a business partner, assistant, or spouse?

A: Yes, provided they are also registered. Many participants attend with trusted colleagues or family members.  We’ve found that those who bring other team members get the most out of this experience because learning together makes greater memories and reinforces your readiness for real life. 

Spouses are encouraged to but not required to engage in any of the training activities. 

  

Q8: Will this training be physically demanding?

A: Yes—but in a manageable and empowering way. We adapt certain drills to individual capabilities, but you should be able to move, lift, and stay focused for extended periods. This isn’t a bootcamp—it’s high-level executive preparation.

  

Q9: What sets Grey Man Academy apart from other self-defense or tactical courses?

A: Most training programs teach you how to fight. We teach you how to avoid it entirely—and prevail if you can’t. This is about discreet competence, not bravado. The Grey Man is invisible until he needs to act.

There are no other training programs that convey so much depth of skills training in so little time, or that combine the core essentials of hostage prevention with defensive capabilities in a single package. If you’re pressed for time, but looking for extreme skill development, there’s no comparable offering anywhere. 

  

Q10: How do I register and secure my spot?

A: Enrollment is limited to maintain a high-quality, immersive experience. You can click below to register. Once confirmed, you’ll receive your welcome packet and pre-event briefing.

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Video Reviews

Katie Woods

  

“This is my first time touching a gun in almost 10 years. I really like the dry fire practice because I can do that at home and not have to get a baby sitter to watch my kids”

Jim McLaurin

  

“I’ve found this to be the most interesting 2 days I’ve spent in quite some time. I highly recommend that others take this course, and I hope that he has other courses that stem off of it.” 

Who is the Grey Man?

Who is the "Grey Man"? What skills does he possess? What is he capable of?

The "Grey Man" is often the most dangerous person in the room—without ever drawing attention to himself. If you judged him by his appearance, you would likely underestimate him. But this man is not driven by fear; he acts with calculated intent in every situation, always focused on preservation and protection.

His skills are rare and honed for the most extreme circumstances, making him a formidable guardian. He doesn't seek the spotlight but can respond swiftly and decisively under pressure. In times of crisis, he is the one others turn to for guidance and calm. In combat, his enemies don’t even see him coming. With a quiet demeanor and humble presence, he remains unnoticed until his actions are needed, ready to protect those around him at a moment’s notice.

The Grey Man is the silent protector, standing in the gap for the safety and well-being of others. He may not seek recognition, but when it matters, he is the one who ensures that others survive to come back home again.

Apply To Attend

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NOTICE: These and other SERE courses have been edited and revised to better adapt to civilian needs as well as not disclose any classified information.

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