“In just one weekend I learned to step into more mature masculinity and shed old patterns that no longer serve me. total life changer. I highly recommend Forge The Man for every man out there.”
Join our tribe of men committed to personal growth, accountability, and discipline. Take your career, relationship, and life to incredible success through the transformational experience of Forge The Man, created by Ben Dodge.
- Class 02 – September 25th – 27th, 2026 | Arizona
- Class 03 – February 19th – 21st, 2027 | Arizona
- Class 04 – April 2nd – 4th, 2027 | Arizona
Additional Dates TBD. Each class is limited to 15 men.
WHAT IS FORGE THE MAN?
This isn’t a spa weekend or a kumbaya “men’s circle.” This is a rite of passage.
A weekend where you’ll sweat, bleed, breathe, and face the man in the mirror until you remember what the hell it means to be a man.
Through brutal physical challenges, raw emotional truth, and powerful spiritual practices, you’ll walk away more grounded, more powerful, and more fucking alive than you’ve been in years.
If you’re tired of the soft edges of modern masculinity…
If you crave truth, challenge, purpose, and brotherhood…
Then it’s time to step into the fire and FORGE THE MAN.
What Others Are Saying
Powerful, Rare
“I want to start by stating that I have never had an experience like this in my 25-year career. The emotions I displayed on this retreat would have met rejection and a fast exit from any other experiences I have been to. The space you gave me to work through the issues that surfaced for me during my Forge The Man experience speaks greatly of who you are as a person and your rare ability to host such a powerful event. ”
B. W.
Transformation, Brotherhood
“Forge The Man was one of the most powerful experiences of my life. I came in carrying stress, anger, and years of emotional armor I didn’t even realize I was still wearing. What I found was a brotherhood of men willing to tell the truth, hold the line, and walk through the fire with me. I left stronger in body, clearer in mind, and more grounded in the man I know I’m meant to become.”
W. B.
Leadership, Family, Purpose
“This retreat changed how I show up in every area of my life — as a husband, father, leader, and man. The physical challenges pushed me past the stories I had been telling myself, and the inner work forced me to face what was really holding me back. I left with clarity, purpose, and a level of self-respect I hadn’t felt in years. This wasn’t just a weekend retreat; it was an initiation.”
S. H.
Emotional, Spiritual
“I expected a men’s retreat. What I experienced was a complete reset of how I understand masculinity. Forge The Man gave me the space to confront my wounds, reclaim my strength, and reconnect to a deeper sense of purpose and spiritual alignment. The conversations, the brotherhood, and the challenges all worked together in a way that felt life-changing. Every man needs this.”
J. C.
Strength, Ownership, Clarity
“Forge The Man strips away the excuses and forces you to meet yourself in truth. No masks. No hiding. No bullshit. What remains is strength, ownership, brotherhood, and clarity. I walked away with tools I’ll carry for the rest of my life and brothers I know I can call at any hour. This experience forged something in me that cannot be undone.”
S. D.
Leadership, Family, Purpose
“I walked into Forge The Man thinking I needed more discipline and toughness. What I discovered was that true strength is far deeper — it’s presence, ownership, emotional command, and the courage to face the parts of yourself you’ve spent years avoiding. The retreat challenged me physically, broke through mental barriers, and reconnected me to my purpose as a man. I left with a renewed sense of mission, deeper brotherhood, and a fire in me that is still burning.”
J. S.
Reclaim Your Power. Reconnect with Your Purpose. Forge The Man. Awaken The Savage. Live The Truth.
“In the stillness of pain, in the roar of the fire, and in the brotherhood of men — the boy dies, and the man is born.”
THE EXPERIENCE
A 3-day, 2-night immersion to reclaim your primal masculine energy and reconnect with your soul’s direction.
Over the weekend you’ll:
- Endure Military/Navy SEAL BUDs–style challenges that push your mind, body, and spirit
- Remove your masks and begin to face your own authentic reality and true potential
- Drop into deep interpersonal work with guided meditation, breathwork, and cold plunge sessions to clear emotional blocks
- Build unbreakable bonds with a brotherhood of men rising together
- Engage in raw discussions on mature masculinity, toxic masculinity, polarity, masculine shame, masculine guilt, purpose, sexuality, and masculine leadership
- Release your past in a forgiveness fire ceremony under the stars
- Eat like a King
- Learn from and engage with ancient cold plunge and sweat lodge ceremonies
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WHY THIS MATTERS
Because most men today are disconnected, distracted, and domesticated.
We’ve been taught to suppress our instincts, silence our truth, and avoid discomfort.
But comfort is the coffin of masculine potential.
This weekend will rip away the layers of conditioning and remind you of the warrior, the king, the lover, and the sage within.
You’ll learn how to:
- Lead with direction and depth
- Hold space for the feminine without losing your center
- Live with integrity, intensity, and intention
- Embrace discomfort as your path to freedom
TOPICS WE’LL EXPLORE
- Covering in depth the 9 Pillars of Mature Masculinity
- Masculine & feminine polarity in relationships
- The art of sexual integrity and presence
- Discipline as the foundation of freedom
- How to lead with strength and softness
- Overcoming fear, shame, and weakness
- Brotherhood as sacred medicine
- Grounded Mature Masculinity
- Hand to Hand Combat/Personal Defense Skills
- Masculine spirituality
- Leading with love not fear
- Grounded masculinity under any circumstance
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- All lodging, meals, and materials
- Guided physical training sessions led by elite facilitators
- Daily workshops and meditations
- Brotherhood fire circles and rituals
- Maturely Masculine journal & welcome kit
- Post-retreat access to a private brotherhood group
LOGISTICS
Location: Private wilderness setting in the Arizona high desert near Heber Arizona. Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor the night before – Forge The Man is roughly 2.5 hours from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Grab a rental car or carpool with a fellow Forge The Man attendee.
Retreat Caps: To ensure maximum connection and growth, each retreat is capped at 15 men.
Meals: Fire-cooked primal meals. Protein-heavy, clean, real food.
Lodging: Bunk style shared rooms, or tents.
Technology: No phones. No distractions. Total presence.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Men who are ready to:
- Stop hiding behind comfort, porn, alcohol, drugs, or work
- Reclaim their strength, direction, and mission
- Speak truth even when it shakes the room
- Lead, love, and live with unbreakable presence
If that’s you — you don’t attend this retreat.
You survive it.
You rise through it.
YOUR COACHING CADRE
Created by Ben Dodge – endurance athlete, trial attorney, and founder of Forge The Man.
He’s been through the crucibles: Navy SEAL Kokoro training, Race Across America, Kilimanjaro, heartbreak, loss, rebirth, business ownership. He’s not here to teach theory — he’s here to show you how to live this.
Ben partners with some of the best in the world. Former Tier One operators such as Navy SEALs, other military ex pats, business leaders, and extreme athletes who have learned to embody the full presence of mature masculinity. Men who have been through the fire, demonstrated grit, and have still learned to embrace vulnerability, respect for the feminine, and developed spirituality.
When you show up to Forge The Man you get 1 on 1 and group instruction from some of the best in the world. Be present. Be ready to put it all out there and grow in ways you can’t even comprehend yet.
Forge The Man Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.s)
Many questions you may have can be answered directly on our site by visiting our FAQ page. Other questions will be answered in detailed with our private communication to our registered participants as the event date draws closer.
Yet, if you want to reach out and ask us something then contact us below and submit your question.
Reclaim Your Power. Reconnect with Your Purpose. Stand in and lead your life as a King. Join the Forge The Man Weekend Retreat Now. Have questions that our F.A.Q. page didn’t answer? No problem, reach out via the email form below and we will respond quickly to address any questions you may have.
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The Vision
A world where men stand strong again — not in domination, but in direction.
Where masculine leadership is anchored in integrity, strength, and spiritual awareness.
Where brotherhood replaces competition.
Where the masculine and feminine rise together — balanced, awakened, and powerful.
This is the mission.
This is the movement.
This is Forge The Man.
“Forge the man. Awaken the savage. Live the truth.” — Ben Dodge
Welcome to Forge The Man.
Join The Brotherhood below and find out what Forge The Man is launching: Brotherhood Men’s Group, Men’s Retreats, Online Courses, Private Coaching and Accountability, and more.
Not Ready to Forge The Man?
Not ready for the full immersion retreat yet? Or do you want to prepare more in preparation for your experience at Forge The Man? Then we highly recommend you sign up with The Brotherhood– our exclusive virtual men’s group. These live zoom calls are extremely helpful for any warrior committed to pursuing a great depth of masculinity. They are a proven battlefield of incredible friendship, mentorship, accountability, open discussion on all topis of masculinity, and more. Where men are seen, supported, called out on their bullshit and loved through their difficulties. Check out The Brotherhood!
