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The

FORGE

& FLOW

Experience​

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For people who want more than just fitness,

and want it on their terms​​

November 7–9, 2025 | Mt. Mitchell Eco Retreat, near Asheville, NC

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Registration is live. CLICK HERE!

 

You don’t need another seminar.

You need to step away from the noise, get your hands dirty, have some fun, and reconnect with what training is actually supposed to be.

 

This weekend is about cutting through the BS. No gear worship. No 8-step frameworks. Just time-tested movement, breath, and mindset work led by two coaches who’ve been in this game long enough to know what matters, and what doesn’t.

 

We’re not here to entertain you. We’re here to train with you. But we'll have one heck of a time along the way.

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Why We’re Doing This

The fitness industry is bloated with surface-level hype. Quick fixes. Shiny distractions.

This weekend is the opposite of that.

 

We created The Forge and Flow Experience for people who want to train with purpose, move with clarity, and build something that lasts. Not just muscle, but presence, structure, and self-respect that no one can take away from you.

 

If you’re tired of chasing more and ready to go deeper, this is for you.

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What to Expect

Not a boot camp. Not a spiritual retreat Just hands-on, hard-earned, and fully grounded embodiment. You’ll train. You’ll breathe. You'll laugh. You’ll sweat. You’ll sit still. You’ll walk away with real tools and a clearer head.

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Here’s what we’ll be working with:

  • Structure and strength that won’t break down under pressure

  • Breath as a tool for energy, recovery, and control

  • Mindset practices that don’t feel like homework

  • Movement that’s fun, useful, and sometimes weird

  • Honest reflection and recovery time built in

 

No guru vibes. Just useful, battle-tested work.

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Who We Are

Ryan Hurst

Ryan Hurst is the head coach and co-founder of GMB Fitness, a company that focuses on helping people improve their movement skills. He is also a former competitive gymnast and has black belts in Kendo, Judo, and Shorinji Kempo, as well as a brown belt in BJJ. Ryan's mission is to make fitness a sustainable and enjoyable part of people's lives. 

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Chip Conrad

Founder of BodyTribe (yep, this website) with 30 years of teaching, training, and coaching, and competition experience. His 4th book about the philosophy of movement and strength should be out right around the time of this weekend retreat.
Go see him on YouTube, with one of the longest running channels on the platform.​

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Weekend Flow

Friday, Nov 7

Arrive, check in, hang out. Meet the crew. Light food, fire pit, no agenda. Just arrive, eat, connect a bit.

 

Saturday, Nov 8

Full day of movement, breathwork, small group sessions, and coaching. You’ll be challenged, but not crushed. Evening session to process and connect, and see the stars.

The day begins with an optional waterfall hike starting at the base of Mt. Mitchell. 

 

Sunday, Nov 9

Final session to tie it all together. Group brunch. Gone by noon, feeling clear, grounded, and ready to take it with you.

 

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Registration Options

VIP Experience – $1,100

Only 5 spots. Private room. All meals. Early access. Small-group coaching with both of us. Some extras you’ll actually want (gear, follow-up, something useful, not throwaway merch).

 

Shared Room Guest – $450

Stay on site. Full experience. Meals included. Shared lodging in wonderful on-site accommodations.

 

Local Participant – $250

Live nearby? Cool. Show up for the training, play with us, eat with us (meals included), sleep in your own bed.

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Who This Is For

If you’re tired of chasing performance through exhaustion. If you’re done with trends. If you want to train, not just exercise, this is your weekend.

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You don’t need to be strong already. You don’t need to be flexible or “fit.” You just need to be serious about showing up with attention, effort, and curiosity.

 

This is for:

  • Lifters, martial artists, movers, and misfits

  • Coaches and teachers who need a reset

  • Anyone who gives a damn about doing this the right way

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What You’ll Walk Away With

  • A body that feels more capable

  • A nervous system that’s not fried

  • A mindset you can actually use in real life

  • Clear practices that travel home with you

  • A reminder of why you started training in the first place

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Reserve Your Spot

We’re capping this at 50 people. VIP spots will disappear fast.

Registration is live. CLICK HERE!

 

No fluff. No refunds. If you commit, we’ll meet you there.​​


The Location: Mt. Mitchell Eco Retreat.
If "fancy rustic" is a thing, then maybe that describes the retreat location. With a view of the Black Ridge Mountains, the highest mountains in the U.S. east of the Mississippi, right on the other side of the valley, this lodge is the perfect setting for doing, or not doing, whatever your body and soul need to begin the next phase of your journey. Lunch and dinner will be catered, and there is also plenty of kitchen space to create your own meals. Plus a fridge in every room. 

Yes, we'll make sure to hike and explore the grounds, deep in the Pisgah National Forest. Visit the retreats website to see the views and the rooms.

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Questions?

DM us on IG or email through the site: @ryhurst | @bodytribechip

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