For men who want more—
More depth, more connection, more abundance, more power, more love, more freedom.
This is your birthright. But like most men, you probably hold yourself back, get stuck in old patterns — afraid to feel.
This workshop will change that.
Using the techniques of Core Energetics, a dynamic somatic practice, you'll be guided into the emotions you've spent years trying to avoid, liberating the energy keeping you from the full expression of your LIFE FORCE.
Discovery the truth of who you are – and all you have to give – when you stop holding back...
WHAT MEN ARE SAYING...
"Raw and real. David’s workshop helped me feel safe enough to face the parts of myself that I have been shying away from. I was able to reconnect and integrate with a long-suppressed primal aspect of my being. I feel amazing and powerful!
Harry Sherwood
"Working with Dave has changed my life. I have more confidence in myself, more connection to the world, and renewed faith about my future. Memories and experiences from his workshops will be imprinted on my mind and in my soul forever."
Eli Harrigan
I have to say, this workshop is not for people who only want to scratch the surface. It’s tough! And that’s why it works! In just two days David AND the group of men helped me to feel and frame what’s wrong for me. I haven’t FELT so clear, understood and thankful in a long time.”
Thorsten Borek
This Retreat Is For Men Who...
Feel stuck or blocked in some area of their life: career, purpose, motivation, or relationship
Are tired of people pleasing, holding back saying what they think and feel
Know they have more to give but something is stopping them from "going all in"
Want to feel more alive, connected, and present in their life and relationships
WHAT IS CORE ENERGETICS?
Core Energetics is a dynamic body-based process that works with our unconscious resistance to being fully alive and present. It was developed by John Pierrakos in the 1970s, evolving out of his work with Wilhelm Reich and Alexander Lowen, the founder of Bioenergetics. Core works with the body as a means of exploring the unconscious mind. Physical techniques are used to support the expression of repressed thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, with the intention of bringing consciousness to them. The liberation and integration of these feelings bring greater awareness, presence, self-knowledge, self-acceptance, and a renewed connection to the physical, mental, and spiritual vitality that is our birthright.
WHY MEN'S WORK?
For generations, men’s role in the culture was clear and well defined: lead, support, provide and protect.
But as society has changed, and gender roles have undergone a revolution, many men feel confused and uncertain about their place in the world.
Masculinity, once defined by nobility, strength, courage, and perseverance, has come under attack.
In response, we’re being told we must change. We need to be softer, gentler, less aggressive, and more in touch with our feelings.
Yet at the same time, the challenge to "man-up" and the pressure to succeed in a fiercely competitive world is as strong as ever.
These mixed messages, and a generation of boys raised without strong role models, have left men in a crisis. We're falling behind at every level of education. There's an epidemic of addiction to drugs, alcohol, and pornography. Suicide rates are at disturbing levels. Too many men are living aimlessly without purpose or meaning, feeling lost, isolated, lonely, and disembodied.
Now more than ever, men need brotherhood, support, and accountability.
And places to unburden our shame, aknowledge our pain, express our fear, and reclaim the power and goodness of our true masculine essence.
The anger and frustration is a call for men to stand up and show up in a new way.
Powerful men and healthy masculinity are essential to a balanced, thriving, and peaceful society.
This "new masculine" is not a repudiation or denial of our ancestral traditions, but an integration of old and new: strong, wise, loving, tender, fierce, powerful, and creative.
It's time, once again, for men to take responsibility, to align ourselves with truth and nobility, and to bring our gifts to the world in service.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
- 4:00pm-5:00pm - Arrivals
- 6:00pm-9:00pm - Introduction
SATURDAY
- 7:30am - Breakfast
- 9am-12:30pm - Teaching and group exercises
- 12:30-2:00pm - Lunch
- 2:00-5:30pm - Process Work
- 6pm-8:00pm - Sweat Lodge
- 8pm-9:00pm - Dinner
SUNDAY
- 7:30am - Breakfast
- 9am-1pm - Group Work
- 1pm-2:30pm - Lunch
- 2:30-4pm - Process Work
- 4pm-5pm - Closing
LOGISTICS
- We will be at a private residence on five-acres, 30 minutes outside Austin.
- You'll be staying on-site, sharing a room with one other man.
- Meals are provided.
- Sauna and cold plunge available during our downtown.
- These workshops are designed to be an intimate experience — expect no more 12 men in the group.
Having experienced several active duty combat operations, I knew the dread and physical discomfort of preparing for battle. What I wasn't prepared for, however, was how much worse it would be when facing my own demons.
During my first workshop, David's strength and focus caught my attention; I could tell early on that he knew what he was doing. As I observed him working with others, I started to see his gift for both identifying emotional blockages and effectively playing the role necessary for people to break through them. One by one, the people in the group had an opportunity to process what they were ready to process. Eventually, I was able to face my own pain and feel the enormous freedom on the other side of fear."
Kevin Schamuhn
ALEX HARDY WRITES ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE
I used to think I was too “spiritually advanced” to get angry. Anger was something for uncivilized people, like eating at McDonald’s.
In truth, my anger was always there. It was buried deep within me. And the more I ignored it, the more it festered.
Growing up, I learned it wasn’t safe for men to express anger. Showing anger got me sent to detention or therapy. So I repressed it and deluded myself into thinking it was gone.
At a recent men’s retreat with David Sutcliffe, I finally faced my anger head-on.
Eleven men and one giant foam pillow sat in a circle. Dave called a man up, handed him a tennis racket, and invited him to slam it into the pillow over and over again. The only rule was to hold nothing back. You went as long as you could, and you made noise.
On my turn, palms sweating and heart pounding, I stepped up. I was nervous to act out in front of strangers.
I took the stance of a samurai, deeply inhaled, and slammed the pillow over and over again like a man possessed. I rhythmically timed each smash to a profanity and a person in my life. I hadn’t cursed that much since my 9th grade obsession with Eminem.
I slipped into a chaotic, frenzied state. At last, I let my inner wild man come to the surface.
I cursed at my parents.
I screamed at my disappointments.
I raged at the universe.
The anger escalated, broiled, and peaked in a FINAL. PRIMAL. YELL!!!
Then, stillness.
I exhaled long and deep. My shoulders slouched. I dropped the racket. I faced out to the group, panting like a dog. I was exhausted but revitalized.
I didn’t recognize the version of me standing there. It was an out-of-body experience. Who was this guy? I was slightly scared of him.
He was assertive, powerful, determined, and embodied. He took up space and shamelessly expressed.
He is me.
Reconnecting with my sacred anger was powerful, and being witnessed in that moment was even more transformative.
Uncontrolled anger can hurt people, but repressed rage is just as damaging. When I bypass anger, it turns inward and becomes depression, pity, and shame. Or it leaks outward through passive-aggression and resentment.
Alex Hardy
ABOUT
DAVID SUTCLIFFE
David Sutcliffe, CCEP is a somatic practitioner, men's coach, and the founder of School For Kings. He trains men in relationship and emotional mastery through his private practice, on-line programs, and in-person workshops and retreats. He is also well known for his therapy-style YouTube interviews. Born and raised in Canada, he now lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Diana.
MORE PRAISE
"Out of all the therapies, Tony Robbins events, yoga teacher trainings, and other self-improvement workshops I’ve explored, David’s coaching has installed the most useful and most self-verifiable new senses in my body. My confidence in the value David provides is unequivocal. So, so grateful for him and his work." Justin Kim
"David is an embodiment of what l call the 'New Man.' He is a humble yet fierce warrior with a heart on fire. And I have witnessed, first-hand, his skill at going into the dark with someone and helping them find goodness and light. I whole-heartedly recommend working with him!"
David Chitara
"I have learned from him so much from Dave about how to be a grounded, responsible man, while holding the world with a soft heart. There is a sense of safety and desire to be open that comes with being in connection to a person that is willing to do their own work. David is one of those people.”
Brandon Parkhurst
FAQ
How many men will be in the workshop?
12 men maximum.
Is food and accommodation included in the price?
Yes. You will be in a shared room with one other man. Snacks will be provided Friday after our evening session. Saturday: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sunday: breakfast and lunch.
Do I need previous experience? I've never done anything like this.
No previous experience is necessary. This workshop is appropriate for both first timers and those who have experience.
I've already done men's work. How is this different?
Core Energetics is a powerful somatic modality that gets to the deep emotional root of what's holding you back. And Dave's unique approach and facilitation style will make this unlike anything you've ever experienced.
Does it matter what my "issues” are?
No. All your issues – be it with career, money, relationships, sex, or addiction – are symptoms of an underlying core wound. This workshop is about illuminating and working with the source of what’s blocking you.
How do I know if this workshop is right for me?
Trust your intuition. Most men come because their gut feeling said "yes."
Are refunds available?
Full refund if you cancel 30 days before the workshop. Inside 30 days, your payment can be used for any of Dave's workshop over the next 18 months.
Questions: Book a 15-minute consultation.
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