Overview

Rooted in Resistance is a four-day intensive honoring warrior and healing traditions shaped by resistance, survival, and cultural memory.

Rooted in Resistance

4th Annual Training Intensive | June 18–21, 2026 | Austin, TX

Join us for a four-day immersive gathering honoring the living warrior and healing legacies of Africa, the African Diaspora, and the Global South. Held over Juneteenth weekend, this intensive brings together practitioners and community members to train and honor martial traditions born from resistance

The Experience

Our curriculum bridges rigorous physical training with historical depth. Participants will engage in:

• Weaponry: Stick and blade arts from diverse global lineages.

• Unarmed Combat: Traditions including Capoeira, Kalaripayattu, 52 Blocks, Silat, and Panantukan.

• Knowledge Exchange: Lectures and discussions on historical and cultural contexts.

• Restoration: Movement-based healing and recovery practices.

Who Should Attend?

All experience levels are welcome. Whether you are a seasoned martial artist, a researcher, or a newcomer, Rooted in Resistance provides a dedicated space for in-depth training while fostering a meaningful global community.

IN-PERSON PASSES

• Early Bird (until Apr 15): $175

• Regular (Apr 16 – June 7): $225

• Late / Door: $275

DAY PASSES (In-Person)

• Single Day: $75

• Two-Day: $140

VIRTUAL PASSES

• Full Virtual Pass: $59

• Single-Day Virtual Access: $25