Frequently Asked Questions

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What should I expect from The Adventure?

From arrival on Friday to departure on Sunday, you will not have access to cars, computers or phones, except for emergencies. You are asked to organize your life so you can be fully engaged in the training for its entire duration, without any outside distractions. This dedicated focus is part of what makes the training so powerful.

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This training does not involve any assault courses or military-style training. Macho or violent behaviour will not be tolerated. There will be no alcohol, caffeine, or smoking for the entire weekend. For part of the course, food choices are limited to keep men alert. Any man with a declared medical condition will be closely monitored throughout the training.

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How much does it cost?

Select a specific NWTA training from the list for details.

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What do I bring?

There are some outside activities, so you should bring clothing that will keep you dry and warm. You should bring a sleeping bag that would keep you warm if you were camping at that time of year. You should bring one pair of shoes for outside use and one for indoor use. Pack light. You are going to be far too busy even to read a newspaper.

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How do I know if this is right for me?

We can’t answer that question for you.  However, if you want to achieve a breakthrough in your life, you are probably ready to take on this training.

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Does this work make a real difference?

Like a stone dropping into a pond, the New Warrior Training Adventure sends ripples through the lives of men, their families, and their communities. The growth and healing that men experience doesn’t stop with them. New Warrior Men are involved in mentoring disaffected youth, working with gangs and incarcerated young men, building shelters for the homeless, and other causes that cry out for a healthy masculine presence.

Who comes to The Adventure?

During your adventure, you will stand shoulder to shoulder with an immensely rich mix of men with occupations and ages as wide as masculinity itself. 

Most men come because a small voice within them lets them know when it’s time. Some men come to heal conflicts with themselves or with others. Some men come to find role models for positive and mature masculinity. Some men come to explore their leadership abilities and expand their skills. Some men come to make a conscious transition from adolescent life to a man’s life. Some men come to find peace of mind in their transition to elder-hood. Often, men leave with a gift they could not have anticipated.

Who runs the training?

The ManKind Project assembles highly motivated and experienced staff to lead the training programmes. Most staff members are volunteers, and because all have experienced the initiation process themselves, they have a compelling sense of male initiation and authentic self-examination.

Your training leaders will have years of experience working with men in transformational settings. They have been judged repeatedly by their peers in the ManKind Project and are certified to lead the New Warrior Training Adventure, a serious responsibility. Their commitment is to the safety and success of each man on a training weekend.

Why are you called New Warriors?

The energy of the warrior is needed today from men and women of conscience. We distinguish ourselves from the “Old” warrior, the obsolete and morally bankrupt soldier of fortune, whose actions are centred around personal gain and whose purpose is harmful to himself and those around him. The old warrior uses machismo, rage and intimidation to get respect through fear. The New Warrior is a man who looks inside himself to do battle with the demons in his own soul and emerges with maturity and grounded strength.

Why is this only for men?

We believe that men have important work to do in learning to trust each other. Our work is about helping men develop a healthy and mature sense of masculinity. We do our own work so that we can benefit everyone.

What about gay men?

We welcome gay and bisexual men to the NWTA. The New Warrior Training Adventure and our men’s circles often give gay men the opportunity to create strong and supportive connections with straight men. MKP has a longstanding and growing community of thousands of gay and bisexual men throughout the world.  There are even MKP gatherings organized specifically for men in the GBTQ+ community. 

Straight men in MKP benefit from looking at their internalized prejudices and taking responsibility for their feelings and actions when doing their work alongside men of difference.​​​​

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Am I ready?

We do not recommend this training for every man. We urge you not to apply to this programme without serious forethought and not to enroll simply at the urging of a partner, friend, or work colleague (even your boss!).

To participate fully in this training, you must be willing to face the prospect of transformative change in your life. We invite you to engage in all training activities, many of which encourage you to take a hard look at yourself, your deepest fears, your wounds from the past, and how you are willing to learn what you can do to take control of and improve your life.

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Only you can decide if you are ready to participate in The Adventure.  Not every man is ready for The Adventure, but most men are. It is natural to feel some fear about signing up, but most men are glad they took the risk.

What happens after the training?

No weekend workshop is a fix-all. We do not expect the NWTA to “cure” you or “fix” your life. What we do expect is that a crack will be opened in the shield that you have covered yourself with; maybe the shield will break apart completely.

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The awakening that results from the NWTA can be very powerful … but the ongoing growth in self-awareness and empowerment that can come about by participating in ongoing men’s groups, called Integration Groups (I-Groups), is the most compelling reason that many of us took the NWTA to begin with. After the NWTA, you will be invited to participate in an I-Group. You will also be invited to join the Global Community of Men, which is the ManKind Project.

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Within MKP, you can participate in advanced leadership and skill training, learn facilitation skills, and participate as staff at any of our trainings. You will also find a wider community of men, women, families, and organizations dedicated to making the world a better, safer, and more alive place through missions of service.

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