VALOR

Valor is the Sacred Kings initial training journey, a three-day immersive experience designed to help men awaken the King within and begin a journey of personal growth, authentic brotherhood, and purposeful leadership. It is a physical, emotional, psychological, and experiential journey that invites each man to better understand himself, confront the challenges that hold him back, and continue evolving into the King he was created to be. Through experiential learning, meaningful reflection, and authentic brotherhood, the weekend becomes the beginning of a lifelong journey of living with greater courage, integrity, responsibility, service, and legacy.

Sacred Kings does not assume that you are broken or need to be "fixed." Every man faces challenges, such as stress, fear, anger, isolation, addictions, relationship struggles, loss of purpose, or uncertainty, as well as opportunities to become a stronger husband, father, leader, friend, and servant. The weekend is designed to help you become more aware of yourself, your strengths, your blind spots, and the choices available to you. That awareness empowers you to make intentional decisions that align with the King you already are and the life you want to create. This is consistent with a central philosophy of Sacred Kings, that we don't fix men, we help them awaken, become aware, and choose their own path forward.

Sacred Kings welcomes any biological man who is at least 18 years of age and has a sincere desire to grow personally and participate respectfully with other men. Participants should be physically healthy, emotionally and mentally stable, and able to fully engage in the training experience while honoring the organization's policies and Code of Conduct. Most importantly, we welcome men who genuinely desire to grow, improve, and become the King they were created to be by leading their lives with courage, integrity, responsibility, and purpose.

Once you have registered, you are responsible for making your own travel arrangements to and from the training venue. The training begins on Friday evening, and all participants must arrive at the training site no later than 4:00 p.m. for registration and orientation. If you are traveling by air, we recommend scheduling your arrival in the nearest major city by 10:00 a.m. on the first day of the training. Most Sacred Kings training venues are located one to three hours from the nearest metropolitan area, so please allow sufficient time for ground transportation to the training site. After you register, the Sacred Kings administrative team will provide detailed travel instructions, directions, recommended airports, and any other information needed to help you arrive safely and on time.

Sacred Kings recognizes that the journey of becoming a better man is cumulative and never complete. Every meaningful journey begins with a destination in mind, but along the way we often discover treasures we never knew existed. Through exploration, experience, and reflection, new awareness emerges. No matter how much work you have already done, there is always another level of wisdom, growth, and purpose waiting to be discovered.

Yes. Participation in Sacred Kings is always voluntary. Every man remains responsible for his own decisions and may choose to leave a training or discontinue his participation at any time. While we encourage each participant to remain fully engaged so he can experience the complete journey, we honor every man's sovereignty, personal boundaries, and responsibility to choose what is right for him.

No. Sacred Kings encourages authenticity, openness, and self-reflection, but every man determines what he wishes to share and when he is ready to share it. Personal growth is never achieved through pressure or coercion. Our role is to create a respectful environment where trust naturally develops, allowing each man to participate at a pace consistent with his own comfort, integrity, and readiness.

The initial training is the beginning of your Sacred Kings journey, not its conclusion. After completing the weekend, men are invited to continue growing through Sacred Kings Courts, weekly Community Meetings, advanced trainings, Gatherings of Men, service opportunities, Stewardship Councils, leadership development, and lifelong brotherhood. Sacred Kings is designed to support a man's continued growth throughout every season of his life, from personal development to leadership, stewardship, and legacy.

Yes. Sacred Kings Global offers financial assistance and flexible payment options to help ensure that a man's financial circumstances do not prevent him from participating in our trainings. Please contact us to learn about available assistance programs.

Sacred Kings Global conducts trainings at selected locations throughout the United States and internationally. Most trainings are held in natural settings at retreat or camp facilities that provide lodging, meals, and other amenities. Please visit our Events page or contact us for upcoming training locations and schedules.

Sacred Kings honors the wisdom found in many cultures, including Native American traditions, while remaining true to its own distinct identity. Consistent with our Bylaws, we do not adopt or appropriate the sacred ceremonies, rituals, or religious practices of any culture or faith, and we remain a non-sectarian organization that does not promote any particular spiritual, political, or religious belief system. We encourage every man to honor his own beliefs while participating in a challenging journey of personal growth, brotherhood, responsibility, and service.

Most everything you need to know will be provided after you register for a training. Prior to the event, you will receive detailed information about the schedule, what to bring, accommodations, expectations, and how to prepare for your experience.

Yes. Sacred Kings can complement professional therapy by providing brotherhood and personal growth; however, depending on your circumstances, you may be asked to obtain your therapist's approval before attending a training.

Sacred Kings trainings are designed specifically for biological males, consistent with the membership and participation criteria established in our Bylaws. We recognize and respect that individuals have different experiences of gender.  If an individual does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Sacred Kings training, we will, whenever possible, respectfully assist them in identifying other programs or training opportunities that may better serve their individual needs, interests, and personal journey.

Yes. Sacred Kings Global maintains Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance and General Liability Insurance to help protect the organization, its leaders, members, volunteers, and activities.