Thank you for your interest in the Epic Vets 6-Month Program and Thailand Trip!

This program is designed for veterans who are committed to improving their physical, mental, and emotional well-being through structured training, teamwork, and adventure.

Over the course of six months, participants will engage in mandatory physical fight training to build foundational skills in boxing, jiu-jitsu, and MMA. Additionally, we’ll host monthly social outings featuring guest speakers, including financial advisors, business leaders, and fellow veterans, all tailored to the needs of those going on the trip.

At the end of the program, we’ll travel to Thailand for an epic 5-day Muay Thai training camp at a Muay Thai resort. On the last night, we’ll attend a live Muay Thai fight event, and for those who feel ready, the opportunity to step into the ring and fight will be yours!

We fully cover the cost of the entire Thailand trip, including flights, airport transportation, accommodations, food, and training. However, for the 6-month program leading up to the trip, we only cover the cost of the physical trainings. We do not provide food, accommodations, transportation, or flights for the monthly trainings and social outings, as they will all take place locally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

If you are applying from out of state and choose to travel on your own to attend the trainings, please note that transportation to and from the airport for the Thailand trip will only be provided from Milwaukee.

Participation requires full commitment.

Please review the program dates carefully before applying, as attendance is mandatory for most activities.

Completing this form does not guarantee selection—this is the first step in the application process.

Training & Event Schedule

📍 Physical Training (Milwaukee Area) One Hour Long (You can only miss 2 sessions)

• May 18th @ 8am – Intro to Boxing

• June 8th @ 9:00am – Intro to Kickboxing

• July 13th @ 9:00am – Intro to Grappling

• August 10th @ 8:30am – Sparring

🍻 Resource Training / Social Meetups (Milwaukee Area) One Hour Long (You can only miss 2 sessions)

• May 24th @ 6:30pm

• June 28th @ 6:30pm

• July 26th @ 6:30pm

• August 23rd @ 6:30pm

🥊 Fight Camp (Milwaukee Area) One Hour Long (You can only miss 2 sessions)

• August 31st @ 8:30am – Kickboxing

• September 7th @ 8:30am – Boxing

• September 14th @ 9:00am – Grappling

• September 21st @ 9:00am – Grappling w/ Kickboxing

• September 28th @ 8:30am – Sparring Boxing

• October 5th @ 9:00am – Sparring Kickboxing

✈️ Thailand Trip Details (Full attendance required)

• Departs: October 10th from O'Hare (Chicago)

• Returns: October 18th to O'Hare (Chicago)

• We will provide transportation to and from O’Hare Airport, with pickup and drop-off at Josh’s tattoo shop in Milwaukee. Participants are responsible for getting to and from this location, as we will not be providing home pickups or drop-offs.

🎉 Post-Trip Events (Milwaukee Area)

• Welcome Back Party: November 8th: 6:30pm (Full attendance required)

• Resilience Training: November 9th: 10am-11am (Full attendance required)

  • This training is designed to help veterans cope with the emotional highs and lows that can follow a high-intensity experience like the Thailand trip. We will focus on managing the inevitable emotional shifts, as many experience a "high" during the trip that may lead to a "low" afterward.

  • Our goal is to equip you with strategies to handle these emotional transitions and support you through them.

This isn’t just a trip. It’s a reset.

For five days, we’ll step into a new rhythm—one that blends hard training with healing, nature, and community. This is where you’ll test yourself in the ring, hike to jungle waterfalls, share meals with teammates, and take time to reconnect with yourself.

We’ll be staying and training at Battle Conquer Gym, a wellness-focused Muay Thai retreat in Thailand that’s built for transformation—mind, body, and spirit.

Here’s a taste of what a typical day looks like:

Sample Daily Schedule

• 7:00 AM – Muay Thai or Jungle Hike & Guided Meditation

• 9:00 AM – Noi’s Big Breakfast (you’ll remember it forever)

• 10:30 AM – Free time to journal, relax, or explore

• 12:00 PM – Group lunch or town drop-off

• 3:30 PM – Afternoon training: Muay Thai, Battle Fitness, or Swimming

• 5:30 PM – Noi’s Evening Feast & Community Time

Each day brings something new—whether it’s a challenge like the Buddha Run, an epic waterfall swim, or a night market stroll with your team. And when you’re not training, you’ll be recovering, growing, and reconnecting—with your mission, your strength, and your brothers and sisters beside you.

🔗 Click here to learn more about the Fitness Muay Thai & Western Boxing in Thailand 5 Day Retreat

🧳 Gear & Packing

• Training Gear (Muay Thai shorts, rash guards, wraps, mouth guard)

• Weather-Appropriate Clothing (lightweight, respectful of Thai culture)

• Footwear (sandals, running shoes, training shoes)

• Toiletries & Essentials (sunscreen, bug spray, shampoo, etc.)

• Chargers & Travel Adapters

• Backup Copies of Documents stored separately or digitally

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Work Responsibilities

• Time-Off Request Submitted to your employer

• Backup Plan in Place for Work Coverage

• Childcare Arranged for the duration of the trip

• Pet Care or House Sitting Arranged

• Emergency Contact Informed of your travel dates and location

📍 Travel Info + Health Prep

• Review Thailand Entry + Travel Info
  👉 U.S. State Department Guide for Thailand
  Covers entry requirements, local laws, travel advisories, embassy info, and safety tips for U.S. travelers. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after our return date.

• Check the CDC Packing List + Health Tips
  👉 CDC Travel Health – Thailand
  Lists health-related items to pack (like meds, repellent, first aid), recommended vaccinations, food safety tips, and how to stay healthy abroad. Talk to your doctor if you need to update anything.