named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
2-Day Knights
Two-day immersive training for young men 16+ focusing on warrior skills, spiritual discipline, and personal growth through physical and mental challenges rooted in biblical manhood.
Law Enforcement Training
Specialized tactical instruction for law enforcement agencies covering marksmanship, vehicle defense, TECC, ARCON, and human trafficking response, delivered by POST-certified instructors.
Sons of the King
Three-day father-and-son training program teaching survival skills like fire building, shooting, butchering, and land navigation while strengthening familial bonds through shared challenges and mentorship.
The Gauntlet
24-hour crucible-style program for men 18+ modeled after Navy BUD/S, testing endurance, teamwork, and faith under stress led by combat veterans and former special operations instructors.
The Intro
One-day father-and-son experience featuring fitness challenges, obstacle courses, teamwork activities, and Bible study designed to build confidence and spiritual growth in young participants.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Martial Arts Instruction and Training 1 activity
- 2-Day Knights program for at-risk young menOperates a 2-day program involving physical and mental challenges, skill-building, and one-on-one mentorship to support personal development and resilience in at-risk young men, with a focus on practical warrior skills and spiritual growth. The program is led by combat veterans and former special operations instructors.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Employer network support for veteransConnects veterans with a network of employers to support self-empowerment and career advancement.
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Law Enforcement Professional Development 1 activity
- Law enforcement training programsProvides law enforcement training programs ranging from one day to one week in duration, covering rifle and pistol marksmanship, long-distance shooting, vehicle defense tactics, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), ARCON protocols, resiliency, and human trafficking response.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Mentorship and discipleship for young menProvides one-on-one coaching, personal discipleship, and hands-on experiences to guide young men in discovering their purpose, including spiritual development and practical skill-building, with food and lodging provided as part of the program.
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Event Medical Standby Services 1 activity
- Safety protocols in training programsProvides on-site medical personnel and conducts safety briefings before every training evolution to ensure participant safety during physically and mentally demanding activities.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- 24-hour endurance and rite-of-passage programRuns a 24-hour intensive training program modeled after military special forces selection (e.g., Navy BUD/S), designed as a rite of passage for young men aged 18 and older to build resilience, discipline, leadership, and a Christ-centered understanding of manhood through team-based and spiritual challenges.
- Father-son training programsOffers multi-day and one-day immersive training programs for fathers and sons that include hands-on instruction in survival and practical life skills such as fire building, shooting, butchering, land navigation, and rope work, combined with teamwork, physical challenges, and Bible study to foster bonding and spiritual growth. Includes provision of food and lodging.
- Training instruction by combat veteransUses combat veterans, warriors, and disciples as instructors in all training programs, emphasizing real-world experience in teaching practical skills such as wild game processing, firearms safety, hand-to-hand combatives, operations in hostile environments, and biblical spiritual disciplines.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$2K100%
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Total expenses$9K
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2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue -97.4%
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Combat Veterans Partner — Co-lead The Gauntlet training, providing firsthand experience in hardship and operational leadership.
- Former BUD/S Instructor Partner — Leads The Gauntlet training program, bringing military special operations expertise.
- Former BUD/S Instructor Partner — Provides leadership and instruction in The Gauntlet program, drawing on experience from Navy SEAL training.
- Idaho POST Government — Provides POST-certified training in Idaho.
- Matthew Brakeman Partner — Co-Founder and High Risk Missionary involved in program leadership and mentorship
- Montana POST Government — Provides POST-certified training in Montana.
- Neil Dyer Partner — Co-Founder and Retired Navy SEAL providing leadership and instruction
- Phil Dupont Partner — Instructor and Missionary/Veteran contributing to training and mentorship
- Thomas Norris Partner — Mentor and notable figure involved in the program, providing mentorship to participants.
- Washington POST Government — Provides POST-certified training in Washington.
- Wyoming POST Government — Provides POST-certified training in Wyoming.
- admin@warriorsrise.org Partner — General contact email for inquiries and media requests
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Intergenerational Development Through Shared Experiential Training 62 orgsmethodology: intergenerational_discipleship_through_experiential_trainingBy engaging fathers and sons in shared physical, spiritual, and skill-based challenges, the organization strengthens intergenerational bonds and co-develops resilience, because relational growth is catalyzed through joint participation in transformative experiences.shared approach: Intergenerational Connection →
- Employment as a Pathway to Self-Empowerment 36 orgsmethodology: employment-network-partnershipsBy connecting veterans to employer networks, the organization fosters self-empowerment and reintegration, because meaningful employment is a critical mechanism for restoring purpose and autonomy after military service.shared approach: Holistic Support Model →
- Faith-Integrated Character Formationmethodology: faith-integrated_character_formationBy integrating biblical teaching and spiritual discipline into physical and experiential challenges, the organization produces Christ-centered masculinity and personal responsibility, because spiritual formation is most effective when embodied through disciplined, communal practice.
- Structured Personal Development via the Praus Modelmethodology: praus-modelBy applying the 'praus' model—structured conditioning that cultivates disciplined strength and responsiveness through mentorship—the organization develops resilient character, because intentional formation routines produce reliable personal transformation.
- Transformation Through Challenge and Mentorshipmethodology: military-style_crucible_trainingBy subjecting participants to intense physical and mental challenges combined with one-on-one, life-on-life mentorship, the organization produces personal resilience, character development, and leadership readiness, because shared hardship fosters internal transformation and deep relational impact.