jtr x the Ambassador Hotel Surf retreat

WAIKIKI · NOVEMBER 17–21, 2026 · ONLY 8 SURFERS

Personalized surf coaching with WSL Surfer, Johnny the Ripper. Surf-specific performance training with Dr. Jamie. Professional surf videography through the retreat with footage to keep by Nick Cribbs. Daily video analysis and feedback. Dedicated recovery before you leave.

Beginner to intermediate · Hotel and surfboards included

Five Days to Surf With More confidence.

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more than a surf camp

surf

Personalized in-water coaching with Johnny focused on paddling, positioning, wave selection, catching waves, turns, and stronger fundamentals.

train

Surf-specific mobility and strength sessions with Dr. Jamie during the first four days, designed to support what you are learning in the water.

review

Professional surf footage captured throughout the retreat, paired with daily video analysis and feedback. See what you’re doing in real time, understand what to change, and leave with your footage to keep.

recover

Finish the retreat with surf-targeted recovery bodywork so you leave restored—not simply exhausted from five demanding days.

Daily experience

Days 1–4: Learn, Surf and Apply

  • 30–60 minutes of surf-specific mobility and strength

  • 90 minutes of personalized in-water coaching

  • One hour of video review and feedback

  • Meal during the video-analysis session

Day 5: surf, apply, and recover

Conclude the retreat with a day for :

  • Surf with Johnny and put the week’s coaching into practice

  • Receive optional individual feedback from Johnny on surf and/or Jamie on strength and mobility

  • Finish with surf specific recovery bodywork with Jamie

What’s included

  • Five-day Waikiki retreat

  • Maximum of eight surfers

  • Six-night hotel stay

  • Check-in November 16

  • Check-out November 22

  • Private hotel room with one king-size bed

  • Personalized in-water surf coaching

  • Surf-specific mobility and strength training

  • Video analysis and individualized feedback

  • Professional surf footage captured daily by @nick.oahu - yours to keep

  • Surfboard use

  • Meals during video-analysis sessions

  • Hotel Parking and Resort Fees waived

  • Final-day surf-targeted recovery bodywork

*Airfare not included | Bookings Close October 17th

Don’t Just Surf More. Understand Your Surfing Better.

Surf coaching, performance training, professional videography, daily analysis, and recovery - brought together in one five day experience.

What you’ll leave with

WITH HOTEL: $3,250 USD | WITHOUT HOTEL $2.250 USD

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Meet your surf retreat team

John michael van hohenstein

Known throughout the surf community as Johnny the Ripper, Johnny is a professional longboard surfer and experienced surf coach based on Oʻahu. His years in the water, including experience competing within the WSL, have shaped a coaching style grounded in strong fundamentals, wave awareness, and individualized instruction. Johnny helps surfers improve their paddling, positioning, wave selection, takeoffs, turns, and overall technique while matching each person with the right board for their ability and goals. His approachable teaching style helps beginner-to-intermediate surfers understand not only what to do, but why it works. Johnny is passionate about sharing his knowledge of surfing and helping others build the skills, confidence, and awareness needed to progress safely and enjoy more meaningful time in the water.

Professional WSL Longboard Surfer

Jamie dominguez, PT, DPT, CSCS

Jamie earned both her BS in Human Biology and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Her interest in human movement stemmed from a knee injury she sustained playing on her high school basketball team. Although the injury seemed devastating at the time, it turned into a blessing in disguise that ignited her passion in promoting injury prevention and longevity in sport. Now, as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, she is driven to educate athletes early on. By mitigating and tackling hurdles with knowledge, awareness, and mindset, athletes can not only prevent injuries, but also experience continual growth in sport performance and life in general.  Her expertise ranges from working with young and upcoming athletes to professional athletes in the UFC, WSL, NFL, AVP, and more. In her off time, she enjoys time in and around the ocean, traveling, learning new things, and quality time with family and friends.

Founder/Owner
Professional Surf Photographer

nick cribbs

Nick Cribbs is the founder and lead cinematographer of theAgency, known for crafting cinematic, story-driven visuals that elevate brand narratives. He began his journey in the surf/lifestyle industry working with Billabong, O’Neill & Olukai. He blends creative direction with technical expertise to deliver polished content from concept through final cut.

hope to see you in the water!