Wrestling For Jiu-jitsu Immersion Week
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DISCOVER THE ULTIMATE JIU-JITSU RETREAT EXPERIENCE
Immerse yourself in a week of intensive training with a world-renowned jiu-jitsu instructor while enjoying a luxurious all-inclusive vacation at a stunning destination. knowledge.
Wrestling For Jiu-Jitsu With Joey Boardwine
NCAA D1 Head Wrestling Coach and 5x IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Masters Champion, will teach you the key wrestling techniques you must know to defend and execute your BJJ at the highest levels in Gi and No-Gi.
Learn from 43 years of national and international competition and coaching knowledge.
Gi
- Standing Guards in the Gi
- Hand-Fighting, Grip Control and Movement essentials anyone can do in Gi
- Standing Defense in the Gi: stopping takedowns with battle-tested defense that is proven to work
- Shutting Down sweeps and staying on top in the Gi
- Standing Attacks in the Gi that anyone can do
- Rarely-taught Set-Ups in the Gi that make Standing Attacks possible
- Pull Guard on YOUR terms in the Gi
- Use Wrestling control holds that lead to Guard-Passing in the Gi
- Use Wrestling control holds that lead to Submissions in the Gi
- Walk Away with a plan and solo drills, for continuous growth every day
- 30 mins of Sparring and Mastery-Drills at the close of technique sessions to ensure you’re committing the teaching to muscle-memory
No-Gi
- Standing Guards in No-Gi
- Hand-Fighting essentials anyone can do in No-Gi
- Standing Defense in No-Gi: stopping takedowns with battle-tested defense that is proven to work
- Shutting Down sweeps and staying on top in No-Gi
- Standing Attacks in No-Gi that anyone can do
- Rarely-taught Set-Ups in No-Gi that make Standing Attacks possible
- Pull/Sit-to-Guard on YOUR terms in No-Gi
- Use Wrestling control holds that lead to Guard-Passing in No-Gi
- Use Wrestling control holds that lead to Submissions in No-Gi
- 30 mins of mastery drilling and Sparring at the close of technique sessions to ensure you’re committing the teaching to muscle-memory
- Walk Away with a plan and solo drills, for continuous growth every day
OUR INSTRUCTOR
Meet the talented team behind our jiu-jitsu retreat
Instructor
More About Joey Boardwine
Professor Joey Boardwine. M.Ed. is a unique instructor and professional coach who has been fortunate enough to spend 43 years in grappling-related martial arts learning from the best.
Offering the rare and valuable perspective as both an NCAA D1 Head Wrestling Coach and an IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu World Champion (masters), with 30 years of developing champions, Professor Boardwine brings his students blended knowledge from the worlds of Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, human performance, and competitive sport psychology.
Most importantly, Professor Boardwine is a student-based coach, with a keen
understanding of how to match instruction to meet individual needs to help all students reach their unlimited potential.
Take advantage of this unique combination and get started on your journey by securing your spot today.
Coaching History
NCAA D1 Head Coach
- 2013 Southern Conference dual-meet season Silver (Team Runner-Up)
- 2013 Southern Conference Championship Tournament Silver (Team Runner-Up)
- 2013 University Head Coach of the Year – nominee
- 2013 University Team of the Year – nominee
- 2014 Southern Conference dual-meet Bronze (team 3rd place)
- 2014 Southern Conference Championship Tournament Bronze (team 3rd place)
- 23 Division I wins in final three seasons (’12,’13,’14)…more than the same NCAA D1 program had produced in previous nine seasons
Club
- Coach of Olympian, World Team Member and Numerous HS All-Americans
High School
- Built programs from round up, with team finishes of 7th, 5th, 5th, 3rd & 2nd
State of Ohio - Coached over 15 individual Gold Medalists (State Champions) at the Ohio State High School Wrestling Championships
Competing History
Wrestling
- 340 competition matches as a youth
- 150 competition matches in Ohio HS (apprx 130 wins)
- 110 competition matches in NCAA D1 (apprx 85 wins)
- 20 years of training in grappling rooms with HS and NCAA D1 athletes post-college
- In total – 600 total competition matches + 20 years in wrestling rooms with the elite
- ’91 Ohio State Medalist
- ’92 Ohio State Champion (Gold)
- ’93 Ohio State Champion (Gold)
- ’93 Wrestling USA HS All-American
- 3x Team Captain and MVP at NCAA D1 Kent State University
- ’95 Mid-American Conference Bronze Medalist – 4th
- ’96 Mid-American Conference Bronze Medalist – 3rd
- ’97 Mid-American Conference Silver Medalist – 2nd
- ’98 missed Mid-American Conference Bronze Medalist – injury
- Win over NCAA D1 Runner-Up
- Win over NCAA D1 4th place finisher
- Win over NCAA D2 National Champion
- Win over NCAA D3 National Champion
- Win over numerous NCAA D1 All-Americans
Jiu-Jitsu
- 2015 IBJJF gi New York Pro Champion
- 2017 IBJJF no-gi Pan-American Champion
- 2017 IBJJF no-gi World Champion
- 2018 IBJJF no-gi World Champion
- 2021 IBJJF no-gi World Champion
- 2022 IBJJF no-gi World Champion
- 2023 IBJJF no-gi World Champion
Find the ideal Jiu-Jitsu retreat that is best for you
7:00AM
Rise and Shine! Enjoy a Refreshing Start with Coffee, Breakfast, and Beach Strolls.
8:00AM
Elevate Yourself with Exotic Activities (Paddleboarding, Sailing, Yoga, Weights, Diving, Snorkeling, Beach Massage, Tennis).
9:00AM
Energizing Brunch: Royalty-inspired Fare, Smoothies, and Hydration.
10:00AM
1:00PM
Poolside Private Party: All-Day Open Bar and More Exotic Adventures Await.
2:00PM
Lunch and Beach Exploration: Discover the Island’s Natural Wonders.
3:00PM
Free Time for Island Adventures and Extra Activities.
5:00PM
Happy Hour Extravaganza: Live Entertainment, Beach Bar Socializing, and Delectable Island Fare.
7:00PM
Sunset Magic: Capture Epic Moments on the World’s Most Beautiful Beach with Wine in Hand.
8:00PM
Culinary Journey: Dinner with Global Flavors, Catering to Every Palate.
10:00PM
Late Night Spectacle: Live DJ, Entertainment, Dancing, and Unlimited Bar & Gourmet Late-Night Feast.
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FAQS
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WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
ARE MEALS PROVIDED?
IS TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED?
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Everything is included except your flight. Our retreats offer limitless enjoyment with delicious food, island-classic adult-beverages of all kinds, beach relaxation, happy hours, cocktail parties, adult-only pool and beach-bar events, and a range of activities like snorkeling, sailing, yoga, weight training, and tennis. All this in addition to world-class Jiu-Jitsu instruction, engaging Q&A sessions with our legendary professors, and ample free time to soak up one of the world’s most stunningly beautiful beaches. Live entertainment includes music, performances, dance parties, and DJs. Enjoy the ultimate vacation with endless possibilities and high-quality experiences, allowing you to truly embrace a “YDY” schedule. (You… “Do You”)
What Airport Should I Fly Into?
“For Turks and Caicos, it is PLS (Providenciales). Direct flights are offered from 11 North American cities, including Washington DC, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Toronto.
For arrivals from other destinations, travelers will typically connect through a major United States east coast city (such as Miami, New York, or Charlotte). Check flights offerings from
British Airways, American Airlines, United, Air Canada, Delta, Jet Blue, West Jet, and InterCaribbean and others who fly into PLS.”
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A Day in the Life
Our retreats offer an exhilarating blend of social interaction with interesting individuals, a wide-range of exotic, nature-based activities, and world-class Jiu-Jitsu training. Everything is optional, and everyone follows the ‘Y.D.Y schedule’—’YOU DO YOU’. We provide a range of options to help you find your perfect vacation flow. Whether you prefer lively foam parties, exploring the sea, or indulging in premium food and drinks, it’s all available day and night. The choice is yours!