Flowstate BJJ Camp
A Holistic Wellness & Jiu Jitsu summit hosted in a jungle paradise that invites you to find a new flow
with Joe Campisi & David Zwoboda
special workshops by Lauren Sears & Jacob Norton (week 1 only)
May 3 - 10, 2024 (open to all)
Tulum, Mexico
You know that jiu jitsu is more…
It’s more than a sport - it is a community and a lifestyle
It’s more than a workout - it is an art form and a lethal tool
It’s more than the physical body - it is the mental game and the philosophy
But do you know how much more it can be?
This camp goes beyond just training, and it goes much deeper than the “mindset” work you’d typically think of.
This camp is an opportunity to connect more deeply than ever - to plant medicines, to your own soul, and to this incredible practice we call Jiu Jitsu
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Top Level Instruction
Take your ground game to the next level with daily classes by 2nd Degree Black Belt Joe Campisi from Pure MM, NJ.
Explore new techniques with brown belts & guest instructors Lauren Sears & Jacob Norton from 10th Planet Austin, TX (week 1 only).
Learn how to access a wider range of mobility to hit moves with more ease and take care of your body for the long haul with movement workshops by DPT David Zwoboda.
Improve your physical and mental flexibility with daily yoga, transformational breathwork and a deeper connection to your body and mind fostered by integration coach and psychedelic facilitator Cordi Zwoboda.
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Intentional Wellness for Mind Body and Soul
This is not your typical jiu jitsu camp. It’s not even your typical “wellness” stuff. We’re not going to get in an ice bath or sit in an infrared sauna (okay there might be an ice bath…)
This retreat is all about connection, intention and depth of experience. We’ll have guided meditations, holotropic breathwork, a traditional Mayan sweat lodge & more, all designed to take you deeper into flowstate than you could have ever imagined.
Personal health & wellness are a focus of this experience and you’ll be blown away by the changes you’ll be making in your jiu jitsu game when you dial in your mindset.
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Play in Tropical Paradise
The jungle is our playground for this experience, and play we shall. From our magical flowroll sessions, taking a dive in our private cenote, wandering the lush jungle grounds and watching the sun rise over the ocean - this retreat is both a stunning getaway that will leave you rested and rejuvenated while sharpening your skillset on the mats.
We’ve put together an incredible schedule of training sessions, excursions to explore ancient jungle ruins & swim in breath-taking cenotes, and plenty of time for rest and relaxation.
Our Retreat At A Glance
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If you know Campisi, you know that his instruction alone will make this unique.
But for real, the idea of this camp is to revolutionize how you approach jiu jitsu, seeing it not just as a martial art but as a vehicle for self-growth and spiritual exploration.
With magical flow roll open mats and transformational yoga sessions at night, you’ll be invited to connect with your training partner and your own body on a different level than you’ve likely ever experienced.You’ll cultivate a radically deeper relationship with your body, mind and soul, all in the framework of training the gentle art.
Plus, you’ll learn a lot of dope jiu jitsu and explore cenotes and Mayan ruins and get to chill in literal paradise here in Mexico. -
We have a variety of rooming options at Balam Ha, so your final price will depend on your room choice.
The investment for the retreat ranges from 1950$ USD - 2950$ USD per person.
Scroll down to see our lush jungle rooms!
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Transportation to and from Cancun Airport at scheduled pickup day & time
7 nights in your booked room at Balam Ha Retreat Center - tucked away in the jungles outside the noise of the city
3 delicious meals per day, cooked with love
2x daily jiu jits instruction by 2nd Degree Black Belt Joe Campisi
Movement & mobility workshops by David Zwoboda, a doctor of physical therapy
Daily open mat
Yoga & meditation classes
Holotropic Breathwork Ceremony
Temezcal - traditional Mayan sweat lodge guided by Mayan healers
Daytrip to Xelha - a kickass jungle waterpark with snorkeling, ziplining, cenote divine + all-inclusive food & drink
Daytrip to the Tulum Ruins & Tulum Beach
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flights to and from Cancun Airport
travel insurance (mandatory to participate in our retreat)
lunch and dinner on our Tulum day trip - we’ll eat out at restaurants this day
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Joe Campisi will be teaching jiu jitsu. In addition to having a killer British accent and top notch dance skills, his jiu jitsu is pretty decent too.
David Zwoboda will be providing some mobility classes aimed at promoting longevity within jiu jitsu. He’s a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning coach, functional range conditioning certified specialist, and cooks a mean steak. That has nothing to do with anything, but he wanted you to know.
Cordi Zwoboda will be your guide for all things spiritual. She’s been studying with indigenous healers and teaching yoga all over the world for more than 6 years. Cordi is here to show you a whole new level of depth in your relationship to yourself, your mind and your breath - her biggest passion is blowing people’s minds at how profound their experience can be when approaching things like yoga and breathwork the right way.
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Traveling to Tulum is easy. The nearest airport is Cancun (CUN) International Airport and there are several nonstop connections per day from tons of airports. Seriously, it’s super easy to get here.
From Cancun Airport, it is about a 90min drive to our retreat center Balam Ha.
Our Private Jungle Paradise - Balam Ha Retreat Center, Tulum
Tucked away in the lush jungle of the Yucatan, Balam Ha is our jiu jitsu & wellness sanctuary, inviting you to deepen not only your ground game but also the relationship with yourself as you disconnect from the stresses of society and reconnect with nature. The land is so lush, tranquil and secluded that you would never guess it’s just just a few minutes away from some of the most pristine white sandy beaches of the Riviera Maya, and just a short drive away from all the action in Tulum town.
And best of all, we have the entire center to ourselves all week. This is a safe space to explore your connection with yourself, with mother nature, and with the gentle art.
Accommodation
Balam Ha impresses with beautiful casitas and luxurious rooms, each unique in its own right.
We offer some shared accommodations for a more cost-effective option, or luxurious private residences for couples seeking a private getaway or weird smelly people with no friends.
There are four main buildings with different levels and rooming options. Pricing varies between rooms and occupancy - keep reading to check out all the options.
Please note that shared rooms/bathrooms are male or female only.
Room Categories
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This is our most affordable rooming option.
You’ll have your own comfy Queen bed in a shared room with 1 or 2 of your favorite gym buddies.
Male or female only.
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Relax in your own private room with a King bed.
From 2350$ USD for single occupancy.
Get cozy and share a bed with your favorite gym buddy for 1950$ USD per person.
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The creme de la creme. Enjoy your own space with private bathroom.
Or get cozy and share a bed with your favorite gym buddy for 2350$ per person.
Curious About The Flowstate Experience?
Meet the Team
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Joe Campisi
Joe is a second degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Jamie Cruz. He started training at the legendary AMA Fight Club during its heyday as a UFC fighter factory in the early 2010's.
Joe is a black belt in Jiu jitsu, but he’s a true student of martial arts in every sense. His knowledge base is unreal, and he always tries to incorporate all grappling styles into his teaching system.
Joe has been teaching Jiu Jitsu for 10 years, and on November 14th 2020, he received his first degree directly from master Renzo Gracie himself.
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David Zwoboda
David got his DPT degree from the University of Delaware, which is weirdly enough one of the best PT schools in the world. There, he learned from pioneers in the field of non-operative management of ACL tears, and he firmly believes that the ACL is the most overrated ligament in the body. David plans to train jiu jitsu until he’s in his 90’s and is choking out his great-great grandchildren, so everything he does for his own training is geared around maximizing longevity, and this is the approach he brings to his clients.
David sees jiu jitsu as the ultimate vehicle for self-improvement and spiritual growth. -
Cordi Zwoboda
While Cordi is new to martial arts, she is no novice when it comes to mindfulness practices. With over 6 years of teaching yoga all over the world while studying and apprenticing with indigenous masters healers of different lineages and cultures, she invites you to rethink everything that you knew about holistic wellness and holds space for you to explore a deeper connection with your inner medicines - like the breath.
Cordi offers daily meditation and breathwork sessions with as well as gentle and restorative yoga classes throughout the week to explore your body, mind, and breath in a new way.
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Lauren Sears & Jacob Norton
Lauren and Jacob are high-level brown belts and competitors joining us from 10th Planet Austin, TX. Joining us our May 3-10 dates, they bring a wealth of knowledge and technique to the camp, and make sure you’re leveling up your no-gi game while rolling in the jungle.
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REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY
There are many logistics in planning an out-of-country retreat so we must apply the following refund & cancellation policy.
Please be sure to review this policy before applying.
If you have paid a deposit but need to cancel prior to 60 days of the retreat date, we will issue a refund minus a 5% processing fee.
If you need to cancel within 60 days of the retreat, we cannot offer a refund UNLESS you are able to find someone to replace you and take your spot. In which case, we will issue a refund minus a 5% processing fee.
In extreme cases, we are open to discussing alternative options. We would also consider moving your payment to a different retreat with us.
If for any reason we have to cancel the retreat, your payment will be refunded in full.
*Please note that this refund policy applies only to the cost of the retreat - other costs such as transportation, flights, visas etc. are the responsibility of the participant.
After paying the deposit to secure your spot, the remaining balance will be due within 30 days of the event, or can be brought in USD cash in person.