Last month, Bayshore BJJ head Professor Joe Dockery took a night away from teaching to travel to North Jersey to learn the Collar Sleeve Guard at Gael Force Jiu Jitsu at a seminar being taught by Professor Jonathan Thomas. The seminar was well organized with a mix of overarching concepts and objectives, mixed with countless […]
Training martial arts requires close physical contact between practitioners. This reality makes hygiene and cleanliness not just a matter of personal preference but a critical aspect of training. Neglecting cleanliness can lead to various skin infections and health issues that can affect both the individual and their training partners. Health and Safety- Maintaining cleanliness helps […]
Jiu-jitsu is an extremely physical sport that can leave you sore after a hard training session. Many students ask how to reduce soreness from training so here are a few of our favorite ways to reduce the amount of time you feel sore. Warm up –Take 10 to 15 minutes to stretch out your muscles […]
What is an uke? When the instructor is demonstrating a move for the class, they often times will require help from another team member / student to be able to show the class the move preformed correctly. Often, being called on to be the Uke for the class can be slightly overwhelming for some people. […]
Over the past weekend our coaches took a small group of competitors to Atlantic City compete at the ADCC New Jersey Open. Leading up to this competition we put an emphasis on techniques and strategies that play into the specific rule set; brushing up on our back attacks and leg locks. We couldn’t have been […]
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners are no strangers to the diverse training methods that contribute to their overall skill development. One approach that has gained popularity is “flow rolling.” Unlike traditional “rolling”, flow rolling emphasizes a more relaxed and cooperative exchange of techniques. Let’s delve into the benefits that flow rolling brings to the BJJ mat. 1. […]
Since opening in 2019, the staff at Bayshore BJJ has always paid great attention to, taken great pride in its sanitation processes. On top of the daily disinfecting, and multiple mat cleanings throughout each day, added investments have been made including the installation of UV air sanitizers in our ductwork, multiple dehumidifiers at work […]
While some people may see red flags when they consider sharing a hobby with their partner that involves trying to choke eachother, those who have tried it, know its quite the contrary. We all joke about wanting to choke out significant other from time to time (right?), but that doesn’t have to be a bad […]
One of the most commonly asked questions by parents is “Is jiu jitsu good for kids?” and the answer is a resounding YES! Besides the incredible physical and mental benefits that training Jiu-jitsu can provide, Kids will also learn essential life skills on the mat while having fun! Below are 5 of the many […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]