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Train Jiu-Jitsu in Costa Rica with Tom DeBlass & Joe Baize and benefit an amazing cause

5 Day Seminar July 15-19, 2026
Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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Join us for an unforgettable BJJ experience in Costa Rica

Proceeds from this retreat benefit the HeroKids non-profit, providing free training to over 1500 kids since 2016.

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What's Included

5 days / 4 nights private ocean-view room
Daily prepared breakfast
Small group training
Amazing Weather
Full concierge service
Give back to the local community
Optional organized activities
Bring a companion and make it a vacation
Daily laundry service for training gear

See What Past Attendees Are Saying

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Reba Ann

3 Stripe White Belt

'I've only been training for about a year but this retreat was perfect. Good mix of skill levels, great group of people and it was all just perfect'

Derek

Derek Bryan

Black Belt

'In my 10+ years of training, my trips to Hero Academy in Costa Rica are the highlights on this journey. Every trip I have had was incredible'

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Gabe Meyer

Purple Belt

'I'd recommend this trip to anyone that does Jiu Jitsu. The instruction is always top notch. I go to about 5 seminars a year and Hero is the best'

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Tentative Schedule

A perfect balance of hard training, adventure, and relaxation.

Wednesday
  • 2:00 PM Hotel Check in
  • 3:00 PM Optional Activity
  • 5:00 PM Sunset on the hotel pool bar
  • 6:00 PM Meet and Greet followed by NO GI session (until 8:00PM)
Thursday
  • 8:00 AM Breakfast Poolside
  • 9:00 AM Gi session at Hero Academy (2 hrs)
  • 12:00 PM Lunch suggestion: Little Lucha Tacos
  • 1:30 PM Optional Activity
  • 7:00 PM Welcome Dinner: Dragonfly
Friday
  • 6:00 AM Optional Activity
  • 8:00 AM Breakfast Poolside
  • 9:00 AM Volunteer: Coach HeroKids
  • 10:00 AM No Gi session at Hero Academy
  • 11:00 AM Ice Baths
  • 1:00 PM Optional Activity
  • 4:30 PM Hilltop Gi Sunset session
  • 7:00 PM Dinner Suggestion: Patagonia
Saturday
  • 8:00 AM Breakfast Poolside
  • 9:00 AM No Gi session at Hero Academy (2 hrs)
  • 12:45 PM Optional Activity
  • 12:45 PM Suggested: Sunset Boat Cruise
Sunday
  • 8:00 AM Breakfast Poolside
  • 8:30 AM Open mat No Gi
  • 11:00 AM Check Out & Shuttle Departure
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Wyndham Tamarindo

A boutique, ocean-view retreat overlooking Tamarindo Bay—designed for comfort, recovery, and effortless adventure between training sessions.

Perched above one of Costa Rica’s most vibrant beach towns, Wyndham Tamarindo blends natural beauty with modern luxury. You’re minutes from the gym, the beach, restaurants, and some of Guanacaste’s most iconic surf breaks—while still enjoying a peaceful, elevated escape.

🌅 Ocean views 🏊 Infinity pool 🍳 Free breakfast 🍽️ Restaurant & bar 📶 Free Wi-Fi ⚡ EV charging
  • Shuttle service every 60 minutes to the beach and Tamarindo town
  • Exclusive access to Langosta Beach Club dining & events
  • Minutes from Tamarindo Airport (TNO), short drive from Liberia (LIR)
  • Easy excursions: surf beaches, rainforests, zip-lining, volcanoes
  • Complimentary transfers to select local attractions
Want to extend your stay? Add extra nights at reduced rates or explore Playa Conchal, Avellana, and Flamingo. Our team will help coordinate everything.
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