Costa Rica Jiu Jitsu Getaway - Hero Academy

Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Jiu Jitsu Getaway - Hero Academy

Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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Grappling Getaways
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Jul 25 - 29, 2022
Group size: 1 - 16
Costa Rica Jiu Jitsu Getaway - Hero Academy
Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Grappling Getaways
  • Email address verified
48 reviews
$1,599
Deposit: $425
Jul 25 - 29, 2022
Group size: 1 - 16

About this trip

Spend 5 days in one of our favorite places on the planet doing our favorite thing, Jiu Jitsu! Tamarindo, Costa Rica is a vibrant tropical paradise boasting beautiful beaches, fantastic surfing, an abundance of wildlife, breath-taking landscapes, excellent cuisine, fun boutique shopping and more.  Join Grappling Getaways as we train at the Hero Academy in Tamarindo, Our training will benefit local children by enabling them to train through our contributions.  

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Grappling Getaways - COED CAMP

Our Costa Rica camp is now available to both men and women.  The instruction provided at this camp is from World renowned Brown & Black Belt Females including April Parks, Katie Hooven, Elisabeth Clay & Svenja Juffernbruch.  Additional Instructors TBA.  The itinerary will be inclusive of daily activities, excursions and training schedule.  We encourage people to participate in what they would like to, but feel no pressure to do all or any of the excursions and group activities.  Ultimately, this is your vacation, if staying at our beautiful accommodations to read a book or laying on a beach all day sipping Pina Coladas is your thing, then you do you! We support the autonomy of our campers.  

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Registration & Refunds

Registration cost will increase to $1500 on Feb. 20th

Registration coat will increase to $1599 on April 20th


Refunds: before 

April 1st - 100% 

May 1st - 50%
May 15th - 25%
June 1 - no refund but 25% credit to be used at a camp of your choice. 

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Important Flight Information ***

Please schedule your flights for the following suggested ARRIVAL and DEPARTING flights into and out of Liberia Airport (LIR) , Costa Rica. 


Tamarindo is approximately 1 hour from Liberia Airport. 


Arrival Flights: Please arrive between the times of 10:00 A.M. - 1:20 PM on Monday, July 25th.  Final departure from the airport will be at 1:30 PM sharp.  You may arrive before this time, yet may have a lengthy wait.  We will pick up based off of the flight information that you provide to us.  Please keep in constant communication with us once on the ground in CR.  Once all flights are booked, you will communicate this to us via email. 


Departure Flights: Please schedule your departing flight back to the U.S. in between the hours of 1:30 P.M.  - 5:00 P.M. on Friday, July 29th. Final departure from the AIR BNB will be at approximately 10:45 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. depending on the earliest flights booked.  In the event that you book earlier than these suggested times, you will have to arrange your own transport to the airport.  We do understand that you may find yourself waiting at the airport for some time.  if at all possible we will try to arrange for two separate shuttle trips the airport.  


In the event that you plan to stay an extra day, we can assist with accommodations and travel details to return home.  Again, please let us know as soon as possible if you are considering this.  There may be a few instructors staying an extra day. 


It will be important to provide flight info as soon as you have booked so that we can plan accordingly.  Parks.april@gmail.com


*** ANY flights arriving, even if by fault of the airline, weather conditions, changes in travel advisories, or personal unforeseen circumstances will be defaulted to the individual providing their own transportation to camp.  

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Accommodations

What to expect: 


Luxurious Accommodations close to everything.  Large shared living spaces where the campers can mingle, relax, share, get to know one another and ultimately utilize for whatever their hearts desire.  We will have coffee prepared around the clock and do our best to provide some light snacks.  


Beds & Rooms: As this is very much a camp experience we want to make sure that you understand that you will MOST likely be sharing a room with other women/men.  In some instances just 1 other camper, in other instances up to 6.  We obviously do not mix men and women in the same rooms unless spouses, siblings or otherwise related.  Please note, we do have campers share Queen and King beds to maximize camp space.  If you prefer to share with someone you know please inform us.  Also, if this is just not an option for you, you may reserve your own room for an additional cost under add-ons. 

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What’s included

  • Accommodations
    Luxurious Air BnB
  • Transportation
    To & From Airport
  • Training Fees
    Hero BJJ Academy & Instructors
  • Welcome Basket
    Assorted BJJ & Vacations Gifts
  • Breakfast
    Coffee, Light Breakfast, Juice

What’s not included

  • Flights
    You Are Responsible For Your Own Flight
  • Camp Rashguard
    Hero Rashguards - $55
  • Excursions
    See Ad-ons
  • Food
    Only Breakfast is Provided

Available Packages

Trip Price
$1,599
Deposit: $425
Past Trip

Available Add-Ons

Private Room
$325
Surf Lessons
$45
ATV Excursion
$77
Horseback Riding
$60
Hero BJJ RashGuard
$55
$1,599
Deposit: $425
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Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival (Mon.)
Arrival at Air bnb

All campers will arrive at Liberia Airport at the designated times shared. Campers will be transported  to the luxury Airbnb to settle in, receive welcome baskets and participate in some ice breaker activities to get to know the other campers.  Training times will be announced when the finalized itinerary is complete.  This will be a day to explore the town, beaches, local spa and perhaps some boutique shopping! 

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Who’s Going

MC
Megan C.
MS
Minah S.
SK
Spacecowgirlbjj K.
MM
Mirta M.
CS
Celia S.
ap
ashley p.
AK
Ashley K.

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Grappling Getaways
48 reviews
Grappling/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu travel business committed to bringing people high level instruction and invaluable memories/experiences through traveling the world! Everywhere we go, we make new family and friends.
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Reviews

EG
We had a great weekend! Lots of fun and well organized. We will definitely do again! Thank You
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By Erin G for Everything is bigger in Texas: Women's Jiu Jitsu Conference on Mar 14, 2025
VJ
I had a great time connecting with new people, learning/doing jiu jitsu, and having fun! It was a great opportunity to grow in leadership and community. I wish there had been more time and ability to do all the workshops
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By Veronica J for Everything is bigger in Texas: Women's Jiu Jitsu Conference on Mar 12, 2025
KJ
Another amazing Grappling Getaways trip!!! April and Katie brought in absolutely incredible female instructors and organized fantastic breakout sessions. What they're doing for the female BJJ community can't be matched. I recently got promoted and was feeling a lot of self doubt and this trip and the connections i made with other women helped get me out of that funk and get refocused. This was my 2nd GG trip and I can't wait for the next!
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By Kim J for Everything is bigger in Texas: Women's Jiu Jitsu Conference on Mar 12, 2025
JB
My first grappling getaway, I felt like I was at a weekend away with my best girlfriends! The attention to detail that April & Katie put into this event was just astounding! Fun activities, planned outings, and stellar jui jitsu instruction, all set in an absolutely perfectly chosen getaway house, we had everything we needed and plenty of space to spread out. I can’t speak more highly of this entire experience- these ladies put on a top notch weekend I can’t wait to come back again!!!! LOVED THIS ADVENTURE ❤️❤️
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By Jackie B for Wizarding World of Harry Potter on Oct 30, 2024
MM
This was my third trip with Grappling Getaways and they never fail to impress me. It was awesome to get together with like minded women to train, play, laugh and bond with. April and Katie provide excellent training as well as bringing in additional high end BBJ trainers. They are super creative with their themed getaways and attentive to people's needs. Grappling Getaways are never the same thing twice but always a fantastic vacation.
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By Melinda M for Wizarding World of Harry Potter on Oct 30, 2024
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AM
This was my first getaway and it won’t be my last. This trip, these people and this experience was something my soul needed. I made lifelong friends, learned some killer techniques while vacationing in paradise. I got solid life advice for things I’m struggling w in my own business. Seeing such strong, powerful women be so down to earth and welcoming and loving just makes feel so grateful I made the trip….. next trip will be Mexico. See you soon Coaches!!!!
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By Amanda M on 17 Apr, 2022
SH
Highly recommend!! I've attended 3 amazing Grappling Getaway camps so far (and plan on attending many more) and each time is unique and awesome! April and Katie are exceptional women who truly love what they do! I appreciate so much the time and effort they take to connect with female struggles both on and off the mats, makes these camps unmatchable. Their attention to every detail, coupled with their incredible ability to just go with the flow, makes being in their presence an authentic jiu jitsu experience. They create such a welcoming, fun, and empowering experience, where friendships are seeded and your jiu jitsu grows! If you're wanting to feel empowered by strong women with great attitudes and open minds, you should DEFINITELY get to a Grappling Getaway ASAP!
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By Sierra H on 11 Apr, 2022
AP
April, and the other instructors with Grappling Getaways are THE BEST. Top notch human beings who are amazing at jiu jitsu and amazing at teaching. I’ve been to 3 Grappling Getaways events, and each has been so much fun, so inviting, encouraging, and appropriately challenging for what was advertised. I’ve met so many incredible female leaders and role models through Grappling Getaways. HIGHLY recommended :)
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By Aimee P on 15 Nov, 2021

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