# Hero Academy Jiu Jitsu & Retreats

> Tamarindo, Costa Rica

## Overview

**Name:** Hero Academy Jiu Jitsu & Retreats

**Description:** Jiu-jitsu academy in central Tamarindo, Guanacaste, a short walk from the beach. Gi and No-Gi BJJ for adults and teens 12+, MMA, kids classes (Tiny Ninjas 5-9, Kids 10+) and a free Saturday open mat; visitors welcome, with gi and glove rentals. Hero is a US 501(c)(3) and Costa Rican non-profit: its BJJ retreats with visiting world-class instructors and its memberships fund free training, gear, transport and mentorship for 150+ local kids through the Hero Kids program. Kids classes are free for Costa Rican nationals.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
Calle Palma, 300 m east of Banco Nacional, diagonal to Plaza Palmas
Tamarindo 50309, Costa Rica

**Phone:** +1 312-509-7290

**Email:** info@herobjj.com

**Website:** https://herobjj.com

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herobjjretreats
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Herobjj/

## Pricing

### Monthly Membership
- Adult: 100 CRC/month
- Child: 75 CRC/month
### Drop-in
- Adult: 25 CRC/class
- Child: 15 CRC/class
## Programs

### Adult Jiu Jitsu (Gi)

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Classes:**
- Monday: 06:15 PM - 
- Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 
- Thursday: 08:30 AM - 

### Adult No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Classes:**
- Monday: 08:30 AM - 
- Wednesday: 08:30 AM - , 06:15 PM - 
- Friday: 08:30 AM - 

### Hero Kids Jiu Jitsu (10+)

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Classes:**
- Monday: 05:00 PM - 
- Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 
- Saturday: 09:00 AM - 

### Tiny Ninjas (5-9)

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** kids

**Classes:**
- Monday: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM

### Open Mat

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** all_ages

**Classes:**
- Saturday: 10:30 AM - 

### MMA Training

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Classes:**
- Tuesday: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
- Friday: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM



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**Last Updated:** September 22, 2026

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