157: Jiu-Jitsu, Food, Surfing, and Community: Adventures from the BJJ Hero Retreat in Costa Rica

This episode is an auditory dream board for anyone who loves jiu-jitsu and is thinking about going to a jiu-jitsu camp or retreat in some fabulous destination. We have returned from our adventure to Costa Rica and Hero BJJ and we have some stories to tell, along with travel tips, and things you should consider when picking your next BJJ retreat or camp. Hero Academy started in Tamarindo, Costa Rica in 2016. Their mission is to offer local kids an opportunity to participate in Jiu Jitsu and other sports programs free of charge. They currently have over 150 kids in their programs, and since inception over 1000 kids have received full scholarships to train. They fund this mission by bringing in top talent from BJJ and MMA to hold once in a lifetime retreats. Highlights  Taking time for yourself to recharge, reconnect, and pursue your passions The importance of giving back and supporting non-profit organizations, like Hero, that provide opportunities and resources for their local community Life lessons learned on the mat Food, naps, and non-Jiu Jitsu adventures Jiu Jitsu and Surfing! Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp and the next Costa Rica trip! https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Roll Model Radio Podcast https://pod.link/1561020212   New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19P8KcTyNTIA0hZPQYAbuN?si=f841456b4906439f https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/category/Start+Here Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App https://link.chtbl.com/beautyandthegi YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZWF1dHlhbmR0aGVnaS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw Audible Beauty and the Gi on Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Beauty-and-the-Gi-Podcast/B08JJMFS1D? Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Roll Model Radio Podcast https://pod.link/1561020212 Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen Jen on TikTok @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman AJ on TikTok @roll_model rollmodelhq on Instagram @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter Beauty and the Gi Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/374782593437482/ Beauty and the Gi Facebook Page Links and Resources https://herobjj.com/ https://www.rollmodelswanted.com/ Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company