An illustration of a smiling dog wearing a martial arts gi with American and Thai flags on the sleeve, standing next to text that says "JACO JIU JITSU" and "SIEMPRE PURA VIDA."

Jiu Jitsu classes in Jaco, Costa Rica

Jaco Jiu Jitsu offers high level training with ocean & sunset views just steps from the waves of Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. Founded by 3rd degree Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and 4 x Pan American Champion J.P. Donahue, Jaco Jiu Jitsu has Gi and No-Gi classes 5 days a week and Open Mat on Saturdays.

jiu jitsu Lineage matters. learn from a strong one.

Professor Donahue’s Jiu Jitsu comes from some of the most legendary names in the art:

Carlson Gracie → Murilo Bustamante → Marcelo Perdomo → J.P. Donahue

His teaching is rooted their philosophy. Master fundamentals. Dominate position. Execute under pressure. The best Jiu Jitsu works in the academy, in competition, and in the street.

at jaco jiu jitsu in costa rica, Jiu Jitsu is the foundation.

The ocean and sunset views are fire, but the training is the foundation. Jaco Jiu Jitsu is built on fundamentals for all:

  • Beginners.

  • Experienced.

  • Drop-ins

We train hard. We believe in technique. We stay humble. We get better every day. We Keep it Pura Vida.

New to Jiu Jitsu? Start today.

You don’t need to be strong, flexible or in shape before you start Jiu Jitsu.

You just need to start, and there’s no better time than now. Don’t be intimidated. We don’t expect you to know what to do on Day 1. We’ll teach you. That’s why we’re here.

‍

Group of six people, four women and two men, in martial arts uniforms and swimwear, standing on a deck with beach chairs and palm trees, smiling after martial arts training, under a blue sky.