SURF & ROLL

The Experience

An immersive experience bringing together world-class Jiu Jitsu, surfing, exploration, and the Costa Rican jungle.

Joining us, Gorilla Hands will be sharing his tricks, knowledge, and the Surf & Roll lifestyle — the perfect combination of surfing, bjj, adventure, and good times.

All of this from an incredible Casa Lapas in Uvita, Costa Rica, surrounded by some of the best food in the region, epic waves, hidden places, and the wild beauty of the South Pacific.

A small group. A unique place. A week to train, surf, explore, and live the jungle life.

Beyond the Mat

Aside jiujitsu and surf everyday, we’ve selected the most amazing experiences around us, such as fishing tour, waterfalls, hiking, to guarantee you enjoy and explore as much as possible.

One Jiu Jitsu class every day in a deck with a ocean view (4 classes in total)

One Surf session a day Time will depend ocean's conditions

Video Analysis for surfing

Visit to a local waterfall

Private Chef (3 Meals a day plus snacks)

Access to the tatami all day

Farmers Market visit

Sunsets everyday

Jiu Jitsu

Magid Hage IV

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He is known as “Gorilla Hands” — a Brazilian-American black belt who earned his rank at just 19 years old. He is the owner and head coach of Surfight California, where he brings world-class experience to the mats every day. He is widely recognized for his competitive success in both Gi and No-Gi, with standout performances at ADCC Trials and Polaris. A highly decorated competitor, his accolades include wins at Copa Pacifica, the California State Championship, and the CJ Invitational. Known for his high-level technical skill and deep submission-grappling expertise, he brings elite knowledge, intensity, and experience to every session.

Surfing

Charli Meek

A professional surfer, born in the USA and raised in Costa Rica, she is a respected host and commentator at international surf competitions. Charli has deep knowledge of South Pacific beach breaks and brings firsthand experience from years…

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HOST

Ernesto Fallas

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Ernesto was born in Costa Rica, he is the founder of Jungle Mat a Jiu Jitsu academy. Ernesto believes in the foundation of a healthy body, mind and spirit through martial arts as a way to shape us, he wants to support his community through Jiu Jitsu. Jungle Mat Retreats is a way to share Jiu Jitsu with the best teachers and shareing this beautiful paradise.