Riding Waves and Rolling: A Day in the Jiu Jitsu Surf Life

Whether you're just learning to catch your first wave or stepping onto the Jiu Jitsu mat for the first time, embrace being a beginner with us. Join us on a journey where the worlds of Jiu Jitsu and surfing collide, offering a unique and exhilarating experience at Beach Break Surf Camp in Playa Venao, Panama.

First light

Light breaks peacefully over Playa Venao around 6am. Start your day with the smell of the ocean and the sound of waves just outside your front door, situated right on the beachfront. Enjoy early mornings with a cup of coffee, a "dawn patrol" surf session, or join one of our daily group classes in Muay Thai, Animal Flow, Meditation, or Yoga at our fitness center.

Included in your stay is daily breakfast from our open and delicious menu. Fresh, healthy, and nourishing options to eat in the morning will keep you fueled for the rest of your day. Meals are served in our oceanfront restaurant and hours can be spent chatting with new friends visiting from around the world.

Daytime

We pride ourselves on the quality of the surf instruction offered here and our reviews and ratings on sites like TripAdvisor speak for themselves. And although our Surf Coach team is absolutely incredible, we can’t take all the credit for their success. Playa Venao offers one of the most ideal conditions for both newer surfers learning the fundamentals and more experienced surfers looking to push to the next level.

Each session is videotaped and analyzed with your instructor to help make fast and lasting improvements to your surfing. Take that first leap into your surfing journey with us and feel confident and empowered to surf more on your own.

Afternoons

Starting each afternoon around 3pm in our brand new fitness facility, we offer kids jiu jitsu classes starting with kids as young as 3 years old. Classes are open to all levels of experience with professional instructors under Professor John Boyle’s Black Belt guidance. While everyone is enjoying jiu jitsu class, you can also choose to workout in our newly upgraded weightroom. 

Adult classes start after 5pm and again, all classes are open and available to all levels of experience. We’ve actually had more than a few guests try jiu jitsu here for the first time with Prof John and write to us months later thanking us for getting them started on their jiu jitsu journey and they are now signed up at an academy near their home!

Evenings

Here at our Retreat and Surf Camp, we maintain quiet hours in the hallways after 10:30pm as we like to keep the focus of surfing early, sport, and wellness… but if you feel inspired to, Playa Venao offers a wonderful array of options for nightlife, dancing, and great meals. 

So whether it’s a book and going to bed early, a couple of beers and a nice meal at Gavilan during sunset, or finding your second wind to dance all night with new found friends, Playa Venao has an option for everyone.

Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed this quick trip through the paradise we call Playa Venao and Beach Beach Break Surf Camp.  We truly look forward to spending some time with you on the mats and in the waves.  See you soon and thanks for following along!

Stoked on this? Contact us to set up your next epic Surf & Jiu Jitsu Trip.