Academia de la Costa
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Academia de la Costa is a martial arts academy in Cabarete founded in 2006 by BJJ black belts Tomás Papo Soñé and Joe Neurauter. It serves all ages through a sliding-scale membership model designed to make martial arts accessible to the community. The academy teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, and Capoeira Angola, with programs for children, adults, and competition. Rooted in a lineage of Dominican martial arts pioneers, the academy has trained notable athletes including the first Dominican UFC competitor. Beyond combat sports, it hosts cultural initiatives and operates from a shared community space.
- Address
- Calle Principal, Cabarete 57000, Dominican Republic
- Sports
- Jiu Jitsu · Boxing · Muay Thai · MMA · Other
Training
- Styles
- Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
- Affiliation
- IBJJF
- Founded
- 2006
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Women-only classes
- Beginners' course
- Open mat
- Competition team
- Private lessons
Your first visit
- Beginners
- No experience needed · From age 4
Timetable this week
Monday
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu JitsuKids
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu
Tuesday
BeginnersAdults
Wednesday
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu JitsuKids
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu
Thursday
BeginnersAdults
Friday
Jiu Jitsu
Saturday
Jiu Jitsu
Prices
Monthly
US$45.00From the gym's website, checked 27 September 2026.
Coaches
- Tomás Papo Soñé
Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black BeltMMA · Professional
- Joe Neurauter
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Iskania Livanessa Pérez Peña
CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown Belt
- Alfonso Amazonas
CoachOther
Contact
- @academiadelacosta
Questions about Academia de la Costa
Where is Academia de la Costa?
Academia de la Costa is at Calle Principal, Cabarete 57000, Dominican Republic.
Which sports does Academia de la Costa teach?
Academia de la Costa is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA and Other.
When are the beginner classes at Academia de la Costa?
Academia de la Costa runs classes open to beginners on Monday 16:00, Monday 17:00 and Tuesday 18:00.
How much does Academia de la Costa cost?
Prices at Academia de la Costa: Membership: US$45.00 a month.
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