United BJJ Hawaii is a phenomenal place to begin or continue your jujitsu journey. I became…read moreacquainted with the owners, legendary Professors Bruno and Angela Pucci, during their process of becoming an affiliated We Defy Foundation gym. From the meet and greet, I was hooked on their gym dynamic--a welcoming gym full of experienced individuals working together to progress in the art form. Classes are well-structured with lessons followed by live roll applications. The coaches at the gym are very involved, and it shows through the positive learning environment their gym has. I travel a lot for work, which provides the opportunity to visit many gyms. Though I am still very junior in BJJ, this is by far my favorite gym to train at! 10/10 this places goes above and beyond.

As a family with little to no experience with combat sports, we weren't sure what to expect when we…read morejoined United BJJ, but the coaches made us feel comfortable from the start. My children love training here--they've made great friends and gained valuable skills in Jiu-Jitsu. Beyond technique, they've developed confidence, respect, improved concentration, and learned self-control, discipline, and perseverance--skills that will last a lifetime. The way the coaches teach is exceptional. They explain techniques in a way that is easy for children to understand, making each lesson fun and engaging. This has helped my kids grasp the fundamentals quickly while enjoying the learning process. A few months ago my children participated in their first tournament, and Coach Maraya went above and beyond to support and encourage them, making the experience truly memorable. This type of dedication from the coaches is what makes this academy so special. Additionally, the convenience of the location is a huge plus. There's plenty of parking, and the academy is inside a 24-hour fitness facility, which means I can get my own workout in while my kids are training. We're grateful to be part of this community and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a positive, family-friendly environment to learn BJJ.

I just moved back to the island not too long ago. Our children are heavily into BJJ and my son is…read morean avid competitor. We checked out other studios around the island and I will tell you what, they don't compare to this one. My son did a trial and instantly fell in love with this place. Coach Jeremy, Pat, and Mike are some of the best coaches out there. They are the main three who teach and they have a-lot of color belts who help out. This studio is a growing studio and they are very competitive. They are very detail oriented and they ensure every kid understands the technique before they move on. For competitions they all show out and are extremely supportive of the kids. Christine is the studio mom who is also the owner and she is very professional and nice. Everyone makes you feel like family there and even though we just started, they welcomed us with open arms as if we have been there awhile. Our son's guard game got so much better since he got there. Highly recommended. The place is huge and the mats are huge as well. The place is clean and there is ample amount of parking space which makes it even better. They also host events the first Friday of every month to the island. If you're looking for a place to train, look no further. This place has customers coming from Kaneohe and Waikiki willing to drive all the way here. That should tell you enough about the business and professionalism.

Excellent instructions and coaches. The studio is always…read moreclean. Instructors and students are very courteous and polite.

Had the privilege of visiting this location in Waipahu. Awesome vibes! The owner, Linda, sat with…read moremy wife and I and talked about their progression and philosophy. Really felt warm, inviting, and structured. The night I went had a good mix of weight classes and skill level.

Amazing experience at Waipahu. Aunty Linda was very welcoming and informative as it was my first…read moretime visiting and watching my goddaughter play and receive her promotion. My goddaughter is flourishing and constantly growing at this location. Her instructors here provide a structure that encourages her to continuously grow. She came from a gym where she remained stagnant even though a substantial amount of time had passed. I'm truly grateful to every instructor at Waipahu for creating such a welcoming and nurturing space for my Honey to learn, grow, and be healthy and happy!

My son has been coming here for over a year now and the experience has been great. Awesome…read moreprofessors and coaches on every shift. They really work well with kids to prepare them for competitions and just the regular training is first class. The gym is never dirty! Always smells and looks spotless. Really grateful for my son to be apart of this epic community.

I've recently joined CJJF and it's my first BJJ experience. I have both a judo and wrestling…read morebackground so I wanted to try something different. I'm a very shy person and wanted to come out of my comfort zone so that's why I've decided to join this club. The staffing and coaches are extremely friendly and welcomed me right away! The coaches and staff are very patient and are willing to teach above and beyond! The dojo is very clean and organized. There are classes everyday which is great if you have a busy schedule. I'm very happy and excited to continue coming to practice! If you're looking to start BJJ somewhere and don't know where to go, I highly recommend CJJF!!

A fantastic place to come train. Everybody there is welcoming. Put in a lot of work to become…read morebetter. Community there is awesome and huge. Professor Joey and Professor Marcus are awesome. I highly recommend it to all friends and hobbyists people who are looking to try.

Best environment I've trained in, been here for a few months and from my first practice I felt very…read morewelcomed . The higher belts are constantly teaching me how to improve on my game and there is a solid balance of high level competitors and people who train for fun so there's a little bit of everything for everyone. I've improved so much as an athlete and a person because of this team.

Best Jiu Jitsu Academy! This is a religious affiliated jiu jitsu academy with a higher purpose…read morethan to just learn jiu jitsu. Don't get me wrong, although we are religious based, we roll with the best and our success shows in tournaments. The instructors, Shane and Justin, train and teach for the Ronn Shiraki Academy in Kapahulu. No egos, no cursing, no attitudes will be tolerated. Besides jiu jitsu, the fellowship aspect will get you closer to God, your family, and your jiu jitsu family. Check out the website and give either instructor a call. First class is free!

Come check us out every Wednesday and Saturday 6:30 - 8:30. Great workout for the whole family…read more www.newhopejiujitsu.com

We have been apart of the Gracie Barra family for 11 years. We joined Aloha stadium a year ago when…read morewe moved here. If you want to genuinely feel that Gracie Barra one team one family vibe this is the Gracie Barra you need to go to. Professor Justin went above and beyond to make my kids feel welcomed and a part of the family. We tried another Gracie Barra on Oahu on their opening day and we did not feel welcome. Aloha Stadium upholds all of the Gracie Barra philosophies, curriculum, and uniform policies. It's extremely professional and really upholds the Gracie Barra way. My children do Jujitsu to help them become better people, learn how to defend themselves, and learn how to get back to their community and they learn all these things here at Aloha Stadium.

I visited Oahu on vacation at the end of June / early July of 2025. I had time to squeeze in a…read morecouple of training classes. I contacted the school in advance and was able to visit and train with them. My 10 yr old son was able to go and train once with the juniors while we were on the island. The school / students were all very welcoming to us. From the instant we stepped onto the mats, we felt like we belonged there. I glad I went as Prof. Justin James pointed out a couple of things I needed to improve and then went about teaching me how to do that. All in all, I highly recommend this school to either join as a regular student, or visit and train with them when in town.