This gym is amazing. I was a drop in from Bend Oregon, and as an older grappler I was so relieved…read moreto be greeted with so much aloha. Coach Matt led a great class and the students were humble yet high level. This is a true testament to the quality leadership at this academy. Mahalo to everyone at Gracie Technics. I will definitely be back on my next visit to the island!

Gracie Technic Jiu-Jitsu was an incredible experience. My 15-year-old son from California called…read moreahead to ask about doing a drop-in class while we were visiting Honolulu, and they were extremely welcoming and accommodating. From the moment we arrived, everyone was friendly and made him feel right at home. Matt went out of his way to take care of Brenden and made sure he had a great experience on the mats. The instruction, atmosphere, and hospitality were all top notch. If you're visiting Honolulu and want to get some training in, this is absolutely the place to go. Highly recommend!

I needed a place for my daughter to train while we were on vacation and both times we came here…read morethey made feel like she was part of their academy

My son Gunner learned so much here. Awesome coaches. Mahalo for his trainings. He is working on…read moregetting his Grey belt. Great antiBully classes offered for the young kids.

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 never leave reviews and I created a Yelp account specifically because I feel this needs to be…read moresaid about this business. I enrolled my young son in a trial class at Island Jiu-Jitsu and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. The class did not seem well-suited for young beginners. Despite being advertised for younger children, there was a very wide age and skill range in the class, from very young children to much older students. As a result, the younger and less experienced kids appeared to receive very little attention. One of the stated rules was "no crying," which I found concerning for a children's class. Young children who are trying something new can naturally feel nervous, overwhelmed, or emotional, especially during their first lesson. My son became upset because he wasn't sure what to do and was struggling to follow along as a first-time student. While he was visibly crying and having a difficult time, the main coach ignored and didn't bother to check in with him, offer guidance, or even take a moment to speak with me about how he was doing. After class, no instructor approached us to discuss his experience or offer encouragement. The overall atmosphere felt much more focused on the more advanced students than on helping beginners feel comfortable and successful. For families with young children who are new to jiu-jitsu, I would not recommend this program based on our experience.

My son (17) dropped in on their 6 am class while on vacation, recommend doing the fee (30$) and…read moreliability waiver before hand. They sell rash guards there is needed. The owner was great and my son had a good experience! Highly recommend!

Both Gracie Barra Kapolei and Waipahu continue to thrive in all aspects. Thank you for all you do…read moreand represent. Although Gracie Barra is a franchise organization, your gym has successfully balanced business and community. You embrace the aloha spirit and encourage what matters (inspiration through bjj) while functioning in a global organization. Very impressive.

Amazing gym culture! If you are a seasoned practitioner, wanting to start, have advanced or…read morebeginner children, there is a program and class for everyone. Responsive on social media and if you decide to come in person to check it out, super low threat, no pressure. 100% RECOMMEND!

If you are local or just visiting like I was, and you want a fantastic place to train, make this…read moreyour destination. The BJJ family is always welcoming and these guys were no exception.

Trained here for a month while visiting my mom and it was an awesome experience. The professors…read morewere able to explain drills and concepts extremely well, gave specific feedback during drills, specific training and sparring and were also mindful of any injuries that training partners needed to be reminded of (shoutout to Professors Sean, Don, Diego and Coach Geno!!). Not only were the instructors great, everyone was so welcoming. The facility is clean and well maintained. I look forward to returning there next summer!

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!!

There's something special about walking into a new academy and immediately feeling at home…read more Huge thank you to Professor Justin and everyone at Gracie Barra Aloha Stadium for welcoming me in with open arms. I had an awesome time on the mats, picked up some really cool techniques, and enjoyed training with such a great group of people. I'm already looking forward to next year's Hawaii trip, and next time I'll definitely be training for more than just one day! 29th Gracie Barra academy in the books. Every academy I visit reminds me how strong the Gracie Barra family is around the world. Mahalo for the hospitality. See you all again next year!

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.

Instructor Eric Goo is an amazing teacher. He works very well with my granddaughter, who is…read morediagnosed with autism, and makes learning jiu jitsu fun for her and her siblings. His patience, encouragement, and ability to connect with children truly stand out. I highly recommend him to anyone whose child is interested in starting jiu jitsu

Traveling back home to Hawaii, I wanted to keep up with my BJJ training so I reached out to…read moreProfessor Eric and he quickly invited me to visit his gym...I think I may have found my gym away from my home gym. I visited Mad Tiger on a weekday gi class and am impressed - Prof Eric and three of his awesome students (2x blue, 1x brown belt) welcomed me with open arms. The instructions from Prof Eric were situationally based that I could easily relate and practice. Rolling followed and you can easily assess the quality of the gym and instructor by the way students roll, especially with an out of town visitor - they practiced restraint and control, instead of cranking down to execute a submission (where injuries can occur) or using unscrupulous (i.e. butthole) techniques, ensuring everyone was able to have a good grappling session. Located in a converted warehouse in a residential area, close to Wheeler Army Airbase (Wahiawa), MTA has the vibe of an old school academy with a great professor and students. I know where I'll be visiting when I travel to Hawaii.

Been training here for 4 months now, and I'm really enjoying it. I thought I was in shape the…read morefirst week and was exhausted. Now my cardio is much better, but it's quite a workout. People don't go full force to knock you out so don't be scared. All I can say is don't quit and stick in there if you want to learn; your body just needs time to adjust. Everyone is cool and goes to local mma events together, just like one big family. Most martial arts places don't give out prices on their websites, but I can assure you HMC has some really good ones. As for the cost, Leandro's BJJ is $70 I think and around $95 for monthly classes at HMC. If you are a student it's $80 which is what I pay monthly. There is a $50 initiation fee (every mma place has this). Drop in fee is $20 I think. It's a good deal compared to other places if you ask me; training on the mainland ranges from $100-$210 monthly. You can pay by cash, check, or monthly bank deposit. No BS contracts. The no gi BJJ comes with the price so you can learn grappling in addition to kickboxing if you want to do mma. I know some people who've just done this and have been successful in the ring. I prefer more instruction so I take gi jiujitsu. The schedule on the website hasn't been updated so check my picture for an updated version. HMC also has a branch in Kaimuki operated by Chris on Sunday only which you can pay a drop in fee if you're signed up with HMC Kalihi. They have grappling and kickboxing classes. There is also a Branch in Wahiawa operated by Haru that meets MWF at noon and evening and has Leandro Nyza BJJ on Tues/Thurs. They teach boxing, kickboxing/muaythai, and mma classes. Haru is also a native Japanese speaker and frequently has students from Japan coming down to learn from him. People are still signing up even though the new UFC BJ Penn Gym opened! The UFC Gym might offer all the mma classes you will need, but I still come here because the boxing/kickboxing instruction is more advanced for my level and the quality of training partners and instructors are much better, taking my game to the next level.

Brushing up on skills and advancement skills. Was proper and a great touch up and experienceread more