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HNL JIU JITSU ACADEMY
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Honolulu, Hawaii
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hnljiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (808) 341-2853
Hours
| Monday | 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter is now 8 years old and loves this sport which has taught her a lot about discipline, hard work, sportsmanship and fitness.”
“The class schedule is pretty good, with adult classes available every evening at 6:15 (gi or no gi, depending on the day), as well as Tuesday & Thursday morning gi classes at 0800.”
“10/10 would recommend for anyone looking to join a jiu jitsu gym whether you’re a newcomer, young or old, casual jiu jitsu practitioner or a seasoned competitor.”
“There's an open mat on Saturdays at 0930, and sometimes they open early at 0900.”
“HNL BJJ is a Relson Gracie affiliated academy, and with the head instructor (3rd degreee black belt Kayle Quinn) you can train from sport Jiu Jitsu to Gracie self defense.”
“HNL BJJ is very family oriented and welcoming to all levels of Jiu Jitsu, from men/women and to serious competitors.”
What members say
“great vibe, great instructions, amazing people, super clean.”
“I have enjoyed every class since my first day on the mats and as a small female, I’m grateful for the amazing training partners I have here.”
“Aside from instruction, my family and I have met some of our favorite people at HNL, many who have become more like family.”
“They break down techniques so everyone from beginners to advance players can utilize them.”
“10/10 would recommend for anyone looking to join a jiu jitsu gym whether you’re a newcomer, young or old, casual jiu jitsu practitioner or a seasoned competitor.”
“HNL BJJ is a Relson Gracie affiliated academy, and with the head instructor (3rd degreee black belt Kayle Quinn) you can train from sport Jiu Jitsu to Gracie self defense.”
From the reviews
HNL Jiu Jitsu is an excellent place to train, for both adults and children! It's located in the Aina Haina Shopping Center, in between the vet clinic and Massage Envy.
HNL Jiu Jitsu Academy is by far the closest you can get to hard training with a very down to earth vibe. Everybody is willing to lend a hand and help out on any instructional or techniques. HNL BJJ is very family oriented and welcoming to all levels of Jiu Jitsu, from men/women and to serious competitors.
A great community you get to roll with! It has been motivating, challenging and so rewarding training here. Every technique taught by Kayle and Jason is very well articulated. I have enjoyed every class since my first day on the mats and as a small female, I’m grateful for the amazing training partners I have here.
Very welcoming environment and a very clean space. Professors Kayle, Jason and Cameron are very knowledgeable and amazing teachers. They break down techniques so everyone from beginners to advance players can utilize them.
New to BJJ? Start at HNL JIU JITSU ACADEMY
HNL JIU JITSU ACADEMY comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at HNL JIU JITSU ACADEMY
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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