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Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 islandjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (808) 383-9196
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
The classes they run
“The 6am no-gi schedule was great for getting in some work while the family was sleeping at the hotel.”
“Family oriented, extremely friendly, and some serious competitors trainer as well.”
“Great details with the techniques of the day and awesome talent at the end for open mat.”
“Excellent training routine and various themes throughout the class such as competition based and self defense.”
“Highly recommend the place for all levels of BJJ.”
What members say
“Great coaching and a great place to train with a relaxed atmosphere; came here for two weeks visiting home and no contracts was a great plus for me.”
“The guys were awesome, friendly, welcoming, and made it feel like I was at my home gym as soon as I walked in.”
“I dropped in for a session while away on holiday and they were friendly, accommodating and super enjoyable to learn from.”
“Great details with the techniques of the day and awesome talent at the end for open mat.”
“Excellent training routine and various themes throughout the class such as competition based and self defense.”
From the reviews
I visit Hawaii often and never thought to train while I was on the island. This week was different as I have a competition coming up so I was looking to train. The 6am no-gi schedule was great for getting in some work while the family was sleeping at the hotel.
My son and I started at IJJ about a month ago. There’s always an abundance of senpai (great Coaches) at the kids classes and they keep the learning fun and engaging. Im 42 and as out of shape as I’ve ever been...
Got to train here a few times while on island visiting family. By far the most no-gi sessions I could find for those who prefer that. All the coaches were great and a really relaxed vibe to the gym. No politics at all. Overall super thankful for getting to train there I loved it!
Great experience as a visitor. Knowledgeable instructors, strong competitive open rolls, and a friendly informal atmosphere. All the quality things you can hope for at a BJJ gym. Oss.
New to BJJ? Start at Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC
Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC 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 Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC
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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