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Känsept Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Honolulu, Hawaii
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kanseptacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (808) 992-0926
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The beginner class is a great balance of welcoming and challenging.”
“Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or a seasoned competitor chasing high level technique, this is hands down the place to be.”
“Since then she’s been attending the competition classes and doing private lessons with the head coach.”
“Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or a seasoned competitor chasing high level technique, this is hands down the place to be.”
What members say
“Professor Miah is an incredible instructor—very patient, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to help you understand techniques no matter your skill level.”
“From day one, every single training partner has been welcoming and so helpful in making my transition to a new school feel smooth and comfortable.”
“From day one, every single training partner has been welcoming and so helpful in making my transition to a new school feel smooth and comfortable.”
“Professor Miah is an incredible instructor—very patient, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to help you understand techniques no matter your skill level.”
“Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or a seasoned competitor chasing high level technique, this is hands down the place to be.”
“The gym itself has a great aesthetic: modern, clean, very unique, and a solid training environment.”
From the reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely incredible gym! I’ve been training at Kansept Jiujitsu Academy for about a month now, and it’s been nothing short of amazing. I’ve had the chance to roll and learn alongside a bunch of high level athletes, and the energy here is next level. “Parfessor” Miah is a world class black belt.
I am originally from South Korea and have been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a brown belt for over 8 years. I am currently here on my honeymoon, and plan to train in BJJ while in Hawaii. I often travel abroad and try to incorporate training wherever I go.
I highly recommend this academy to anyone looking to improve their Jiu-Jitsu skills in a friendly, professional, and motivating environment The atmosphere is incredibly positive and welcoming. Coach Miah is exceptional, and his patience and humbleness set him apart.
Kansept is the perfect gym for beginners and higher levels training jiu jitsu. The gym itself is aesthetic and clean. The people who train there are friendly and encouraging. The coach (Miah) is very experienced and knowledgeable in the sport. You can trust that you’re starting your journey in a safe place.
New to BJJ? Start at Känsept Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Känsept Jiu-Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Känsept 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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