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One way/Kohaku Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Honolulu, Hawaii
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kohakujiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (808) 343-6816
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great school great teacher Luis very knowledgeable in Jiu Jitsu totally amazing place to learn me and my kids”
“I have gone to two tournaments with being sponsored by One-Way Jiu-jitsu/Kohaku Jiu-jitsu and have placed 1st both times in No-Gi and have placed my second time 3rd in Gi.”
“I have gone to two tournaments with being sponsored by One-Way Jiu-jitsu/Kohaku Jiu-jitsu and have placed 1st both times in No-Gi and have placed my second time 3rd in Gi.”
“This dojo is a great place for beginners & anyone who want to start learning BJJ / self defense.”
“This dojo is a great place for beginners & anyone who want to start learning BJJ / self defense.”
What members say
“Luis is a great instructor that really takes his time to make sure you’re are taken well care of.”
“It’s a fun and welcoming space that I look forward to going to everyday, and sensei Luiz puts in a ton of hard work so we can better ourselves mentally and physically.”
“Everyone was super kind and friendly and had awesome manners and discipline.”
“Super detailed instruction from Professor Luiz and great rolls after.”
From the reviews
This dojo is a great place for beginners & anyone who want to start learning BJJ / self defense. You will be surrounded with people with aloha vibes who will help each other stay motivated. Luiz sensei is encouraging and kind. If you got kids of age 5 and up bring them over to join keiki’s class.
Solid instruction, good training partners, and a friendly atmosphere... couldn't hope for anything more! A lot of military folks go here, but it's totally welcoming of all types. Sensei Luiz teaches in great detail with creative analogies. This is a great place to put in a workout and improve your BJJ. Beast mode🥋
This is my Second Jiu-jitsu Dojo that I have trained at and the very first day I fell in love with the dojo and the people. Everyone was super kind and friendly and had awesome manners and discipline. Sensei Luis Santos actually teaches amazing Basic & Advanced Jiu-jitsu.
Hands down best jui-jitsu place in town. Luis is a great instructor that really takes his time to make sure you’re are taken well care of. Great place to bring your young ones and of course the adults. If you’re looking to get started with no experience I highly recommend Kohaku!
New to BJJ? Start at One way/Kohaku Jiu Jitsu
One way/Kohaku Jiu Jitsu 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 One way/Kohaku Jiu Jitsu
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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