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BJJ Gyms in Hawaii
21 BJJ gyms across 3 cities in Hawaii — including 11 with a free trial, 16 beginner-friendly, and 18 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Hawaii now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Hawaii
Featured BJJ gyms in Hawaii
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Hawaii ranking →
Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii
5 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Känsept Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Ronn Shiraki Academy [RSA] Honolulu, Hawaii
5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Groundstrike Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Hawaii
- Best BJJ gyms in Hawaii — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 16 beginner-friendly gyms in Hawaii, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 18 gyms in Hawaii with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 11 gyms in Hawaii offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 2 gyms in Hawaii with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
BJJ programs in Hawaii
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Hawaii
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Hawaii gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Hawaii: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Hawaii?
- Our directory lists 21 BJJ gyms across 3 cities in Hawaii. The cities with the most are Honolulu (19), Aiea (1), Pearl City (1).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Hawaii?
- Most Hawaii gyms don't post prices online. Across BJJ gyms in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $30–$120 (median around $70). BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free trial classes available in Hawaii?
- Yes — 11 gyms in Hawaii advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Hawaii?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 16 Hawaii gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 18 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.