BJJ Classes in Honolulu, HI
Honolulu has 19 BJJ gyms — including 10 with a free trial, 14 beginner-friendly, and 16 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
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
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
Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team HK
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
MANO JIU JITSU
5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
Sapateiro Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
Jiu Jitsu - Honolulu
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
HNL JIU JITSU ACADEMY
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
Kahala Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
Tako Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Aloha Stadium
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
One way/Kohaku Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Freakuency Jiu Jitsu Honolulu
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Uptown Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Honolulu
5 of the 19 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii, Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Ronn Shiraki Academy [RSA] Honolulu, Hawaii, Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC, Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team HK, and 4 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC and Grappling Unlimited run women's BJJ.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii ★★★★★ 5 (208)
- Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (78)
- Känsept Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (71)
New to BJJ?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii ★★★★★ 5 (208)
- Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (78)
- Känsept Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (71)
Kids & teen BJJ in Honolulu
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii ★★★★★ 5 (208)
- Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (78)
- Känsept Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (71)
BJJ in Honolulu: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Honolulu?
- Most Honolulu gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Honolulu gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 10 of the 19 gyms in Honolulu advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii, Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Känsept Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Honolulu?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 14 Honolulu gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
- Are there kids' BJJ classes in Honolulu?
- Yes — 16 Honolulu gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.