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Best BJJ Gyms in Honolulu, HI (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Honolulu has 26 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 806 student reviews between them. The ranking below is simple and honest: gyms ordered by how many students have reviewed them — a strong proxy for community size and staying power. Review counts come from public listings and refresh regularly. Always take a free trial class before committing; here's what to look for.

  1. Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii

    201reviews

    With 201 student reviews — the most of any gym in Honolulu— it tops this year's list. Located at 1222 Kaumualii St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Gracie Allegiance Honolulu

    84reviews

    84 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1914 S King St #201. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Känsept Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    71reviews

    71 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 904 Kohou St Suite 201. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    70reviews

    70 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 505 Coral St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Ronn Shiraki Academy [RSA] Honolulu, Hawaii

    47reviews

    47 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 737 Kapahulu Ave. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC

    45reviews

    45 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 760 Halekauwila St. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team HK

    37reviews

    37 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1712 S King St 2nd Floor. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Groundstrike Jiu-Jitsu

    34reviews

    34 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1003 Bishop St suite 110. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. MANO JIU JITSU

    32reviews

    32 students have reviewed this academy. Located at Manoa Marketplace, 2752 Woodlawn Dr #2F. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Sapateiro Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    27reviews

    27 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 560 N Nimitz Hwy suite 112a. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

How this ranking works

We rank by verified student review counts rather than editorial opinion — more reviews generally means a bigger, longer-running community. It's a starting point, not a verdict: the right gym for you depends on schedule, location, coaching style, and culture. Browse all 26 gyms in Honolulu or read what to expect in your first class.