17 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Honolulu right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 5.0/5 across 689 ratings). The Top 6 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
Gracie Allegiance Honolulu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Honolulu 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 5.0/5 (82 reviews) · Members only · 1914 S King St #201, Honolulu, HI 96826, USA
Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Honolulu 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 5.0/5 (54 reviews) · Members only · 505 Coral St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Känsept Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Honolulu 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 5.0/5 (53 reviews) · Members only · 904 Kohou St Suite 201, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Honolulu 2026 · JJA Score 47 · 4.8/5 (42 reviews) · Members only · 760 Halekauwila St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
All 17 Honolulu BJJ gyms, ranked
Gracie Barra Aloha Stadium · 4.9/5 (22 reviews) · Members only · 4510 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818, USA
Uptown Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (3 reviews) · Members only · 1685 Alaneo St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
Honolulu jiu-jitsu gyms, by the numbers
Honolulu has 17 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 5.0/5, pulled from 689 total ratings across 17 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii (188 Google reviews).
How we rank Honolulu gyms — the JJA Score
Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
Overall sentiment — Google star rating (30%)
Popularity — review volume, log-scaled (20%)
Class robustness — gi, no-gi, kids, women's, competition + classes per week (20%)
Competition pedigree — competition team or comp program (15%)
By the JJA Score, Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii ranks #1 in Honolulu for 2026 (5.0 stars across 188 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
How much does jiu jitsu cost in Honolulu?
Most Honolulu BJJ gyms don't publish pricing. Industry standard runs $150-$250 a month for unlimited training, $20-$40 for drop-ins. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Honolulu, HI?
17 gyms listed.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Honolulu?
Yes. Most Honolulu BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in Honolulu?
Most Honolulu BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in Honolulu?
Yes. Most Honolulu BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in Honolulu?