30 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 1,016 ratings). The Top 8 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 Barra Kapolei — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Honolulu 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 4.8/5 (46 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1826
Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Honolulu 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 5.0/5 (188 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1222 Kaumualii St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Honolulu 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 5.0/5 (54 reviews) · $120/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 505 Coral St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Honolulu 2026 · JJA Score 60 · 4.8/5 (42 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 760 Halekauwila St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
DVG JIU JITSU — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Honolulu 2026 · JJA Score 65 · 5.0/5 (165 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · 99-1324 Koaha Pl
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
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
All 30 Honolulu BJJ gyms, ranked
Gracie Barra Waipahu · 5.0/5 (22 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 94-333 Waipahu Depot St
Jiu Jitsu - Honolulu · 5.0/5 (23 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 1001 Dillingham Blvd #102, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
Kids jiu-jitsu in Honolulu, HI: 12 academies teach children's BJJ, including 5 with a 3-6 little-kids program. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Honolulu gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Honolulu?
5 Honolulu gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Honolulu academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for beginners in Honolulu, HI
BJJ for beginners in Honolulu, HI: 10 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
Honolulu has 30 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 21 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 5.0/5, pulled from 1,016 total ratings across 30 reviewed academies. Membership averages $183/mo and drop-ins about $36 across the 6 gyms that publish pricing. 8 gyms run a public open mat; 22 are members-only. Most reviewed: Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii (188 Google reviews).
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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 Barra Kapolei ranks #1 in Honolulu for 2026 (4.8 stars across 46 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?
Across the 6 Honolulu gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $183 a month and drop-ins about $36. Many don't list rates publicly. Industry standard is $150-$250/mo unlimited, $20-$40 drop-in. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Honolulu, HI?
30 gyms listed. 21 are verified by our team.
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?