6 Best BJJ Gyms in Honolulu (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated October 2026
Honolulu BJJ Snapshot
Why Honolulu for BJJ
Honolulu is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Relson Gracie BJJ - Ronn Shiraki Academy [RSA] Honolulu, Hawaii, MANO JIU JITSU, and Sapateiro BJJ Academy. It has 7 academies and 20 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
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Where the Top 6 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1Google5.0(47)3 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Honolulu — 5.0★ across 47 reviews.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 2MANO JIU JITSU87ExcellentGoogle5.0(32)$30 drop-in10 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #2: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 10 a week.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
- 3Sapateiro BJJ Academy86ExcellentGoogle5.0(27)$30 drop-in1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 27 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Honolulu academy.
Best for: Brand-new beginners, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 4CJJF Hawaii Kai85ExcellentGoogle5.0(25)3 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 25 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Honolulu academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 5HNL JIU JITSU ACADEMY85ExcellentGoogle5.0(24)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #5: Runs the most no-gi classes in the top 10 — a strong no-gi pick.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 6Workshop Honolulu76GreatGoogle5.0(10)1 open mat/wkNeeds more reviews
Why #6: 5.0★ from 10 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Honolulu academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 6
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews | Drop-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relson Gracie BJJ - Ronn Shiraki Academy [RSA] Honolulu, Hawaii | — | 89Excellent | 5.0 | 47 | — |
| MANO JIU JITSU | — | 87Excellent | 5.0 | 32 | $30 |
| Sapateiro BJJ Academy | — | 86Excellent | 5.0 | 27 | $30 |
| CJJF Hawaii Kai | — | 85Excellent | 5.0 | 25 | — |
| HNL JIU JITSU ACADEMY | — | 85Excellent | 5.0 | 24 | — |
| Workshop Honolulu | — | 76Great | 5.0 | 10 | — |
Which Honolulu Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Honolulu
Pick the days you're in town — we'll build a roll-every-day itinerary with times, drop-in costs, and directions.
Your plan: 3 sessions across 3 gyms in Honolulu.
Train This Weekend in Honolulu
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Team Papakolea BJJ Academy — Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- CJJF Hawaii Kai — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Relson Gracie BJJ - Ronn Shiraki Academy [RSA] Honolulu, Hawaii — Open Mat · 11:30 AM
- MANO JIU JITSU — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
- MANO JIU JITSU — Open Mat · 8:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- HNL JIU JITSU ACADEMY — Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- MANO JIU JITSU — Open Mat · 10:30 AM
- CJJF Hawaii Kai — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Sapateiro BJJ Academy — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- CJJF Hawaii Kai — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
📅 Sunday
- Workshop Honolulu — Open Mat · 6:00 AM
- MANO JIU JITSU — Open Mat · 5:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Honolulu?
- Let's Roll lists 7 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Honolulu, Hawaii. The top 6 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Honolulu?
- Relson Gracie BJJ - Ronn Shiraki Academy [RSA] Honolulu, Hawaii has the highest rating in Honolulu at 5.0★ across 47 Google reviews.
- What's the cheapest drop-in in Honolulu?
- Among the top gyms, MANO JIU JITSU has the lowest published drop-in at $30. Prices in the area vary; many gyms offer a free first class.
- Where are the best open mats in Honolulu?
- There are 20 weekly open mats across 7 gyms in Honolulu. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- What's the best BJJ gym for beginners in Honolulu?
- Sapateiro BJJ Academy is a strong beginner pick — it runs dedicated fundamentals classes and carries one of the highest Roll Scores in Honolulu.
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How the Roll Score™ works
The Roll Score is Let's Roll's ranking metric, from 0 to 100. It's 80% a confidence-weighted Google rating (using a Wilson score, so a 5.0 from 3 reviews can't outrank a 4.8 from 600) and 20% review volume. As verified Let's Roll member reviews and check-ins grow, they'll factor in too. Rankings recompute regularly — last updated October 2026.