Gracie Technic Jiu-Jitsu was an incredible experience. My 15-year-old son from California called ahead to ask about doing a drop-in class while we were visiting Honolulu, and they were extremely welcoming and accommodating. From the moment we arrived, everyone was friendly and made him feel right at home. Matt went out of his way to take care of Brenden and made sure he had a great experience on the mats. The instruction, atmosphere, and hospitality were all top notch. If you're visiting Honolulu and want to get some training in, this is absolutely the place to go. Highly recommend! read more

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This gym is amazing. I was a drop in from Bend Oregon, and as an older grappler I was so relieved to be greeted with so much aloha. Coach Matt led a great class and the students were humble yet high level. This is a true testament to the quality leadership at this academy. Mahalo to everyone at Gracie Technics. I will definitely be back on my next visit to the island! read more

Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

While visiting my cousin in Honolulu, he asked if I wanted to try Jiu-Jitsu for the first time. I figured--why not? Every new experience is a worthwhile experience. So we headed to Gracie Technics, where Matt, the instructor, not only welcomed me despite being a total beginner from the mainland--he encouraged me to join in. I can't speak much to the techniques since I didn't (and still don't) know what I was doing. But what was immediately obvious was Matt's deep passion--not just for Jiu-Jitsu itself, but for teaching and lifting up everyone in the room. What stuck with me most, though, was the community. I expected ego. What I found was humility. Everyone was welcoming, focused, and there to help each other get better. The high tide raises all ships. If I lived in Honolulu, I'd probably sign up just based on that one experience. And that's coming from someone who'd never even considered Jiu-Jitsu before...but now I'm thinking about it... read more

I've been training with the Technics crew for awhile now. The people, coaches and owner are really down-to-earth and good people. They're open to young and old folks, new or experienced jiujitsu practitioners, and are flexible with your schedule with the number of classes they offer. read more

Visited for a class while on vacation and will definitely be back. Friendly, no ego environment and the level of coaching and students' skill are phenomenal. Got some great rolls in here, and the owner and his wife were kind enough to give us a bunch of recommendations for seeing the island. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I been wanting to drop by this place for years but never did, until tonight. I called ahead to ask about a drop in for the No-Gi session. Matt was very helpful and told me to come by. When I arrived Matt introduced himself and was very nice. Did eight, six minute rolls. Everyone I rolled with was supper nice. No spazzy ego stuff. Everyone was very helpful. I felt like I was apart of the team. If you're are thinking about coming here just do it already. read more

Great gym! I'm in town for vacation and everybody was hella chill. Great technique and great rolls! I definitely recommend this gym if you are ever in the area. read more

Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My son and I went there for a jiu jitsu class. What the professor taught was very helpful and I was able to apply the concept that same night during one of my rolls. Got in a number of rolls, the guys there are very technical. Everyone was welcoming, we felt right at home. A good intense workout where I learned something, thank you GT BJJ for having us. BTW there is also a Muay Thai section of the gym where, above the entryway, you will notice Max Holloways UFC belt on display. read more

I was visiting the island for a few days and was able to drop in on a Saturday advanced gi class. Everyone at the academy was extremely welcoming and friendly. Class was structured into warm ups, techniques, and live rolling. Professor Matt's teachings were very detailed and well explained, he was able to circle the room and answer all the questions asked. Lots of variety in rolls - different belts, body types, and grappling styles. The mat was filled with solid rolls and killer technicians. Definitely one of the best Jiu Jitsu academies on the island, can't suggest Gracie Technics enough. Thank you for the hospitality and the rolls! read more

Awesome gym!!! Rylan is an amazing professor, and all the guys at the gym are super nice. Very technical jiu jitsu, super good class set up and really fun sparring! read more

I had the opportunity to visit Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy. My home club is Oregon Pound and my instructors are former students of the Technics professors. It is a rare treat to see the lineage of your school. The instruction was expert. The students were welcoming, helpful, and generous with their time. I cannot imagine a better experience. If you are local and thinking about training, you should definitely check out Gracie Technics! read more

I'm on holiday for a week and wanted to train a bit during my time here. I came to the No Gi advanced sparring session Monday and had a blast. Everyone was friendly, a good training partner, and very skilled. Definitely would come here again when I come back to Honolulu. Matt was also super chill and welcoming. If you're thinking of training here you should. read more

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They are flexible with their lessons. I told them that I only can come in one day a week and they said I can come here whenever they offer the lessons which is awesome. It's not a set schedule which is good for my rotating shift at work. They have discounts for multiple kids. 25% for the second kid and 50% for the 3rd kid. Lessons are around $140 Gi: you can buy it from them which range about $90-$120 depending on the size. ... or you can buy your own special one. You need to remove your shoes before entering the room. No AC... just fans. So bring cold water... if not they sell water for $1. read more

Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Lots of people come here to train - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Just started training and attending the intro to jujitsu classes. I've only been in three classes so far with technics but I've already learned so much within that small amount of time. Sebastian is an awesome teacher, Down to earth guy that really cares for the students. Whenever I have a question or have trouble with understanding certain drills/moves. he gladly guides me in the right direction and teaches me first hand on how to improve. All while being patient and understanding especially if I don't get something right the first time. Solid instructor. Matt was also really helpful and welcoming. provided me with all my questions and concerns in a timely manner over the phone and in person. He kindly let me sit in on the advanced classes to check it out and made me feel excited about jujitsu. The people in the technics community are down to earth and make me feel right at home. Great school. 100% would recommend coming here if you're interested in jujitsu. read more

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stopped by while i was on vacation, great environment and great community. everyone was very humble and friendly and Very Skillful rolls

Just wanted to give a little shoutout for the kids classes at Technics! My 4 year old son has been coming here for about a year now. He is in the Ju-Jitsu Games class and he loves it. The kids have lots of fun while learning moves and making new friends. I love that this place is super legit in case my boys end up truly loving the sport. But for now, I think it's great that they are in touch with the FUN factor as they teach the kids...Everyone there is great and it's awesome how they even organize awesome family events (like Trunk or Treat on Halloween!). This place is pretty special! read more

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Phenomenal instructional with even better training partners at Gracie Technics. I attended Gracie Technics after noon class while traveling for work, and the gym felt like I was training back home. The facility was nice with super clean mats and spacious areas to change. The bathrooms were really clean and well attended. One of the lead instructors, Matt, was very welcoming and easy to work with as we went through the waiver process and got ready for class. I have kids who train back home, and watching the environment and kids classes at Technics with Matt teaching, I would enroll them at Technics if I lived on Oahu. Any time I'm back in Hawai'i, I'll train at Gracie Technics. read more

I was in Hawaii for a work trip and it was recommended by my instructor at my home gym in Ohio that I stop by Gracie Technics while I'm out here. The experience was outstanding. Professor Matt walked us through some really cool advanced techniques for the first 30 or so minutes, then we spent the next 45 minutes rolling with everyone in class. Everyone was immensely friendly and welcoming. Everyone I rolled with was also a very high level jiujitsu practitioner so I was able to learn a ton in my one session. Thank you team! I hope to see you again in the future read more

I can't express how much I enjoyed my time training here. Visited Hawaii for a week and was able to stop in and train. The instructor Matt, the other coaches were super friendly and welcoming . The gym is super clean, the students were welcoming. They are family oriented and are very helpful and informative to new comers. Had a blast can't wait to come back one day . read more

While visiting from Arizona I was looking for somewhere to train, and everyone here was very welcoming. Learned some great techniques and got some great rolls in as well. I highly recommend checking out this academy if you are in the area. Thanks again Rylan and Matt! read more

Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Coach Rylan and I (right) - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ok so let's get straight to it. I've been in and out of martial arts throughout my life to include my time training in the Armed Forces & most of them lack in some aspect. Most don't even prepare you to keep a calm head during real world conflict. However, Gracie Technics doesn't lack in any aspect. You want true self defense while also building your confidence. Technics You want to train with instructors that emphasize honor, dignity, and professionalism without being intimidating. Technics You want to visibly see growth in your overall health, mental, and physical toughness (or your kids!). Technics Technics Ohana is full of TOP TIER grapplers, instructors, and people who ACTUALLY CARE about you. ***Short rant *** When I got busy with life and took a few months off, the day I came back, it was as if I never left. Everyone asked about my well being and everything felt right, other instructors in my past have made me feel guilty for life getting in the way of training... this doesn't happen at Technics. I couldn't ask to be apart of a better dojo. ***Rant over*** #TLDR... as long as I live on Oahu and have the ability to train, my home for BJJ will always be Gracie Technics. Whatever you're into Technics provides it: * Strong lineage to Grandmaster Helio *Good values *Extremely clean facility *Supportive community *Self defense & Confidence *A place to stay healthy and have fun If you know, you know. read more

Came to visit during a work/vacation trip. Called ahead and spoke to Mat. He was kind and invited me to come by. The gym is very welcoming and I had a great time. There were plenty of people to train with and had fun rolls. Definitely coming back again! read more

Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

For those wanting to learn in a safe, open, clean, family-environment, GT is the place to be. Learning all the aspect of Jiu-JItsu: street self-defense, basics, advanced, competition, gi, no-gi, and the lifestyle, GT offers its members a vast knowledge across the spectrum of Brazilian Jiu-JItsu. Changing room, showers, and now an added facility for a weight room with olympic weights, bumper plates, a crossfit cage, and a wrestling area with punching bags, GT has now expanded their program with a pro MMA, kickboxing, and fitness classes. GT offers the community with kids classes and women's classes; morning, mid-day, and night operations, 6-7 days a week. The people there are great to work with, I never feel embarrassed of asking a question, or scared to approach anyone of their pro MMA stars for an autograph or picture. No drama, and everyone their cares about your progression because it ultimately benefits their progression as well. read more

One of the best ways to work out that I've experienced. I'm taking both fundamental muay thai and fundamental jiujitsu and I enjoy both classes. Muay thai focuses more on striking (punches, knees, elbows, kicking, and clinching). The coaches focus on one technique for a few weeks (i.e. taking away the jab) and teaches us how we can use the various strikes with the technique. In fundamentals jiujitsu, each class goes over one ground technique (i.e. taking the back that sets up the rear naked choke) and one standing technique (i.e. leg hook takedown). I really like that this gym teaches jiujitsu more from a self-defense perspective rather than competitive/sport jiujitsu. The coaches are great - they're able to break down each technique where even someone as uncoordinated and not as athletic as myself can do the positions, submissions, and takedowns. In addition to breaking down the details of the technique, the coaches explain why we do it this way and why it works. Everyone at the gym is super helpful and very welcoming. When I started, one of the jiujitsu coaches helped sign me up and made sure to introduce me to the muay thai coach for the night. I remember being a little nervous since I don't know what I was doing when warming up, but one of the girls came by to partner with me and introduce herself. I felt way more comfortable as I continued to talk with her and now she is my usual partner in both muay thai and jiujitsu. If you're interested in learning jiujitsu or muay thai for self defense, I highly recommend this gym. read more

Great coaches, great environment and great members/partners! I'm on vacation at the moment and couldn't leave without getting a session in here. Def the jiu jitsu place to train at if you are in the area. Osss read more

During my visit to Honolulu I had the pleasure of dropping in to Gracie Technics which had a very professional and family oriented atmosphere. Matt was the instructor for the 11am gi class and taught a simple yet effective trip. The rolls were very fun and technical! I definitely would recommend stopping by this gym if ever in Honolulu! read more

Good high quality jiu jitsu in a clean, well respected gym. Plenty of participants with variable experience levels to fit anyone's needs or desires. read more

My son loves going. Everyone's professional and friendly. Good location and solid kid program. 10/10

Matt and team are excellent. My boys (8 and 6) really enjoyed their training sessions. If you are looking for a safe location for your kids to learn, this is the place to go!!! read more

Very awesome and welcoming place to train! Tech is on point, lots of drilling and fun rolls!!

Traveling here on vacation visiting family. While staying here for 10 days I needed a place to roll. Gracie Technics is a welcoming place. They were very humbling people and coach Matt was a great guy. This won't be my last time coming. Mahalo again for the drop in. \m_ -Arik SF read more

I contacted Matt and he welcomed me to drop in and train in their no-gi class on Friday. I was welcomed immediately and never made to feel like an outsider ( I have experienced this unfortunately while visiting different gyms). I was impressed with how technical the teaching was. Questions for students were welcomed, and they were answered with detailed instructions. Their was students from various levels (a lot of skilled practitioners), yet everyone worked well with one another. I would definitely train here again. read more

It's not everyday where you spend a day in paradise and get the opportunity to train where the great Max Holloway was at. The atmosphere, the instruction were all A1 for me, given that I was a visitor from California they welcomed me with open arms and I was able some amazing rolls in with different levels of practitioners. Thank you so much for having me and I'll be sure to visit again when back on the island read more

Great martial arts with awesome staff!!! Gym is clean and immaculate. Private lessons in Jiujitsu and Muaythai are also available. Coaches communicate, assists students and athletes of all levels. To develop new skills and evaluate their progression in their designated focus whether they're training for recreation or professional. Kids and teens Jiujitsu program are constantly evolving. Classes offered from the age of 4-14 years old. Free trial class are available in Jiujitsu and Muaythai!!! Don't wait too long fam and join the best team in the game!!! Lesss get it!!! OSS! read more

I dropped in for the 11 am advanced class, Matt taught a great class and everyone there was welcoming and friendly. I can't recommend technics enough! read more

Awesome environment, great instructor and chill training partners. Great for drop ins. Have stopped by three times while on vacation and have had a great experience everytime. read more

Great place to train jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, or mma for the beginner or the experienced. Classes are beginner friendly and structured so that you build a strong foundation. The instructors are great at explaining the techniques so that everybody understands and it is done correctly and in a safe manner. Everybody at the academy is humble and willing to spar, work on techniques, or provide help. Great training environment! read more

My grandchildren are both taking classes here and I was fortunate to get to watch their class and see how both kids have blossomed from the instruction. My granddaughter seems more confident and my grandson seems less wild and more focused. Both of them look forward to the class. read more

A great place to train for Jiu-Jitsu on Oahu. Matt was very responsive through emails when I wanted to visit for a drop-in class. Rylan was the no-gi JJ instructor leading the class. He was friendly and well-versed in demonstrating the steps & thought process of the class's moves for the day. I also liked the vibe of the gym as other students were welcoming. Many introduced themselves to me and I knew this gym would be a go-to school for future visits. Also, the gym is split into Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai mats so there are classes for both ground and striking arts. The facility is super clean with 2 bathrooms and changing stalls. Mahalo to Rylan and Matt for the drop-in and time spent. read more

Just decided to drop in since I was in the area and It turned out to be a great place to train! The instructor at the time, Matt, broke down the moves and everybody training there was pretty chill. The gym layout itself also looks awesome and clean. Looking forward to coming back and train again! read more