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Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Hawaii
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Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Hawaii

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(18 reviews)Excellent

About

Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Hawaii offers training in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu under experienced leadership. The gym is led by owner and instructor Rexie Barnum, a third degree black belt, and founder Romero Cavalcanti, a black belt promoted by Rolls Gracie. Members benefit from a well structured schedule with both daytime and evening classes, catering to various availability. The facility maintains high standards of cleanliness, including a foot cleaning station before classes, and provides a welcoming environment for both local members and visiting drop ins.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise the gym's welcoming and family oriented atmosphere, where both instructors and fellow students are incredibly hospitable. They highlight high quality coaching, particularly from Professor Rexie for his detailed technique explanations and Professor Ryan for balancing fun with productive training. Reviewers note the clean, well maintained facilities with special features like a foot cleaning station and a strong women's program. Many describe it as having a home away from home feeling with a supportive vibe, excellent for beginners and advanced practitioners alike, though one member mentioned distance as a barrier after moving.

rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)

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Jennifer Marquez

2 months ago

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I wish I could give more stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ everyone was so welcoming. If I lived in Hawaii I would totally train at this academy. It’s for sure a home away from home feeling. They have an amazing women’s program at this academy. You don’t see that a lot at many gyms.

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Caleb Jones

6 years ago

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While I was in town for work, I dropped in on a beginner's class and I had a great time. Professor Ryan led us in a warm-up, some basic drilling and then a couple rolls after drilling. Ryan and all of my training partners were incredibly hospitable to me. Ryan struck that delicate balance of keeping the class light-hearted and fun while also providing productive training. The facility itself was clean and well-maintained. You could tell the gym has a family-oriented atmosphere as entire families (mom, dad, and kids) all showed up to train. If I lived in the area, I would choose to train here because of the hospitality, family atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and productive training. Thank you to Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Hawaii for welcoming me and giving me a good day's training.

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Laurence Bueno

3 years ago

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HIGH QUALITY TRAINING. I recommend All BJJ to all. Professor Rexe has incredible details and ability to teach BJJ concepts and the WHY behind the techniques. The gym is outstanding in cleanliness (they have you use a foot cleaning station before the class). The gym is incredibly welcoming to guests and all of the members introduced themselves with a smile. There is variety to class levels which is great for beginners to not get overwhelmed as well as higher belts to work on more techniques in a class. Join or visit today!!! Best gym on the island!!!

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David vs Goliath BJJ

a year ago

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My wife and I had the pleasure of attending a 2 day seminar this past weekend and got to train with Bruno Malfacine and Gezary Matuda, 2 world class Jiu Jitsu athletes and instructors. The level of instruction was incredible! Mahalo to Professor Rexie and his wife Renee for putting this together and making us feel welcomed. As a fellow bjj gym owner I can say their vibe is genuinely warm, supportive, respectful, and inspiring and that is a testament to Professor Rexie as I believe leadership starts at the top and benefits all other instructors and students. The students here were also very helpful and welcoming and they have a high number of black belts and upper belts that train here. I look forward to coming back and training with everyone at Alliance. Thanks for having us! 🙏🏻

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OvrlndHI Pohaku

8 years ago

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Great place to train & good schedule with day time and evening classes. I wish I could get in to train a lot more, but since I've moved to a different area, it's not as easy anymore with my family and work schedule. Professor Rex is one of the best instructors around.

Contact

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94-1388 Moaniani St STE 227, Waipahu, HI 96797, USA

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Rexie Barnum

Owner / Instructor

3rd degree black belt

Owner of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Hawaii.

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Romero Cavalcanti

Founder / Master / Head Coach

Black Belt (promoted by Rolls Gracie)

Nicknamed Jacaré, founder-head coach of the prestigious Alliance Jiu Jitsu Team. One of six people promoted to Black Belt by Rolls Gracie.