Gracie Jiujitsu Kailua
About
Gracie Jiujitsu Kailua offers training in both MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the guidance of Head Coach and Founder Jason Izaguirre, a 2nd Degree Black Belt with 32 years of experience. The gym provides over 100 hours of classes monthly at competitive rates and includes an on-site shop for gear and equipment. Coach Jason's approach blends traditional self-defense techniques with modern movements, creating a well-rounded curriculum that challenges both newcomers and experienced colored belts alike.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Coach Jason's exceptional teaching abilities, noting his 32 years of experience and ability to blend traditional and modern jiu-jitsu techniques. Reviewers describe the gym as extremely welcoming for newcomers, children, and visitors, with many saying it quickly feels like home. Specific compliments include the excellent instruction, friendly and helpful people, fair rates, and challenging workouts that combine skill development with intense cardio. Several reviewers mention this is their favorite gym on Oahu and recommend it highly to both locals and vacationers.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Greggor P
4 years ago
Coach Jason has built an amazing home for Oahu BJJ practitioners. While his roots are in the old school way of BJJ and self defense, he openly and eagerly challenges his students with modern movements that produces a very well-rounded student. The entire gym is very welcoming and it has very quickly become my new home. Coach Jason takes the time to personally know each of his students and accommodate training to challenge both newcomers and the plethora of colored belts that practice here daily. I highly recommend this gym to anyone on the island, including visitors looking to get a class and rounds in on vacation.
David Sousa
2 years ago
This is the best BJJ school on the island of Oahu. It is extremely comfortable for newcomers and children while offering over 100 hours per month of classes at a very good rate.
Paul Barry
7 years ago
I visited this gym with my two kids (age 11 and 13) while on vacation and had a great time. Jason and everyone at the gym made us feel welcomed. I would highly recommend the gym for any BJJ visitors in the Kailua area that want to get some good training in. The instruction is excellent, the people are friendly and helpful, and the rates are more than fair. When I asked my kids what their favorite thing was while on vacation, they both said it was this jiu jitsu gym and surfing!!
Bill Radebaugh
5 years ago
Coach Jason is an amazing professor for both children and adults. With 32 years of jiujitsu experience, he has amazing technical expertise in both traditional and modern aspects of jiu jitsu.
Peter Sunwoo
5 months ago
Had my first class. Everyone is very welcoming and kind. I learned a lot in just one day. Not only do you learn a new sport, but the cardio and HIIT is on another level.
fitness_centerAmenities
paymentsMembership
$125/mo
Contact
35 Kainehe St #103, Kailua, HI 96734, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:15 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 3:15 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Jason Izaguirre
Head Coach / Founder
2nd Degree Black Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Born and raised in Kailua, Hawaii. Began training at Gracie Barra in Rio in 1987 under Carlinhos Gracie. Received blue belt from Rillion Gracie, trained under Royler Gracie and Marcello Behring. Continued training under Relson Gracie in Hawaii. Awarded black belt by Royler Gracie.