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Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC
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Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC

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About

Island Jiu Jitsu, LLC in Honolulu offers a comprehensive martial arts experience with disciplines including MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, kickboxing, and karate. The gym is led by a team of experienced coaches, including owner Jason Vigil and several black and brown belt instructors, providing training for both recreational practitioners and serious competitors. Members and visitors consistently highlight the gym's family oriented and extremely friendly environment, where no politics or egos interfere with learning. The coaching staff receives high praise for being accommodating, enjoyable to learn from, and running great classes that cater to various preferences, including ample no gi sessions for those who favor that style. The gym maintains a relaxed vibe while delivering serious training, making it a welcoming place for both locals and travelers. Located a quick ride from Waikiki, it is accessible for visitors on holiday who want to drop in for early morning sessions or regular training. Overall, the gym combines high level instruction with a safe and inclusive atmosphere that leaves members and visitors feeling thankful for the experience.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members describe the gym as an amazing place to learn jiu jitsu with amazing coaches and training partners. Reviewers frequently mention the friendly, accommodating, and welcoming atmosphere with no egos or politics, making it a safe and enjoyable environment for training. Specific coaches like Scoop are praised for running great classes, and the gym is noted for having the most no gi sessions available for those who prefer that style. Visitors from out of town, including those from New Zealand and New York, highlight how worthwhile it was to train here while on vacation, appreciating the prompt responses to inquiries and the relaxed vibe.

rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)

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Stephen Callow

5 months ago

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These guys are some of the best. I dropped in for a session while away on holiday and they were friendly, accommodating and super enjoyable to learn from. Definitely going back!

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carlo gonzalez

4 years ago

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This place is an amazing place to learn jiu jitsu! Family oriented, extremely friendly, and some serious competitors trainer as well.. you won't be disappointed!

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Payton Cupp

2 years ago

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Got to train here a few times while on island visiting family. By far the most no-gi sessions I could find for those who prefer that. All the coaches were great and a really relaxed vibe to the gym. No politics at all. Overall super thankful for getting to train there I loved it!

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Charlie Soundguy

9 months ago

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Amazing coaches and training partners. A very safe and welcoming gym to train in. Thank you so much, travelling from New Zealand was worth it just to train here. Mahalo Charlie

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Jonathan Sullivan

8 months ago

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I reached out about dropping in for a visit while on vacation from NY. I got a prompt response and was welcomed in. This gym was a quick uber ride from my hotel in Waikiki. Scoop ran a great class and I got some great early morning rolls in before my family woke up. Everybody was welcoming, no egos. Great gym!

Contact

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760 Halekauwila St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Chris Ledman

Coach

Black Belt

Black belt training since 2008. Keen attention to detail from USMC background. Encourages perfect technique.

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Royal "Kawena" Mitchell

Coach

Training since 2008. Coaches No Gi classes, boxing, and Muay Thai. Also a personal trainer.

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Chris Stokstad

Coach

Brown Belt

Training since 2008, brown belt under Jason Vigil. Believes jiu jitsu is a practice of peace and empowerment.

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Kyle Oswalt

Coach

Black Belt

Black belt training since 2014. Enjoys sharing knowledge and helping students improve.

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Tammy Chang

Coach

Purple Belt

Purple belt (2017), 9+ years training. Started the Women's Self-Defense workshops at IJJ.

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Nick Alcoran

Coach

Started training in 2014. Finds it satisfying to teach self-defense and build confidence to avoid adverse situations.

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Ocean Hay

Coach

Brown Belt

Brown belt, started training Feb 10, 2015. Helps manage the dojo and coach the keikis (children).

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Jason Vigil

Owner/Coach

Black Belt

Black Belt since 2013. Teaching style is technique-oriented with a high focus on self-defense.