About
MANO JIU JITSU in Honolulu offers training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA under the guidance of a highly credentialed team of instructors. The gym is led by owner and director Jun Hyodo, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, and features a deep roster of coaches including multiple other Black Belts like Rod Amano, Gordon Kimura, Marcel Suehiro, Jose Tajon, and AJ Mendoza, as well as Brown and Purple Belts. The gym provides structured programs, including dedicated kids' classes on specific weekdays, ensuring comprehensive instruction for all skill levels and ages. This foundation of expert coaching creates an environment where both fundamentals and advanced techniques are taught with precision and care.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members and visitors consistently praise the gym's amazing culture and super friendly atmosphere, where everyone from instructors to students makes newcomers feel welcomed and like family. They highlight the high level instruction and beautiful technique, leading to fun, challenging, and top notch sparring sessions. Specific coaches like Professor Rod and Professor AJ are mentioned by name for their stellar teaching and hospitality. Reviewers frequently note they plan to return, emphasizing the unbeatable laid back vibes combined with tough rolls, making it a favorite spot for both locals and vacationing practitioners.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Darcie Omori
a year ago
This place is really special! We were just visiting, but the gym culture at Mano is amazing. Everyone was super friendly. The instructors and students have beautiful technique and the rolls were super fun.
Kabir Bath
a year ago
Amazing training environment! Great culture, skillful practitioners, and quality instruction. Professor Rod made my wife and I feel like we were his students, even though we only did a drop-in while on vacation. We will definitely be back!
Kevin Spencer
2 years ago
Awesome place to train! From the minute I spoke to Rod on the phone to inquire about some training , he made me feel very welcomed. And when I finally met him he made me feel like family. Training and instruction was top notch! Everybody was super cool . Look forward to training again with them when I visit oahu again. Thank you to everybody I trained with!🤙🏽
Troy Pugh
2 years ago
Great spot to train while in Hawaii. This was my second time dropping in at Mano. The vibes here cannot be beat! Laid back environment, but with high level instruction and tough rolls! I will definitely train here again whenever I come back to the island.
Bear Joo
a year ago
I dropped in for the Tuesday morning Gi class. We got stellar instruction from Professor AJ and had some awesome sparring rounds towards the end. Everyone was super friendly! They have a great culture and it shows. I highly recommend Mano Jiu Jitsu! Can't wait to come back!
paymentsMembership
$160/mo
Contact
Manoa Marketplace, 2752 Woodlawn Dr #2F, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 3:45 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 – 11:00 AM, 4:45 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:45 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 – 11:00 AM, 4:45 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Rod Amano
MANO JIU JITSU Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Third Place at the World Master Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2021 / Black Belt
Gordon Kimura
MANO JIU JITSU Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Marcel Suehiro
MANO JIU JITSU Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Jose Tajon
MANO JIU JITSU Instructor, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY KIDS JIU JITSU
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Mike Higa
MANO JIU JITSU Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
Laka Carpenter
MANO JIU JITSU Instructor, TUESDAY & THURSDAY KIDS JIU JITSU
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Jun Hyodo
Owner / Director / MANO JIU JITSU Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
First Place at the Asian Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2023 / Black Belt. Multiple World Master medals.
AJ Mendoza
MANO JIU JITSU Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Founder & Owner of DXD. Second Place at the SJJIF World Championships 2024 / Black Belt.