Workshop Honolulu
About
Workshop Honolulu offers comprehensive training across multiple martial arts disciplines including MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and karate. The gym is led by Head Coach Larry Hope, a black belt under Aaron Milam and Jin Yung, with additional instruction from brown belts Scott Miyamoto and Alvin Yeh, both under Hope's lineage. This experienced coaching team focuses on practical, submission oriented training rather than point scoring, creating an environment where technique and real world application take priority over competition politics.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where even traveling amateurs feel like part of the team. Reviewers highlight the intuitive, detail oriented coaching and the gym's focus on submission grappling rather than point scoring. The training environment is described as having good vibes with friendly yet skilled practitioners who know how to scrap. Specific compliments mention the abundance of upper belts and the open minded approach of both coaches and training partners.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
A Z
2 years ago
Best No Gi grappling & Gi jiu jitsu gym in Hawaii. Good vibes rolling with friendly guys that always attack. Open minded coach & team. No politics. No training for points. Submission is the name of the game
Toby Yorke
9 months ago
I attended an open mat session while travelling and have to say felt so welcome and I feel incredibly grateful to have been included like a member even as a total amatuer.
David Kalopodes
a year ago
Legit No-Gi Gym!
Taven Davies
4 months ago
I came here for the Sunday class on vacation and had an absolute blast. People know how to scrap in this gym and they were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I was invited to come to the classes the following day , unfortunately I was only able to make it to the first but wow. The teaching done here is incredibly intuitive, the attention to detail when it comes to the technique was fantastic. I can't wait to train here again the next time I'm back in Hawaii. If your a tourist you should check this place out; if your a local you NEED to check this place out.
Connor McKenney
2 years ago
Great coaching and good vibes. Lots of upper belts.
scheduleHours
Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday: 6:00 – 9:00 AM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Scott Miyamoto
BJJ Instructor
Brown Belt under Larry Hope
Began training BJJ in 2004. Received brown belt in 2018.
Alvin Yeh
BJJ Instructor
Brown Belt under Larry Hope
Lifelong martial artist. Has competed at a high level in Karate, Muay Thai, Boxing, and Jiu-Jitsu. IBJJF Master Worlds podium finisher.
Larry Hope
Head Coach / BJJ Instructor
Black Belt under Aaron Milam and Jin Yung
Black belt received in 2015. Deeply interested in sports, philosophy, and psychology. Holds a BA in philosophy and a JD.