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Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii

5 ★★★★★ 208 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Honolulu, Hawaii

Free trial Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule gracietechnics.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 808-277-3744

Hours

Monday 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 4:15–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4:15–9 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 4:15–8:30 pm
Thursday 4:15–9 pm
Friday 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 4:15–8:30 pm
Saturday 9:15 am–1:45 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 8 mentions

“My son trained at this gym and the coach was absolutely amazing, it was a clean facility with friendly staff, and a very positive environment for the kids, thank you coach”

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🥊 Sparring

“I got plenty of drilling time and Professor Matt had us doing sparring rounds after.”

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📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Beyond the physical fitness and foundational techniques, what truly set this gym apart was Coach Chuck’s approach to starting each class with a meaningful life lesson.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Always very welcoming with the coaches delivering a very high standard of teaching for both self defence and sport BJJ.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 17 mentions

“I was recommended by my Jiu Jitsu Professor to visit Technics Jiu Jitsu and Legacy Muay Thai while I was out here in Oahu for vacation.”

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🏟️ MMA

“Great gym, everybody was friendly and super welcoming (I'm new to MMA & Jiu Jitsu), and the place was very well kept and clean.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 208 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“My son trained at this gym and the coach was absolutely amazing, it was a clean facility with friendly staff, and a very positive environment for the kids, thank you coach”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 14 mentions

“My 15-year-old son from California called ahead to ask about doing a drop-in class while we were visiting Honolulu, and they were extremely welcoming and accommodating.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 26 mentions

“My son trained at this gym and the coach was absolutely amazing, it was a clean facility with friendly staff, and a very positive environment for the kids, thank you coach”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Beyond the physical fitness and foundational techniques, what truly set this gym apart was Coach Chuck’s approach to starting each class with a meaningful life lesson.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 6 mentions

“My son trained at this gym and the coach was absolutely amazing, it was a clean facility with friendly staff, and a very positive environment for the kids, thank you coach”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“From day one, the instructors have been outstanding with kids his age, consistently encouraging and motivating while maintaining age-appropriate discipline.”

From the reviews

Gracie Technic Jiu-Jitsu was an incredible experience. My 15-year-old son from California called ahead to ask about doing a drop-in class while we were visiting Honolulu, and they were extremely welcoming and accommodating. From the moment we arrived, everyone was friendly and made him feel right at home.

★★★★★ — Michael, Mar 2026

Professor Rylan and Professor Matt are wonderful instructors. They have a vision for jiu-jitsu that is exemplified by their commitment and dedication to their students. They understand jiu-jitsu and are able to break it down to teach in a way that is easily digestible, no matter your experience level.

★★★★★ — Dennis, May 2023

We are so sad to be leaving Gracie Technics, the only reason we’re going is due to military PCS. When our 4 year old son started, he was shy and in tears those first few classes. Coach Chuck stepped in with so much patience and care, and helped him find his confidence.

★★★★★ — Hala, May 2026

I was recommended by my Jiu Jitsu Professor to visit Technics Jiu Jitsu and Legacy Muay Thai while I was out here in Oahu for vacation. I’d like to say they were so welcoming to my wife and I. It was a packed class for their advanced Jiu Jitsu, but I had a blast.

★★★★★ — Joel, Feb 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii

Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first muay thai class at Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii

1222 Kaumualii St, Honolulu, HI96817

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