The Mango Tree Fitness and Martial Arts
“The class was such a great workout and Bernice was so welcoming and helpful with her demonstrations and explaining the moves!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Honolulu, HI
15 gyms listed · 13 in Honolulu · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“The instructor Matt and all his students were very cool and provided us with some awesome instruction and great rolls, definitely coming back again!”
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Still & Moving Center
“Offerings from diverse wisdom traditions, some local, some imported: hula and yoga to name two that will have me coming back for more”
Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
“If you are visiting and want a place to not only train, but to seriously learn, this is the place.”
Sapateiro Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“I highly recommend Sapateiro if you're a beginner or an avid competitor for both children and adults”
Burton Richardson's Jeet Kune Do Unlimited
“I had the chance to train with him for a number of years and his technique and passion is second to none!”
The 15 gyms listed for Honolulu, HI teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Honolulu, HI
13 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Honolulu; the other 2 serve Honolulu from Urban Honolulu (2 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 483 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (96%), professionalism (78%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills" and "atmosphere". 10 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 13 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Why are some gyms here outside Honolulu?
13 of the 15 gyms sit inside Honolulu. The rest come from other towns inside 5 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
International Karate Federation
“As a coach of competing team, we respect their athletes taking none lightly”
Honolulu Ki Society
“This is a great place to learn about the art of Aikido and Ki”
Smart Karate
“For a program/class to be this good, you need amazing instructors and this dojo really has one of the most engaging, thoughtful, fun instructors you'll find on the island.”
Uptown Jiu Jitsu
“Beginners to professional fighters, they always have the perfect training curriculum for all.”
Hawaii Aiki Kai (1960)
Urban Kung Fu
“Tremendously helpful to people who needs real life practical self-defense courses and exercises.”
Tako Jiu-Jitsu
“Coach Shel, Troy, and Seung are all very knowledgeable and want to help every student develop their skills.”
Kajukenbo Self-Defense Institute
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