1712 S King St 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96826, USA
Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team HK is Hawaii's premier Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Self-Defense. Todd Tanaka (6th Degree Black Belt) is the main instructor at the Academy. We offer beginner classes for ages 4 and up in a safe and friendly environment.
Sitting here in a local laundromat to wash my gi again. Not even half way through my vacation on the island and already have had the pleasure to train a couple of times with Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team HK in Honolulu. This school does it all. They offer a self-defense oriented curriculum, while also teaching modern effective sportive techniques. You can find both hobbyists and competitors training here, people to train with from white to black belt levels, people of all sizes, and both women and men in a very welcoming and cooperative learning environment. Finally, the lead instructor and owner is a 7th degree black belt instructor trained directly by Relson Gracie. I would imagine him to be one of highest ranked jiu-jitsu instructors on the island. More importantly, I have seen both him and his instructors make themselves openly available to myself and their their students. I hope to stop by at least a couple of more times before I leave Oahu. They even offer a generous free trial period. If you are in the Honolulu area, you have absolutely nothing to lose checking this school out. I can’t say enough good things about the school culture, the instructors, and the students.
Posted 1 year agoI trained with Todd and his team for three afternoons during a vacation to Waikiki. The location was a short walk from my hotel and the gym was clean and comfortable. The team were very welcoming and I got a great mix of self defense, instruction, drilling, and sparring. I absolutely recommend it to anyone and will come back if we ever make it back to Hawai’i.
Posted 2 years agoI’m a purple belt from upstate New York and dropped in to train with Team HK while on vacation. I had a great time, loved the atmosphere and learned some new techniques. Everyone was super friendly. Todd Tanaka’s instruction is top notch. I highly recommend his school to anyone looking to train with a great group of people in a safe and welcoming environment.
Posted 1 year agoMy wife and I had a fantastic experience visiting this gym during a short vacation in Waikiki. From the moment we walked in, everyone was incredibly welcoming. The coaches led an outstanding class. The techniques taught were not only effective but also easy to understand and drill. We left feeling both challenged and motivated. This gym is definitely worth a visit for both beginners and experienced practitioners. We'll be returning for more training, without a doubt!
Posted 2 years agoIf you're a local or just visiting for a few, Team HK is a must visit. Friendly, welcoming, detailed instruction, great rolls... i'm certainly going to visit again when I'm in the area. Highly recommend.
Posted 1 year ago