Känsept Jiu-Jitsu Academy

904 Kohou St Suite 201, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA

5.0 (48 reviews)

Disciplines

Gi Self-Defense

Classes

Adults Classes Black Belt Instruction Competition Class Fundamentals

Facilities

Mat Space

Culture

Welcoming Environment

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BJJ: Welcome to Känsept Academy, a competitive, family-oriented martial arts academy in Honolulu, Hawaii! We create good vibes...

Class Schedule

Monday 3 classes

16:00 – 17:10 Kids BJJ

17:30 – 18:30 Beginners

18:45 – 20:00 Fundamentals BJJ

Tuesday 3 classes

16:00 – 17:00 Kids Beginner

17:15 – 18:30 Kids Intermediate

18:45 – 20:00 Mixed BJJ

Wednesday 3 classes

16:00 – 17:10 Kids BJJ

17:30 – 18:30 Beginners

18:45 – 20:00 Fundamentals BJJ

Thursday 3 classes

16:00 – 17:00 Kids Beginner

17:15 – 18:30 Kids Intermediate

18:45 – 20:00 Mixed BJJ/Comp

Friday 3 classes

16:00 – 17:10 Kids BJJ

17:30 – 18:30 Beginners

18:45 – 20:00 Fundamentals BJJ

Saturday 1 classes

09:00 – 10:30 Kids Comp Class

Coaches

Jeremiah “Miah” San Nicolas Head Coach Owner

black belt

Owner & Head Instructor. Jeremiah “Miah” San Nicolas was born and raised on Guam and has practiced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 14 years. He received his black belt on November 19, 2019 from Chris Gutierrez at Conde Koma BJJ in Long Beach, CA. He has competed and medaled in national and international tournaments and focuses on helping students become conceptual learners.

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Yamil Velez Vazquez

I highly recommend this academy to anyone looking to improve their Jiu-Jitsu skills in a friendly, professional, and motivating environment The atmosphere is incredibly positive and welcoming. Coach Miah is exceptional, and his patience and humbleness set him apart. He genuinely cares about his students’ progress and personal growth. The academy is spotless, making it a great place to train without worrying about cleanliness
Posted 1 year ago
Deven Dyer

After my last gym closed, I was searching around for good place to train. I'm happy I found this place! Since day one, it has felt like home. Prof. Miah is always there, avilable, and helpful to improve my Jiu Jitsu. There are a wide range of skill levels and everyone gets to roll with and learn from each other. Other students are fantastic. No meatheads! Just good people that like to train hard and help others. I highly recommend. You will definitely improve.

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Posted 1 year ago
John Fidelson

I can’t say enough about how amazing this gym is—truly a hidden gem. Professor Jeremiah’s Jiu-Jitsu is on another level, and his ability to teach and connect with his students is incredible. This was our third visit, and this time, I brought my 8-year-old son along. He and his team welcomed us with open arms, the training was top-notch, and the vibe was perfect.

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Posted 1 year ago
Alan Fang

Professor Miah, a Coast Guard veteran, is an excellent coach who has a clear talent for teaching. At this relatively new and competitive BJJ gym, he is the only professor, teaches every class, participates in training, and thus you often get the chance for rolls and significant amounts of coaching. He has an uncanny ability to identify your most significant issue and help you address it on the spot. Coming here as a blue belt that could initially only commit to drop-ins, I was warmly welcomed, integrated, and received coaching even though I was not an official student of Miah’s. Even though I am a hobbyist with too many real life responsibilities, Coach Miah has invested in my journey as much as any other student. In addition, the technical ability of his white and blue belt students are impressive and a testament to his coaching. They compete frequently and have a knack for bringing gold medals back. The friendly environment at Kansept draws everybody from white belt to black belt, from Jiu Jitsu gyms across the island, to their weekly open mats and competition class, which to me is another testament to the reputation that Kansept has.

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Posted 1 year ago
Rey U

I am very grateful for the people making me a part of their team after my gym closed. Coach Miah is concise at giving directions from ranging from beginners through active competitors alike. Class is direct with ample live training time to focus on being able to giving members advice to practice and troubleshoot technique. Overall; great people, hygienic environment, and top notch classes. 🤙🏽 +Ample parking +Airconditioned +Restroom available +Changing room available

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Posted 1 year ago
Dwayne Yuen

the gym the culture the people are all dope!! :) highly recommend

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Posted 1 year ago
Bryant

After the school I was going to closed, I heard about Kansept through some training partners and decided to check it out. The students there are super legit! Coach Jeremiah is very helpful, and he helps each student individually throughout class to make sure they’re getting their techniques down. I’m excited to continue working on my skills and getting better at jiu jitsu!

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Posted 1 year ago
Ashley Alualu

Kansept BJJ has been the perfect gym for me to learn the basics in an environment where I feel comfortable and receive enough attention to properly execute techniques. Professor Miah does a great job breaking down drills/techniques to help us learn the moves while also teaching his students how to think about the cause/effect of each positions to build our “BJJ IQ”. I think this is missing in a lot of popular BJJ gyms and the Kansept Intro class is perfect for beginners that are starting from ground zero and want to build a strong foundation from a conceptual approach. 10/10 recommend.

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Posted 1 year ago
Austin Santos

Great atmosphere ! Started my bjj journey here and have loved it ever since . I have been coming here for close to a year and do not regret signing up . Professor Miah offered a free trial and it gave me a feel of the gym. Signed up soon after , KÄ

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Posted 2 years ago
Chadwick Tam

I highly recommend Känsept Academy. From day one, Professor Miah has been incredibly welcoming and supportive, making sure that everyone feels comfortable in the gym. His knowledge of jiu jitsu is impressive; he’s not only skilled himself, having won several tournaments, but he also knows how to break down techniques for his students. Professor Miah is genuinely invested in helping you achieve your goals, whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills. If you want to learn jiu jitsu, you need to train with him!

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Posted 2 years ago
Shaun Tam

Having been away from the islands for 3 years, I was worried that I would not be able to find a gym. My brother who began his BJJ journey at Kansept introduced me to Professor Miah, and I couldn't have been more stoked. I learned a lot during my short time here. I thoroughly enjoyed the instructions, the curriculum, and the individualized attention to detail for his student's game. Thank you Professor Miah for allowing me a place to train. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a gym as well!

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Posted 2 years ago
David “Temple Construction” T. Nguyen

Oss! KanSept Academy! Vietnamese Viper 🐍 appreciate the tough training & rolls! Definitely represented Hawaiian Jiu Jitsu 🤙🥋 Make sure yall drop in for Jiu-Jitsu training with Professor Miah San Nicolas and his academy!

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Posted 2 years ago
Anna Le Huynh

My husband and I were travelling through Hawaii on our Honeymoon and visited Kansept Academy during our stay. The team were extremely welcoming and friendly. We would like to thank Professor Miah and the team at Kansept for your hospitality, knowledge, enthusiasm and great rolls 🤙Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a friendly jiu jitsu gym whilst staying in Honolulu. Mahalo.

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Posted 2 years ago
Jason Tran

Travelling to Hawaii on holidays and had a chance to drop in at Kansept. It is a very warm and welcoming gym with an awesome instructor. Professor Miah and his team are all wonderful people. Great rolls and vibes.

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Posted 2 years ago
Joie Blas

I was introduced to Känsept Academy through close friends who have been training for years. As someone who is very new to jiu-jitsu, I felt very welcomed and comfortable. Professor Miah is a very patient teacher and I look forward to continuing my training at Känsept.

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Posted 2 years ago
Annette Delora

This is my son Kana, he’s 7 years old and has been attending KÄNSEPT Academy since July of this year. Despite only being here for a short amount of time, he absolutely loves it!! He loves his coaches and looks up to both of them with admiration. The coaches keep classes fun and exciting and the kids are always leaving with smiles on their faces. A little backstory, Kana had been going through a tremendous amount of emotional stress. His little light was dimming and I felt completely helpless. Then, if things weren’t already a challenge for him, a boy two grades higher than him decided to pick on him unprovoked. I told him to tell the teachers and staff if it continues. Well, that other child heard my son telling on him and waited until the faculty was not around. He came from behind and bear hugged Kana’s neck, actually lifting both of his feet off the ground. Kana was upset by the entire encounter. He was scared to go to school and it affected him tremendously. So, when I was scrolling on IG one day, and stumbled across the ad I was stoked to find out that it was located close by our new place. We had tried out other places before but the issues were more with commute, availability, frequency, and cost. This academy fit our families schedule and it was the right fit for Kana. He tells everyone about jiujitsu and is so stoked to come to class. His little light is starting to brighten again and he is so very happy with meeting everyone. Thank you for restoring confidence in my little SON-shine!! We look forward to the future with Känsept!

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Posted 2 years ago
Joshua Dao

Thank you Miah for hosting me at Kansept during my vacation. Love how the warmups and the lessons/drills lead into one another. Clear, precise instructions made it easy to pick things up. I wish my stay was longer to get a few more sessions in. I appreciate the warm welcome and inviting attitude from Miah and the members of Kansept. Respect from California!

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Posted 2 years ago
Johnseth Chong

Visited Kansept Academy while visiting on vacation. I was unable to train due to injury but I watched my brother train. Coach Miah was very friendly, welcoming, and I can really see his influence on his students, as they were all the same way. Everybody treated both of us like we were family and there wasn’t a moment of awkwardness. I’m glad I was able to visit because it now gives me more reason to come back to Hawaii!

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Posted 2 years ago
Ariana Moncada

I actually found out about Kansept Academy through a friend! Their intro class makes it very easy to transition into the basics of what jiu jitsu is. Coach Miah (Jeremiah) has a great teaching ability and is passionate about sharing the art of jiu jitsu. Totally recommend dropping in for a class and checking out what Kansept can do for you.

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Posted 2 years ago
Jeoffrey Lim

What a welcoming dojo. From the first time you walk in, Prof. Miah was courteous and precessional. First roll at one mat was with him. He rolled professionally and made me work and think about positions and moves he was trying to achieve. Gave me some pointers that’ll help with smashing lol. Students there were friendly and rolled at a good pace. If you are on Honolulu make sure to drop in and get some rolls. The aesthetics are very well put together. Lot of details and a modern look. This will definitely be my drop in place. Thank you

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Posted 2 years ago
Cyndi david

If you are looking for a Jiu-Jitsu school I would definitely check out Kansept Academy. My hubby and I took a class here during our vacation in Oahu. Miah, the owner, is a highly skilled black belt. He gave thorough instructions during the technique portion of the class and provided helpful tips to the students during sparring. I met students of various ages from a female in her 20s to a gentleman in his 50s. I felt comfortable as soon as we stepped in the door as the students were both friendly and welcoming. This is the place to learn if you are ready to embark on your Jiu-Jitsu journey.

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Posted 2 years ago
Jaycen Crisostomo

Kansept Academy is an amazing place to learn jiu jitsu. Professor Miah is very knowledgeable in this martial art and covers the technique to the smallest detail. He also willing to help everyone before, during and even after class with anything they need help on. Overall, Kansept Academy is full of good vibes and people.

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Posted 2 years ago
Adriel Bajet

When I first wanted to try BJJ, I found Kansept Academy at first through an Instagram Ad. I looked through most of the BJJ academies and schools near me and thought Kansept would be the best fit for me. The intro program made by Miah is well made and perfect for any beginner. Kansept Academy for me so far has been an amazing experience. The environment, the people, and what is taught is next level.

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Posted 2 years ago
Joey Margarit

Came here from the mainland to visit friends and family. Loved every roll and every moment I had, warm, welcoming and gives you the true aloha feeling as soon as step in. Mahalos coach Miah.

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Posted 2 years ago
Jordyn Merziotis

Jiu Jitsu brought out a confidence and fortitude in me that I didn’t think I could obtain. I feel more secure in protecting myself as a woman. More aware and in tune with what my body is capable of. The mental challenge… you need to experience for yourself. It’s addicting. Kansept is a solid space to grow whether it be as a hobby or for competitors with a badass professor and teammates

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Posted 2 years ago
Bryan charles Dugan

Professor Miah is the best on and off the mats. Place is very clean and the environment is very family friendly!

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Posted 2 years ago
Cam cam

jiu-jitsu good

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Posted 2 years ago
Elua Akina

Kansept Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers an exceptional training experience, led by the highly esteemed Professor/Instructor Miah San Nicholas Known for his expertise and teaching prowess, Miah has crafted a system that is accessible and effective for practitioners of all levels, from beginners to seasoned competitors. His clear instructions, meticulously planned schedule and structured workouts ensure that each session is productive and enjoyable. The academy's welcoming atmosphere and top-notch training make it a standout choice for anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I highly recommend checking it out and experiencing the excellence firsthand.

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Posted 2 years ago
Marc Llamzon

Kansept academy is THE place to train on the island ! Coach Miah is highly skilled and passionate about what he does. His gym provides a friendly and professional environment for all levels. The academy is clean and aesthetically pleasing. Classes involve dynamic warm ups, learning the technique of the day, drilling the concepts, and then positional sparring to apply the techniques in real time. We are visiting from LA and dropped in for a class, we truly enjoyed our time here and cannot wait to come back to train next time we are back in Oahu. Check out the gym and come try out a class, you won’t regret it !

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Posted 2 years ago
Emmanuel Villegas

I recently had the pleasure of dropping into a class with Professor Jeremiah while on vacation. The instruction was excellent and the community he built is stellar. Highly recommend!

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Posted 2 years ago
Ricky Magill Jr.

My experience at Käncept Academy has been amazing! It has been very encouraging. Jeremiah is second to none! Highly recommend!

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Posted 2 years ago
John Rhey Yanuaria

Awesome bjj community. Good vibes.

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Posted 2 years ago
Steven Hoang

Amazing instructional by Professor Miah. The details really help with the execution. Thanks for allowing me to drop in. I’ll definitely be back when I’m on the island.

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Posted 2 years ago
Matthew Ngo

Awesome coach, and environment! Highly recommend 🤙🏻

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Posted 2 years ago
Lisa Truong

Kansept is the perfect gym for beginners and higher levels training jiu jitsu. The gym itself is aesthetic and clean. The people who train there are friendly and encouraging. The coach (Miah) is very experienced and knowledgeable in the sport. You can trust that you’re starting your journey in a safe place.

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Posted 2 years ago
Suyun Lee

I am originally from South Korea and have been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a brown belt for over 8 years. I am currently here on my honeymoon, and plan to train in BJJ while in Hawaii. I often travel abroad and try to incorporate training wherever I go. The students and professors at Kansept Academy are incredibly kind and welcoming. I am grateful for the classes they've taught. This feels like the norm for me :) My wife is the best wife ever! lol

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Posted 2 years ago
Bryan Dugan

The atmosphere at Kansept is welcoming, friendly, and supportive. Professor Miah is able to share his vast knowledge of bjj through exceptional techniques and concepts. His enthusiasm keeps us students eager to learn more.

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Posted 2 years ago
Robin Fujimura

This is where you want to be if you want to begin or continue your Jiu jitsu journey. Miah is an excellent instructor who is patient and very knowledgeable. Being someone who has been to many other schools I can say Kansept is top notch. The facilities are immaculate and the atmosphere is very welcoming. OSS

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Posted 2 years ago
Carter Fujimura

Whether you are a new to jiu jitsu or high level competitor this is the place to be. Jermiah aka Miah is an experienced instructor and high level competitor. He has years of experience and it shows in his detailed instruction. The vibe is super chill and it's great place to learn or build on your jiu jitsu skills.

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Posted 2 years ago
Matt S.

Stunning studio and very welcoming and friendly vibes. Fun and safe environment to learn bjj efficiently at any level. Definitely recommend.

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Posted 3 years ago
dane tok

Miah is a true master at his craft and very knowledgeable instructor. Kansept Academy is a safe environment for anyone looking to start their BJJ journey and for those who are experienced as well.

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Posted 3 years ago
Michael Saliot

The place has great vibes! Very welcoming atmosphere and people with a top notch instructor. Place is also great for kids, my wife and daughter train here with me and we all love it. Place feels like a second home for my family.

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Posted 3 years ago
Vinson H

If you always wanted to try jujitsu but were afraid to, this is the perfect place to start! The intro class is geared towards beginners with no martial arts experience. It's a safe, fun environment to learn the fundamentals.

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Posted 3 years ago
Starfish

Super impressed with the quality class/instruction, friendly vibes and the cleanliness of the place. Highly recommend!!

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Posted 3 years ago