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Island Jiu-JitsuKakaʻako · Honolulu
Coaches guiding young keiki students through a technique on the mats during a children's class

Keiki 5–9 · Youth 9+ · From age 3 by ability

Self-defense and confidence for keiki and teens.

Mixed-level, co-ed classes for children 5–9 and youth 9 and up. Children as young as 3 can join if they’re able to follow instruction. The first week is free, gi rental included.
  • Self-defense
  • Bully defense
  • Confidence
  • Self-esteem
  • Physical coordination

Two age groups

Pick the class by age.

Both classes are mixed-level and co-ed, and teach self-defense and sport jiu-jitsu — one hour at a time.

  • Children’s class

    5–9 years old

    1 hour

    Children’s Gi/No Gi Jiu-Jitsu

    Children as young as 3 may participate, based on their ability to attend to instruction.

    Mixed-level, co-ed classes teaching self-defense and sport jiu-jitsu techniques. Classes generally include warm-ups and drills, detail-oriented technique, and technique-based games and/or sparring.

    • Mondays · Gi
    • Wednesdays · No Gi
    • Saturdays · Gi
  • Youth class

    9+ years old

    1 hour

    Youth Gi/No Gi Jiu-Jitsu

    Mixed-level, co-ed classes teaching self-defense and sport jiu-jitsu techniques. Classes generally include warm-ups and drills, detail-oriented technique, and technique-based games and/or sparring.

    • Mondays · Gi
    • Wednesdays · No Gi
    • Saturdays · Gi

Open mat

5 and up years old

Youth Open Mat

Mixed-level, Gi or No Gi. Children may spar as long as they would like. Arrangements with other teammates should be made to ensure there is an adequate training partner for your child — for example, in size and experience.

1 hourGi or No Gi
Collage of keiki and youth classes at Island Jiu-Jitsu: students lined up along the wall, a coach demonstrating, keiki drilling and sparring

In every class

One hour, in three parts.

  1. Warm-ups and drills

    Every class starts with movement and drilling.

  2. Detail-oriented technique

    Self-defense and sport jiu-jitsu techniques, taught in detail.

  3. Technique-based games and/or sparring

    Games built around the technique, and sparring.

Membership and pricing

First week free. Then simple.

Monthly memberships and punch cards include free open mat. No contracts.

Book a free week
  • Per class

    $30

    drop-in

    Any class, any level.

  • 4 classes a month

    $85

    per month

    Includes free open mat.

  • Unlimited classes

    $130

    per month

    Includes free open mat.

  • 10-class punch card

    $200

    valid 6 months

    Includes free open mat.

Private lessons

Contact Jason Vigil for details on privates and small group classes — a variety of options at discounted pricing.

Call (808) 383-9196
Free
First week of youth and children’s classesIncludes a free gi rental.
15% off
ʻOhana and active-military familiesTwo or more immediate family members, or a parent or guardian on active military duty.
It’s inspiring to watch the younger generation grow and develop at such a young age. Every kid in the class has left footprints in my heart.
Ocean HayBrown belt · keiki coach

For parents

Questions parents ask.

How young can my child start?

Children’s classes are for ages 5–9, and children as young as 3 may participate based on their ability to attend to instruction. Youth classes are for ages 9 and up.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. The first week is free for youth and children’s classes, and it includes a free gi rental.

Which days are Gi and which are No Gi?

For both children’s and youth classes, Mondays and Saturdays are Gi and Wednesdays are No Gi. Tuesday’s advanced class and Thursday’s competition class alternate Gi and No Gi, and Saturday afternoon is Judo. Check the schedule for this week’s class times.

What happens in a class?

Classes are mixed-level and co-ed, and teach self-defense and sport jiu-jitsu techniques. A typical hour includes warm-ups and drills, detail-oriented technique, and technique-based games and/or sparring.

Can my child spar?

Yes. Classes may include sparring, and at youth open mat (ages 5 and up) children may spar as long as they would like. Make arrangements with other teammates so your child has an adequate training partner in size and experience.

Is there a family discount?

Yes. ʻOhana — two or more immediate family members — get 15% off, and so do children whose parent or guardian is on active military duty.

What does a membership include?

Monthly memberships and punch cards include free open mat. Drop-ins are $30 per class, 4 classes a month is $85, unlimited is $130 a month, and a 10-class punch card is $200, valid for 6 months.

Do you offer private lessons for kids?

Yes. Contact Jason Vigil at (808) 383-9196 for details on privates and small group classes — there are a variety of options at discounted pricing.

Come train

Their first week is free.

Youth and children’s classes — the whole first week is free, gi rental included. Book online, then bring them to a keiki or youth class.