The 12 Best Martial Arts Schools in Hawaii — 2026

We compared all 230 schools in Hawaii on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Hawaii Kenpo Karate, llcHonolulu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Monday and Thursday: 5:00PM – 6:00PM

(808) 699-7788 Website View listing

#2 · Legacy Muay ThaiHonolulu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

(808) 277-3744 Website View listing

#3 · Bragiao BJJ MMA KauaiKapaa Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

(808) 500-4480 Website View listing

#4 · Shoot Hawaii DojoHolualoa Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

(808) 640-7738 Website View listing

#5 · The Process Martial Art AcademyKailua Kona Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

(808) 345-0703 Website View listing

#6 · Gracie Technics AcademyHonolulu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

(808) 834-2550 Website View listing

#7 · Smith Taekwondo CenterKaneohe Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3:15pm - 7:30pm

(808) 247-3114 Website View listing

#8 · United BJJ HawaiiPearl City Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

Mon-Fri 6am-8:30pm, Sat 8am-11am

(808) 383-5425 Website View listing

#9 · Relson Gracie - Team Papakolea Jiu Jitsu Ward & KakaakoHonolulu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

(808) 452-0918 Website View listing

#10 · Relson Gracie - Team Papakolea Jiu-JitsuHonolulu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

(808) 741-1520 Website View listing

#11 · Hawaii Judo AcademyAiea Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

(808) 223-0624 Website View listing

#12 · Mad Tiger AcademyWahiawa Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

(808) 381-7838 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services (kids classes, free trial class, bjj / grappling, muay thai / kickboxing, karate / taekwondo, mma), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.