We are the first Gracie Barra in the West side of Oahu! We started in June of 2015 and have since grown to the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in the West side of Oahu. We have students from Ewa Beach, Waipahu, Mililani, Wahiawa, Waianae and of course Kapolei. Our student base consists of Men and Women of all ages! We focus on Self Defense as well as Tournament style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Our Instructors
Elias Ramirez III – Head Instructor
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Professor Elias is a 2nd Degree Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. He started training Jiu-Jitsu January 26, 2007, and has been teaching since 2008 when he was a Blue Belt. He enjoys competing and teaching. His competition accomplishments include several titles and top three finishes in all belts. His biggest accomplishment though has …
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Professor Bilal Ahmad is a 1st Degree Black Belt under Professor Elias and has been teaching at Gracie Barra Kapolei since coming to Hawaii in April 2017.
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Professor Brandon Tabios is a 1st Degree Black Belt under Professor Elias and has been training with Gracie Barra Kapolei since it’s opening in May of 2015.
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Professor Heather is a 1st Degree Black Belt under Professor Elias and has been training with Gracie Barra Kapolei since it’s opening in May of 2015.
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Coach Lejos Farr is a Brown Belt under Professor Elias and is one of the leaders of our Little Champions Program. He is also a Staff Member that can answer any of your academy questions.
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Coach Erica Ramirez is a Brown Belt under Professor Elias and has been training with Gracie Barra Kapolei since it’s opening in May of 2015. She is also a Staff Member that can answer any of your academy questions.
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Coach Austin Malina is one of our many Assistant Youth Coaches and also is a Staff Member that you can look for for any questions concerning the academy.
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Coach Melissa Malina is one of our many Assistant Youth Coaches and also is a Staff Member that you can look for for any questions concerning the academy.
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Coach Miguel Ares is one of our many Assistant Youth Coaches and also is a Staff Member that you can look for for any questions concerning the academy.
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Coach Kylie Ahu is one of our many Assistant Youth Coaches and also is a Staff Member that you can look for for any questions concerning the academy.