Hawaii’s Top Rated Local® Martial Arts Award Winner: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kailua Academy

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kailua Academy is the number one martial arts center in all of Hawaii for 2019!

Whether you’re looking for a martial arts program that can help your child learn confidence and discipline or help you learn how to defend yourself, there’s no better option than Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kailua Academy.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kailua Academy has received dozens of reviews on three verified sites with an impeccable average rating of 5.00 stars, earning them a spectacular Rating Score™ of 96.00 and a 2019 Top Rated Local award for being ranked the number one martial arts center in all of Hawaii!

Here’s just one of their many five-star reviews:

“Coach Jason is a dedicated Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who cares deeply about his students. He is a strong coach who demands respect, focus and discipline at all times. He leads by example and always has the students’ best interest at heart. He teaches values that build strong character in each individual and is sensitive to each child’s strengths and weaknesses. Children gain much more than quality Jiu-Jitsu skills with Coach Jason. Students gain life skills that prepare them for all of life’s challenges and triumphs. His students are blessed to have such a passionate and compassionate mentor in their lives.” – Carol C.

Not Your Average Martial Arts Center

We wanted to know what makes Hawaii’s number one martial arts center so special, so we took a few minutes to talk with the owner, Jason Izaguirre.

The first question we had for Jason was what makes Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kailua Academy unique compared to their competition in Hawaii. Here’s what he had to say:

“In general, it is about being polite and teaching the best Jiu-Jitsu to people.”

We also asked Jason about Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kailua Academy’s mission and how he works to make the world a better place. Jason told us:

“[My mission is] to reach out and give the lifestyle of Jiu-Jitsu. …I want to show people that Jiu-Jitsu can be for the average person. It is not just about being a tough guy. It is a great way to exercise and relieve stress. Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone.”

Building Success by Earning Reviews

When we asked Jason what their secret is to such a strong online reputation at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kailua Academy, he attributed it to the fact that he’s always respectful, family-oriented and lenient:

“People see that and go online to leave reviews.”

Apart from building the kind of online reputation any business would envy, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kailua Academy has spread the word about their service solely through word of mouth.

Every business owner wants to grow their business and build their online reputation the way Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kailua Academy has. Here’s Jason’s advice for them:

“It doesn’t matter if you own a coffee shop or are selling newspapers. If you are genuine and respectful to people, you will slowly build and people will prefer your business…”

Jason ended our conversation with a couple of very important shoutouts:

“Thank you to all my students for all their hard work and dedication. Without them, I wouldn’t be there. Thank you for all the support and help from the community as well.”


Congratulations to the team at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kailua Academy for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner, and thank you so much, Jason, for taking the time to speak with us!

We highly recommend Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kailua Academy. Visit their website today!

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