Relson Gracie Jiu Jitsu - Ronn Shiraki Academy

Honolulu, Hawaii Jiu Jitsu

Culture of Learning.
Culture of Teaching.
Culture of Elevating.
RSA instructors are available to students at all times and we encourage every member to ask and seek answers concerning their training during class, after class and in open mat sessions. Don’t hesitate to ask any of those listed below for help whenever you feel stuck. All higher belts [even those not listed] are a part of a culture geared to elevate team members.

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Instructor Listing by Assignment

​​Kids Beginner

Ronn Shiraki
Phil Baltunado
Craig Okutani
John Bjorkholm
​Mano Nguyen

​Kids Intermediate

Ronn Shiraki
Stacey Franklin
John Bjorkholm

Kids Advanced

Ronn Shiraki
Wade Abreu
​Stacey Franklin

Women

Ronn Shiraki
Reyn Morimoto
Kalani Pacyau
Benel Piros
Angela Yamashita

Women’s Comp

Benel Piros
​Angela Yamashita

Men

Ronn Shiraki
Reyn Morimoto
Chris Laird
Dave Futa
AJ Mendoza
Desmond Thaine
​Ken Kakesako
Antonio Criado

Men’s No Gi

Justin Nihei
Antonio Criado
​Bryson Morita

Men’s Beginner

James Kim
Evan Rhodes
Kevin Ko
Juno Chung
Mike Han
Lee Hyakawa

Men’s Early Risers

Orlando Neto

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Instructor Listing by Rank
​Click Black Belt or Brown Belt name to read a short bio

​​Black Belt

Relson Gracie
Ronn Shiraki
Reyn Morimoto
Chris Laird
Dave Futa
AJ Mendoza
​Desmond Thaine

Brown Belt

Phil Baltunado
Justin Nihei
Mitchell Johnson
Shane Nakagawara
Kalani Pacyau
Carter Lee
​Ken Kakesako
Antonio Criado

Purple Belt

Craig Okutani
Bryson Morita
​Pat Hong
James Kim
Orlando Neto
Evan Rhodes
Wade Abreu
Kevin Ko
​Juno Chung

Blue Belt

Benel Piros
Mike Han
Stacey Franklin
Lee Hyakawa
Lukas Hughes
John Bjorkholm
Mano Nguyen
Angela Yamashita