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
Bryson Morita

Strength and Conditioning

Justin Nihei

Men’s Beginner

James Kim
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

​​Red Belt

Relson Gracie

​​Black Belt

Ronn Shiraki
Reyn Morimoto
Chris Laird
Dave Futa
AJ Mendoza
​Desmond Thaine
​Mitchell Johnson
​Phil Baltunado
​Justin Nihei

Brown Belt

Shane Nakagawara
Kalani Pacyau
Carter Lee
​Ken Kakesako
Antonio Criado

Purple Belt

Craig Okutani
Bryson Morita
​Pat Hong
James Kim
Orlando Neto
Wade Abreu
Kevin Ko
​Juno Chung
Benel Piros
​Mike Han

Blue Belt

Stacey Franklin
Lee Hyakawa
Lukas Hughes
John Bjorkholm
Mano Nguyen
Angela Yamashita