
CheckMat United BJJ Hawaii led the team standings at Grappling Industries HAWAII with 7 golds and 14 total medals in Hawaii on February 7, 2026. Jiu-Jitsu Kaizen Academy placed second with 7 golds and 14 medals, followed by Island Jiu Jitsu (6G/10S/3B). Top-rated gold medalist Noa Ooka from North Shore Jiu-Jitsu Club (Grey belt, rated 4384) headlined the winners.
52% submission rate across 354 decided matches — 3 points below the Grappling Industries average of 55%. 185 wins came by submission while 143 went to points or decision. The youth white -55 LBS gi division was the deepest bracket with 7 placements.
The team race was tight: CheckMat United BJJ Hawaii (7) edged out Jiu-Jitsu Kaizen Academy (7) by just tiebreaker. Island Jiu Jitsu earned 6 golds from 19 total podiums. Top-rated gold medalists included Noa Ooka (rated 4384) and Luke Sablay (rated 4159).
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiu-Jitsu Kaizen Academy | 7 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| 2 | CheckMat United BJJ Hawaii CHECKMAT | 7 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| 3 | Island Jiu Jitsu ATOS | 6 | 10 | 3 | 19 |
| 4 | Gracie Barra Waipahu GRACIE BARRA | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| 5 | Knightmare jiujitsu | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 |