Technique over force. Presence over ego. Jiu jitsu you can train for life — in a dojo of no more than ten.
5th-degree black belt · 28 years on the mat · Max 10 per class · Gi & no-gi
BJJ House is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Ginowan, Okinawa, minutes from Futenma. It was built for people who want more than a sport — who want to understand jiu jitsu deeply and still be training it in twenty years. Every class is capped at ten students, so the teaching is close to semi-private. You are not a number on a crowded mat here. Your instructor knows your name, your game, and exactly what you are working on.
Your first class starts with a simple message — no commitment.
Why train here
Maximum ten students per class. Most academies pack the mat and let you fend for yourself. Here, ten is the ceiling — every class. That means real correction, real attention, and a pace set to you, not to the crowd.
You train safe — so you train for life. Most people who quit jiu jitsu don’t quit the art. They quit the gym — the ego, the injuries, the war. At BJJ House technique does the work, not muscle and aggression. You leave each class better, not broken.
Learn from the most senior black belt in Okinawa. 28 years on the mat. 5th-degree black belt. Two published books. One refined method. You are learning from the source, not from a rotating cast of part-time coaches.
Class schedule
- Tuesday — 18:30–20:00
- Thursday — 18:30–20:00
- Saturday — 09:30–11:30
All levels welcome. Gi and no-gi. First time on a mat or a colored belt visiting the island — there is a place for you in every class.
Address: Ojana 5-13-13, B1, Ginowan-shi, Okinawa, Japan.
The Flow Jiu Jitsu System
Our classes are built on the Flow Jiu Jitsu System — Helio Damiani’s own method, refined over nearly three decades of teaching. It trades brute force for timing, structure, and movement, so the art works with your body instead of against it. Curious how it works? Explore the Flow Jiu Jitsu System.
What it costs
¥20,000 / month. Not a crowded gym membership — near semi-private training, capped at ten students, with the most senior black belt on the island. Set beside what it actually is, it’s one of the best-value mats in Okinawa.
Who trains here
Residents of Ginowan and across Okinawa, beginners taking their first class, experienced practitioners visiting the island, and members of the Futenma community. New to jiu jitsu? Start with our Beginners guide. Visiting Okinawa and want to drop in? See Visitors & Drop-in.
Ten spots per class. Message us to claim yours.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Okinawa?
BJJ House is located in Ginowan, Okinawa, close to Futenma. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, gi and no-gi, all levels.
Is BJJ House good for beginners?
Yes. With a maximum of ten students per class, beginners get direct instruction and a safe, controlled pace from day one. No experience needed.
Can visitors and foreigners train here?
Absolutely. The academy teaches in English and welcomes drop-ins from travelers and the military community. See our Visitors page for drop-in details.
Is the training safe?
Safety is the foundation of how we train. Technique is emphasized over force, so you can train hard for decades without wearing your body down.
Who is the instructor?
Helio Damiani Jr. — a 5th-degree black belt with 28 years of experience, two published books, and the most senior black belt teaching in Okinawa.
BJJ House Okinawa — Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ginowan, led by Helio Damiani Jr., 5th-degree black belt and the most senior in Okinawa. Max 10 students per class. Safe, technical, for life.
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