“When it comes to self defense, it is better to have the power and not need it than to need it & not have it.”

-Kevin B. Shearer

SMALL GYM FILLED

WITH GOOD PEOPLE

& GOOD VIBES 🤙🏽

Aloha,

We are Exodus Martial Arts Academy. We are a small school specializing in Brazilian Jiujitsu in the heart of Kailua Kona, Hawaii. We are affiliated under the Gracie Allegiance banner with Professor Clark Gracie . Join our family on the mats today!

Mahalo.

MEET THE FOUNDERS

PROFESSOR JASON TANAKA STARTED BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU IN 2006. HE OPENED UP HIS OWN ACADEMY IN THE YEAR 2016 ALONG WITH HIS WIFE, GRETCHEN & THEIR TWO BOYS — JADEN & KANEN. HE THEN WAS PROMOTED TO HIS BLACK BELT AS OF JULY 2022 BY PROFESSOR CLARK GRACIE, WHO IS THE FOUNDER OF GRACIE ALLEGIANCE IN SAN DIEGO.

PROFESSOR JASON’S PASSION FOR TEACHING JIUJITSU IS REMARKABLE! EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE AMONG OTHERS IN A GROUP, YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE BEING TRAINED ONE ON ONE. IT IS EDUCATIONAL, PRACTICAL, SUPPORTIVE, AND FUN! EACH STUDENT THAT HAS PASSED THROUGH HAS LEARNED SELF DEFENSE, RIGHTS OF HEALTHY LIVING, EXERCISE, AND THE DEFINITION OF BROTHERHOOD!

WHEN COACH JASON & GRETCHEN ARE NOT ON THE MATS, THEY LOVE TO SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH THEIR FAMILY WHETHER IT IS AT HOME AND AT THE BEACH.

PROFESSOR JASON TANAKA & HIS WIFE, GRETCHEN, ALONG WITH THEIR TWO SONS, JADEN-CARTER & KANEN-JAMES.

PROFESSOR JASON TANAKA (BLACK BELT) & HIS WIFE, COACH GRETCHEN.

PROFESSOR CLARK GRACIE AWARDING PROFESSOR JASON TANAKA WITH HIS NEW BLACK BELT ON JULY 10TH, 2022.

PROFESSOR CLARK GRACIE WITH HIS WIFE, MARIA FERNANDA, AND THE TANAKA FAMILY.

B Team’s very own, Jacob Rodriguez , also known as Jay Rod visited Hawaii and did a no gi seminar on January 14, 2024.

PROFESSOR JASON TANAKA GETTING THE WIN AT FIGHT TO WIN 200 IN HAWAII ON APRIL 30TH, 2022.

What People Are Saying

“Top notch hands on instruction. Although you as a participant are among others in a group, you are treated as if you are being trained one on one. Educational, practical, supportive and fun. Superior teaching, and quality individuals make for a highly engaging session every visit. So many schools teach, yet how many offer the student an "experience"? Egos are left at the door in this welcoming environment regardless of your rank and/or background.. Check Exodus MAA out, you won't regret it!”

— Greg H.

“They really helped my shy child open up and be more confident with herself through jiu-jitsu. And now both her sisters have followed her brave steps and now I'm the proud parent of jiu-jitsu girls. Helps keep them physically active and not just couch potatoes. Go Girls!!! Hopefully one day I may take those braves steps too..”

— Theo K.

“Great atmosphere and great people. Dropped in for a class on my honeymoon and right away felt like I was at my home gym. Aside from the great rolls, Jason’s instructional was also top notch and very beneficial. Next time I’m in Hawaii, I will absolutely be back.”