BJJO is 100% open to visitors
Thinking about a trip to Okinawa and a few rounds at BJJO? Here is everything you need to plan the visit: who can drop in, what to wear, how to get here from Naha Airport, and where to stay.
Info
BJJO is open to visitors from every gym and every affiliation. We get travelers from the mainland, from the bases, and from overseas all year.
Please message us before you come so we can confirm the class and have a spot on the mat for you. Walk-ins are welcome too, but a heads-up makes it smoother.
Your gi must be clean. That is about it. Patches from your own academy are fine, and nobody will hassle you if your gi is not white. Blue, black and other colors are all OK.
We recommend a rashguard under your gi. For No-Gi: clean shorts with no pockets and a clean rashguard. If you forgot your gi, ask us. We have loaners.
Kadena, Camp Foster and Camp Courtney classes require base access, and everyone is welcome at the Sakamoto Dojo in Misato, Okinawa City. No access of your own? You can still train on base if a member signs you in. Ask us and we will pair you with someone who can sort it out.
Saturday morning Open Mat is the easiest drop-in: rounds only, gi and No-Gi mixed. For a class, check the schedule and pick Fundamentals, Advanced or No-Gi to match your level. Schedule →
Nearby
Okinawa has one main airport. The dojo is about 40 minutes north by car, in Okinawa City.
OKA
150 Kagamizu, Naha, Okinawa 901-0142
Getting around
Okinawa is a driving island and the dojo has free on-site parking. If you are staying more than a couple of days, rent a car at the airport. Bring an International Driving Permit along with your license. Japan drives on the left.
Taxis wait outside arrivals and are the simplest option if you are not driving. Ride-hailing apps are limited on Okinawa, so plan on a regular taxi. Show the driver the dojo address in Japanese: 沖縄市美里1-4-3.
The Yui Rail monorail only covers Naha city, so it will not get you to the dojo. Buses run up Route 58 and Route 330 toward Okinawa City, but they are slow and infrequent. Fine for a one-off, not something to build a training week around.
Prices and times are approximate. Traffic on Route 58 is heavy on weekday mornings and evenings, so leave extra time for a class.
Where to stay
Walking or a five-minute drive from the dojo. Koza and Goya have plenty of hotels and guesthouses, cheap food, and the island's best live music strip.
About 15 minutes from the dojo. Beach, sunsets, resort hotels and a lot of restaurants. The most popular choice for visitors who want to train and still have a holiday.
The capital, 40 to 45 minutes away. Great if you want nightlife and shopping on Kokusai Street, but count on the drive both ways for every class.
Your first class is free
Pick a location, pick a day, and come train. No contract, no pressure, no experience needed. We lend you a gi for your first class.
Free Class
Tell us where and what you want to try. We confirm a day and lend you a gi.
We will reply within a day to confirm your class. If it is urgent, call the dojo.
090-4268-0731