The academy was founded when Bantry native Barry O'Donovan, who discovered BJJ while living in Massachusetts, teamed up with world champion black belt Hudson Lee from Brazil to establish West Cork's first dedicated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school. The head instructor is Guilherme (Hudson's cousin), an experienced brown belt who arrived in Ireland in January 2023 to run the academy's day-to-day operations. Under his leadership, the academy has rapidly expanded with structured programs for kids, teens, and adults.
4 Honor Academy has achieved remarkable competitive success for such a young gym. In their first year, they placed second out of 22 academies on the Cork circuit and second overall at a Dublin competition, bringing home six gold, seven silver, and eight bronze medals. Most recently, nine students from the gym competed at the IBJJF European Kids Tournament, earning five silver medals and one bronze. The academy also runs an active outreach program, visiting local schools and sports teams to teach the basics of BJJ and promote flexibility, mobility, and agility training. The gym emphasizes six core principles: Respect, Self-Discipline, Focus, Confidence, Safety, and Leadership.
Bantry, Ireland D08 TWY8
Head Instructor
Barry O'Donovan
Blue Belt
Facilities
Sports Offered
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Class Schedule
Monday (4 classes)
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Under 12s)
Fun and educational Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for children under 12. Classes focus on fundamental techniques, self-defense, flexibility, mobility, and agility while promoting respect, discipline, and confidence.
Teens Jiu-Jitsu (13-18)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program designed for teenagers aged 13-18. Combines technical BJJ training with competitive preparation and physical conditioning.
Adults BJJ
Comprehensive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for adults of all skill levels. Students learn fundamental through advanced techniques in a supportive training environment.
MMA
Mixed Martial Arts training incorporating striking, grappling, and conditioning. Suitable for students interested in MMA competition or cross-training.
Tuesday (4 classes)
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Under 12s)
Fun and educational Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for children under 12. Classes focus on fundamental techniques, self-defense, flexibility, mobility, and agility while promoting respect, discipline, and confidence.
Teens Jiu-Jitsu (13-18)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program designed for teenagers aged 13-18. Combines technical BJJ training with competitive preparation and physical conditioning.
Adults BJJ
Comprehensive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for adults of all skill levels. Students learn fundamental through advanced techniques in a supportive training environment.
Grappling
No-Gi grappling classes focusing on submission wrestling techniques without the traditional gi. Excellent for MMA preparation and developing positional control.
Wednesday (4 classes)
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Under 12s)
Fun and educational Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for children under 12. Classes focus on fundamental techniques, self-defense, flexibility, mobility, and agility while promoting respect, discipline, and confidence.
Teens Jiu-Jitsu (13-18)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program designed for teenagers aged 13-18. Combines technical BJJ training with competitive preparation and physical conditioning.
Adults BJJ
Comprehensive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for adults of all skill levels. Students learn fundamental through advanced techniques in a supportive training environment.
MMA
Mixed Martial Arts training incorporating striking, grappling, and conditioning. Suitable for students interested in MMA competition or cross-training.
Thursday (4 classes)
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Under 12s)
Fun and educational Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for children under 12. Classes focus on fundamental techniques, self-defense, flexibility, mobility, and agility while promoting respect, discipline, and confidence.
Teens Jiu-Jitsu (13-18)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program designed for teenagers aged 13-18. Combines technical BJJ training with competitive preparation and physical conditioning.
Adults BJJ
Comprehensive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for adults of all skill levels. Students learn fundamental through advanced techniques in a supportive training environment.
Grappling
No-Gi grappling classes focusing on submission wrestling techniques without the traditional gi. Excellent for MMA preparation and developing positional control.
Friday (2 classes)
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Under 12s)
Fun and educational Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for children under 12. Classes focus on fundamental techniques, self-defense, flexibility, mobility, and agility while promoting respect, discipline, and confidence.
Adults BJJ
Comprehensive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for adults of all skill levels. Students learn fundamental through advanced techniques in a supportive training environment.
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Single class access
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No commitment
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Perfect for travelers
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Location & Directions
Street Address
Wolfe Tone Square, Town Lots, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 HN53
City, Country, ZIP
Bantry, Ireland D08 TWY8