# 4Honor Academy > Bantry, Ireland ## Overview **Name:** 4Honor Academy **Description:** 4 Honor Academy is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts gym located in Bantry, West Cork, Ireland. Founded in 2022, the academy has grown from humble beginnings to consistently ranking in the top three BJJ gyms in Cork in competitions. The unique training facility is housed in a converted nightclub within the Bantry Bay Hotel, featuring a spacious dancefloor transformed into a BJJ practice space complete with padded walls, soft floor mats, and overhead disco lights. 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. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** Wolfe Tone Square, Town Lots, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 HN53 Bantry D08 TWY8, Ireland **Phone:** 087 091 9881 **Email:** 4honorie@gmail.com **Website:** https://4honoracademyireland.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4honorireland/ ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 5:15 PM - 9:00 PM - Tuesday: 5:15 PM - 9:00 PM - Wednesday: 5:15 PM - 9:00 PM - Thursday: 5:15 PM - 9:00 PM - Friday: 5:15 PM - 8:00 PM - Saturday: Closed - Sunday: Closed ## Pricing ### Drop-in - Adult: €20/class ## Instructors ### Barry O'Donovan - Blue **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Founder of 4 Honor Academy. Originally from Bantry, West Cork, Barry discovered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu while living in Framingham, Massachusetts with his family. After training with world champion black belt Hudson Lee, Barry earned his Blue Belt and returned to Ireland in 2022 to establish West Cork's first dedicated BJJ school. Barry has a background in boxing from an early age and brings a passion for martial arts to the academy. ### Guilherme Lee - Brown **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Experienced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt and head instructor at 4 Honor Academy. Guilherme is the cousin of world champion black belt Hudson Lee and came to Ireland from Brazil in January 2023 to run the day-to-day operations of the academy. Under his instruction, the academy has seen rapid growth in student numbers and competitive success. ### Hudson Lee - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** World champion Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from Brazil who established a BJJ school in Framingham, Massachusetts. Hudson is Guilherme's cousin and played a key role in founding 4 Honor Academy, visiting from time to time to provide instruction and support. ## Programs ### Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Under 12s) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** 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. **Classes:** ### Teens Jiu-Jitsu (13-18) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program designed for teenagers aged 13-18. Combines technical BJJ training with competitive preparation and physical conditioning. **Classes:** ### Adults BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Comprehensive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for adults of all skill levels. Students learn fundamental through advanced techniques in a supportive training environment. **Classes:** ### MMA **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Mixed Martial Arts training incorporating striking, grappling, and conditioning. Suitable for students interested in MMA competition or cross-training. **Classes:** ### Grappling **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-Gi grappling classes focusing on submission wrestling techniques without the traditional gi. Excellent for MMA preparation and developing positional control. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/ireland/bantry/4honor-academy)