I was looking for a driving instructor for my teen and saw all the positive Yelp reviews for Hawaii…read moreDriving Academy. Jay was a wonderful teacher! He has a "can do" positive attitude. He was extremely responsive and answered all my questions over the phone before the first lesson. He is very patient, always came on time and had a face mask on for every lesson. After each lesson, he would message me on my teens progress. Jay was very easy to work with and I felt he and I were able to work together to achieve our goals. It was also very easy and convenient to pay for our lessons via payment app. Our teen passed on the first try!!!

Jay is an experienced driver and very capable instructor. I held onto my learner's permit for half…read morea decade because I was too nervous to take the driver's test, but Jay was able to pace the lessons in a way that worked for me. Since I struggled with the practical aspect, he identified what I was hesitating on and walked me to through the concepts using drawn diagrams to ease me into it. Thanks to his personalized approach, I passed the Kapahulu driver's test in a single attempt.

I took a few lessons with Ralph and had the best experience! after a handful of appointments with…read morehim, I passed my road test on the first try! from being fearful of the road, Ralph guided me and comforted me as I navigated my way on the road! it's been a long journey but with 5.0 driving LLC help, I was successful! Ralph is amazing and will help you to gain confidence in the road!

Emily was always kind and patient when teaching me how to drive. She showed me how to drive the…read moreright way and the tips/tricks on how to pass my road test. I've had nothing but positive experiences during the process of learning how to drive. From starting off of being clueless of knowing how to drive to being more confident on the road without having to be as anxious. Emily made sure that I was driving safe and properly before taking on the road test. I recommend anyone who's willing to want to learn how to drive to apply to 5-0 Driving School! They really do care for their students and teach them professionally and safely.

I should have look at the reviews In yelp before taking the adult program. This is my first time…read moregoing on yelp to review. Not recommended for beginners. I took the adult driving program with instructor Lenard Wong. While he might be a good driver himself, he is not a good instructor for beginners. I would only recommend him to people who already know how to drive and just need a refresher. For first-time and nervous drivers like me, I highly discourage choosing him. Every time I made a mistake, he would scold, yell, or sigh. This made me incredibly anxious and unable to focus. To make matters worse, he barely explained the rules or how to use the car's mirrors, mechanisms, and other essential functions, nor did he give detailed tips on how to drive well. By the second lesson, he made me drive on the main streets without proper, detailed preparation. Yes I made a lot of mistakes but everyone makes mistake and has different pace. I am trying to learn and that is what I am paying for but with him I am barely learning to drive. If you have zero driving experience, I strongly advise looking for a different driving school or instructor who is patient and thorough.

tried wong way 2 different times the first time i had leonard and thought i was the problem because…read moreof my lack of experience and was critiqued heavily the second lesson its like he completely forgot what we worked on and i just thought its okay maybe i can just sharpen what i already know. tried again a couple weeks ago in hope for a different instructor but got the same guy and i told him im okay with my turns and just wanted to work on parallel parking. He proceeded to ask where i learned from and i said my friend and he told me that they didnt know what they were doing even though they have been driving for 6 years. and i had my road test and on the way he FELL ASLEEP but i wasnt gonna let that stop me. when we got there he wanted to get some practice in so we drove the kapolei route and when driving pass a cross walk i slowed down which he asked me why i did so, i couldnt give an answer at the time i just thought its was right and he said there was no reason to and low and behold that was something i got marked down for because i was supposed to slow down incase pedestrians wanted to walk. do not recommend if you guys get leonard im not sure about any other intructor apart of this company i have not been introduced to anyone new.

I'm very impressed with Jacob's leadership and training with my son. He's well organized and a…read morewonderful driving instructor. He takes time with his students and is very dedicated to help them succeed. Jacob had the kids involved by creating videos to show why it's very important to be responsible before driving behind the wheel. A good friend of mines recommend Jacob and the school which is why I enrolled my child. Mahalo Jacob for all you've done for my son. Sabrina Ribuca

Jacob is excellent!…read more Life is busy, and we thought it would be extremely difficult to get our 16-year-old licensed--especially with all the Honolulu Graduated Driver Licensing Program requirements, which felt intimidating to us as newbies. Thanks to Jacob, the entire process was smooth and stress-free. He was responsive, patient, and an excellent communicator, guiding us step-by-step through exactly what needed to be done. Our daughter attended six consecutive Sunday classroom sessions and, despite some initial apprehension, ended up really enjoying herself. Jacob made the classes fun and engaging with group assignments, skits, videos, and friendly competitions. He even bought boba for the winners--which alone would have won our daughter over! As an added bonus, she got to know students from other schools. The one-on-one behind-the-wheel sessions were just as wonderful. Jacob's car has a passenger-side brake, which eased a lot of our fear and helped our daughter progress much faster. Over the course of the required 50 hours of parent-child driving practice, we noticed a clear boost in her confidence after every session with Jacob. It was also incredibly helpful that he took her on the actual test route the day before her exam, which made her feel fully prepared. Our daughter "passed first crack," and we couldn't be happier! To top it off, Jacob highlights his students' accomplishments on Instagram, which is fun and motivating. We were so fortunate to have found him--Jacob is truly the best!

Highly recommend! Grateful to instructor Jimmy for helping our son gain confidence in driving…read moresafely and understanding the rules of the road. Jimmy was professional, patient, flexible with scheduling and easy to work with. He is straightforward in a caring way and our son appreciated his expert instruction and constructive feedback. Our son practiced with us between the weekly lessons and passed his road test on the first try. Mahalo Jimmy and Keku's!

We are incredibly grateful for Keku's Driving Academy and especially for Scott Keku. Years ago, we…read morepurchased their driving course for our daughter when she was still in high school. The program included both a classroom component and a behind-the-wheel component. At the time, she was able to complete the classroom portion, which helped her successfully obtain her learner's permit. Unfortunately, due to timing and life transitions, she never had the opportunity to use the hands-on driving portion before graduating high school and moving on to college. Fast forward a few years--my daughter has been struggling to pass her driving exam, so I reached out to Scott to explain our situation and simply ask if there was any way he might be willing to help. Scott went above and beyond anything we expected. He graciously offered my daughter a complimentary driving session, even though years had passed since we originally purchased the course. During that session, Scott was outstanding. He took my daughter through the actual exam route, explained exactly what examiners look for, and gave her clear, practical feedback on what she needs to improve. He even ran the lesson as if it were a real driving test--playing the role of the examiner and scoring her--so she could truly understand the expectations and feel prepared. His knowledge of the DMV testing process is impressive, and his ability to explain things calmly and clearly made a huge difference in my daughter's confidence. Scott is the definition of a true professional: compassionate, patient, extremely knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed. My daughter walked away from that session feeling informed, empowered, and confident that she now has the tools she needs to pass her driving exam. We are so thankful for Scott's kindness and generosity, and we cannot recommend Keku's Driving Academy highly enough. If you have a child who needs to learn the rules of the road, build confidence behind the wheel, and be truly prepared for their driving test, this is the driving school you want. Mahalo, Scott--you made a real difference for our family.

This review is long overdue! I highly recommend Abe Lee Seminars to anyone looking to obtain their…read morereal estate license in Hawaii. I had previously enrolled in an online real estate salesperson program and found it difficult when it came time to prepare for the national and state exams because I didn't have the study materials or resources that worked well for me. Before enrolling with Abe Lee Seminars, Abe clearly explained what his program included and what resources would be available to help prepare for the exams. Having a textbook to reference, along with other hard-copy study materials, made such a difference for me. I also really appreciated how accessible and supportive Abe was throughout the process. When I didn't pass one portion of my exam on my first attempt, I was able to reach out to him directly. He took the time to have an actual conversation with me, gave me guidance on how to better prepare, and helped me feel more confident going into my retake--which I passed! I would highly recommend Abe Lee Seminars to anyone who wants to successfully prepare for the Hawaii real estate national and state exams. Abe also offers classes for newly licensed agents to help guide them through what comes next after getting their license, which I'm looking forward to taking next! Thank you, Abe, for all of your help and support throughout this journey!

Abe Lee and Team has helped me tremendously on the Hawaii Real Estate License journey!…read more I will speak on the Independent Study version as it fits my self paced schedule. I took about 3 months of 80 hours equivalent study to final exam with a full time job. The whole packet and book plus access was seamless. Having both audio and video of the classes and value added handouts helped me understand the material with ease. The team would answer my questions during the learning! I passed the National piece on the 1st try and the State piece on the 4th. I did reach out on strategies after each attempt to better where I can improve until passing. Abe and team actually took the time via email/personal phone call to laser focus where to really study based on the results. If you are in the market to be a Hawaii Realtor, think of Abe Lee Seminars! I am happy to answer my experience or questions as well!

Brian was my instructor and he was AMAZING. He was very patient and his instructions were clear and…read morethorough. Thanks to him I was able to finally pass my road test. In 2 lessons he helped me adjust my driving habits to be ready for the test and it worked! I'd previously had friends and family work with me but I failed each test I took and their advice didn't seem to help me, so I decided to try Akamai Driving School. I 100% recommend to anyone looking for a teacher or wanting to improve their driving for any reason. Thank you Brian!

He is the best !!! I inquired about the youth driver's license. Although he did not have this…read morecourse, he still patiently explained the entire course in detail on the phone.

I would recommended anyone learning to drive to see Bobby. I am very anxious when driving and went…read moreto a previous instructor that left me in tears because I was not learning quick enough. Soon as I saw Bobby, I informed him that I am really scared to drive and get really nervous when behind the wheel. Bobby is encouraging, patient and has the best tips for when you are learning to drive. I thought I would not be able to drive but I when I took the test I passed on the first try! Bobby helped me become a safe and confident driver and I am glad that I was able to learn from him. I couldn't have done it without him honestly. If you need an instructor, you need to see Bobby!

**All my kids went to Marcello e in the state of Hawaii. I just wish for every aspiring student…read moredriver to give him a call and try his driving method skills and guidance in the future and I am pretty confident that you will have a peace of mind and successful results . You will not regret the decision and experience to be thought by Marcello Driving School- Hawaii. Good luck and Be safe on the road out there aalways!

This is my go to place when in Honolulu for many years. Over time I have had some decent massage…read moretherapists but recently I hit the pot of gold and so fortunate to have Asami a license massage therapist provide services for me. Asami greeted me with her wonderful and welcoming smile :) and friendly persona in a very open but professional way. The massage....WOW! she is kind of petite but her hands and massage techniques was out of this world. Good strong pressure and knowing where the kinks and pressure points were, and also knew how to handle my foot cramps. And, like magic her hands and fingers became warmer and warmer and so soothing the further she went into the massage. If you want to get someone who knows how to handle her clients with a golden smile :) and then get a great massage with total relief, then please ask for Asami the next time you are looking for a professional massage. Asami is the best! 5+ Etoc

Nate and Jay provided excellent, professional service! Highly recommend…read more My boyfriend and I enjoyed our couples massage (with student massage therapists) for only $70 total (without tip) in May. Rates will go up on June 1st. The staff are super friendly! Be sure to bring cash! I will be back--hopefully more frequently--for individual sessions.

Attended the Kapiolani Community College Fashion Design Undergraduate project event called -…read moreCaptured. - included swag - tickets are still available for May 5 at 12pm and 1pm. There is ample parking for the event on the Kohou side of the street. During regular school hours - visitor parking is accessed from Dillingham boulevard. Halls and classrooms are clean and well-kept. Bathrooms are identified by Wahine (female) and Kane (male ) signs. I saw many security guards and felt safe to be on the campus. There are many interesting programs at Kapiolani Community

As far the physical layout, this campus has to be one of most beautiful in the community college…read moresystem. The great lawn, the interesting art pieces, a nice library, variety of food options for students and the public alike under normal circumstances. Unfortunately we are not under normal circumstances so the campus is closed to the public- EXCEPT: when the open market is open on Saturdays, from 7:30 to 11am. Not as big as before, and they are located in parking area closest to Diamond Head Theater (ewa-makai). Other than that- Kapu to the public. (Not opened) Because of the nature of the pandemic it could shut down again so read the papers on the latest changes to lockdown rules. So when regular accessibility returns to the public at large, come by and see what this beautiful campus has to offer. Nice views, decent food options during the week days and delicious culinary delights courtesy of Kapiolani's world class program in the evenings. Support local education!