I was on island for a long weekend, a training partner who previously trained at O2; reached out to…read moresee if I could drop-in on an early morning open mat. I was stoked that I got approved. Everyone was extremely welcoming. The level of Jiu-jitsu was very high and although everyone was going after it, there was no one trying to hurt anyone or any big egos. I'm very thankful, I was allowed to experience this wonderful academy and hope to roll with these guys again the next time I'm on Oahu.

The students and instructors at O2 are incredible! They offer a variety of classes and everyone is…read moreso friendly and welcoming. I joined about two years ago for kickboxing (PJ, Chris, and Justin are incredible), but really appreciated that the membership allows you to divide up your classes however you like. I ended up taking up jiu jitsu and recently started kali escrima with Ian - my only regret is that I didn't start sooner. Marital arts is such a humbling experience, and walking into a new gym can be so intimidating. O2 is perfect for every experience level from the individual who has only seen action movies to the high level grappler and those who spar regularly. As a whole, they call it the O2 fam and it truly feels like it! The gym is actually owned by Mike and Chris, two brothers, who truly give it a family feel. They, and all the coaches, are amazing at what they do and lead their classes with expertise and a lot of humor. And as another reviewer mentioned, this is definitely somewhere where you have to check your ego at the door because it's a fam and we have to take care of each other. O2 is on the second floor above Goodwill along Kamehameha. There's plenty of parking and the lot entrance is on Hekaha. During the pandemic they kept the gym open and prioritized membership safety with online classes then grappling with dummies and working in pods. They offer times throughout the day and on weekends. The schedule is a little modified because of COVID but definitely check them out!

We're having a great experience at HJA so far. My son is 7 with no martial arts and minimal team…read moresport background. We were nervous to start this. But so far it's been amazing! Their intro class has 3-4 kids and two senseis. Their beginner class has way more kids and more senseis to balance the ratio. Street parking and conveniently located in the beginning of Halawa industrial. Their monthly pricing is so reasonable. If you're on the fence, contact them for an intro class- it's worth it.

Excellent training facility! Great vibe! I have trained BJJ…read morefor a short time and was looking for a place to start Judo. After searching the underbelly of Reddit and several places online, all positive arrows pointed to Hawaii Judo Academy. They offer a trial class-you can call or sign up on their really user-friendly website. I signed up and attended a class the same day. I absolutely loved the breakdown of instruction during class; I felt the concepts and application were taught very well. They have two floors to their facility and offer jujitsu as well. The schedule is on their website. I highly recommend this training facility! The owner and staff are incredibly welcoming.

I've recently joined CJJF and it's my first BJJ experience. I have both a judo and wrestling…read morebackground so I wanted to try something different. I'm a very shy person and wanted to come out of my comfort zone so that's why I've decided to join this club. The staffing and coaches are extremely friendly and welcomed me right away! The coaches and staff are very patient and are willing to teach above and beyond! The dojo is very clean and organized. There are classes everyday which is great if you have a busy schedule. I'm very happy and excited to continue coming to practice! If you're looking to start BJJ somewhere and don't know where to go, I highly recommend CJJF!!

Friendly coaches and awesome community. Coaches really care…read moreabout development and creating a fun and safe environment for all ages!

Calabrese Combat Academy has been an amazing experience for our whole family. The atmosphere is…read morealways clean, comfortable, and incredibly welcoming -- it truly feels like a second home. Coach Jason, Coach Paul, and Coach Taylor have been outstanding with our three younger sons in the Juniors class. They've shown genuine patience, guidance, and consistency that's made a big difference in our kids' confidence and skill. Over the summer, my partner and I started attending the adult Gi and No-Gi classes, and it's been just as rewarding. Having taken Jiu-Jitsu classes at UFC Gym before, I can honestly say Coach Jason's teaching style stands out -- he breaks down the techniques in a way that just clicks and makes sense. If you're looking for a place to really learn Jiu-Jitsu in a supportive, family-like environment, Calabrese Combat Academy is where you want to be.

Jason is one of the best coaches I've encountered I have 2 of my kids that go to him for jiujitsu…read moretraining and my 3rd will be there when she's old enough. If you want top notch education in tandem with great people skills and coaching ability Jason is your man. I personally am 41 and starting as a white belt under Jason and so far the experience has been amazing he will take his time with you at whatever level you come in at and always give you the respect and space to learn. He gives you two free classes! What is there to lose give the Calabrese academy a try!

As a former student who studied under different Senesis I can say JIKC helped shaped me into the…read moreperson I am today. I still remember the dojo precepts To cultivate the sprit of effort To uphold the principles propriety and courtesy To perfect the mind of patience To live the way of truth and not to lose self control or act in a violent manner. I also still remember one of my first sensis Roy Woodward always reminding us to always say Please and thank you which I still do to this day. I also had another sensei Sensei Eric who told me if your basics are good every thing else will be good. At first I thought it was just karate basics but he also ment the basics of life like being sn honest and caring person and being someone who has compassion and is willing to help others something i did when I became a sempai. I still pratice the basics at home but forgot the katas. I would love to go back but I'm out of shape and older now body isn't what it used to be LOL.

This place helped my daughter's self esteem and ability to focus. They are affordable and were…read moreflexible with payments due us having a family emergency. They care about the wellbeing of the kids. My daughter says she now feels fierce

I started Wing Chun because I was inspired by the style in the Ip Man movies. I was VERY fortunate…read moreenough to find a class so close to me. Sifu David Wayde is very kind and intelligent in Wing Chun. The classes are still fun and very in age groups.

I was always interested in Wing Chun since it's in my heritage but never had the time to start…read morelearning. I tried two places in Hawaii, this being the second and I stuck with WCCH. The main reason is that they have a training curriculum in black and white, it's very easy to see where you start and where your end goals are. Sifu is pretty patient and has great insights during training and the guys/girls training definitely help out along the way. Great place to learn Wing Chun for the first time and on a consistent basis.

I don't think there will ever be enough words to describe what OTC has meant for our family. My…read moreboys have been at OTC since 2021-2025 (summer) and they loved everything about this place. they always looked forward to practice. The best taekwondo gym on island! From poomsae to sparring, your child will succeed in both! They make champions there! My boys, have learned so much from the Mccutcheon family and their staff. Huge shoutout to Tasha for placing orders on gear and keeping upstairs running smoothly!

Aloha, Like most…read morepeople, I rarely write reviews when they are positive. Oahu Taekwondo Center has far exceeded my expectations. I am in constant amazement of how patient, caring, supportive and structured all of the leadership and staff are when caring for all of the kids in the class. My son is currently a Green Belt/5 years old and loves Oahu Taekwondo Center. Leadership finds a way to care for newer kids who are adjusting while at the same time maintaining order of the rest of the class. To be able to see all of the kids smiling, learning and displaying foundational character traits is such a joy to see. The Best activity/discipline we have enrolled my son in to date. Mahalo The Leong Family

Myla started off as such a girlie girl and had never really done anything besides gymnastics and…read morecheer. Joining DVG opened up a whole new world for her. Not only did she gain confidence and discipline, but she also learned valuable self-defense skills she can carry with her for life. Coach Brandon and Michelle truly care about their students and are very involved with the kids and families at DVG. You can tell they genuinely want every child to grow both on and off the mats. We're so thankful for everything they've poured into Myla during her time here. DVG has definitely made a positive impact on her journey, and she's going to miss being part of the DVG family!

The professors are great so great with my kids! I've got a child in the little sheep's class level…read more1, a child in little sheep's level 2, and a child in the sling shots. Professor Garrett and professor brandon and the coaches are amazing! The atmosphere is welcoming and the mats and rooms are cleaned well. We love being apart of the DVG family!

Best environment I've trained in, been here for a few months and from my first practice I felt very…read morewelcomed . The higher belts are constantly teaching me how to improve on my game and there is a solid balance of high level competitors and people who train for fun so there's a little bit of everything for everyone. I've improved so much as an athlete and a person because of this team.

A fantastic place to come train. Everybody there is welcoming. Put in a lot of work to become…read morebetter. Community there is awesome and huge. Professor Joey and Professor Marcus are awesome. I highly recommend it to all friends and hobbyists people who are looking to try.

I love this gym but it's not quite 5 stars and I'll explain why. Lets first go through the…read morepositives of this gym. Pros: It's spacious, everybody is serious at this gym (no chit chatting/on their phone just sitting at the machine), parking is always readily available, they have a WOMEN'S SECTION (this is a huge plus for me!! Ladies, you'll love this section! No boys allowed!), lots of machines and free weights, music is always bumpin' with good music, lots of disinfecting stations. Although they are not opened 24 hours right now due to COVID, this place is great and I don't have to wait for any machines or weights. I can't wait till the classes open up so I could try it, too. Cons: They need to clean...and I mean clean the dusts on the walls and floors. This is minor and could be resolved quickly but it makes me wonder how often they clean when I see the same dust piles week after week in the same area. The women's restroom smells ALL the time. Not sure if there's a plumbing issue but I gag every time I go into the locker room. There's no WIFI... I was surprised they had no WIFI. Otherwise, great gym!

Some of the new gym owners are very terrible people. Staff members gossip and talk poorly of paying…read morecustomers. Some front desk staff are unfriendly and choose who theyre are friendly to. Its not a "family" gym at all. They play favorites. Machines are taken up by the large group trainings they have everyday. Machines are always broken. Big crowds at night that you cant even find a working machine. A/C is always broken. Large gym bags are everywhere. Men are always in the women section. Staff turn around rate is extremely high because staff is treated like disposable trash. The group trainings are formed in cliques and women who tear other down and compete against eachother. Instagram influencers are set up with their phones and tripods everywhere, especially at night. Bathrooms are not well cleaned. Its been a clown show since Dave left. No longer a serious bodybuilding gym since.