Alameda Jiu Jitsu in Keaʻau is an outstanding academy and absolutely deserves five stars. My son and I attend the adult gi classes Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6-7:30 p.m., and the no‑gi class on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m., and we are consistently impressed by the quality of instruction and training environment.
The facility is a large, clean warehouse space with plenty of mat room, so even bigger classes never feel crowded and everyone can train safely. The atmosphere is easy‑going and welcoming, and over time we've met great people from all walks of life who support each other on and off the mats.
Instruction is clear, technical, and safety‑focused, and unsafe behavior gets addressed quickly and appropriately in the adult classes I've attended. The professor and his family are around the gym supporting classes all the time, and they are hardworking, likable people who clearly care about the students and the academy.
They've recently added adult morning classes on Tuesdays from 7-8 a.m., and there are often guest clinics and open mats on Saturdays, which makes it easy to find extra training opportunities. The layout of the gym is very parent‑friendly because it's one big open space, parents always have a full view of every training area when kids are on the mats. There are also picnic tables for any family or friends that come to observe classes. The Rio Açaí also sets up on certain days each week which is great for observers or students after class.
Overall, Alameda Jiu Jitsu offers a safe, friendly, and high‑quality place to train on the Big Island, and I highly recommend stopping by for a class or joining as a regular member. We are lucky to have them in Keaʻau. read more