I just moved back to the island not too long ago. Our children are heavily into BJJ and my son is…read morean avid competitor. We checked out other studios around the island and I will tell you what, they don't compare to this one. My son did a trial and instantly fell in love with this place. Coach Jeremy, Pat, and Mike are some of the best coaches out there. They are the main three who teach and they have a-lot of color belts who help out. This studio is a growing studio and they are very competitive. They are very detail oriented and they ensure every kid understands the technique before they move on. For competitions they all show out and are extremely supportive of the kids. Christine is the studio mom who is also the owner and she is very professional and nice. Everyone makes you feel like family there and even though we just started, they welcomed us with open arms as if we have been there awhile. Our son's guard game got so much better since he got there. Highly recommended. The place is huge and the mats are huge as well. The place is clean and there is ample amount of parking space which makes it even better. They also host events the first Friday of every month to the island. If you're looking for a place to train, look no further. This place has customers coming from Kaneohe and Waikiki willing to drive all the way here. That should tell you enough about the business and professionalism.

Excellent instructions and coaches. The studio is always…read moreclean. Instructors and students are very courteous and polite.

If you're looking for a family-oriented, fitness & martial arts center for either yourself &/or the…read morekids, Prodigy Training Center will definitely exceed your expectations. From day one, both the students and the kickboxing coach Kurvon made me feel genuinely welcomed. As a longtime fan of Christian Lee, walking into this gym took courage (he's a two-time world MMA champion with ONE Championship) but it instantly felt like the right decision. Supportive, humble, and high-level energy all around. Prodigy training center has a wide-range of students, from competitive fighters to kids, young, & older adult hobbyists (like myself). They also have Merch for sale & a cafe on the first floor as well for guests to wait while their kids partake in class.

It has been, and still is an awesome experience training at Prodigy since they have opened a couple…read moreof months ago! Everything from the facility, equipment, community, staff members and coaches makes you more eager to come back daily. The facility and equipment is second to none. Having a downstairs gym for members to use, while upstairs, multiple training mats and rings and a variety of equipment to utilize while you train helps set their gym apart from others. They also offer quality equipment and apparel to purchase. From the sign up day I've felt welcomed, the sense of camaraderie and tight knit community makes it family friendly and always a pleasant experience. The staff members do a great job handling any questions and concerns you may have, making either starting or continuing as a member that much easier. Again making you feel welcomed. Each coach and trainer is not only more than qualified at teaching their martial art but, carries passion and love for the sport which I appreciate. You are able to join at any type of personal experience level, beginner through professional and benefit because of the standard they set to encourage growth physically and mentally. Lastly, if not clear already 10/10 would recommend for any future members, family members, and friends. Truly a great experience!

Instructor Eric Goo is an amazing teacher. He works very well with my granddaughter, who is…read morediagnosed with autism, and makes learning jiu jitsu fun for her and her siblings. His patience, encouragement, and ability to connect with children truly stand out. I highly recommend him to anyone whose child is interested in starting jiu jitsu

Traveling back home to Hawaii, I wanted to keep up with my BJJ training so I reached out to…read moreProfessor Eric and he quickly invited me to visit his gym...I think I may have found my gym away from my home gym. I visited Mad Tiger on a weekday gi class and am impressed - Prof Eric and three of his awesome students (2x blue, 1x brown belt) welcomed me with open arms. The instructions from Prof Eric were situationally based that I could easily relate and practice. Rolling followed and you can easily assess the quality of the gym and instructor by the way students roll, especially with an out of town visitor - they practiced restraint and control, instead of cranking down to execute a submission (where injuries can occur) or using unscrupulous (i.e. butthole) techniques, ensuring everyone was able to have a good grappling session. Located in a converted warehouse in a residential area, close to Wheeler Army Airbase (Wahiawa), MTA has the vibe of an old school academy with a great professor and students. I know where I'll be visiting when I travel to Hawaii.

Great atmosphere for both kids and adults. Very family-friendly. Highly recommend this Judo club to…read moreanyone interested in having their children join, and even adults who want to participate as well.

Visited my friend here for the first time. It's located in Waipio…read more This is a great space for kids and adults to train in Judo. The flooring is nice and there's benches and seating in the front for friends and family. There's free parking and it shares the same lot as Maui Off Road and CrossFit. Come visit!

Great gym that covers all aspects of fighting. Coach Desi, Moku, and Brandon are all high-level…read moreinstructors with competition experience that have a deep knowledge in every aspect of Martial Arts. They've helped me tremendously not only on, but off the mats aswell and bring the best out of me. Classes are open to all ages, facility is very neat and organized. Great people that create a great environment to train in. Wouldn't wanna train anywhere else

Very knowledgeable and friendly should give it a try…read more Everyone that trains there is also nice

I have 3 sons and they are all enrolled in judo. All of my sons have different types of…read moretemperament, participating in Judo has helped them. It has built confidence in my older son, it's helping my middle son focus better and has motivated my youngest to be more physically active. The senseis are very skilled, patient with younger children and able to challenge the older children to do their best. They are able to accommodate all skill levels from the novice to expert. The senseis encourage teamwork, even though it's an individual sport. All of the students encourage each other during practice. Besides teaching judo the club offers opportunities to serve in the community and team building activities. They don't just focus on improving your physical health but your whole well being. Location: It's located inside the Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji. Across of Waipahu Elementary School. Tuition: Tuition prices are reasonable. My children are currently enrolled with the annual family price. Posted below is the link to the current prices as of November 2018: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/23f5f891-f860-4b10-a67d-c5a23a9f0684/downloads/1ckdqsp4a_902089.pdf Overall, I'm glad we found Island Judo Hawaii. If you are looking for something for your kids to get involved in or even yourself give Island Judo a try.

This is the first time my kids tried out Judo. The senseis, students, and families were welcoming…read more They worked with each of my children individually and I could see how much they have grown with the short time they have been participating. Prices are reasonable. Yelp 2019 challenge: 2/30

There's something special about walking into a new academy and immediately feeling at home…read more Huge thank you to Professor Justin and everyone at Gracie Barra Aloha Stadium for welcoming me in with open arms. I had an awesome time on the mats, picked up some really cool techniques, and enjoyed training with such a great group of people. I'm already looking forward to next year's Hawaii trip, and next time I'll definitely be training for more than just one day! 29th Gracie Barra academy in the books. Every academy I visit reminds me how strong the Gracie Barra family is around the world. Mahalo for the hospitality. See you all again next year!

We have been apart of the Gracie Barra family for 11 years. We joined Aloha stadium a year ago when…read morewe moved here. If you want to genuinely feel that Gracie Barra one team one family vibe this is the Gracie Barra you need to go to. Professor Justin went above and beyond to make my kids feel welcomed and a part of the family. We tried another Gracie Barra on Oahu on their opening day and we did not feel welcome. Aloha Stadium upholds all of the Gracie Barra philosophies, curriculum, and uniform policies. It's extremely professional and really upholds the Gracie Barra way. My children do Jujitsu to help them become better people, learn how to defend themselves, and learn how to get back to their community and they learn all these things here at Aloha Stadium.

We just started here and I have an 11 year old girl and 5 year old boy. They both look forward to…read morecoming and the instructors are beyond patient and amazing. My daughter even said today that Karate made her feel better and helped her attitude. My son jumps up and down when it's time to get ready for Karate. Highly recommended!!!

My son enrolled in the student offering from school. It's an after school program they offered and…read morehopefully we will continue with them at their Dojo. Great way to learn basic self defense. ( and great after school activity and exercise)