If you're looking for a place to learn some jiu jitsu techniques along with making new friends in a…read morenice clean gym, come check out hanaloa jiu jitsu. Professor Richard is very friendly and welcoming.

The best gym in Maui, Hawaii. A lot of high level practitioners and very welcoming. My home when…read moregym when I'm back.

Came as a visitor on vacation for a couple days. Coach Christan is a great teacher! Very…read moreknowledgeable and highly recommend going to the gym!

Cristian is amazing with all the keiki. He takes his time to make sure that each keiki understands…read morethe technique being introduced and provides them time to practice while he watches to ensure techniques/steps are done correctly.

Awesome place. Dropped in on some classes for the second year on a row while on vacation. Mike…read moreand the rest of the once again made my son and I feel right at home and we picked up a few great details.

From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt part of a supportive jiu-jitsu family. The…read moreinstructors, fellow students, and parents welcomed us with open arms and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The instructors display remarkable patience and a strong dedication to each child's development. They manage to strike the perfect balance between making learning fun, encouraging students to reach their potential and ensuring a safe training environment. Beyond jiu-jitsu techniques, they impart valuable life lessons, emphasizing discipline, respect, confidence, and self-awareness. We have personally visited many schools due to our extensive travel and I don't write this review lightly. For any parents considering enrolling their children in jiu-jitsu, I wholeheartedly endorse this school. It's a decision you won't regret - whether your child has experience or not. The benefits extend far beyond the mat!

My son started at New Creation about a year ago, when he'd first turned 5. He was struggling with…read moreanxiety and in emailing with the Professor I was assured they had had kids with similar personalities and challenges and that once on the mat, they felt comfortable. We committed and signed up for a 3 month trial period and it took my son 2 months to consistently get on the mat and participate. But once he broke through the barrier of his nerves, he was on the mat consistently and learned a lot about self confidence, self reliance, a good work ethic, discipline and so much more. He's made connections and friendships within the academy that have given a sense of community, support and acceptance. It's been a truly transformative experience for our youngest and an answer to many prayers! Our experience has been so positive with our now 6yr old that my 20yr old has joined the adults fundamentals class! I can't say enough good things about Professor CJ, Coach Yolee and Coach Queas. Family-run and family "feel". If you're looking for a positive environment for your child (or yourself for that matter) to learn Jiu Jitsu, be supported as the individual that they are, grow and live in a faith based environment, this is the place to be.

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My daughter is almost 13 and we have tried all kinds of team sports, nothing stuck and she refused…read moreto continue soccer and volleyball. Once she tried juujitsu she's hooked and that's saying something it's helping her with meditation, focus, friendships and strength coupled with confidence so relieved to have discovered Checkmate Kihei

Safe and Friendly environment for all levels, Professor Aline is great and her team is Amazing,…read morevisitors are welcome!

Wonderful gym and great coaches! Especially Coach SAM. He runs the kids classes and taught my kids…read morefor years. He's kind, very knowledgeable of techniques, patient with kids, has a sense of humor, and shows up every single day. It's his dedication and consistency is what inspires my kids to show up every training session! My kids idolize him and we're so happy to be a part of Maui Jiu Jitsu Ohana

Me and my siblings did jiu-jitsu here for a while and through out our time here we noticed that one…read moreof them coaches I think his name was Sam, he chose favorites and was quite rude to certain kids. But the academy itself is great !

We've been incredibly grateful for our experience with Mindful Arts Jiu Jitsu. I've seen a real…read moreshift in my son -- not just physically, but emotionally and behaviorally. His focus and attention have noticeably improved, and he carries a calm confidence home with him after class. Coach Gabe brings something rare. There is a playful, gentle way he connects with the children, while still holding strong boundaries. The kids genuinely adore him, but they also deeply respect and listen to him -- which speaks volumes about the safety and trust he creates. The mindfulness practices woven into the sessions are not just an "add-on," they are part of the training, and I can see how much they support the children's regulation, awareness, and self-control. What's most beautiful is the quiet transformation I'm witnessing -- growth that happens not through force, but through presence, consistency, and connection. It has been such a gift to witness this unfold, and to be part of a community of parents, children, and a coach who genuinely care. Honestly, it's so good that I feel inspired to join myself. Deep gratitude for this space and this work.

We have had our 6 year old daughter in Gabe's jiujitsu class since she was 4. We have always…read moreappreciated Gabe's nurturing balance of discipline and kindness. We have watched our child's confidence grow immensely thanks to jiujitsu practice and Gabe's leadership. Every class has a fun combination of training techniques, playful games, meditations and life lessons. I definitely recommend any parent to bring their children to experience a few classes and see what jiujitsu can do for their kids!

Traveling from Southern California and I wanted to get some last second training in. Aloha Roll was…read morea real treat getting my Jiu-Jitsu fix in, welcoming ownership and friendly instruction. Got to work on my truck transitions and had some fun rolls. Highly will come back again. I told the two Professors there I'd be back for Open Mat but missed out so hope they don't choke me out too bad next time when I revisit haha. Jokes aside, my encounters had no-ego, welcoming instruction and great learnings which is what I look for when training outside of other schools. Breakdown: I'm on vacation and didn't intend on training but I had the Jiu-Jitsu itch. I did a search on Yelp and decided between Aloha Roll Jiu-Jitsu and another school. I settled on Aloha because they had an earlier 9 am class on Friday and happened to be the closest to me. Once I arrived, a children's class was wrapping up and one of the students acknowledged me at the front desk and said in a welcoming voice and smile "He'll [Professor Gilberto] will be with you soon". Very telling of a great culture. Professor Gilberto was very friendly asking me where I'm coming from and train. He was really accommodating and checked me in, had me sign a waiver and then said the day fee which was $36 and some change with tax. It was a no-gi class and I didn't have a rashguard so he said I'm free to train in my shirt and athletic shorts if I was okay with it. He also gave the option of checking out the rashguards. There were no mediums left so I decided to train in my shirt. Professor Gilberto introduced me to Professor Joey who was instructing for the day. Professor Joey told me where I could but my belongings and shoe on their wooden slots, I lined up and class began where we bowed to a HD Screen of Grandmaster Helio and bowed to Professor Joey. He reviewed the leg drag from open guard and taught a leg drag setup into side mount into mount. I got paired up with a purple belt that was friendly throughout and gave me some details I was missing. After that side mount into mount that gets countered with a quarter guard which opens up for roll into truck position. Casual and friendly instruction style. Professor Joey came over during drills and offered a helpful detail of reaching for the opponent's leg to successfully roll into truck--that was invaluable. After drilling we did open rolls from a kneeling position. I rolled with my purple belt training partner and he was smooth in his roll and helped progress positions without ego or strength. Professor Joey was my second roll and he rolled the same way. Both taking it light but challenging and matching my moderate intensity. Rolled with a teenaged age white belt at the end. He was much smaller than me so I used this as an opportunity to focus on technique. He pushed the pace throughout and was a fun roll allowing me to practice minimal force in defense off his intensity. After the class I grabbed my belongings and Professor Joey jogged over to me and asked if I was leaving. I said I was going to head out to start the day and he was friendly and saw me out saying he hopes I enjoyed the class. Professor Gilberto was at the front desk and remembered my name saying it was a pleasure to have me. Definitely enjoyed class and learnings. Will come back in the future to get some open mat time which I told professors I'd be at. The next ones!

Amazing! Had our 8 year old dropped in while on vacation and let me tell you it was worth it. We…read moresent a message by email and was told when to come and made it in. We didn't get to meet the owner but was fully welcomed by his amazing sister that greeted us from start to finish. Thank you love for being amazing! We talked so much I didn't catch your name. We won't forget you!! Hope to be back soon