The coaches at the Hawaii Kai location are FANTASTIC! Their appreciation for authentic Muay Thai…read moretechnique is apparent - the coaching is high caliber/professional and both coaches are extremely dedicated to the success of their students. The welcoming aloha vibe creates an encouraging, family centered environment for training! Both of my young teenage daughters enjoyed the challenging and supportive coaching. They appreciated how well the techniques were broken down by the coaches in order to foster growth and effectively improve their technique. They were challenged to work hard and earn their progress in a supportive & encouraging environment! The program is organized, with well planned strategic lessons. Active engagement and discipline are heavily emphasized, creating a safe and effective learning environment for all students! Highly recommend this Muay Thai program for anyone who wants to improve technique, has the desire to compete, or even just wants to improve their general health, fitness, coordination, confidence, focus and/or discipline! Mahalos coach Nani & Cori

I came here on vacation looking for a place to train while I'm away from home…read more I've been doing Muay Thai for many years and this place is the real deal. The coaches are very professional and welcoming Thank you for having me!

Located in the heart of historic Chinatown, Wing Chun Club is an amazing place! The lineage of this…read moreKwon traces back to Ip Man, the legendary Sifu of Bruce Lee. Instruction is given directly to his students by Sifu Z, who is phenomenal! A couple of note worthy facts: 1) Siu Nim Tao, the first system in Wing Chun tones and strengthens muscle groups and helps maintain or regain both physical and mental focus and balance using zero negative impact. Meaning, it's a great way to get in shape, without worrying about sustaining injuries. 2) Wing Chun is a formidable method of self defense, especially for women. Come and check it out, Wing Chun Club is the real deal!

Most effective self defense training out there. Sifu Z has been trained in numerous martial arts…read moreand combines elements of each into a fun and focused training program that produces fast results.

I needed a place for my daughter to train while we were on vacation and both times we came here…read morethey made feel like she was part of their academy

My son Gunner learned so much here. Awesome coaches. Mahalo for his trainings. He is working on…read moregetting his Grey belt. Great antiBully classes offered for the young kids.

I've been training with HKM for over a year now, I'm a proud Spartan, and am loving every moment of…read moreit! I've even brought my sister along with me. It's a safe environment to prepare for the unpredictable we may encounter in our daily lives. Coach is an incredible instructor and has helped me improve, not just physically but mentally as well. I'm thankful for Agoge, and the impact it's made in my life, and I'm also so grateful we have a new location to train together again in! Definitely recommend this for anyone wanting to learn self protection!

This class is just amazing! Jeff is an excellent teacher with extensive combative background. His…read morehumor and beard will make you feel perfectly encouraged while you learn to kick someone's tush (and get your bootie kicked...only if your up for it...haha). Everybody in this class is great! My only experience with fighting class was one-on-one in NYC and I have to say, the quality of training and people in these classes are just as prime. Come join us!

I ALWAYS wanted to train in the past but was VERY discouraged when walking into MMA gyms. Been in…read morecouple gyms and to walk in is VERY intimidating. All eyes on you people give you that look like "WTF u doing here" OR they try to show off and start going hard in sparring.Everyone is trying to out beat the other guy, AND they are on the same team! So I gave up the hope of training and getting into it....... But 5yrs later THANK GOODNESS I met Coach Kevin Yoshida at his other job Heavy Metal Barbell! VERY NICE GUY! I checked out his School and MAN LET ME TELL YOU! The place is like a Family! EVERYBODY is so nice and everyone is ALWAYS opened to helping the other guy out! They dont tolerate bad behavior or fighting, so this school has no punks or guys that think they the sh!t!.... HMC gave me a different out look on MMA gyms! HMC Coaches are TOP NOTCH! If you want to compete they must feel you are ready to OR go through the Color Shirt System. HMC is NOT LIKE OTHER gyms where you only train 1 month with no expierence and you ready to fight, the HMC Coaches will ALWAYS look out for your safety because thats their FIRST concern "SAFETY FIRST!" If you are looking to only get in shape and sharpen your skills, HMC is the place! HMC has people from ALL ages and ALL walks of life. So you will feel comfortable soon as you walk that door and jump in on the classes! YOU WILL FEEL A GOOD VIBE! AND THEY HAVE A COLOR SHIRT SYSTEM WHICH IS AWESOME! I trust HMC Coaches so much and have so much love for how HMC runs their school my 2 sons are training here aswell in the weekend kids classes! AND I DONT TRUST ANYONE with my kids, but your kids aswell as yourself will be in GOOD HANDS! TRUST ME!

Been training here for 4 months now, and I'm really enjoying it. I thought I was in shape the…read morefirst week and was exhausted. Now my cardio is much better, but it's quite a workout. People don't go full force to knock you out so don't be scared. All I can say is don't quit and stick in there if you want to learn; your body just needs time to adjust. Everyone is cool and goes to local mma events together, just like one big family. Most martial arts places don't give out prices on their websites, but I can assure you HMC has some really good ones. As for the cost, Leandro's BJJ is $70 I think and around $95 for monthly classes at HMC. If you are a student it's $80 which is what I pay monthly. There is a $50 initiation fee (every mma place has this). Drop in fee is $20 I think. It's a good deal compared to other places if you ask me; training on the mainland ranges from $100-$210 monthly. You can pay by cash, check, or monthly bank deposit. No BS contracts. The no gi BJJ comes with the price so you can learn grappling in addition to kickboxing if you want to do mma. I know some people who've just done this and have been successful in the ring. I prefer more instruction so I take gi jiujitsu. The schedule on the website hasn't been updated so check my picture for an updated version. HMC also has a branch in Kaimuki operated by Chris on Sunday only which you can pay a drop in fee if you're signed up with HMC Kalihi. They have grappling and kickboxing classes. There is also a Branch in Wahiawa operated by Haru that meets MWF at noon and evening and has Leandro Nyza BJJ on Tues/Thurs. They teach boxing, kickboxing/muaythai, and mma classes. Haru is also a native Japanese speaker and frequently has students from Japan coming down to learn from him. People are still signing up even though the new UFC BJ Penn Gym opened! The UFC Gym might offer all the mma classes you will need, but I still come here because the boxing/kickboxing instruction is more advanced for my level and the quality of training partners and instructors are much better, taking my game to the next level.

Kru Carlton over at Iron Kingz has been a joy to work with. With over a decade of Muay Thai…read morecoaching experience, Kru Carlton brings an array of knowledge in Muay Thai. He is one of the Krus here at Iron Kingz. Aside from coaching, he is the Supervisor of WBC Muay Thai Hawaii. Come down & feel the authentic Muay Thai atmosphere and hospitality the incredible staff at Iron Kingz brings!

My daughter has been working with Kru Red for 3 years and she loves it. Everyone here is amazing!…read moreIt's more than just a team, it's a family. This a great class for all ages and skill level who's willing to learn.

Kru Dan, Coach Chad and now Coach Ikaika are great instructors at Muay Boran Hawaii. Their…read moretechnical expertise and personable natures attract students from various backgrounds. I'm learning a martial art that is both beautiful and lethal and has improved my health in terms of durability and longevity. I got t-boned 3 years ago at a high rate of speed, not survivable by some. The controlled impact from our classes prepared my body to withstand the trauma. And when I was most consistent with their training, my pulse rate got down to 47 bpm. At 65 years old now they accept my limitations while encouraging my progress. They attract awesome students too!

One of the best things that I've done since graduating college was giving Muay Thai a try to see if…read morethat is something I would want to do consistently. It's almost been two years since going to my first class at Muay Boran Hawaii and it has nothing but positive for me. I've learned so much about the art of Muay Thai and about myself. Since joining back in 2022 I've lost about 18 pounds and myself confidence has grown a lot. So far my experience has been amazing! Kru Dan and Coach Chad give each and every student in the class attention and showing all of us the right and correct technique. The best part is Kru Dan and Coach Chad are always willing to give the extra time and effort for everyone before and after class to work on technique or just talk about the art of Muay Thai.

Fitness kickboxing from a non-martial arts place is like giving a starving man cotton candy. It's…read moreinsubstantial, fluffy, and not particularly good for you. So years ago on one of the work trips here, I knew I needed to sustain an illusion of regimen, but I couldn't bare to take myself to one of those pansy aerobic classes. I came across an old article (http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/onthemove_article/fitness_kick/) and went to the Chinatown Cultural Plaza location. Not only can the one-hour class be a gut-wrencher (and a quadricep crusher and an arm-twister), you get to jump rope, do mountain climbers, and hit/kick pads on a rooftop under a Hawaiian sky. Doesn't get much better than this. The instructor Danny keeps the class moving from jump-rope drills to warm-ups to partner exchanges. The drop-in rate is only a jaw-dropping $10. Bonus: The class right before is the cute little kids' class (yes, as opposed to the ugly little kids class). Nothing like seeing a bunch of eight to whatever year olds getting a little discipline, and seeing girls and boys hit each other without shrinking.

If you are looking for a great martial arts program for kids then Kempo Unlimited is the place…read more Most places teach only one type of martial arts especially children's programs. Here, they teach traditional values like respect, honor and discipline but are up to date and progressive in their martial arts techniques. Very rare to find in a martial arts school that combines the best of both traditional and modern. The kids program includes Jiu Jitsu, grappling, stand up techniques as well as self defense techniques. Also, they incorporate fun and innovative drills for kids. All in all, a great martial arts school.

I've trained under Mark Leong for many years now, and he is a very knowledgeable and patient Sifu…read more If you are interested in learning 'soft' style Wing Chun, Bay Area Wing Chun is a great place to learn it.

From the owner: Honolulu Wing Chun and Bay Area Wing Chun Hawaii are the Hawaii branch of San Jose Wing Chun and…read morethe Bay Area Wing Chun Association. Our Lineage is: Yip Man - Leung Sheung - Ken Chung - Ben Der - Wayne Nakamura - Mark Leong and continuing Wing Chun training under Sifu Ben Der. We are learning a soft style approach to Wing Chun that emphasizes proper position, structure, relaxation and sensitivity which allows a smaller person to effectively defend against a larger and/or stronger person. In this style, we always assume that our opponent will be bigger, faster and stronger than us. We also spend a lot of time on basics in order to build a strong foundation. We all train together (there are no belts or separate grade classes) and advanced students regularly work out with beginning students. The class is relatively small and taught very casually with the necessary information given freely, but learning this style requires a lot of patience, self-discipline and careful thought. Our class has moved from its original Kapahulu Center location and officially resides at the McCully District Park, 831 Pumehana Street, Honolulu, Hawaii. However, classes are currently being held in the Pearl City area from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on Saturdays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Alternate class times and virtual classes are available. We do not have class on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.

I came here a couple times and so far so good. There are 3 masters of escrima with decades of…read moreexperience teaching here with usually 10-20 students. I liked the diverse weapons that they teach here such as knives, sticks, and machetes. $50 per month classes tuesdays and thursdays 6-7pm. 2 free trial classes to see if you like it or not.

One of the last old school Escrima schools in Hawaii. Here you learn the traditional style of…read moreDerobio Escrima as handed down by Great Grand Master Braulio Pedoy. Our Chief Grand Master Leslie Largo was an Instructor from the very beginning of the original Pedoy School in 1961. You can't ask for better or more knowledgeable instructors. I've been more than welcomed since my very first class and it's been a fantastic experience every single class.