Had a small competition this past weekend at North Shore Jiu Jitsu. My friend and I were the…read morehalftime entertainment to the main competition Mike just redid his gym and it looks amazing. He installed a pit like you see in the big events nation wide. He has a beautiful gym and such a chill vibe. If you are out in Haleiwa/North Shore I highly recommend visiting his school.

Amazing Jiu Jitsu in a welcoming environment! I stopped in while info vacation and was very…read moreimpressed. From the head instructor (Mike Fowler) to their newer students, everyone was kind, respectful and friendly. The jiu jitsu was amazing! The head instructor is phenomenal and has a knowledge and experience base that is top tier! I participated in two classes and observed a youth class. The instructors for the youth class were actively engaged and had the children's attention. The children were happily participating in both instruction and situational training. The facility is clean and organized and also conveniently located close to many beaches. The adult class was well ran with great instruction. The students were easy to work with during technique and allowed you to work during live rolling as well. The vibe is amazing and this is definitely a spot that makes you feel blessed to be a part of the jiu jitsu journey. I will definitely be coming back!!

My keiki has come here for swim lessons for several months and absolutely loves it. Coach Conrad is…read moreso great with her and very encouraging and makes sure she understands the concept before moving on. I've briefly seen him teach other swimmers before/after her and he is great with all ages.

Kapolei Aquatic Center is newly opened and offers a whole lot!…read more A division of American Renaissance Academy, Kapolei Aquatic Center is more than a dive shop. Don't get me wrong, they have tons of dive gear and will help you find the right gear for what you do and will help you get the right fit, but they also have a huge retail space. It's not crowded and it's easy to see everything. It makes it super comfortable and easy to take your time. They also offer swimming lessons for the super young through adult. And if you want to take a dive class, they offer both technical and recreational classes. The pool is on site too. The parking lot is huge. GPS takes you to the wrong side of the building, so take the road down to Midway and turn from that side. Enter in the first entryway-the others are blocked off.

Both Gracie Barra Kapolei and Waipahu continue to thrive in all aspects. Thank you for all you do…read moreand represent. Although Gracie Barra is a franchise organization, your gym has successfully balanced business and community. You embrace the aloha spirit and encourage what matters (inspiration through bjj) while functioning in a global organization. Very impressive.

Amazing gym culture! If you are a seasoned practitioner, wanting to start, have advanced or…read morebeginner children, there is a program and class for everyone. Responsive on social media and if you decide to come in person to check it out, super low threat, no pressure. 100% RECOMMEND!

This is an awesome, FREE on-going program for the youth on the west side…read more Rod Suzumoto and family (Ed, Kelli, Chase, Sissy, Shea, etc) with Coaches Diana, Bert, Keoki, Angelo, Kaydee, Steve, Vernon, etc...run a non-profit organization that comes out to Maili Beach Park on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. They teach our keiki the basics and fundamentals of volleyball! Pass...Set...Hit! They do different drills, go over foot work, serving, and even have scrimmages among themselves! When they're through, they serve a light lunch/snack that is normally donated! One of our faves are the Ju-Mui pops, yummm!! Thanks to Rod & his team for starting a program like this and bringing it to the west side! My keiki and I really appreciate it and look forward to playing more volleyball at Maili Beach Park with Aloha Beach Volleyball Club...!!

Glad we were referred by a friend to check out Lil' Spikers. I was looking for my girls to try…read morevolleyball but I really wanted to find something on a Sunday since Saturdays are pretty busy for us. We registered online when they had open registration. We then received an email closer to the start of the session. When we arrived for the first time, the girls were provided shirts and they got their name tags and got right into it. It's definitely a little harder with younger ones since their attention span isn't always there but they do try to keep them engaged and easier to call them when they have their name tags on. They are separated into three different groups. The beginners, returnees and most likely the better bunch. I don't know how they categorize it but that's just my guess. We attend the ages 5-8 group so I'm not too sure how the older classes work. For an hour and a half session, I feel that the money is worth it! I'd recommend it for anyone looking for an activity for their kids to try it out!

This is such a great place for the kiddos to learn volleyball skills and fundamentals in a…read moreclinic-like format. The kids are split into smaller groups with individual drill coaches. They start with warm-ups then go into skill drills. Safety, spacing, and capacity are not an issue during pandemic time. Parents are allowed to watch as long as you show proof of vaccination and pass a temperature check. Children, coaches, and parents are required to wear a mask. Coaches do allow water and mask breaks (with proper spacing). Coaches are professional and everything is organized. My daughter LOVES coming here and has so much fun. This is our second, 6-week session. I highly recommend!

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

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.

We LOVE Hawaii Academy. We've been attending gymnastics here…read morefor nearly 2 years. Ms Sam has built a strong foundation for my daughter to have body awareness & build strength + muscle. The price for her class is around $70 per month. I've switched instructors three times. We've had; Ally, Nate & Sam - with an occasional cover from Taylor, Each well rounded & good with children. The process to start is simple. They offer a $5 trial class and your child can continue or not. They spend the first 10-15min running laps and stretching -- the rest of the class is a mix of conditioning, trampoline and an obstacle course. The order is always different. Before my daughter got acclimated to this environment, I'll admit I was a helicopter parent. None of the instructors were bothered by it and always made small talk with me. Eventually my baby grew and didn't need me to hold her hand anymore. We are so thankful for Hawaii Academy. We'll be trying out for cheer next month. We're confident in our skills to make the team because of the strong foundation built here!