I took my two kids for a trial lesson and the female and male senseis were rude and mean to them…read more My kids were behaved and of course didn't know the techniques- it was their first class! No need for yelling. Avoid this place like the plague!

We have been a part of Tenri Judo for a little over a year…read more My son started when he was 5 with recommendation from a friend. Sensei Greg & Sensei Robin are great instructors. They are very knowledgeable, dedicated, patient, and well respected in the community. The dojo is spacious and clean. Nice waiting space for parents and families. Top notch athletes have been coming out of Tenri for decades. Affordable rates.

Full disclosure: this is a biased review because I have been training here for almost 5 years now…read moreand am an official member of the #wushuohana. That said, if you are looking to train in contemporary/traditional external wushu or internal wushu (taiji quan, bagua Zhang, and qigong) on Oahu, this is a good place to do it! The Wushu Center's team of volunteers do their best to provide a wushu training atmosphere full of aloha spirit. We offer quality wushu instruction to all skill levels, with after school programs suitable for children 5 and up. Contemporary competitive wushu is the biggest draw for the younger students, as it is often featured in the movies and TV (Jet Li, Kung Fu Panda, Avatar: the Last Airbender, Jackie Chan) and it is a fun and challenging way to get and stay in shape, make friends, and participate in an internationally competitive sport with surging popularity and modern appeal. Many older youths and adults also enjoy the "internal" wushu classes in Taiji Quan and Bagua Zhang (eight-trigram Palm), which offer excellent holistic wellness and fitness routines while also teaching and building useful and effective self defense skills. The Hawaii Wushu Center is also one of the few places in the US that you can find authentic Yin Family Bagua Zhang, which is pretty special, if you look into it. ;) Ok, I'll wrap this shameless plug up now with another welcome: Aloha E Komo Mai: come join our Wushu Ohana!

We were lucky enough to find Sensei Maile during the height of the Covid pandemic lockdown. Our…read moreboys, twins age 6, began private lessons with her outside at our house. This fall, they have been able to attend classes and private lessons at the newly opened Kachi Karate dojo on S Beretania. The boys LOVE Sensei Maile. She is calm, patient, fun and a super skilled expert. She also happens to have a daughter their age, so she really "gets" kids and knows how to motivate them. My husband and I love that she emphasizes the mental discipline, including doing well in school and being respectful of your parents, in addition to the physical discipline. I cannot recommend Sensei Maile and Kachi Karate highly enough! We are so happy to have found this wonderful place for our kids to learn and grow.

First of all, I knew nothing about karate other than what I saw on the Karate Kid, and when I…read morepictured kids taking karate I pictured a hard ass teacher yelling at his students just like that mean teacher at the Cobra Kai dojo. So when my father-in-law suggested my daughter try a karate class near our house, I was a bit hesitant...she was only four, REALLY tiny, and not the most aggressive kid; but she was coordinated and definitely could use the discipline; so we decided to try a free class with Kachi Karate. When I met Sensei Robert him and heard how he spoke to my daughter as he took her aside to teach her some basic things before class, I could see he was a really nice guy who had a special way with kids...and my anxiety about this whole thing just went away. In the beginning, my daughter had a hard time following along as a lot of the class had been taking karate for at least a few more months. After the first couple of classes, she wanted to quit, but we convinced her to stick with it for just one month and told her she could quit if she didn't like it by then. Sensei Robert had always made it a point to make sure the higher belts in the class take care of and teach the younger ones. This helped her a lot, to feel like the older kids were supportive of her and not going to make fun of her. it was also a great lesson in responsibility for the older kids as well. At home, she kept practicing and practicing, and one day was able to get some of the moves from the kata she was learning. From achieving that, it ignited her confidence and commitment to the class as a whole. So much so that she has kept up with this for over year a year now! I also really like the fact that there are two female teachers - Sensei Maile and Sensei Shannon. They are both so good with the kids and I am grateful that my daughter gets to see at an early age that women can be both feminine and strong at the same time. And now, I see karate in a whole new light. It has kept my daughter physically and mentally fit, but also instilled in her important life values. She started kindergarten this year at Aina Haina school and I truly believe that Kachi Karate has helped her transition into this new chapter in her life more seamlessly. It is evident not only in her work ethic, discipline, and respect for others, but also in her ability to make new friends, try new things and be a more confident person overall. Sensei Robert has also expanded his dojos around town and even has a karate class for 3-5 year olds that my 3 year old son will be trying soon! I think it's great what he is doing for the communities around here and I would highly recommend his classes for any child, boy or girl - as they will be getting much more than self-defense skills - you'll be surprised at what they can accomplish and what kind of person they will become!

Aikido of Honolulu: 426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817…read more(Todaiji Hawaii Bekkaku Honzan, Temple) I've been a member of Aikido of Honolulu since 2010, and through my experience I can say that practice here most closely aligns with practice in Japan. Members range in age from 5 to 75, through Junior and Adult classes, and everyone is friendly and respectful. Depending on what you're looking for in practice, you're time can be focused on exercising, learning techniques, or just practicing to enjoy engagement with other members. For more information: website: aikidoofhonolulu.org email: dojo@aikidoofhonolulu.org

AIKIDO OF HONOLULU @3224 WAIALAE AVENUE:…read more This Dojo is the very first Aikido Dojo outside of Japan since 1961. And it is closing its door 05/01/16 due to the lease could not be renewed. I am deeply shocked to the news. They are looking for a new location at this point. I had practiced at this Dojo for a few years with wonderful people while Aoyagi sensei was still alive. I had enjoyed watching children's classes, thinking great way to use up kids energy and teach discipline. I love AIKIDO philosophy of "harmony". Hope they find a good house soon.

A great extra curricular activity for kids. TKD teaches discipline and self control. I grew up…read morelearning various martial arts and I am very happy with this program for my 7 year old son. He has been attending for almost 3 years since he was 4 years old in the Panther program. It is rare to see the main or head instructor train children. Normally left to other high degree belts but GM Cho leads every class. We are so lucky to have him still teaching and even more so that he is teaching children. GM Cho is famous among the martial arts community and we are lucky to have him here in Honolulu.

Master Cho's Academy is one of the best ways to help children take control of their emotions and…read moregives them a safe physical outlet that instills self discipline, confidence, and commitment.

We're having a great experience at HJA so far. My son is 7 with no martial arts and minimal team…read moresport background. We were nervous to start this. But so far it's been amazing! Their intro class has 3-4 kids and two senseis. Their beginner class has way more kids and more senseis to balance the ratio. Street parking and conveniently located in the beginning of Halawa industrial. Their monthly pricing is so reasonable. If you're on the fence, contact them for an intro class- it's worth it.

Excellent training facility! Great vibe! I have trained BJJ…read morefor a short time and was looking for a place to start Judo. After searching the underbelly of Reddit and several places online, all positive arrows pointed to Hawaii Judo Academy. They offer a trial class-you can call or sign up on their really user-friendly website. I signed up and attended a class the same day. I absolutely loved the breakdown of instruction during class; I felt the concepts and application were taught very well. They have two floors to their facility and offer jujitsu as well. The schedule is on their website. I highly recommend this training facility! The owner and staff are incredibly welcoming.

Aikido - The Way of Peace and Harmony... A truly beautiful form of self defense that can be…read moredeceptively effective when applied. There are many dojos (schools) of Aikido in Hawaii but Aikido Yuishinkai Honolulu is definitely the best! Sensei Peters and Agena have many years of experience in aikido as well as other martial arts so are able to not only teach one how to use aikido but to ilustrate different methods of defending ones self if needed. Unlike many dojos, the students aren't left to puzzle over why they're doing these odd moves over and over again. Sensei Peters will take out time to show why these exercises are important and how to use them. Weapons training with wooden swords, staffs and knives is also taught both offensive and defensive techniques. I think the one thing that really makes this dojo stand out is they recieve instruction from Master Koretoshi Maruyama, founder of the Aikido Yuishinkai Style and it is passed on to the students. This is a great club for novices or experienced students. Sensei Peters has both a childrens class and an adults class, so age is not a problem. Stop by and check these folks out sometimes!

Thank you to Sensei Peters and Agena for hosting the 2015 Master Maruyama Seminar....we had a great…read moretime and learned a lot. We will be sure to visit the next time we are in Honolulu! Steve Shimanek and Aleta Napoleone, Aikido Yuishinkai of American Samoa

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