Instructor Eric Goo is an amazing teacher. He works very well with my granddaughter, who is diagnosed 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 read more

Traveling back home to Hawaii, I wanted to keep up with my BJJ training so I reached out to Professor 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. read more

My 7 year old takes kickboxing and wrestling at Mad Tiger. They are helpful and friendly and the price is definitely affordable for him to take 4 classes a week during the month. Parking in the fenced lot fills quickly especially during kids BJJ but I've never parked more than 15 yards away from the entrance. Coach Goo is encouraging and so is coach Battle. The facility is in a residential area but easy to navigate once you've visited at least once. Pricing for gear for my kid was also reasonable too. For the rest of 2021 the monthly special for kids unlimited classes are $99.. Awesome deal!! Oh and no parents allowed on the mat (which is awesome) but chairs and benches are available to sit on to watch! read more

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This is THE place to train BJJ if you're in Oahu. A mat full of folks that are tough yet nice! Coach Eric, Jeremy, and Michael all welcomed me to their gym! Will come back again! read more

Mad Tiger Academy - Michael, Eric, me, and Jeremy - Martial Arts Near Me - WAHIAWA, Hawaii

My son was in Kenpo Karate prior to moving here, and I wasn't happy about the automatic promotions or promotions based on the amt of classes you attend, I want my son to earn his promotion based on his skills and knowledge of the techniques. Since he started at Mad Tiger for past months now, he loves it! He gets a great feeling of accomplishment when Coach Eric awards him with a new stripe. If you're looking for something challenging yet fun for yourself or child, Mad Tiger is the #1 place. The rates are affordable and they offer different class options. Coach Eric's family are all involved in the business, so it definitely gives you that warm feeling of Ohana. Great training! Great atmosphere! Great dojo! read more

Love this place. Thanks coach! Good people and good value. Been enjoying kickboxing for years now. Keep up the good work.

If you have kids and want to build there strength, self respect humility and most importantly confidence try this out. Coach Eric and his family do a great job of teach all of those principles. Great for kids and adults. Once my daughter started I did too. I love the team feeling that naturally comes when your on that mat. Keeps my daughter respectful to others and also changes the way she views herself. Thank you Mad tiger for changing mine and my family's lives for the better. read more

As an adult female beginner this is what I think about this academy. I'll start by saying that I did not go from the couch to join in a Jiu-jitsu class. I am a pretty fit person who has a modern dance background. I swim, jog, work out at a gym on a regular basis. I had taken a few Muay Thai kickboxing classes and I thought I give jui-jitsu a try. I LOVED it and in all fairness I think they do know what they are doing in this school. However as a beginner you just follow the students in front of you and gwad help you. I was totally ignored by the instructor. The only correction I got was from a more advanced student and the instructor APOLOGIZE to him for having had to take a few mins to correct me. He did it in front of me. I thought that was tactless and a poor tactic from the instructor. I was paying for my class. I went a few times they never correct me or anything. I just got ignored. I also have a gymnastics background from when I was young and I pick martial arts rather fast as far as picking up the technique but of course working with the other students can be very challenging. And even scary. But that is where a good instructor's approach in teaching can help or discourage someone to continue training. Positive reinforcement works for me when I take classes of any kind. A teacher that ignores me makes me feel like I am wasting my money. If I decide to keep taking classes i'll go somewhere else like Martial Arts Center in Kailihi. I did NOT like the teacher's attitude. If he doesn't want adult women beginners he can just say so or post it in his website. I like MMA for several reasons although I admit it can get scary when you start sparring but also because I do not kiss okole not even from teacher with a good reputation. Teach me or i'll take me business somewhere else. Lucky for us in Hawaii there is no lack of good MMA instruction. I would not recommend this studio for adult beginner women even if you're in pretty good shape. read more

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and other martial arts at it's finest. Good friendly atmosphere. Very welcoming towards newcomers of all ages, levels and abilities. Conveniently located next to Golden Mart which has the best poke in central Oahu. Jiu Jitsu, poke and beer. Can't get any better than that. read more

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I started training BJJ under Coach Eric Goo in June of 2015. Prior to that, I only lifted weights, and wrestled in high school. I started at MTA weighing 230lbs, and after a year of training, I fell in love with it and began competing on a regular basis at 185lbs. Mad Tiger provides a very friendly environment with great training and great instruction. No matter what your goals, whether it be competing, casually training, living a BJJ lifestyle, or weight loss/getting in shape. Mad Tiger offers classes for both kids and adults including Boot Camp, BJJ, and Muay Thai. You can't beat the price for the level of instruction, and the positive environment of this place. I highly recommend stopping in an giving a class a try, thank you. read more

CHECK'UM OUT!!! I don't even live in Hawaii anymore but every time I come back to see family, I train at Mad Tiger Academy. I love this place. My home academy away from home. No doubt in my mind I would be training here if I was back on Oahu. Everybody suuuuper cool, no stinkeye, nobody making anykine. Just everybody having the same passion for jiujitsu. Sensei Eric Goo is very, very technical yet a super mellow guy. Easy to learn from for all levels. Stop reading and JUST GO CHECK'UM OUT I SAID!!! Have fun! read more

My review is based on a 1 day drop-in session. I was visiting O'ahu with family when a friend recommended I drop-in for a roll at Mad Tiger Academy. I contacted in advance to get details and Coach Eric was super responsive and welcoming. I was staying in Waikiki which is quite a distance from the Academy (roughly 40 mins drive...but with rush hour traffic can be almost 2 hours!) Plan accordingly but worth the drive IMO. Arrived late for Fundamentals class so sat on side and watched/listened to the class. My observations were that Coach Eric is a well-experienced practitioner of the "gentle art" but more importantly is his patience and openess to share his knowledge with others. I am a white belt (super Clorox white) and concerned about etiquette when rolling at other Academies (e.g., having another School's patch on your Gi, rolling with higher belts, etc). All that disappeared quickly the moment I stepped in. Everyone was super friendly and approachable. Just folks coming together with a common purpose: learn effective/proper BJJ techniques and have fun. What really impressed me is the sense of family (ohana) that spread with everyone there...you can easily sense that Coach Eric makes this a priority. Met really great folks and if I lived in O'ahu, I would make this place my 2nd home. Continued success to some new found acquaintances at Mad Tiger and hope to roll again soon. Oss! read more

Looking for an awesome Jiu Jitsu class that teaches the Gracie techniques? It's right here at Mad Tiger Academy! My son just started recently & my daughter just started this week & they LOVE it! Coach Eric & all his experienced assistant coaches are great at guiding the children! read more

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This is such a great place to train! My self and my 3 kids train here, and I would strongly recommend Mad Tiger Academy if your looking for self defense life skills or Crossfit. This is a family friendly and clean training facility that has become a second home to me. Even in my mid 40's with a busy career I always look forward to the 3-4 times a week I get to train. Moreover, I cannot say enough about the instructional quality, staff and bond I have with the brothers and sisters that train here. read more

Mad Tiger Academy - Family training! #Lifeskills - Martial Arts Near Me - WAHIAWA, Hawaii

I had trained with Coach Eric off and on over the years and always knew him to be someone I can trust no matter what. So when my 5 year old son wanted to train Jiu Jitsu, there was only one place I could take him and that is to Mad Tiger Academy. He's good with kids and welcomes all practitioners of the sport. Coach Eric himself, does this for a living and so his dedication to his students, his classes, and the academy is second to none. The academy offers many different workout programs, so just give them a call, visit the website or just go in and talk to him or his wife and they will provide you with all the information you need on the type of program you are interested in. OSS! read more

My 5 year old daughter does both BJJ and Muay Thai. She absolutely loves going. Coach Eric is very hands on, and really takes the time to help the kids if they need it, but also, the older kids in the class will help the younger kids too. My daughter was very shy before starting this class, and was afraid to get down and spar, now she jumps right in. We go 3 times a week, so everyone knows everyone, and it kinda becomes like a second family. I love that it is family own and operated, so coach has his kids in the classes, and also helping out, and his wife comes in and is very nice and friendly. All in all, we love this gym, and are sad we didn't find it 3 years ago. We only have 7 months left on island, and just hope we can find another gym at our next duty station that is nearly as amazing. read more

My son started taking jiu jitsu from Coach Eric about a year and a half ago. He loves it and I couldn't be more proud of the progress he's made read more

My son really wanted to join a martial arts class however when I called this place and I kept getting a voicemail to leave a message, I did, and no call back. I emailed them from their website about a month ago and I still didn't get a response. read more

Love this place, I train here on a regular basis. The Sensei is a high level BJJ and he corrects you if you're doing something wrong on the technique. The colored belts are very helpful, they're there to help you learn. I learned so many techniques in so little time. This place preps you well for tournaments also. Everyone is friendly there. I signed up for the whole year which is the best package. I highly recommend this place for everyone. So if you just want to get fit or be a competitive level in BJJ, this place is the place to train!! PERIOD. read more

I was hesitant at 1st putting him into this physical sport, as my son is your average nerd. He researched this place so we went and checked it out. Met with Cheryl who was so nice and explained how the classes ran she even a opted for him to try that same day. So he got dressed up In his GI and coach Eric and the rest of the students welcomed him. All it took was just that one day, I've never seen him get so devoted and willing to do anything until now. MTA has transformed my son to become more responsible, motivated, fit, and believe it or not better in his studies. Thank you, MTA for motivating my son, I can't praise u enough for what u have instilled in my son! read more

Great place and awesome people over at Mad Tiger Academy. My 10 year old daughter has been attending the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class for about a year and can't wait to go every week. Definitely a confidence builder for kids and a chance to make great friends. Plenty of parking for students and parents as well as good poke next door at Golden Mart! read more

OK so this review was actually a result of one particularly terrible review from a woman several spaces below. Not only did her review contain atrocious grammar but it was unmitigatedly flawed and I felt the truth must be heard! I am a brand spanking new female jiu jitsu practitioner who had never stepped foot in a dojo, however from the minute I walked into the gym I felt like a part of the Mad Tiger family. Coach Eric was not only classy but unbelievably helpful as I looked like a wounded elephant during my first weeks at jiu jitsu (hell, I probably still do). His wife Cheryl was so welcoming and nice as well as everyone who trains there. These guys realize that helping one another makes the team stronger and it shows. From family nights to everyone shaking hands and saying hi when you walk in, it's apparent that no matter if you are MALE or FEMALE these guys will help you feel more confident and get you passionate about jiu jitsu! OSSSSS! They also have a pretty kick ass Insanity class too!!! read more

We have a great seminar today teaching Soldiers great techniques self defense plus the basic which wins fights in the battle field i knw a Soldier and i love mad tiger read more

Felt very welcome here from day 1, there is always someone willing to help me improve. Great family friendly academy they have Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes 7 days a week, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Insanity workout classes, Yoga, private lessons, Kids and teens classes. Anything to fit your schedule with different morning, afternoon, and evening classes. read more

Coach Eric and Alex are awesome. The students and parents are very positive ...my daughter took Muay Thai... wish there were more girls her age (14) ...good family feeling. read more

My son and I stopped by to check it out and now I am a member. My 9 year old son really likes it and it's different. The staff are great. I really look forward to be apart of the Mad Tiger family!! read more

I've really been sucking at writing lately, so please excuse my lackluster review. Signed up our son a few months ago, sat in on a couple classes and loved the vibe. Signed myself up a couple weeks later and have been loving it ever since. Great bunch of guys and girls. Stop by and check it out if you're interested! First class is always free! read more

Great place for training. Whether you are looking to shed some pounds, train jiu jitsu, do insanity or self defense Coach Eric Goo and his other instructers (Travis and Jeremy) are great people. Gym is family orientated great place for your kids to come down train and have fun. Highly suggest that anyone interested come down and try it out. NO EGOs, NO ATTITUDES just great training and great friends. read more