Maui Grappling Academy

2.0 mi

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.

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Awesome day of training!

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Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

(36 reviews)

14.0 mi

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.

Sensei Christian and myself under Master Gracie's picture

Awesome morning class with a bunch of great guys on Halloween 2016!!!

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I had a blast! Thank you Carlson Gracie Jiu jitsu for being so welcoming!

United Team Maui

(2 reviews)

2.5 mi

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!

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New Creation Jiu Jitsu

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2.6 mi

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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Checkmat Kihei Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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7.7 mi

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!

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With Professor Aline!

Maui Jiu Jitsu

9.2 mi

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 !

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Mindful Martial Arts

(11 reviews)

9.0 mi

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!

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West Maui Jiu Jitsu

(10 reviews)

14.1 mi

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

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Pacific Jet Sports

4.3

(288 reviews)

15.3 mi

Don't waste time reading any negative reviews! This…read morebusiness and its staff is 5 stars all the way. If you're looking to have a great time and build some great memories in Maui you can rent jet skies with Pacific Jet Sports and they even offer photo session while you're on the jet skies they email you at an affordable price. The staff "everyone" was super nice. We took a short boat ride to a designated section on the water where there shop was. They went over safety instructions with the jet skies. We had about 40-45 minute time to ride the jet skies. The water was amazing beautiful blue color and the waves were pretty wild. Great time - thanks !!!

I've done several catamaran cruises in Maui and wanted to try something different. Jet Ski Maui was…read morethe perfect choice. As a first-time jet skier, the staff made everything easy and fun. The short boat ride to Jet Ski Island was quick, the 45 minutes on the water flew by, and the photos turned out great. The weather was a little rainy and overcast, but I actually appreciated the break from the Maui sun after getting a bit too much of it the day before. There are cubbies available on Jet Ski Island, so feel free to bring along anything you'd like easy access to during your visit. Also, don't forget to bring a credit card, as one is required to be kept on file for the rental.

Grandkids having a blast

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South Pacific Water Sports

(13 reviews)

84.7 mi

This is our second time using South Pacific Water Sports. When you get their ask for the Special!…read moreIt is also featured in their brochure where you get 3 activities for $99 + tax If you book online at https://www.southpacifichawaii.com it's only $89 + tax. This is a best deal in town. My son is 17 so we spent the entire day on the water. The skipper for bumper tubing was awesome and my son had an amazing time bumper boating and tubing. I was up next for Jet Skiing and I was able to hit maximum speed on the jet skis. I love to jet ski! I stay in Hawaii Kai when I visit Oahu so there are no issues with transportation getting to and from the Marina. If you are visiting, I recommended a car rental. There is plenty of free parking at the Marina. If you have to wait there are plenty of shops, Coconuts Shave Ice and Leonard's Malasadas at Koko marina. I highly recommend this place and plan on coming back again next year!

Jet ski rental is only 30 min in a closed course, "about the size of a football field" Its $59 per…read moreperson on a tandem and $84 per person if single person on a jet ski. If you do the 3 activities for $99 that includes a 30 min jet ski ride tandem.

Where Hawaiian Ocean Adventure begins...

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Jet Skiing at South Pacific Hawaii

Ka'anapali Beach

(204 reviews)

15.3 mi

One of my favorite beaches in the whole wide world ! Always love coming here because it's so…read morepeaceful and feels less touristy !! Highly recommend!!

Enjoyed this beach right off of our Westin resort. Soft sands and warm waters. It's a long stretch…read morethat goes across multiple resorts. There were waves that started to swell as it got later in the day and the winds picked up. Works for kids that can boogie board but not great for littles with floaties. Beautiful views of the neighboring islands and sunset.

Kā'anapali Beach 4/11/2023

Sunsets on the beach

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Kā'anapali Beach 4/11/2023

Makena Beach

4.9

(25 reviews)

17.6 mi

Absolutely beautiful beach with soft cushiony sand made out of broken sea shells. The water…read moremovement was too strong when we visited, so we didn't attempt to swim, but it was still worthwhile visiting to check out this beautiful spot. Note that this is a state park, so parking is paid, plus there is a per-person fee to pay upon entry. Cash not accepted, have to use a smart phone to pay, which would be a challenge if you've got no reception.

Makena Beach is truly a beautiful hidden gem. It's a bit more isolated compared to other beaches,…read morebut that's part of what makes it so special. The sand is incredibly soft and smooth, making it perfect for relaxing or long beach walks. There are quite a few birds around, and they aren't afraid of humans, which adds to the charm and makes the experience feel more connected to nature. The views are absolutely spectacular, with stunning scenery that makes the trip more than worth it. Parking is available but does require a fee of about $16, so keep that in mind when planning your visit. The beach can get windy, and there may be sporadic rain, so it's best to plan ahead and check the weather. Overall I'd love to come back to visit again!

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Kahului Community Center Park

3.6

(5 reviews)

1.1 mi

Other than the little playground, this park is nice. I used to take my little one walking in the…read morestroller here sometimes. This morning Keopuolani Park had a fun run for Pono Viela so there were a lot of people when we arrived so we rerouted. The streetlight at Kaahumanu and Papa was out so we rerouted again. Finally we ended up here at KCC and the little playground was pilau. It was full of graffiti and it's clearly old but at least it's gated in. We didn't stay here as long as we usually stay at Keopuolani but it did the trick. We could use more nice playgrounds here in Central Maui or upgrade ones like these. I think next time Keopuolani is packed, we will just go to Wailuku Heights park even though it's pretty windy sometimes up there or the one by Wailuku Elementary even though there's usually ball games going at that one.

SO many good memories here at KCC over the years. From hanabata days, I can still clearly remember…read morethose joyful squeals as we bolted down the grassy hills on cardboard boxes 4, 5, 6 more times with a seemingly unending stream of energy. Even better were rainy days where body boards took the place of cardboard boxes and if we walked away unscathed with little to no bruises, we considered ourselves one of the lucky ones. I remember a number of field trips to the swimming pool, hanging on to the walls for dear life, but still having so much fun. Aah, those were the days. The park has changed very little since then & that's all part of it's charm. With it's soccer fields, swimming pool, community center, tennis courts, walking trails, etc. Kahului Community Center Park has always been a gathering place for families, friends, & generations of local Mauians. Although the facilities are quite a bit older, everything has been well maintained for the most part. The community center remains popular for all types of parties and events. Frequent games are hosted on the soccer fields. Tennis courts are well lit once the sun bids us adieu. And the playgrounds are enclosed for our littles to enjoy. The park is centrally located so I still come here to take my son out to play every now and then. The playground is geared more towards older children, but there's still enough for my 3 1/2 year old to enjoy. He might also just like being outside in general so there's that... hehe. All in all, great park!

6/22/24 lots of chickens that dig holes

6/22/24 Buss up little park

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6/22/24 Buss up little park

Keopuolani Regional Park

(18 reviews)

1.8 mi

Awesome playground. Proof we can still have nice things to include swings for kids. The playground…read moreis next to Kahului Beach Rd of the park. Great for any age. They had a fenced small toddler area and a large playground for the older kids that also had a ramp to the slide. Not a whole lot of cover from the sun so bring sun screen and water. Tons of kids. Very family friendly.

This is a convenient park right here in Central Maui. I've met so many nice families here. We like…read morethe keiki playground because they have a little kids ages 2-5 playground separated from the bigger kids playground. It's also fenced in but still be aware of your surroundings. It gets pretty hot and crowded too so if you have little, little ones, mornings are the best especially since you're probably up already lol. Check it out!

Big kids play structure

Swings

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Trail running

Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary

(12 reviews)

0.8 mi

Relaxed self paced viewing of bird reserve. Easy parking. Nice covered cabana…read more Great views.

When we have a few extra minutes in Kahului, we like to stop off at Kanaha Pond to enjoy the birds…read more There were mostly ducks and stilts today but we have seen Nenes, or Hawaiian Geese (the state bird). One time, there was a family with several little goslings. We stopped on the path to the shelter and let them decide if they wanted to pass us in the other direction. The male gave me a stink eye as they walked by and started hissing at me after they got a little ways past. It was funny that he became more macho after getting a little distance. Anyway, I always enjoy the Ae'o, or Hawaiian Stilt. They wade through the shallow water with such long legs, in search of food. Their chirps warn others of our presence. There are benches in the small shelter, where you can sit in the shade and watch the birds do their bird things. There also is a gate on the back side of the pond, near the water treatment plant, that lets you in to the dirt roads that were used to access a series of WW2 storage bunkers. There are other ponds back there, too. It's a nice area to walk through.

Free Kanaha pond ... check out the birds

Pond

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Canal along Wakea Avenue by Paradise Mart - VN

The Dunes At Maui Lani Golf Course

Outside of Waiehu Golf Course, this is probably the best value on Maui. Nice layout, great greens,…read morenot too fast but not slow either. Good mix of holes. Pace was good, friendly staff. Doesn't have the views of some other tracks on the island, but a solid value course.

The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course let me just say, this place is a postcard wearing a collared…read moreshirt. From the moment you step onto those perfectly manicured fairways, framed by palm trees swaying like they're applauding your arrival, you feel that glow only a great track can give. The routing is smart, the greens are true, and the course management is as refined as any top-tier resort layout. Customer service? Spot-on. Friendly, attentive, and they keep the greens rolling smoother than a brand-new Pro V1 off the putter face. What really sets The Dunes apart is how playable yet strategic it is one of the most forgiving climates in the world matched with a layout that rewards good decisions but won't break your spirit if your swing sneaks back into vacation mode. The vistas stretch out like a postage stamp sent straight from paradise, and every hole feels like its own little cinematic moment. And hey, any course where you can yank a drive into the next fairway and still call it "using the adjacent landing zone" is a win in my book. Five stars, easy.

Residents of the 5th Hole.

Dunes!!

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I ended up taking first after I got back home! Thank you for the opportunity to get in some last minute training. You're a great group, and I will definitely stop by again if you'll have me the next time I'm in town. Take care, and best wishes OSS! read more

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