New Breed Jiu Jitsu Kauai

(6 reviews)

1.6 mi

Paid a drop-in rate by card. Bragiao BJJ MMA is located in Coconut Marketplace towards the end of…read morethe parking lot and offers tons of plaza parking. I trained here in kickboxing/MMA 3 days while on vacation and enjoyed each day. The coaches are so welcoming, funny, and attentive, and really walk around to help each student to help with technique. There is also conditioning as part of the classes so I worked up a good sweat. They also offer kids classes and it was cute to see the kids train since they were learning MMA and laughing. I would recommend this place for a good workout.

I was in town for vacation and was looking for some good training and definitely found it. Location…read moreis perfect as there are shops and restaurants nearby. The trainers are wonderful and the students are great to work with. I'll definitely be visiting every time in town.

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Kauai Technical Institute

(1 review)

0.6 mi

KTI is a Gracie jiu jitsu school that offers classes for beginners and advanced levels. I tried it…read moreout when I moved to Kauai after it was recommended to me by my Oahu school, Gracie Technics (Rylan Lizares). I'm a pretty small female, and there aren't many other girls at the school, but all of the guys have been really kind & welcoming. I've learned A LOT in a really short amount of time, and am stoked that they are starting to offer more classes in the mornings and on weekends. The reason I prefer KTI is because of its Gracie affiliation; they specialize in self defense for real life situations, not just rolling/competitions. I highly recommend this school and hope that more females come and check it out!

Esaki Jiu Jitsu Academy

(9 reviews)

7.7 mi

June 2026 We did a…read moredrop in class while on Kauai. The dojo is very clean, spacious and air conditioned. The professor was super friendly and inviting. He introduced us as visitors from CA and with tru Hawaiian spirit, the fellow grapplers showed us love and were very welcoming. The class was FILLED with purple belts. I've never seen so many in one room at a time, except for competitions. The training was very technical and easy to follow. The specific training was on point and the 5-min sparring rounds were the icing on the cake. If I lived here, this would be my gym. Mahalo!

5+ stars. Awesome experience at Esaki JJ. Check it out if you're looking for excellent teaching,…read morewelcoming/knowledgeable instructors, technically proficient black belts, consistently great rolls with all levels. I had a ton of fun here and everyone is super friendly. It's a nice, open mat space and they keep it immaculately clean. I've been training for 20+ years and Esaki is my second fav/home after my home academy. Professors Evan and Ian and the whole crew made me feel so welcome. I'm already looking forward to my next session at Esaki when we come back to Kauai for vacay.

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Longman Jiu-jitsu Academy

(19 reviews)

10.9 mi

Great set up with incredible and respectful coaches & staff…read more Professor is top notch and kind. Our son had a great time here while we were visiting. Other kids were very talented and respectful as well!

I was on vacation on the island and decided to stop by Longman Jiu Jitsu they are very friendly and…read morewelcoming I stopped by on a Saturday during their open mat session great rolls but most of all it was how welcoming they were that won me over.. Big thanks to Noah and the guys will definitely be back here anytime I'm on the island .. make sure to bring your A game these guys are tough!!!

We offer kids classes from ages 4 to 16 for all skill levels.

A typical morning class we will have between 15 and 25 students

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We have super spacious elevated state-of-the-art platform under the Jiujitsu mats for the highest comfortability and safety.

Longman Jiu -Jitsu Poipu

(3 reviews)

16.4 mi

Man, shoutouts to these great guys! I traveled to Kauai for the first time and wanted to find a…read moregood BJJ academy to get some solid training in. A friend from back home recommended I check out the Longman crew and boy am I happy I did. Professors Julian & Luke are super kind and receptive. I appreciate how all the students introduced themselves to me - totally made me feel welcome. I was impressed by their sophisticated drilling (for beginners and advanced) from the beginning of class and solid rolls to follow. Finding out how many common friends I have back in CA with Professor Julian made my day. Thank you, Gentlemen - I now have my "go-to" jiu-jitsu academy on Kauai!

Awesome Brazilian jiu Jitsu academy under the Gracie jiu jitsu name. They run several classes a day…read moreincluding kids, adult and kick boxing classes. Located in the back of kukuiula store. Look for the yellow submarine. Ask for Professor Luke or Julian. Aloha

Cheesin' w/ the Professors

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Longman jiu jitsu head instructors

North Shore Jiu Jitsu Club

(11 reviews)

85.0 mi

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!!

North Shore BJJ

Schedule 2022

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Dig Invitational Turnout

Kauai Martial Arts Academy

7.5 mi

Build strength spiritually, mentally, and physically (Spirit, Mind, Body, Heart). Discipline of the…read moreart and build self confidence of defending yourself. Been member of this Kajukenbo Ohana from 2018 and growing with my extended family. Making new friends all over the world learning about and meeting the Kajukenbo lineage and other mixed martial arts living legends and practitioners exploring seminars and tournaments to grow my love for this art. Thank you to all our Kajukenbo teachers-Grand Master, Professors', Sigungs' and Sifus' that have been donating their time and expertise in sharing their knowledge with us. Forever Grateful for this club of the late GGM Jaime Basquez. "Kajukenbo Kosho Ryu Kenpo!!" Come join us and train with our dedicated Sigung DJ RapozoMahalo Nui Loa!

Sifu DJ Rapozo has over 30 years experience in martial arts. His styles are in Kajukenbo and Kosho…read moreRyu Kenpo. Strict but friendly environment. Monday's 5:30pm-8pm Lihue neighborhood center and Tuesday's 5:00pm-7:30pm Koloa neighborhood center. Children and Adult classes available.

Hanshi Bruce Juchnik The Gathering 2023 @ Sacramento, CA.

Lihue Kajukenbo club Jan. 2023

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Kauai Basquez Kajukenbo seminar Aug. 2019.

Royale MMA

(1 review)

2.1 mi

First of all, you walk up and feel so welcome. Thier approach is based on foundation first and to…read moreme that's always number one in everything. They teach the basics of mma at every level which was perfect because my son never had any experience. Olga is a gymnastics coach so I knew that she has a discipline background and is positive with every child and coach Mat has a lot of mma experience and is very intuitive. My son is 9yr old and had his first class. I hadn't mentioned anything but after class coach Mat came to me, asked if something was bothering him and there was he could tell. I was surprised that without telling him he could tell and came to me to talk about it. If your thinking of starting your child in mma for any reason. This duo won't disappoint. It's small and family oriented like we prefer just like Kauai is!

From the owner: We are a Mixed Martial Arts School located in Kapahi. Our mission is to cultivate a secure and…read moreempowering environment, dedicated to helping you flourish. Discover the confidence and strength within as you embark on a transformative journey in becoming the best version of you through Mixed Martial Arts. Our approach will encourage and support you to overcome fears and trauma that you may have encountered, let us show you that you are much more than you realize. We have classes from kids as young as 4 to adults, including an all women's self defense class.

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Wailua Municipal Golf Course

3.9

(69 reviews)

3.9 mi

We had an amazing round on Monday. Sun was out, with some cloud cover and light breeze…read more Course is maintained VERY well. Greens are tricky!- be ready for none of them to break the way you think. 17th hole has the best view. Carts are in good shape. Highly recommend! Have cash in case their computer system is down! That was a little bit of a shock, but there is an ATM on site.

We played nine holes and we were impressed with the course. Great views, near the ocean. Staff…read morewas very friendly and helpful. We had a fun time golfing here and we recommend to our family and friends. We will definitely be back.

Amazing views on this 3 par...yes we both parred the hole!!!

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Sleeping Giant Trail

4.6

(103 reviews)

2.1 mi

A fantastic intermediate trail if you're looking for some good exercise and aren't scared of a…read morelittle mud. It took two hours to go up and down while stopping for lots of photos and going at a pretty leisurely pace. Mostly covered, so it felt great even on a sunny day. Highly recommend.

This was much harder than I expected. The valet at the hotel told me to try it, and I didn't…read morerealize that it was gonna be slippery with rocks and roots throughout. Once it started raining, I was slipping and sliding the whole way absolutely gorgeous, but definitely wear tennis or hiking shoes.

That's the peak behind that handsome guy

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Made it to the 1.25 mile post at 12:21p

Hoopii Falls

4.5

(82 reviews)

2.5 mi

A relatively short and easy hike. The whole thing took just over an hour for us, which includes the…read moretime we took to stop for photos and admire the views. We did read that it can get very slippery and muddy at times, but luckily we didn't run into that issue. The ground was pretty dry when we went, and I had no issues with my super old shoes that had no traction left. There are also few areas when going down to the falls where you need to navigate down some steep/rocky areas, and then back up when coming back. Shouldn't be an issue for those who are able-bodied, but just something to keep in mind if you were hoping to come with those who aren't (maybe not the best idea). The falls were a bit small when we went, but overall the hike was pretty with lots of lush greenery. We saw some people jumping into the water, but we were way too lazy for that. We also read that septic tanks from the neighborhood may leak into the water. Since the trail starts in a residential neighborhood, please be respectful and mindful when walking past homes to the trailhead, and don't be too noisy or trespass. We also parked our cars nearby at Kapahi Park. The neighborhood roads are small and I can see why residents would get annoyed with people constantly cluttering up the street to go hiking. Overall, a great option if you're looking for an easy but beautiful hike. Maybe consider hiking shoes if it has recently rained heavily since apparently it can get muddy.

Wow, this trail was something. I came to Kauai for a jungle…read moreadventure, and I definitely got one here! It is such a magical path First of all the trailhead is pretty hard to find and kind of hilarious. There is literally no official signage, except a sign that reminds people to stay quiet since they're in a neighborhood. There is a designated parking lot may be about a quarter mile away, so you're not supposed to park in front of peoples houses. As you're walking from the parking lot towards the trailhead, someone's house is labeled with a cute story between frog and toad that says that the trailhead is three houses down. There's the most narrow little entryway into the trailhead. We also thought it was funny after our hike that almost all the yelp reviews talk about how easy this hike is. We're a pretty fit family, and I'll just say that after a week of rain, this trail was quite treacherous, so part of our experience may be that we got unlucky with the weather. We had to try really hard not to slip at every step. There's areas down to the river in the waterfalls that are really really steep where we had to grab onto trees and branches to not cause a landslide. We were caked in mud from the knees down and on our hands for most of the hike . Definitely need shoes with good grip - our Keens worked well since we were able to rinse out some of the mud in the river. It rained on and off during our hike, but luckily there were so many trees that the rain itself was not too bothersome, but most of the trail was soaked in mud puddles . We only made it to the first waterfall because of the conditions but still had a blast ! We had a lot of fun but I wouldn't have brought my older parents for example so be wary depending on the rain !

10/20/22 found myself a walking stick

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Second falls

Makana Charters

4.7

(405 reviews)

23.8 mi

Locally owned & operated

20 years in business

This Native Hawaiian family owned chartered bout tour was just what we wanted. The staff and…read moreCaptain were fun, knowledgeable of the beautiful Na pali coastline and there heritage of the people. The staff really encouraged our granddaughter in Snorkeling. We all had a great time.

While vacation planning for Kauai, one of the things I wanted to do was see the Na Pali Coast. I…read morewas scared to hike as I'm not physically fit for that and helicopter rides were a no for me. So I opted for a boat tour! I chose makana charters because of how detailed they were in their information as different tours tour the coast in different areas. With this tour, included lunch and snorkeling. What I didn't want was a fancy lunch because what I'm really there for is to see the Na Pali Coast and everything else was just an extra for me. The lunch was very simple which I like especially because it can get very nauseous. I wanted to do the snorkeling part, but I also wanted my husband to do it, but he's not a confident swimmer so I stayed with him and watched people snorkel which was totally fine. We did the early morning tour and it was beautiful! The weather was perfect! Our tour guides went around us as we were enjoying the way to the coast and asked us where we were from. They also showed us the forbidden island and told us some history of the island and how certain areas locals would camp but a permit would be needed. They also tried to get into caves as deep as they can go and also showed us where Mary J Blige recorded her music video for everything. We also saw some dolphins going and come back from the coast! The coast was just as magical and beautiful!

The famous open ceiling cave on the NaPali Coast

Snorkeling on our NaPali tours

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Getting up close to waterfalls on the NaPali

Na Pali Coast Hanalei

4.8

(229 reviews)

14.3 mi

Fantastic tour and crew - highly recommend - we had such a great time learning about and sight…read moreseeing the na pali coast with David & co!

The staff were excellent and very knowledgeable of everything in the tour…read more David and Zak were both standouts. A very exciting and rewarding day. They gave special attention to detail Highly recommend this for everyone young and old!

Views of the Ocean Along the Trail

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Kion J.

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4

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13 years ago

At New Breed MMA/BJJ academy, you get top notch instruction from Kaleo, Kaeo, Uncle Luis Soltern, and other high level instructors. That's the first thing. If you want to learn the technical aspects of BJJ & MMA step by step and in depth, the knowledge is not only here, but also the skill in conveying that knowledge to students in a practical, fun, and encouraging way. Additionally, the workouts are REAL!!! If you want to get in shape - stronger, more flexible, better cardio, much better able to use your body in general - then COME TRAIN!!! But there's a whole lot more. New Breed is not just a Martial Arts Academy. New Breed is a family. And in the tradition of all true martial arts schools and instructors, at New Breed we learn a lot more than fighting techniques. We learn humility and respect. We learn patience, responsibility, and teamwork. New Breed not only builds the body. New Breed builds character - and here this is valued more than your ability to fight. Everyone here will make you feel comfortable and welcomed. You can train at the level that's right for you. It's fun. It's healthy. But it can also be taken very seriously. If you want to train to compete and go deeply into the practice of Martial Arts, New Breed and its expert instructors and team provide that too. New Breed produces winners. read more

E. D.

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1

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11 years ago

Visiting the island with my wife I was lucky enough to stumble on this great academy and get some much needed mat time. Everyone was very welcoming, instruction was to notch in the upper belt classes and the women's group was an excellent experience for my wife. I almost didn't pack my gi for the trip, extremely glad that I did! Looking forward to my next trip out and this gym is at the top of my list when I get there. read more

Audrey P.

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11 years ago

Great gym! I visited the island for a couple weeks and was excited to find a place to train while I was on vacation. New Breed has a great atmosphere with friendly and skilled people! I ended up going back for a few classes, both BJJ and kickboxing and had a great time! I will be back on my next trip! read more

Kaeo L.

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14 years ago

AWESOME!!!!... Excellent place to work out and learn modern jiujitsu and MMA techniques.

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Great set up with incredible and respectful coaches & staff…read more Professor is top notch and kind. Our son had a great time here while we were visiting. Other kids were very talented and respectful as well!

I was on vacation on the island and decided to stop by Longman Jiu Jitsu they are very friendly and…read morewelcoming I stopped by on a Saturday during their open mat session great rolls but most of all it was how welcoming they were that won me over.. Big thanks to Noah and the guys will definitely be back here anytime I'm on the island .. make sure to bring your A game these guys are tough!!!

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the staff is great And loving! My daughter looks forward to going to gymnastics every week and even…read morewhen she has her days where she doesn't listen so well the coaches are patient and kind. It is Such a fun environment for both me and her

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