Hawaii Elite Taekwondo Academy Inc
About
Hawaii Elite Taekwondo Academy Inc offers comprehensive martial arts training in multiple disciplines including MMA, kickboxing, and karate. The academy is led by Master Instructor Barton Charles Gonzales, a World Taekwondo Federation Kukkiwon certified 9th Dan master who serves as founder and owner. His extensive credentials and master level expertise provide students with authentic, high quality instruction across all offered disciplines. The facility caters to a wide age range from young children to adults, creating an inclusive environment for martial arts development.
Members consistently praise the personalized teaching approach where Master Gonzales tailors instruction to each student's individual level while maintaining firm but fair guidance. Reviews highlight how students from ages 4 to 15+ thrive under this adaptive coaching style, with parents noting their children genuinely enjoy lessons and gain substantial benefits from each session. The academy has established itself as a longstanding, active presence in Honolulu's martial arts community, recognized for creating positive learning experiences that keep students engaged and progressing in their martial arts journey.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Master G's teaching approach, describing him as firm but fair while adapting instruction to each student's individual level. Parents report their children genuinely enjoy lessons and gain substantial benefits from each session, with students ranging from ages 4 to 15+ thriving in the environment. Reviewers specifically highlight how Master Gonzales teaches kids very nicely and maintains Hawaii's longest, most active director/instructor presence. The overall sentiment emphasizes quality instruction that keeps students engaged and progressing in their martial arts development.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (2)
David Truesdell
8 years ago
I have been brining boys, 7 and 5, for over a year. They enjoy it and get a lot out of each lesson. Master G is firm but fair and teaches each student at their own level! Students ages range from 4 to 15+. Highly reccomended!
Arianna Gonzales
10 years ago
Hawaii's longest, most active director/instructor. Teaches kids very nicely
paymentsMembership
$60.00 Per Month (entire family)
Contact
94-750 Anoiki St, Waipahu, HI 96797, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Barton Charles Gonzales
Master Instructor / Founder / Owner
Master level Taekwondo Instructor, 9th Dan? (implied by 'Master'), World Taekwondo Federation Kukkiwon certified
Studying Taekwondo since 1975, teaching for 38+ years. Retired U.S. Army veteran (20 years) and federal civil servant (28 years). FAA-certified Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument Rated Pilot. Has certified 132 students to Black Belt under WTF Kukkiwon.