Hawaii Kaikaku Judo Club
About
The Hawaii Kaikaku Judo Club offers comprehensive martial arts training across multiple disciplines, including judo, wrestling, and MMA. With a diverse team of experienced instructors led by Head Sensei Robin Puahala, a Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt), the gym provides structured classes for all skill levels. Students can participate in kids classes taught by dedicated instructors like Lynnsey Puahala and Louise Pekelo, intermediate sessions led by Ryan Mashiba and Chane Umeno, and advanced training under black belt senseis including Shaye Sakanoi, Jesse Antolin, and Brad Nakamura. The coaching staff's credentials range from Shodan (1st Degree) to Godan (5th Degree), ensuring expert guidance across all programs.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe this as the best training for judo available, with particular praise for the interactive senseis who make instruction engaging. Reviewers consistently mention that classes are super fun for both kids and adults, creating an enjoyable training environment. The gym is recognized as a great club with good senseis, with no negative feedback mentioned in the available reviews. Specific qualities highlighted include the instructors' interactive teaching style and the overall positive experience across age groups.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (3)
Lily pad Relaxation
3 years ago
Best training for Judo out there
Chane Umeno
3 years ago
Awesome judo dojo for kids and adults. Class is super fun and Sensei’s are very interactive while instructing.
Lester Oshiro
7 years ago
Great club, good senseis
scheduleHours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Ryan Mashiba
Intermediate Class Sensei
Robin Puahala
Head Sensei
Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt)
Shaye Sakanoi
Advance Class Sensei
Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)
Andy Toyama
Sensei
Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
Jesse Antolin
Advance Class Sensei
Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
Edward Snyder
Sensei
Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
Brad Nakamura
Advance Class Sensei
Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
Jon Lum
Sensei
Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt)
Neal Takamoto
Sensei
Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)
Lynnsey Puahala
Kids Class Sensei
Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
Louise Pekelo
Kids Class Sensei
Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)
Aaron Puahala
Kids Class Sensei
Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
Mandy Tanaka
Kids Class Sensei
Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
Chane Umeno
Intermediate Class Sensei
Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)