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October 2022 by Charlee Cotton
Love this gym! The whole team is super welcoming. Everyone is a great instructor.
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May 2022 by Adam U.
BJJ is wildly popular and getting a roll in is easier than ever. When you are a traveler however, it can be an intimidating and daunting task to find an academy that isn't all about smashing the new person in town. Insert Kaleo and the AMAZING folks at Team Papakolea Jiu Jitsu!! From the minute I showed up-a little tardy due to Apple Maps misbehaving-to after the wonderful conversation post-roll with Professor Kaleo, I was beyond impressed. If the family here can welcome in an outsider from the mainland like myself, just think of what they can do for a local. Bring your family and get hooked on what Jiu Jitsu can do for the entirety of your well being. I will DEFINITELY come back and roll again. Mahalo to my new, extended family at Team Papakolea for the rolls, education, and friendship!
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November 2021 by Ravilan Gabriel
It's privileged to come back after 2yrs on a leave of absence, back training with the Ohana!
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November 2018 by Kai Evermore
Had an awesome time dropping in on a class with these brothers and sisters. Professor Kaleo has a great thing going on here. Unreal warmup and technical practice. Everyone was real welcoming and super hospitable. 5 stars and double shakaz auuurite!
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August 2018 by Josh J.
Kaleo is a great teacher! New school and old school techniques, he teaches it all, with a positive energy on top. Great place!! Great people!!
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August 2018 by James M.
I have been training with Kaleo and Team Papakolea close to 10 years. I have done some traveling and trained at other schools and this is by far the best school you will find anywhere. The first thing you'll notice is everyone is welcoming and encouraging, whether, you've been training a long time or you're brand new to jiu jitsu. Its a family environment and everyone is like family here. You will learn different aspects of jiu jitsu. Are you looking to get in shape? Come here. Are you looking to learn how to defend yourself? Come here. Are you looking to be a competitor? You can find that here, also. Whatever your goals, Kaleo and the team will help and encourage you to get there. Aloha and good vibes always at Team Papakolea Jiu Jitsu.
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April 2018 by Jacob Kekahuna Sr.
Coach Kaleo is actually one of the best i saw yet as for teaching. My kids joined the club about 6 yrs ago they liked it but we had to stop going because of other sports but were back again in 2018 and he welcomed us back in like we never left.
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February 2018 by Gary Chong
Visited here whilst on vacation. This is a fantastic warm friendly place to train. All the students there are very welcoming and make you feel at home right away. Professor Kaleo is a great instructor with expert knowledge in both sport Jiu-Jitsu and self defence. Definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to join or visit.
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January 2018 by Sun K.
It is hard for me to really encapsulate how this school has helped me in my life. However, I must say that this practice and its people have changed my life. I am much more fit and aware of my body because of the functional exercises I have learned. I have also developed a real confidence and ability in addressing aggressive individuals with an effective plan to keep me safe. With these, I have fostered discipline, fortitude in difficult situations and a genuine camaraderie with my teammates. I treat my training as a spiritual practice. I feel once you see how it affects your life there is no going back to what you were doing before.
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September 2017 by Chris Fryer
Very welcoming! The owner, Kaleo, responded quick to my message on Facebook about setting up a free class and was accommodating the whole through. I had very minimal experience with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but loved the way that all the team members invite you in like family. I've been attending for about a month now and haven't met anyone that hasn't embodied Aloha. Good people and great instruction!
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June 2017 by Jeremy Valledor
I have recently joined Team Papakolea jiujitsu this past March to be specific. I came from another team but that didn't affect the way I was treated by Professor Kaleo and the team. My 11 year old Daughter also is on the team and she loves it. The teaching is awesome and the vibe is ALOHA! If you are seeking great jiu-jitsu techniques and self defense taught by an amazing instructor and train with an awesome group of people who are positive and supportive then this is the place for you! I highly recommend this jiu-jitsu academy and look foward to my journey with this team�OSS tpjj allday...
