Kainoa Kealoha
Owner and head instructor
Black belt. Kainoa grew up in Kailua and opened the academy a few blocks from the beach. He teaches the Gi classes, No-Gi and open mat, and answers every visitor's message himself.
Coaches
Who is on the mat
Kainoa teaches the adult classes and Minako leads the kids' program. Both are on the mat most days.
Minako Inoue
Kids' program and fundamentals coach
Black belt. Minako leads the kids' classes and the Gi fundamentals class. She sits with new parents on the bench before a first class and walks every new adult through the room.
Checks
What every coach has completed
Coaches who teach children
Background check
Before teaching their first class
CPR and first aid
Renewed on the course's schedule
Mandated reporter training
For adults who work with children
Sample credentials.
Meet them on the mat
Book a class to try and say hello at the door.