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CJJF Central

5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Aiea, Hawaii

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4–15) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule cjjfcentral.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 808-650-5285

Hours

Monday 4–7:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
Wednesday 4–7:30 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 6–8:30 pm
Saturday 7–10:30 am
Sunday 9 am–12:30 pm

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at CJJF Central, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 26 mentions

“CJJF is a family, so if you are looking for a super awesome BJJ community for yourself or even your kid, I would definitely recommend you try out CJJF.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“It was the first time training BJJ for my two youngest daughters and they loved the classes and the new friends they met here.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“We had entered Naga tournaments and coaches and professors helped him to prepare for it even on Saturdays.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at CJJF Central — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 15 mentions

“CJJF is a family, so if you are looking for a super awesome BJJ community for yourself or even your kid, I would definitely recommend you try out CJJF.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 76 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“It was the first time training BJJ for my two youngest daughters and they loved the classes and the new friends they met here.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 3 mentions

“We visited several classes and CJJF seemed to be the most homey and fun class.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son loves his coaches and teammates, and it’s clear that everyone is encouraged to support one another.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 4 mentions

“The competition is great, my game always improves, & I always leave a better human than I when I walked in.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 7 mentions

“When I asked my coach back home what to look for in a good gym when I told him I’d be in Hawaii for a month, he gave me three things: cleanliness, good coaching, and community.”

💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“There were several other women, and many upper belts.”

From the reviews

CJJF is absolutely amazing. My family started by putting our oldest right when he turned 4 and he has been in it for 2 years and has learned so much from this gym. We love it so much that we put our 2nd son in and he is having so much fun.

★★★★★ — Leah, Apr 2023

Great family environment! It was the first time training BJJ for my two youngest daughters and they loved the classes and the new friends they met here. We were welcomed with open arms, and this place has become our second home over the years.

★★★★★ — Chinov, May 2025

We visited several classes and CJJF seemed to be the most homey and fun class. My daughter loved it and wanted to start right away. And Jon and the other teachers are very supportive. I highly recommend CJJF to anyone looking for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class. My daughter looks forward to her weekly classes.We love CJJF!

★★★★★ — Shinya, May 2023

When I asked my coach back home what to look for in a good gym when I told him I’d be in Hawaii for a month, he gave me three things: cleanliness, good coaching, and community. I can safely say the CJJF exceeded my expectations in all of these categories.

★★★★★ — Brooklyn, Nov 2022

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New to kickboxing? Start at CJJF Central

CJJF Central comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at CJJF Central

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find CJJF Central

98-390 Kamehameha Hwy A, Aiea, HI96701

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