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Hawaii Martial Arts Center (HMC) Academy

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Honolulu, Hawaii

Kickboxing gym Cardio kickboxing Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
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  • Phone +1 808-841-5144

Hours

Monday 2–6:30 pm
Tuesday 5–6:30 pm
Wednesday 5–6:30 pm
Thursday 2–6:30 pm
Friday 2–5:30 pm
Saturday 1–2 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Hawaii Martial Arts Center (HMC) Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Competition Team

“I am currently visiting from the mainland and asked Jiu Jitsu Honolulu if I could train with them for the week (I am getting ready for my first tournament).”

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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 Hawaii Martial Arts Center (HMC) Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 8 mentions

“I am currently visiting from the mainland and asked Jiu Jitsu Honolulu if I could train with them for the week (I am getting ready for my first tournament).”

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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 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“The instructor, RK Castillo, is a great and patient teacher who has a great breadth of jiu jitsu knowledge.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“I am currently visiting from the mainland and asked Jiu Jitsu Honolulu if I could train with them for the week (I am getting ready for my first tournament).”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“Great women's cardio kickboxing class.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 5 mentions

“If you’re looking to get into shape in a friendly environment, all while learning some top level grappling, look no further!”

From the reviews

I have been training here for almost 15 years and have been involved in martial arts for over 30 years. I’ve met countless martial artists, both students and instructors, and the people here at HMC are some the nicest I’ve come in contact with.

★★★★★ — James, Apr 2018

I've been training at HMC Jiu Jitsu since 2014. You would be hard pressed to find a more welcoming environment filled with serious jiu jitsu students in Hawaii. Everyone is friendly and helpful, and will go out of the way to help new students with technique and drills.

★★★★★ — Jeremy, May 2017

I've been training at HMC for about a year now, everyone has been super friendly and helpful. Since I started training I've lost about 25 pounds and that's from jiu jitsu alone. RK the coach is very knowledgeable and patient, he will go over positions with me when I have questions.

★★★★★ — Michael, Apr 2018

HMC Jiujitsu is a great place to train and learn! The black belt instructor RK is very knowledgeable and makes training fun! If you’re looking to get into shape in a friendly environment, all while learning some top level grappling, look no further!

★★★★★ — Satoshi, Apr 2018

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Your first kickboxing class at Hawaii Martial Arts Center (HMC) Academy

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 Hawaii Martial Arts Center (HMC) Academy

555 N King St, Honolulu, HI96817

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