Hawaii Academy

Love it here. But too much gymnastics people and kids taking your space. Sometimes one of the spotters, «Scott» will critique you. Try to avoid him and carry on what you want to work on.
I came here just recently with my friends and Scott would absolutely not stop bothering us. So annoying. He looks like a blonde strong guy with blue eyes and is a ‘Spotter’ not a ‘Judge’ nor your ‘Coach’.

We are so impressed with how much our daughter has improved in just 5 months of doing gymnastics. Coach Mia is so patient and excellent with young children.

Both my son (10) and daughter (7) attend Hawaii Academy for the last year. The classes offered are at very convenient times that works with my schedule. The skills being learned here is supplementing my daughter’s dance classes and helping my son to stay in shape during the soccer off-​season. My kids love Spencer and his coaching! He’s patient but makes them work hard so I know they’re learning and advancing.

Both of my daughter’s 11 & 3 attend Hawaii Academy and they love it! They have become very coordinated because of the classes. The skills they are learning benefit them greatly in every way. Home, school, sports, safety, flexibility,…
Pro: The gym offers a small ‘ohana discount with more than one child, which is always helpful. There is a full snack bar to enjoy after a hard workout :)
Con: Parking is limited due to the auto shop that is across the street from the gym. They park 15 – 20 wrecked cars on the street until 4−5pm daily which makes it almost impossible to find a spot. Drop off is recommended, unless you have a little one and in that case it’s a waiting game.
Other than that great place to create a strong foundation for your keiki.

We had my son’s birthday party here and it was a hit! They set up a fun obstacle course for the kids and let them jump on the trampolines. There was an area off to the side where we had a table for food, drinks, and cake. The only downside was how hot it was! Everyone was dripping in sweat by the end of the party. But the kids were all exhausted and my son had a blast so I call it a success! Would definitely consider hosting another birthday party here.

Our family loves family fun nights here. My daughter takes classes and is on the HT&T team. She uses family fun nights for as extra practice time or just to be a kid and play. Staff is great.
We have also had a birthday party here and planning on having her next one here too. The kids love it.

I was so excited for my 2 year old daughter to start gymnastics! We did a free trial class. She hated stretching and waiting but loved jumping on the trampoline. The instructor didn’t really do anything with the kids but we found out she was a sub… So we decided to sign up because we figured the permanent instructor would be better. Each session is 8 classes and it’s $ 15/​class… Okay, that sounds good. Then they hit us with a $ 70 application fee that’s only goods for a year. This is for my daughter so we said what the heck and paid it.
Went to our second class, and it was hell! My daughter threw a tantrum the whole time. There are too many classes going on at one time… And for a 2 year old with a short attention span, all she could focus on was the trampoline. Since there were other classes jumping on the trampoline, she figured she was allowed to go on it too. She didn’t want to stick with her class. She kept running off to the the trampoline and I had to keep chasing her. Mind you, she was not the only impatient toddler in her class. A few others were throwing tantrums as well.
The instructor was really nice, but didn’t teach much. Since it’s a parent/​toddler class, we’re expected to guide our children through every thing, which is understandable. I just wish they’d tell the parents what we should do. The only time they say something is when it’s time to switch stations. I know nothing about gymnastics! The first time we went on the trampoline, my daughter went flying because I decided to jump with her (stupid decision on my part). I’ve never been on a real gymnastic trampoline. I’ve only been on those black ones people have in their back yards. The one at this place is extra bouncy! I wish the instructor told me! There’s also an obstacle course as one of the stations, but I had to copy one of the experienced moms to know what to do. The instructor didn’t say much. Once in a while she’d throw in a «yay», but that’s about it.
I do not recommend this place for a 2 year old. Especially if your child likes to run crazy, like most toddlers. If this class were the only class going on at the time, I’d stiill take her. But having 5 classes going on at one time is too distracting. You’re better off with WeePlay or MyGym which is geared towards toddlers and have instuctors that are trained to teach toddlers.
This is place is like a huge sweat box with bodily fluids every where. There are two huge fans on the walls, but they are not turned on. At the end of the class my daughter is drenched in sweat! Sweating is a good thing, but can we get some ventilation?
I also believe my daughter caught Hand Foot and Mouth Disease here. She goes to preschool, but none of her classmates have it. I called Hawaii Academy to ask if any of their other students had it. The lady on the phone was really short with me. She said that other kids have been calling in sick because they have HFMD. She also said that they all caught it from school and not from the gym. My thing is, they could’ve brought it to the gym. You can carry the virus and not show symptoms for couples of days. She said that they wipe down all their equipment every night, which is good… But there are multiple classes every day with totally different students in each class. So germs and bacteria can be passes from one class to the next throughout the day. I know it’s inevitable, and kids are going to get sick and pass their germs to each other… But even though we have 4 more paid for classes and a years worth of registration fees, we have decided to not attend anymore. I’d rather take my daughter to the park to let some energy out and let her run crazy and be happy, instead of forcing her to pay attention and throw tantrums the whole time.
The kids in the older classes seam to have fun though. I may consider coming back when she’s older. The instructors seam to have an easier time when they teach the older kids because they actually listen and respond.

Whoa! This place is awesome! I came here for a trampoline party! What? Yes, you read right. A trampoline party! Can you imagine 50 people bouncing around, doing somersaults in the air, back flips, and parkour type moves? Well, here you have it. You can jump, bounce, do ariel stunts and flips. all at the Hawaii Academy.
So. Much. FUN!
And during normal business hours they teach gymnastics to young children. All their cute little faces are on the walls.

My daughter attends classes here twice a week and we love it! The instructors are fantastic! I cant recommend Hawaii Academy enough. :)

Ah! My inner Dominique Dawes has been released! My friends and I came here for two hours and got a private group trampoline and gymnastics 101 lesson. It will a) be a lot of fun and b) make you feel really old and sore afterward. Well, and during.
They taught us a ton of tricks on the trampolines (tabletop, flips, turns, etc.), let us use the beams and the rings, the bouldering wall… by the end of it, we were all sweaty, all smiles, and felt like future Olympic gymnasts (except about 10 years too old and 20 years too late in training). Plastered on the walls are pictures of the people who come to this gym – people of all ages, ranging from kids to 90 year old men getting their workout ON.
This place is beyond fun, and I only wish they had gyms like this everywhere. To jump on a trampoline for hours doing flips — THAT IS LIFE:).

We love Hawaii Academy. My son has been taking classes here for 5 years. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday are «fun nights» children and adults can come out and use the equipment.
Only downside: not enough parking.

If you want a happy birthday party for you kids– its NOT HERE! There is a grouchy woman with long hair that will speak so harshly to your guests that it makes kids cry! She will tag guests without your knowledge so that you pay extra. They will cut your time early if they feel like it and make you feel unwanted.

Great for birthday parties. Military discounts! My son trained there for 3 yrs and loved every minute of it! Even though he trains elsewhere now, we STILL drop in for occasional open gym night so he can get his trampoline fix. LOL Staff is knowledgeable and helpful, and safety is top priority. I recommend!

Hawaii Academy is a great place for my four year old to burn off energy, socialize with other kids, learn how to take instruction from other adults all while having fun. Coach Mike is a patient man who seems to enjoy the kids, laughs and has fun with them yet if necessary is firm. Great place. Downside is the extremely limited parking.

Very friendly and helpful. Took my 7yr old son there for beginner trampoline class, he loved it and asked to go again.
Don’t forget to call ahead, sometime spots fill up. So many workers made it very safe. First trail is free.

If you’re looking for old school «gymnastics», this is the place to go.
This is supposedly the largest gymnastics training studio in Hawaii. They send students to win world championships. They probably have 8 or more large trampolines, 2 «runway» style trampolines, ropes to climb, balance beams, double bars… You name it, they’ve got it.
I only have little kids so I was just looking for something more than the «Gymboree» and «Wee Play» activities for my son. They have age appropriate classes (parent/​infant, parent/​toddler, preschool, K-​1 etc.) every day of the week. They also will host birthday parties and on Friday nights they have a «date night» for parents where you can drop your kids off. For older kids they also host a slumber party on certain dates.
During the summer, they offer what they call «summer school» Mon-​Fri. They have a licensed elementary teacher who does the academic portion in the morning. «Recess» is basically time on the trampolines etc… and then in the afternoon they have the athletic extracurricular portion. The great thing about the «summer school» is that you can pay for only one week, or two weeks, or whatever fits your schedule. My 4.5yr old son was the youngest one the class, but he really had a good time and keeps asking when he can go back to «trampoline camp».
Looks like I’ll have to sign him up for a weekend class now.
Only disadvantage is they have very few parking spaces in front of the wherehouse (which is in the middle of the industrial area of Kalihi). If you happen to go during a busy time, you have find street parking.