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Parent & Child AND Women's Self-Defense—THIS Saturday

Professor Lily Pagle, is responsible for my rank promotions and is an internationally acclaimed Self-Defense Expert, 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt, 2nd Degree Judo Blackbelt, Firearms Instructor, & Gym Owner in Northern California. She will be here on Maui teaching for one day only, this Saturday. Her Women's Self-Defense seminar is one of the best Women's Self-Defense programs in the world, led by one of the world's most knowledgable instructors. We've recently adjusted the pri

gabe628

Dec 9, 20251 min read

Competition CANCELLED & RESCHEDULED

Dear Ohana, Thank you for your trust in us as stewards of your children's personal growth, self-defense, and martial arts training. Competition is not for everyone. HOWEVER, the idea of competition is important for everyone. Registration is closed for the upcoming competition on Saturday 12/13. Nevertheless, I suggest that you and your children come to watch at least some of it. We will have at least 2 students competing. (AND THEN JOIN US FOR THE SELF-DEFENSE SEMINARS LAT

Coach Gabe

Dec 2, 20252 min read

Self-Defense Seminars by My Instructor!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILS & BUY TICKETS I'm excited to announce that my instructor, internationally acclaimed Self-Defense Expert, 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt, 2nd Degree Judo Blackbelt, Firearms Instructor, & Gym Owner, Lily Pagle, will be visiting us from her home in California next month (after making a couple pit-stops in Japan and Borneo !* ). *Click through to hear the music; it's a sick video. Side note: I used to teach Lily's kids classes with Eric (owner of SBG Borneo

Coach Gabe

Nov 19, 20251 min read

The Portal Will Open Soon

Want to book a make-up class, check our calendar, give feedback, and more? All of this and more will soon be available in our Member Portal , which you can find in the Main Navigation Menu at the top of every page on our website. The password will be sent to you via text. Here's a sneak peak of what's there:

gabe628

Oct 29, 20251 min read

Jiu-Jitsu Kids Competition Rules

These competition rules are presented in 2 sections, as a reference for child athletes, parents of athletes, and referees. TO GET POINTS ILLEGAL MOVES Mindful simplifications of the rules are provided below alongside official language and photos from the IBJJFF Rule Book . Enjoy, and train safe! Aloha, Coach Gabe Mindful Martial Arts SECTION 1: TO GET POINTS Note that the point scoring system is the same for kids and adults. Only the list of illegals moves is different. You G

gabe628

Oct 20, 20255 min read

Friday Night Fun /Parents Night Off is This Friday 10/17!

Friday Night Fun is back! It will be this Friday Evening, October 17th, 5:30-8:30pm for keiki ages 6-12 (inquire for age exceptions) . We will be hosting games, providing food and giving parents an evening to themselves. It's free/by-donation, and all donations go to support financially struggling parents to afford tuition at programs like ours and so are greatly appreciated. Spots are limited. Sign up now !

gabe628

Oct 14, 20251 min read

Competition This Saturday 10/18/25

Maui Training Center, in Pukalani, is hosting another Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition this coming Saturday, 10/18. Click Here To Register! *** NOTE: Starts At 9am. Please arrive by 8:30am. Last time, everything was said and done by 11:30am/Noon. This is a relatively small competition. OTHER NOTE: If you register or plan to register, please let me know via text at 808-400-4185 so I can send preparatory materials, including a list of IBJJF rules for your child's age group and a

gabe628

Oct 14, 20252 min read