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Martial Arts Schools in Waianae, HI

2 schools in and around Waianae, Hawaii — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.

Cha-3 Kenpo Nanakuli "HawkTown" Branch

89-115 Nanakuli Ave, Waianae, HI 96792-4118

+18084994198 Directions

Waianae Coast Aikido and Movement Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

84-1210 Kaulaili Rd, Waianae, HI 96792

🥋 Aikido

+18082026171 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Waianae

Only 2 schools listed in Waianae itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Waianae.

Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Kapolei Karate / taekwondo

📍 7.8 mi · 92-675 Anipeahi St, Kapolei, HI 96707-1042

Directions

Japan International Karate Center - Kapolei / Aiea Karate / taekwondo

📍 8.6 mi · 2112 Lauwiliwili St, Kapolei, HI 96707-1865

🥋 Karate

+18083987380 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Kapolei Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

📍 8.6 mi · 1019 Lauia St, Kapolei, HI 96707-1826

🕒 Monday 3:30 - 8:40 pm

🥋 BJJ

+18082005295 Website Directions

Tropic Lightning Taekwondo Hawaii - Kapolei Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 9.2 mi · 91-1111 Kamaaha Loop, Kapolei, HI 96707-1973

🕒 Thursday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

🥋 Taekwondo

+18082108083 Website Directions

Mililani Aikido Club Karate / taekwondo

📍 10.1 mi · 94-1150 Lanikuhana Ave, Mililani, HI 96789

+18086238937 Website Directions

Mililani Kajukenbo Club

📍 10.2 mi · 95-203 Kahiku Pl, Mililani Town, HI 96789-1242

Directions

Hawaii Elite MMA & Fitness BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 10.2 mi · 94-216 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu, HI 96797-1900

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing

+18087733190 Website Directions

New Hope Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 10.3 mi · 94-199 Leonui St, Waipahu, HI 96797-2250

+18084796874 Website Directions

Before you sign: ask about the contract, not just the monthly rate. Month-to-month is common; 12-month agreements with cancellation fees are also common and rarely advertised on the wall. Ask what is extra — belt testing fees, uniforms, competition team dues — and whether the head instructor actually teaches the classes you would attend or only the advanced ones.

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