'Ohana Martial Arts and Self-Defense Mission
Our purpose is to inspire physical and
mental health, character development and
community responsibility for all ages
through sports, athletic training and
martial arts.
We operate martial arts classes, provide on-site self-defense field trips and epic sport and recreation camps through out the year! 7 years ago we started an epic journey that just keeps getting better and better! We serve upwards of 300 children in Kona a year!
‘Ohana Sports is a non-profit corporation and shall be operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Our purpose is to inspire physical and mental health, character development and community responsibility for all ages through sports, athletic training and martial arts. One of our focuses will be to empower people of all ages to be able to protect themselves and others from acts of violence and aggression through self-defense training. In addition to training the public, we plan to target at risk youth and adults, and provide free or low cost self-defense training.
Vision
To give all residents of the Big Island an opportunity to learn self-protection skills at an affordable price.
To provide excellent martial arts training to all boys, girls, men and women present in our Dojo.
To build strong young women with positive self-esteem, skills to protect their body and mind and set/respect healthy boundaries through our sports and martial arts program.
To provide Empowering school break camps to families in the Kona area.
To introduce children to a multitude of sports and a comprehensive healthy lifestyle that includes exercise, nature, healthy foods, respect, self-respect, character development and good boundaries.
Core Values:
Fun - Our students can't wait to return to their next class or camp. Although the training is serious, we also have serious fun and are committed to the idea that all students should leave our programming with a smile on their face.
Character Building - Our students are trained to exemplify Discipline, Respect and Honor. Teachable moments are used to build positive character traits that last a lifetime.
Quality Instruction - Qualified instructors provide excellent sports and martial arts training in a caring and compassionate environment.
Affordable - we believe self protection is a basic human right and anyone who would like to learn the skills should be able to. Our non-profit status allows us to solicit funds for scholarships to make this possible. We also aim to keep our class and camp programs affordable.
Martial Arts Partners - Making a difference together
WWW.MMAOK.COM - Mana Martial Arts Oklahoma in Edmond, OK.
Sensei Jason, Sensei April and Sensei Basheer founded and provided instruction at Mana Martial Arts Hawaii in Kona for 9 years, provided much of our equipment and have provided highly valuable self-defense and MMA training to Tara in order to run her Little Ninja MMA program, self-defense classes and EMPOWER program.
The beginnings of 'Ohana Martial Arts both were inspired and possible because of their work!
