'Ohana Martial Arts and Self-Defense Mission Statement
To inspire health, character development and community responsibility for all ages through self-defense skills and martial arts training.
We operate martial arts classes, provide on-site self-defense field trips and epic sport and recreation camps through out the year! 4 years ago we started an epic journey that just keeps getting better and better! We serve upwards of 300 children in Kona a year!
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 EMPOWER program.
To build strong men who defend themselves and others, have healthy self-esteems and minds and set/respect healthy boundaries through our EMPOWER program.
To raise up the next generation of quality martial artist leaders.
To provide free tuition to underprivileged individuals on the Big Island in order to learn self-protection skills at our Dojo.
To provide college education tuition scholarships to graduating high school students on the Big Island who are involved in martial arts leadership.
Core Values:
Fun - Our students can't wait to return to their next class. Although the training is serious, we also have serious fun and are committed to the idea that all students should leave our Dojo 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 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.
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!
