O2 Martial Arts Academy

o Hosaka (4th degree) , Robert Moss (3rd degree), Grant Arakawa (1st) Chris Slavens, Travis Kashiwa (1st), and Andrew Kawada (all Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts). Chris and Mike were two of only four instructors that were hand picked by Relson Gracie and specifically trained to open Relson's first satellite academy in 1995. Chris, Mike, Kaleo Hosaka, and Robert Moss are all Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belts and are numerous state Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champions and multiple time competitors in the World Championships of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Mundials) and Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships. Mike was also a successful competitor in Judo and has a brown belt from the prestigious Shobukan Judo Club. Coupled with its established grappling program, O2 features a top notch boxing and kickboxing program instructed by PJ Dean, Chris Slavens and Justin Dulay. PJ, who is also a Purple Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu,held numerous boxing and kickboxing titles as well as is a successful MMA and Jiu-Jitsu competitor. Chris Slavens has an extensive background in amateur boxing, capturing the state titles in two different weight classes and has competed in the Amateur Fighting Competition, in addition to being a black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Justin is an O2 product that became a kickboxing champion and now an incredible instructor. O2 rounded out its offerings by adding Kali-Escrima (Filipino Stick and Knife fighting) to our list of classes. These classes are instructed by Ian Beltran, a long time student of the late, legendary "Snookie" Sanchez. They add to your hand to hand skills by teaching knife and stick fighting techniques, completing your well rounded martial arts education. We have also added Wrestling classes to our schedule and they are headed by Cedric Yogi. The Wrestling classes are available for Children and Adults. Cedric is the former head wrestling coach at Pearl City High School. The wrestling classes will complement our established Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing programs. We started an O2 Rhino Wrestling Club that is open to everyone from 4 years old and up! The club is run like a season with the opportunity to compete. We do NOT have an enrollment period. Students are welcome to enroll at any time, even during the middle of the month! We will prorate your tuition if you decide to start in the middle of the month so that you get your money's worth! Beginners with no experience are welcome! We will teach you from the ground up!