Train outdoors in the 1100 sq ft KIK Pavilion

 We are blessed to train in the "KIK" Pavilion, a truly special space built by Halau Ka'eaikahelelani and DoTerra essential oils. This 1,100 sq. ft. training facility was crafted with care by Shane Espinoza, with help from Halau friends and family, creating a dojo rich in community and Hawaiian Tradition. The covered training area is matted with Judo Tatami, generously provided by the Hilo Hongwanji Judo Club, gets its base & beauty from sturdy ʻŌhiʻa tree posts sourced from Hikiʻola’s forrest. Open to the elements, the Pavilion is naturally cooled by the Kona breezes, offering a one-of-a-kind training experience—whether under the sun or beneath the stars. A true "Miyagi-style" dojo, it embodies the spirit of old-school martial arts, blending nature, craftsmanship, and tradition into the perfect space for our training.

Our program is built on a strong foundation of Old School MMA-style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, integrating Wrestling and Striking to create a dominant, pressure-based system for self-defense and street combat. We do practice sport-based Jiu-Jitsu, however our primary focus is to emphasize practical, violent techniques designed for real-world encounters as well as non violent for peaceful confrontations.

Students will learn how to control, neutralize, and dominate opponents using a combination of takedowns, positional control, and effective submissions. Our training focuses on pressure, resilience, and adaptability, ensuring that techniques work in unpredictable, high-stress situations.

This program is ideal for anyone looking to develop effective self-defense skills, enhance their combat readiness, and build real-world grappling ability—whether for personal protection, MMA, or law enforcement applications.

Train hard, stay sharp, and be ready for anything.

Shoot Hawaii Dojo (Scientific Wrestling HI) is the only official Scientific Wrestling Training Facility in the Pacific, preserving and sharing the legacy of Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling. Our lineage traces directly to CACC legends Karl Gotch and Billy Robinson, both through SW founder Jake Shannon, ensuring authenticity and high-level instruction.

Since 1998, we have been dedicated to teaching Shoot & Catch Wrestling, blending old-school grappling with modern application. Our program focuses on pressure-based control, brutal submissions, unorthodox transitions & positions, making it a powerful system for competition, self-defense, and MMA.

Join us and train in one of the most effective grappling arts ever developed, where technique, intensity, and heritage come together in a true warrior’s discipline. 

Discover the power of Filipino Martial Arts with our dynamic Arnis & Dumog Self-Defense Classes. Perfect for beginners and experienced martial artists alike, this class combines the fluid, weapon-based techniques of Arnis (also known as Eskrima or Kali) with the practical grappling and close-quarters control of Dumog, the Filipino art of wrestling.

In each session, you'll learn how to defend yourself using sticks, improvised weapons, and empty-hand techniques. Arnis emphasizes speed, coordination, and fluid motion, while Dumog teaches leverage, off-balancing, and joint control for real-life self-defense scenarios.

What you'll learn:

• Stick and knife defense techniques
• Disarming and counter-offense drills
• Joint locks, takedowns, and control from Dumog
• Real-world situational awareness and response
• Coordination, reflexes, and confidence under pressure

Whether you're looking to enhance your self-defense skills, improve fitness, or explore a rich martial arts tradition, these classes offer a well-rounded, effective, and empowering experience.

All skill levels welcome. No prior experience needed.