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Manakoa Gymnastics

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👍👍 My daughters started gymnastics when they were 4 years old back in Connecticut (where we lived at the time). They really enjoyed it, but it was more of a beginner tumbling class. We moved to Hawaii shortly after their 5th birthday and they were very concerned about finding a new gymnastics gym. I... People often mention Manakoa, daughter, gymnastics, coaches, Gymnastics, kids, child, great, Coach, time,


Address

99-899 Iwaena St, Aiea, HI 96701

Website

www.manakoagym.net

Contact

(808) 799-0345

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (54 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 2 to 7 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 2 to 7 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 2 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: 2 to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 2 to 7 PM

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  • 5/5 Brittany L. 5 years ago on Google
    Manakoa Gymnastics offers a welcoming, friendly, and supportive environment. Every coach is dedicated and they each want you to improve and succeed. I'm thankful and happy for each day that I spent at MG! It was a great end of the day way to release stress and make new friends. Skip reading the reviews and just see all of the stars that they have earned! Well deserved and I will recommend MG to anyone who may be interested. Mahalo to all Coaches of Manakoa Gymnastics. It was a pleasure to meet you and train with you. ★★★★★
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian C. 2 years ago on Google
    My daughters started gymnastics when they were 4 years old back in Connecticut (where we lived at the time). They really enjoyed it, but it was more of a beginner tumbling class. We moved to Hawaii shortly after their 5th birthday and they were very concerned about finding a new gymnastics gym. I originally found Manakoa and decided to try it because of how close it was to where we lived… worst case scenario, it would be temporary until we found another place. As it turns out, that was an unnecessary thought. My daughters LOVE it at Manakoa. It’s a great hour a week worth every dollar (and it’s reasonably priced to begin with… I grew up with a gymnast sister and gymnastics is like most things in life: cheaper options are typically cheap for a reason), something they look forward to all week. Their coaches are very friendly and supportive/encouraging. They are good at communicating. Very happy to be sending my children there and looking forward to our time at Manakoa. HIGHLY recommend if you have children that have interest.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barb M. 1 year ago on Google
    Let me first say how much I love this gym. My daughter is 6 and is a competitive gymnasts. Prior to moving I reached out to every gym on the island. I wanted to keep her in competitive gymnastics and i wanted her to keep progressing and growing in the sport. Communicating with the gym and coach Cynthia was a breeze. They responded so quickly, eased all my concerns. Speaking with the gym prior to moving i had a feeling it would be great. Then we moved here and my daughter and the gym surpassed all my expectations. They are so quick in communicating, and are so accomdating. They are very knowledgeable on the sport. You can tell that they have been in and around the sport for a long time. My knowledge of the sport is growing and if I have any questions they explain everything in full detail. You are always greeted with a smile and a wave and the coach knows every kids name. My daughter made friends very quickly and you can tell she is progressing so quickly. This gym really feels like Ohana and I am so excited for my daughter's gymnastics future with this gym.

  • 5/5 Danielle W. 1 year ago on Google
    Our family started our journey with Manakoa Gymnastics in 2021 after moving back to the island and trying several other gyms. My daughter has been doing gymnastics since the age of 2 and she wanted a place where she could be pushed to grow and succeed. Mom and Dad wanted a safe place that would help her build self-confidence, physical strength, and coordination through well structured gymnastics and tumbling. We hit the gymnastics jackpot with Manakoa! It’s a family owned and operated gym and each gymnast is treated just like that FAMILY! The coaches are very supportive towards each gymnast and their current level with a high focus on fundamentals and safety so that the gymnast can have a long gymnastics career with little injury and high performance. While pushing each gymnast to be their best and to hit their goals the number one thing that is reminded to each gymnast before their events is to just have FUN. My daughter looks forward to going to practice each week (about 4 hours a week) and camps to see her teammates, coaches, & learn new skills! Thank you Manakoa for all you have done and continue to do for our little gymnast! We cannot wait to see what she accomplishes! 2022-2023 was my daughters first year competing XCEL Bronze. She placed 2nd all round at Aloha Fest, HI & 4th all around at Brestyan’s gymnastics invitational, Las Vegas.

  • 5/5 alyse s. 10 months ago on Google
    Coach Cynthia and all of my daughters coaches at Manakoa Gymnastics were Amazing! All were very positive, and shared much aloha with every experience, making my daughter feel welcome from her first day. My daughter learned multiple skills on floor, bars and vault, but one of her greatest skills learned was the boost in confidence! The classes were affordable and they were very accommodating with make up classes when needed. I Highly recommend Manakoa Gymnastics, these are the kind of people you can trust your child to be mentored by. Gods Blessings! Much Aloha to All!

  • 5/5 FUN with B. 7 months ago on Google
    We love it here! My daughter lives and breathes gymnastics and we wanted to find a gym she could grow at. The coaches are very communicative and are so helpful! The kids are all so supportive of each other as well! We look forward to competitions and being apart of such an amazing team! ❤️

  • 5/5 Tedi W. 10 months ago on Google
    Manakoa Gymnastics is absolutely fantastic! My daughter enrolled there, and she loved every moment. Five stars all the way! The coaches at Manakoa are skilled, patient, and incredibly supportive. They offer a wide range of programs to suit different skill levels and ages. I highly recommend Manakoa Gymnastics for an enriching and positive gymnastics experience.

  • 5/5 Tammy N. 4 months ago on Google
    Such a positive experience….we can’t say enough about how fantastic Coach Cynthia and her team have been!!! My daughter has learned multiple skills and absolutely loves going to gymnastics every week. The coaches are patient and have a heart for working with children. Can’t wait to continue to watch my daughter grow her gymnastics skills thanks to Manakoa Gymnastics! ❤️

  • 5/5 Ashley O. 1 year ago on Google
    Manakoa Gymnastics is more then a gymnastics studio/ gymnastics team it really is an Ohana. From the first day my daughter started till now we have LOVED it here. My daughter started 4yrs ago and to see the joy and excitement in her face after every practice is amazing! Coach Cynthia and Coach Sarah are nothing but amazing with ALL the kids. my daughter started off super shy and quiet. But opened up after a few lessons. She LOVES gymnastics and is so proud to always show people what she can do! I’m still in awe that the coaches know and addresses each child by name! That just shows their true love and dedication towards coaching our kids. Communication is easy/ fast with them as well. Any questions I have, gets address so fast by email or in person. They have a nice age range of gymnasts. Our daughter just competed in her 1st competition and the true dedication and effort/ time the coaches put into not only her routine but all the competitors definitely showed! Manakoa Gymnastics seemed to be the only gym that each girl had their own floor routine. Each child was taught and had to practice their own routine literally shows another example of Manakoa time and dedication to helps the kids be competitive gymnasts. We are forever grateful to the dedication, love, time and effort that we receive from the coaches of Manakoa gymnastics!

  • 1/5 Regina P. 1 year ago on Google
    They charged for services they did not render. Customer service is absolutely atrocious. Impossible to speak with an intelligent person, or anyone who makes sense. I will be filing fraudulent charges with my bank. There are laws to protect consumers from scammed businesses like this one. PS this is so not true. It’s my first 1 star review in my life. Just can’t believe how you treat people. Never was so mad about customer service. I paid 1 st month, + you made me buy leotard, my daughter didn’t like it there. We never came back and then you charge me for 2d month. 220 $ for nothing. And lying to me about that you keep a spot for me when it’s just 2 day of the next month and threatening about being reported to credit agencies. When you changed me already. Just not even trying to work it out. And just being really rude.

  • 5/5 Vincent L. 1 year ago on Google
    My daughter has been with Manakoa Gymnastics working on 5 months now and the experience has been nothing short of amazing! We had taken gymnastics on the mainland before this, but the growth since joining has been astonishing. Her eagerness to go to class and the joy she expresses afterwards is priceless. Thank you to Coach Cynthia and the Manakoa staff for all the hard work and support. We look forward to what’s to come in the near future. Keep up the great work!

  • 5/5 Amun S. 1 year ago on Google
    During our visit from the UK, our child was lucky enough to join a couple of sessions at Manakoa Gym, and what a wonderful experience it was! Upon meeting Coach Cynthia our child immediately felt at ease (as did we), and she entered the session feeling welcomed and excited. We were able to watch our child via instagram stories which was reassuring and also lovely to see her in action. After which of course, she came out beaming! The kind and inclusive ethos at Manakoa Gym allowed our child to learn new exercises and build confidence on new apparatus in a professional and nurturing space. It was clear from our child's feedback that the sessions are lead by a friendly, professional team who want their students to thrive and enjoy the process! The fact that our child now has friends from Manakoa Gym is a bonus and when we visit in the future, we will for sure be booking in again!

  • 5/5 Elayna B. 2 years ago on Google
    My daughter, who is on a competitive team in NYC, was able to continue with her training at Manakoa gym. Her "new" teammates and coach are all so welcoming; my daughter is thrilled to be able to continue working on her skills while on holiday.

  • 5/5 Matt B. 2 years ago on Google
    Our daughter has been attending Manakoa Gymnastics for over a year now. She loves it and has improved so much. We couldn’t be happier with the coaches and whole program. Thanks

  • 5/5 jamie j. 2 years ago on Google
    My kiddos started less than a year ago and have grown so much in skill and confidence! We love the nurturing, caring environment and family feel of this gym! They teach the kids so much about the value of teamwork and encouraging others while building their skills. 100% recommend Manakoa for all ages and skills!

  • 5/5 Caitlin N. 2 years ago on Google
    My son has attended classes at Manakoa since early 2019. We cannot say enough good things about this gym or the awesome coaches. Even during the COVID restrictions, Manakoa found unique ways to pivot to keep the kids training and make up for any missed time. They took great care to provide individualized options for everyone and, as a result, the kids never missed a beat. We will be moving away from Oahu this summer, but if it were not for this move, we would continue on with Manakoa for years to come. The coaches here are kind, knowledgeable, caring, and very technically proficient. The facilities are clean and updated and they take great care to keep kids safe and injury free. Most of all, the coaches are incredible to work with and this is a family environment where everyone is warmly welcomed into the Manakoa Ohana.

  • 5/5 Stephanie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Our kids love going to Manakoa Gymnastics! The coaches are professional and very encouraging. We have seen great progress in the short time the kids have been attending classes. We look forward to watching our kids continue to improve.

  • 5/5 Abigail B. 1 year ago on Google
    My daughter started a few months ago at Manakoa with Coach Cynthia. She was SO shy and cried the first day, but the coaches were so reassuring, kind, and patient with her. She has LOVED going back ever since, and has built such great confidence. I highly recommend Manakoa for your little (and big) gymnasts!

  • 5/5 Kahuanani K. 5 years ago on Google
    I have four children they’ve all taken gymnastics at one point in their lives so we’ve been to a few gyms and by far this is the best gym with the best coaches. If you are looking for a gym that is very well organized, has great communication with amazing coaches who are friendly, then this is where you want to be. When you get there you’ll notice that it isn’t a very large gym but the space is utilized perfectly. And the small size lends itself to individual attention. The coaches remember each gymnast’s strengths and weaknesses and it shows by the way they modify for each child. Also, the coaches move your child to the next level when they are ready so no waiting for evaluations at the end of the quarter. My daughter is on the Manakoa competition team and she loves it. The girls are pushed to reach their potential but know that even when getting criticized their emotional and physical well being are at the forefront. Coaches help to foster a strong sense of family. The girls really root for each other in practice and during competition. They want their friends to succeed just as much as they want to succeed themselves. Our daughter has gained so much through this experience. Her teachers have asked where she found her new confidence. She changed from constantly doubting herself to becoming a leader who tells her classmates that they can do anything they put their minds to. She is no longer the child finding a place in the background and she is always excited to learn something new herself. We’re pretty sure all of that stems from being at Manakoa.

  • 5/5 Jennalyn B. 4 years ago on Google
    My daughter has been coming to manakoa gymnastics for almost 2 years now and I've seen tremendous amount of improvement from her. Not only her gymnastics skills improved a lot but also mentally and emotionally. She used to be really timid and now she is very confident and not afraid to try new things.

  • 5/5 Clo R. 3 years ago on Google
    My daughter has really enjoyed the past year as a student at Manakoa gymnastics. The coaches are fantastic and they take their time to correct the smallest things like hand placement and toe pointing. If you are serious about your son or daughter going into the world of gymnastics, then Manakoa is the place. Kennedy will miss you all!

  • 5/5 Sara B. 3 years ago on Google
    We heard about Manakoa Gymnastics through a friend who had her daughter enrolled and decided to attend a trial class. Our two girls have been going to the gym for almost three years since. I am amazed at how they have grown into strong and confident gymnasts. I love the approach the coaches have; kind, encouraging, welcoming. It has been a fantastic experience, we highly recommend this gym!

  • 5/5 Christina H. 2 years ago on Google
    I haven't done gymnastics in about 17 years, so I decided to sign up for their adult classes. It's been 9 months since I started and every lesson has been great. Coach Cynthia and Coach Sarah are really enjoyable to learn from. They don't push you to where you'll feel uncomfortable. I would highly recommend taking classes at this gym. The parking can get packed on the street, but I don't mind walking a bit.

  • 5/5 Marinelle M. 2 years ago on Google
    Just enrolled our daughter and are very happy we chose Manakoa Gymnastics. Coach Cynthia made us feel very welcome and was nothing but friendly. Thank you!


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