Crossfit Hawaii

I am continually impressed with CrossFit Hawaii.
MOST CONDENSED CERTIFICATIONS IN ONE BOX
If you look at the credentials of the other Crossfit Boxes not most go above an L1 certification and there’s a reason why… it is excruciatingly difficult to acquire the higher L certifications. I have an L1 certification — it requires foundational knowledge and studying but it’s doable. Could I get my L2? Heck no! You have to know coaching and CrossFit down to a science. The higher L certifications are no joke! There are horror stories of how difficult it is to attain an L2 and up!
Guess what? Owner, Coach Kimo is the only certified Crossfit Coach in Hawaii, that’s all the Hawaiian Islands). Coach Di, Todd, and Sabrina are certified L-​2 coaches. This one box has more higher certifications than all the other Hawaii boxes combined.
I STILL LOVE IT HERE
This is my third review for this box for a reason and if you look, I’ve been at this box for at least 3 years and actively been going (not like my previous 24 hr membership). They are just the best group of people, coaches and crossfitters, hands down.
GYMS MAKE YOU SIT TOO MUCH!
I walked into Island Club and Spa with my friend and saw all the isolated weight machines… WHAT?! How is this ever going to get you fit overall? There isn’t even a space to practice olympic lifts! I want functional strength and endurance. I don’t want to sit down on a machine and work my calves. I don’t want to sit on a machine and work my chest. I don’t want to sit on a machine and work my abs… do you see what’s wrong here? There’s too much sitting at traditional gyms!
TOP NOTCH FACILITIES
Equipment is well taken care of and box is always tidied up and cleaned. There’s a pull up shorty bar for us shorter people.
This location has two showers and four parking stalls in the driveway right next to it in a little lot. There’s also lots of street parking.
They have a Hawaii Kai location as well.

I was a student of Kimo’s when he was «Hardass Fitness» in 2005! And till this day he’s just dedicated to your health and fitnees goals…

I’ve been doing Crossfit for about 8 years now and Kimo’s place is second to none when it comes to environment, coaching staff and fitness/​longevity as a whole. Highly recommended!

In short… This place maked me love exercising again!
Kimo, Di and company are great crossfit instructors!
Each Basic class starts wtih a warm-​up and thorough instructional on how to correctly and safely execute the WOD [Workout Of the Day]. The Kawaiahao facilities is clean and equipped with 2 showers. The atmosphere is very encouraging and inspiring at the same time.
I can’t speak for the regular class… yet, but I’m expecting the same amount of care and detail from Hardass.
Oh…It’s also very kid-​friendly. They have a small area set aside for them.

Crossfit workouts can be intimidating, but the crew here do a great job explaining the workout of the day (wod) and how to incorporate any type of modification so the athlete (you) can get through the wod injury-​free. From serious athlete’s to stay-​home-​moms, students, and keiki, this gym is very accomodating. There is a special keiki room where you can put your (well-​behaved) children to watch tv or play in a safe zone. There is a kids class taught here, too.
The members are friendly to everyone, even those in the beginner’s classes and even to those who drop in during their HI visits.
As the saying goes, «try it, you’ll like it» — first week is free.

stopped by and visited while i was here on vacay. talked to Kimo and his wife, both super friendly and cordial. one of the nicer crossfit affiliates i have had the chance to visit. seemed like they had a fun coaching staff.
Note: the place is VERY well kept, especially for just having move. i like how they keep the mats real nice and clean (no chalk!)

I have a confession to make. I’ve been working out for the past 4 years and up until 4 months ago i could only do 3 pullups. Shhhhhhh. If you tell anyone, I’ll give you a noogie! Now days, whenever I see pullups, I bully it into giving me its lunch money :) well not really. That would be really mean.
It took me over 2 years to finally join Hardass Fitness, and I only wished I had joined sooner.
My very first class was actually 5 minutes after walking out of my old gym. I got so bored, that I walked out in the middle of my workout. There was a class coming up so I stayed to try it out. A bunch of swearing, sweating, grunting, and one pair of ripped board shorts down my behind later, I was hooked!
First off, this is a Crossfit gym. No mirrors, no treadmills, no people working out their mouths. Just a lot of sweating, grunting, and maybe farting. Hey, if you’re gassy and doing squats, I dunno, thats all you. haha
If you actually want results, this is the place to go. Coach Kimo the owner, is awesome. So are the other coaches, Sabrina, Todd, Pat, Joe, and Dustin. Everyone is always eager to help you out, and with that many coaches, its really nice to get different perspectives on the different moves.
Everyone else that works out is really friendly and supportive as well. Its pretty much a big, giant, sweaty family that yells at you to push yourself to your limits, and then some. Everyone always parties after too, so its work hard, and play harder.
I’m not going to lie. The workouts are tough, but doable. Everything can be scaled down as far as weight goes until you can work up to the prescribed weight. It all comes down to how hard you push yourself, which is awesome in itself.
The great thing that I like, is that EVERYONE working out with you is going through the exact same thing you’re going through. If you think it sucks, the person next to you is probably thinking the same thing. Thats what makes it fun though. You just keep pushing each other to finish.
First timers, will get a week to try it out, and you’ll have constant supervision, and a workout tailored to your fitness levels.
Every day has a different workout, so you don’t know what to expect. Sometimes I expect to cry in the corner when i see the workout. Its happened before. Don’t tell that to anyone else either. jerks :)
I’m seriously in the best shape of my life right now, and its all thanks to Hardass Fitness.
See you guys there!

One of the best CrossFit Gyms in Honolulu. Kimo and his staff will take you on journey of cardiovascular nightmare. Kipping Pull Ups, Kettlebell swings, Tire Flips, Clean and Snatch will be some of the tools and techniques that will get you in the best shape of you life! Plus this is the number one place to get your Kettlebells at an excellent price. The cheapest in the State of Hawaii!

Crossfit is for all ages and fitness levels. Come by and try out a workout that will change your life. Kimo’s Hardass fitness Ohana is a truly amazing group of people. You will never find support and coaching anywhere else like this! I started at hardass fitness doing crossfit about a year ago, and I’m in the best shape of my life. Kimo will help you in all aspects of training, so be prepared to get results! You can even bring the Keiki along. Aloha

Hardass Fitness specializes in CrossFit workouts, which have become extremely popular in the last few years. When you come here to workout, you are getting a challenging workout, close personal training, and it’s very easy to make friends here. The coaches are friendly and watch us carefully as we do the workouts.
Crossfit is intense and works the full body — it seems to attract men and women in almost equal numbers. There is a different workout every day, called the WOD (Workout of the Day). I spent the last week here working out and I truly enjoyed it — now I see why so many people talk about how much they love this gym.
While I was there, they were doing a 30-​day Paleo diet challenge, and everyone was encouraging each other, and sharing recipe’s etc. Say hello to Kimo, the head coach and owner. This is truly a great bunch of people!

I joined Hardass Fitness around July 09. Its an exceptional crossfit gym! Kimo and Cheyne and the rest of the coaches are always willing to help when you need it. I loved going here and was sad when I had to stop. They have their own website where you can read about the WOD (workout of the day) and do it at your home. The site is
They have many classes available so check them out when you get a chance. You will not be dissapointed!

Kimo is truly a great coach. When you go into Hardass for the first time, he will remember your name and will tell you at what level you should do the Workout of the Day (WOD) so that it is not too intense for you on your first try.
He still will remember you the next time you go in, and will challenge you to do a bit more, but still keeping you at a level where the WOD is not working you out TOO much.
I like CrossFit WODs because you are done with your workout in a matter of 20−30minutes. I like that quick and short and done! philosophy.
The other coaches here are really cool, too. I have not taken classes from Elyse Umeda, but have talked with her on other occasions and I love her spirit. She is so motivating and her middle name is «Akiko» too :) How can I not love her???
The gym is adjacent to Powerhouse Gym and might be a bit difficult to find at first. I love the size of the gym, though. Not too big. Some might say the gym space is too small, but I think it’s more cozy that way… and you learn to share your space with others even if you are working against the clock. Love that friendly atmosphere.
Because I have other interests at the moment, I am not at the gym but if/​when I do decide to focus on my CrossFit workouts, Kimo and Elyse would be the coaches to go!

Kimo Kockleman ranks as one of the best trainers on island! Featured in numerous health and fitness articles in Midweek and was recently on a special segment of KHON’s Morning News with Trini Kaopuiki, Kimo brings his experience, professionalism and knowledge to help bring the best out of you! No painful and traumatizing workouts with him. He makes working out and getting fit enjoyable. I’m achieving my fitness and health goals with his motivation and ever changing exercises. I always walk away feeling GREAT and experiencing «da good kine» sore. Kimo, you rock!!! MAHALO!!!