On a warm February evening in Wailuku, a group of teenagers and a few scattered adults are sitting on the floor of an open garage. They’re preparing for battle. Many are dressed in martial arts gis and listen attentively as Clyde Holokai reads a Bible verse–James 2:17–which explores the subject of “faith without works.” Following a discussion on the verse and the ethics of … [Read more...] about The Main Event: First Responders, The Special Olympics and Casey Gamiao’s Journey
Jiu Jitsu
Lahaina Students Take The Gold In NAGA Tournament
Five students from Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy in Lahaina Maui were winners in the North American Grappling Association Tournament held on Oahu on April 9. The competitors are all students of Christian Kennedy-Grandy, a third degree black belt who was personally trained by Carlson Gracie of the Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Brazil. Three students–Ledan Delatori, … [Read more...] about Lahaina Students Take The Gold In NAGA Tournament