Classess
We take pride in offering these classes at our location for the community. Through these classes, we can cater to diverse individuals and fulfill various needs. It’s akin to an umbrella; people visit the temple for different reasons, yet we all share the shelter of Puna Hongwanji—a place of belonging, care, and support.
Choir: The choir would like to invite anyone that loves to sing, to join our music ohana in celebrating the Dharma through song.
- Coordinator: Ethel Miyashiro.
- Practice is on Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Taiko: Established in spring 2002 by Rev. Earl Ikeda, Puna Taiko aims to “preserve the rich cultural heritage of taiko while promoting the values of individuality and collaborative teamwork.”
- Performance Group: Tue./Thu. 3-6 p.m.
- Junior Recreational: Sun. 2-2:45 p.m.
- Mixed Recreational: Sun. 4-6 p.m.
For more information about the classes for yourself or your family members, or to invite them to perform at your events, please reach out to Paul Sakamoto, Head Instructor, at 808-938-9835. Their vibrant music will bring a unique flair to your celebrations and events! Check also: www.facebook.com/punataiko 
Judo: Puna Hongwanji Judo Club was founded in 2005 by our head instructor, David Nishioka. Judo is a traditional Japanese Martial art that trains students to strengthen the body, show respect, discipline the mind, and promote mutual welfare in a safe and friendly environment.
- All ages are welcome.
- Novice/Beginner: Mon/Wed 5:30-7pm
- Advanced training: Tue/Thu 6:30-8pm
- Contact info: David Nishioka
- Phone: 808-959-9590
- email: djnishioka@aol.com
Yoga: Steve Salkin-Krucker, a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, has taught yoga for 15 years. He is a direct student of BKS Iyengar. We all have different needs and abilities in our bodies and we have to choices…we can become less mobile or we can become more mobile. The class will be taught to the needs and level of whoever comes. Please come a few minutes early to your first class. Monica will teach the “Senior/Chair Yoga” on Friday assisted by Steve.
- Fee: $10
- By donation (For members of the Hongwanji)
- Monday: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.,
- Wednesday: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.,
- Friday: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (Seniors/Chair Yoga)
Karate: Big Island Shukokai Karate is a practical Japanese style. We do not focus on competition, sport or performance karate – we train for Self-defense. Our style incorporates strikes, kicks, take-downs, chokes & joint manipulation taken from traditional “Kata” (forms).
Monday & Wednesday: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Fee: $25.00/ month (additional immediate family members: $20.00/ month). There is an initial $10.00 Membership Fee which includes the Training Manual.
- Contact Person: Ed Smith (Sensei): 5th degree Black Belt (Licensed in Japan) with over 40 years karate experience and has been teaching over 30 years. He has conducted special working seminars across Southern California, Las Vegas, New York, Missouri and Arizona.
- Contact Number: (808) 938-2934
- Contact email: Hedkikr@Hotmail.com
Total Body Fitness Group Exercise Classes: Join us for weekly group fitness classes focused on building ‘Total Body Strength’ led by certified personal training and group fitness instructor, Sara Krosch. Classes include strength training with body weight moves and a variety of resistance tools, as well as cardio, flexibility, and balance segments. Bring water, a mat, and dumbbell weights. All other equipment provided. Visit www.bigislandactive.com for more class details and monthly class calendar.
- Friday: 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. (Please verify the schedule on the website provided)
- $7 for a single class, 5-class punch card for $30
- Instructor: Sara Krosch
- Contact number: 8084942111
- Contact email: bigislandactive@gmail.com
- Website: Big Island Active
Cub Scouts: Cub Scouting is part of the worldwide Scouting movement and aims to promote character development, citizenship training, personal fitness, and leadership
- Every other Friday in the Dining room. 6:30pm
- Fee: Yearly membership of $137
- Contact person: Cole Ramsey
- Contact number:770-330-3183
- Contact email: coleramsey@hawaiiantel.net