Kakaako Boxing Club

Kaka'ako Boxing Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit boxing gym in Honolulu dedicated to providing a safe, positive, and judgment-free training environment for the community. Founded in 1932 by Yonoichi "Yono" Kitagawa and reorganized in 1980 by Masa and George Nakaoka, the club serves underserved and at-risk youth and young adults through boxing-based mentorship focused on confidence, coordination, healthy habits, and life skills.