Having a UFC Gym in your area sounds pretty cool, now imagine living down the street from a UFC Gym BJ Penn Hawaii.
Besides the immediate images of drinking out of hollowed out pineapples and Luau’s where everyone runs around in grass skirts, think about working out in the first UFC “signature” gym named after two division champion BJ ‘The Prodigy’ Penn.
Somehow I imagine working out in that gym is a combination of all of the above with the music of Israel Kamakawiwo’ole being played in the background as he strums a Ukulele singing “somewhere over the rainbow“.
Now in all seriousness, this is a pretty big deal, not just for Penn but for the state of Hawaii as a recognition of some of the great fighters that come from the island region and the popularity of the sport among it’s residents.
Check out the full release from the UFC below if your interested in learning more, or find yourself in Honolulu, Hawaii and want to train “UFC” for the day.
UFC GYM® announces that the much anticipated UFC GYM® BJ Penn Hawaii will officially open its doors for workouts on Monday, May 21st. The massive 37,000 square foot facility located in the Kaka’ako community is the first-ever signature club. In partnership with BJ Penn, Hawaii-native and two-division UFC® champion, residents of all ages are invited to ‘Train Different’ and embrace the workouts and lifestyle that have proven successful for Penn and the world’s most elite UFC athletes. The new location is the fifth UFC GYM and joins the collection of clubs on the mainland in Concord, Rosemead, Corona and Torrance, CA.
With their unique ‘Train Different’ philosophy, UFC GYM takes the typical workout and adds some serious punch by instilling the brands core values and time-honored mixed martial arts techniques. Members will not only take advantage of the unrivaled new facility, top-notch equipment and expert coaches, they will also be welcomed into a community that prides itself in teamwork, respect and commitment to achieving results.
“I’ve always dreamed of putting my name on a gym in my homeland of Hawaii and I’m so grateful that I finally have the opportunity to do so with my partners at UFC GYM,” said Penn, a native of Hilo. “My new signature gym is not a traditional health club or just a fight club, but it offers all the tools you and your family needs to get results. UFC GYM BJ Penn is truly the future of fitness!”
UFC GYM BJ Penn is driven by a powerhouse team including Mark Mastrov and Jim Rowley, pioneers in the fitness industry and founders of New Evolution Ventures (NeV), along with Frank Fertitta, Lorenzo Fertitta and Dana White, owners of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®. Together with BJ Penn, they look to create the ultimate fitness experience in Honolulu, HI, and expand the UFC GYM brand footprint.
“The ultimate flattery is seeing other fitness clubs try and imitate the innovation we have brought to the fitness industry, but a few speed bags cannot compete with the environment that our team has created,” said Adam Sedlack, senior vice president of UFC GYM. “The difference is that our ‘train different’ philosophy is in our DNA and has proven to deliver incredible fitness results while empowering skills.”
UFC GYM BJ Penn Hawaii will house a variety of amenities including high-tech cardio equipment and weight machines, a dedicated grappling room and expansive group fitness studio, offering hundreds of weekly classes including signature programming like Daily Ultimate Training (DUT) and TRX ® Suspension Training®, and unconventional classes like Hot Hula and Brutal Barre. UFC GYM’s specialized trainers will lead vigorous workouts in the Functional and MMA training areas devoted to mixed martial arts disciplines such as Muay Thai, kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu.
A variety of youth programs, including Youth Fitness Classes, Active Fitness Gaming, Youth Mixed Martial Arts Training and Ultimate Birthday Parties will be offered in the UFC GYM Kids. Members can also rejuvenate in the Arm Bar Café™, which offers protein shakes and healthy snacks, selected by Penn himself.
UFC GYM® BJ Penn Hawaii is located at 660 Ala Moana Blvd in Honolulu. For more information and special grand opening rates, visit www.ufcgym.com, or call 808-672-2655.