Maxwell was among the leaders in an effort to protect native burials at Honokahua and a vocal advocate for the protection of Kaho’olawe.

In this interview with Maui Now MMA reporter Lisa Teichner, Kendall discusses his upcoming match against seasoned veteran Ikuhisa Minowa, who has been on a submission tear in Japan and is on a 5 fight win streak.

Maui Now recently caught up with Maui’s Tyler Kahihikolo at Wailuku Boxing Club to hear from the horse’s mouth what went down October 15, 2011 at the Waikiki Shell…

Plenty of things to do this weekend besides the Maui Fair: A free hip-hop concert at Kalama Park, Freeradicals Projekt and Lukas Nelson at Charley’s, and a screening of Scorsese’s recent George Harrison documentary at the MACC.

By Lisa Teichner There are many martial arts disciplines and technically any combination of them would be considered mixed martial arts. However, there are varying opinions as to precisely which combination of disciplines make for the most effective and successful MMA fighter. Let’s start with five of the most common disciplines you will see when [...]

The Big Boys Toys and MMA Hawaii Expo held at the Blaisdell Center this summer was also home to the second leg of this year’s Hawaii Triple Crown of Jiu-Jitsu.

Who is affected by Act 48 and how will this will impact Hawaii’s housing market and overall economic health?

Videos from Big Boys Toys and MMA Hawaii Expo June, 2011. Featuring Kendall Grove, Chris Leben, Bully Dog competitors, Destiny and Up N Up including Matt Meyers Vs Brad Arakaki.

By Lisa Teichner The first MMA event Maui has seen in over a year was held this past weekend at the War Memorial Gym. War on the Valley Isle featured 30 Hawaii fighters, many of them were from Maui but other islands were represented as well including Big Island, Oahu and Molokai. The event was [...]

Here are some images RJ Kessler captured at the weigh-ins tonight (at the Kahului Ale House) for War on the Valley Isle. Come see these boys bang tomorrow night, Friday, July 1 at the War Memorial Gym in Wailuku. Fights start at 6pm, doors open at 5. Tickets will be available until noon tomorrow at West Side Vibes, Uncle Jesse’s Wailuku, Mid Pacific Tattoo Lahaina, Urban City Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center for $25. Otherwise you can purchase at the door for $35.