Press Release: UFC opens 4th UFC Gym in Kailua Hawaii

HONOLULU – UFC GYM^®, the rapidly expanding fitness franchise that creates training programs for all levels and ages inspired by the training regimens of UFC^® athletes, today announced that its newest and most innovative location, UFC GYM – Kailua, is officially open. The 20,000 square foot premium training facility features high quality equipment, a full-service Recovery Corner and traditional fitness amenities.

Offering a large variety of high intensity mixed martial arts group classes for all ages and fitness levels, the new gym marks the fourth Hawaiian location for the fitness franchise. Located in the Lau Hala Shops (573 Kailua Road), this is the largest fitness facility in Kailua. Featuring a sizable group fitness studio, boxing and kickboxing conditioning area, MMA and youth fitness classes, state-of-the-art equipment, full amenity locker rooms, a Kids Club, Recovery area and more this location offers something for everyone.

“Considered a paradise within a paradise, Kailua is a very special community and we are honored to have a world-class fitness facility in the heart of this special town,” Said UFC GYM President, Adam Sedlack. “As our fourth location on the Island we wanted this one to be our most impressive and innovative yet.”

UFC GYM Kailua is the first location in Hawaii to house a full-service Recovery area. Open to members and the public for pre and post-workout treatments, Recovery UFC GYM Kailua is fully staffed to help create customized recovery plans to complement one’s lifestyle. UFC GYM Recovery Kailua methods include modalities like assisted stretch, hydromassage, percussion and compression with specialized equipment.  

“Kailua is a very active and fitness-minded community, and they’ve quickly embraced the UFC GYM concept of training different,” said UFC Hall of Famer and UFC GYM franchisee B.J. Penn  “It’s exactly what I’ve always wanted to see, which is, allowing families to train together and supporting each other’s’ goals.  I appreciate the support from my hometown of Kailua.”

Since debuting in 2009, UFC GYM has opened more than 150 locations in 30 countries around the word. From the UK to India, Australia, Japan and China the brand continues to grow.  

UFC GYM members benefit from a full-range of functional fitness classes, along with group, private and youth MMA training, as well as group fitness & traditional fitness amenities in addition to personal and group dynamic performance-based training. UFC GYM programming has been developed through exclusive access to the training regimens of internationally-acclaimed UFC athletes, providing members with everything they need for the entire family to move, get fit and live a healthy life.

In addition to corporate-owned Signature clubs, UFC GYM offers the unique opportunity to own and operate a UFC GYM franchise domestically and internationally. For franchise information, contact franchiseinfo@ufcgym.com and visit UFCGYMFranchise.com. For more information about UFC GYM, please visit UFCGYM.com.

About UFC GYM^®
UFC GYM^® is the first major brand extension of UFC^®, the world’s premier MMA organization.  In alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands. As the first to combine the worlds of MMA and fitness, UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach creates an atmosphere where members can see immediate results and appeals to all ages and training levels. UFC GYM is the ultimate fitness experience. The brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine. With 150 locations open and over 500 currently in development, UFC GYM is revolutionizing the fitness industry. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com. Follow UFC GYM at Facebook.com/UFCGYM, Twitter and Instagram: @UFCGYM. Subscribe at YouTube: www.youtube.com/UFCgym.

About UFC^®
UFC^® is a premium global sports brand and the largest Pay-Per-View event provider in the world. UFC boasts more than 278 million fans worldwide and has produced over 460 events in 24 countries since its inception in 1993. Acquired in 2016 by global sports, entertainment and fashion leader Endeavor (formerly WME | IMG), together with strategic partners Silver Lake Partners and KKR, UFC is headquartered in Las Vegas with a network of employees around the world. UFC produces more than 40 live events annually that consistently sell out some of the most prestigious arenas around the globe, while programming is broadcast in over 165 countries and territories to more than 1.0 billion TV households worldwide in 40 different languages. UFC FIGHT PASS^®, a digital subscription service, delivers exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand and original content to fans around the world. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram: @UFC.

Media Contacts:

Darlene Kaku / UFC GYM Hawaii
Darlene.kaku@ufcgym.com 

Brian Smith / UFC:
bsmith@ufc.com