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Mac-Plus Recreation is a community based recreation program geared especially for people with disabilities. This program is designed to offer an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to participate in and experience a variety of recreational activities, while at the same time forming new friendships and expanding participants’ social networks.
Examples of some of the activities offered include UH sports events, outdoor and ocean recreation activities, dinners at a variety of Honolulu restaurants, and special events such as plays, stage shows, and visits to local attractions such as Sea Life Park, the Honolulu Zoo, whale watch cruise aboard the Star of Honolulu, and a leisurely ride on the Hawaiian Railway.
Specializing in adaptive martial arts since 1999, this unique and innovative program offers martial arts training for individuals with disabilities. Person-centered and fully inclusive, all students participate in training activities regardless of ability.
Rank promotions are earned based on effort, attitude, and class attendance, with training centered on the schools five core tenets of Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit.
Through consistent, disciplined practice Kuwili Martial Arts students gain a sense of empowerment, confidence, and self-esteem, as well as improving their physical health.
Programs funded by the Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc. and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc.
For further information, contact (808) 532-6748.
Martial Arts Changes Lives
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