Westside Striking

Waianae · United States

About

Westside Striking is a boxing and kickboxing club in Waianae, on Oahu's west side, led by head coach Michael "Coach Mike" Talalotu with coaches Paul and Vern. It trains kids, teens and adults, and its stated mission is to use the sport to build discipline, respect, confidence and leadership in the Waianae community. Programs: Youth Boxing (ages 6 to 12), Teen Boxing (13 to 17, with an optional path to amateur competition), Adult Boxing (18+, all levels), Kickboxing and Strength & Conditioning (all levels), plus private coaching with Coach Mike or Coach Paul by appointment. Your first class is free. The gym shares its exact address when you book a first visit at westsidestriking.com. USA Boxing named Westside Striking the club with the most wins at its national events in both 2024 (76 wins) and 2025 (80 wins). The team also competes in kickboxing: in October 2026 it took six novice kids to the WAKO North American Century Cup in Markham, Canada, where by the club's count all six reached the finals and came home with four golds and two silvers. Coach Mike learned the sport under the late Fred "Pops" Pereira, founder of the Waianae Boxing Club, and the gym trains under his legacy banner.

Pricing

First ClassFree
- Book your first visit at westsidestriking.com/start
- Coach Mike or Coach Paul gets in touch to set it up

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Facility

Coaches & trainers

Michael Talalotu

Founder & Head Coach

Coach Mike put on his first gloves at ten and came up as an amateur boxer, then a pro kickboxer, under the late Fred "Pops" Pereira of the Waianae Boxing Club. By the gym's count he has more than 30 years in the sport, and as head coach he led Westside Striking to the most wins of any club at USA Boxing national events in 2024 and 2025.

Paul

Coach & Mentor

Coach Paul is the steady hand in Westside's corner: the coach who keeps newer students going and makes sure nobody trains alone. He also takes private sessions by appointment.

Vern

Coach