Kula Aʻo Paikau

Hawaiʻi Military-Style Drill School

Hawaiʻi

Military-Style

Drill

School

Discover Your Potential with The Kula Aʻo Paikau!

Are you ready to embark on a journey that blends tradition, discipline, and leadership?

Welcome to The Kula Aʻo Paikau - Hawaiʻi Military-Style Drill School, where we empower young individuals like you to excel in life through the art of military-style drill. Our program is designed to foster leadership, cultural preservation, and personal growth, all while creating a supportive and engaging community.

Why Enroll in The Kula Aʻo Paikau?

Learn from the Best:
- Receive top-notch instruction from professional guardsmen who have served with the King’s Guard of Waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian Village Guard, Hawaii Royal Honor Guard, and Royal Hawaiian Guard. Their expertise will guide you through mastering the Hawaii Military-Style Drill with precision and confidence.
Embrace Your Culture:
- Dive deep into the rich heritage of Kānaka ʻŌiwi-Native Hawaiian culture. Our curriculum integrates ancient warrior practices with modern drill techniques, helping you understand and preserve the traditions that make our Hawaiʻi unique.
Develop Leadership Skills:
- Cultivate essential leadership qualities that will benefit you in all aspects of life. You'll build discipline, responsibility, and self-confidence through structured drills, community service projects, and leadership workshops.
Join a Supportive Community:
- Be part of a positive and inclusive group where everyone is encouraged to BELONG. Connect with peers who share your interests and passion for culture, service, and personal development.
Flexible Learning Experience:
- Our program offers online and in-person training, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Whether you're a beginner or have prior experience, our self-paced approach ensures you can grow and excel in a supportive environment.
Make an Impact:
- Engage in meaningful community service projects that make a real difference. You’ll have the opportunity to give back, learn the importance of service, and see the impact of your efforts firsthand.

Program Details

When: Every Saturday, 8:45 am - 11:00 am
Where: Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) building, Kapolei, HI
Who: Open to all backgrounds and skill levels

A Community Honor Guard to Mālama Hawaiʻi - Serve Hawaiʻi.

The Royal Hawaiian Guard (RHG) was founded by Paulo Faleafine Jr. in 2008 as a commercial entity. Mr. Faleafine's goal was to provide the Baldwin High School JROTC Drill Team with performance opportunities, much like he experienced as a member of the Kings Guard Waikiki from 1998-2003.

On August 1, 2009, the RHG reorganized from a commercial entity into a domestic non-profit organization fiscally sponsored by the West Maui Improvement Foundation. The transition to a non-profit occurred as the goal of the RHG changed from focusing solely on drills to cultural preservation and youth development with the intent that the organization continue to perpetuate.

Significantly, the shift was brought about as the RHG began its service as Honor Guards of the Waineʻe Royal Tombs of Waiola Church at Lāhaina, Maui with the first posting of the Guard on August 2nd, 2009.

In 2017 Nā Mea ʻIke ʻIa (NMII) was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The RHG was dissolved as an entity and became an NMII program to meet the goals of cultural preservation and youth development.

The RHG program is designed to develop Culturally Grounded Community Servant Leaders. The Guard is a structured Native Hawaiian cultural-focused program that immerses participants in Hawaii Military-Style Drill, blending ancient warrior practices with a modern military protocol. The program is built on cultural values to have its members live in Aloha and perpetuate it worldwide.

The Guard is a safe and positive group for all young people to BELONG. It is a space for them to engage in activities that spark their interests and explore leadership, service, culture, and community. The mission of the Royal Hawaiian Guard is to impact the youth to achieve excellence in life.

"E lawe i ke aʻo a mālama, a e ʻoi mau ka naʻauao." Translation: "He who takes his teachings and applies them increases his knowledge."

Mary Kawena Pukui, "ʻŌlelo Noʻeau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings," No. 328.
"ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia." Translation: "No task is too big when done together by all."

Mary Kawena Pukui, "ʻŌlelo Noʻeau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings," No. 142.
"Kūlia i ka nuʻu." Translation: "Strive for the highest."

Mary Kawena Pukui, "ʻŌlelo Noʻeau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings," No. 1866.
"Hoʻokahi nō lā o ka malihini." Translation: "A stranger only for a day."

Mary Kawena Pukui, "ʻŌlelo Noʻeau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings," No. 1079.
"ʻAʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi." Translation: "All knowledge is not taught in the same school."

Mary Kawena Pukui, "ʻŌlelo Noʻeau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings," No. 203.