Fighter biography

At age 4 Elijah AKA. Kihapu or Hapu was introduced to Jiu Jitsu and immediately fell in love with the sport. He is a member of Carlson Gracie Maui Jiu Jitsu Academy under Professor Christian Grandi who received his black belt directly from Carlson Gracie. Hapu trains hard and finds himself pushing his limits by sparing with those that are older and bigger than he is. Through Jiu Jitsu, he has learned to stay calm under pressure. He has made strong bonds with his team mates and in the process has learned the importance of respect and sportsmanship. Hapu knows that hard work nd dedication in the sport and in life can take you far.