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Private Pickleball Lessons

Nu'uanu Y is excited to announce private pickleball lessons with certified Pickleball Instructor Keven Wong!

Whether you've just discovered Pickleball and want to learn the basics or are a seasoned player, private lessons are a great way to focus on improving specific areas of your game play and perfect your skills.

Keven will assess your current skill level, discuss your goals, and provide you with the guidance and coaching to take your game to the next level.

In addition to offering one-on-one sessions, the Y offers buddy (2 participants) or small group (3-5 participants) sessions. You'll still get the individualized guidance and coaching from Keven, while enjoying the sessions with friends.

Private lessons are open to Y members ages 13 and up. Click on the preferred session option below to register today.

Kevin is available for Private Pickleball Lessons on Thursdays from 5:00am to 11:00pm.

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  • Due to high demand, we will not be able to take new requests pickleball lessons at this time. Please check back after August 31, 2023.

About Keven Wong

Keven-wong Certifications & Memberships:
  • PPR certified pickleball instructor
  • CPR/First Aid
  • USA Pickleball member

I was born and raised in Hawaii. I've played many sports throughout my life including tennis for 17 years. I started playing pickleball 5 years ago and like most, fell in love with the sport. One of the things I love about pickleball is that it's a great sport for everyone regardless of age or sports background. When I first started playing, I was surprised to find myself playing against someone in her 80s!

I'm a 5.0 level player and sponsored by Engage Pickleball. I am a PPR certified instructor, and I enjoy working with players of all ages and skill levels-beginner, intermediate, or advanced. I believe that a better understanding of the game of pickleball, along with proper technique, can improve your skill level and overall enjoyment of the game. Pickleball has become a true passion of mine, and I look forward to working with you!


Ikebana Classes

Sign-up for the Nu‘uanu YMCA Ikebana classes and learn the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Lead by instructor Junko Kim, licensed by Ikebana of the Sogetsu School.

  • When: Saturdays (5 Week Sessions), 9am-11am
  • Where: Nu'uanu YMCA, 2nd floor Cooke Room
  • Who: All levels welcome. Minimum class size is 5 people.
  • Fees: Member - $100/session, Non-member - $120/session. Participants bring their own supplies, the instructor can assist with suggestions.

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About The Nu'uanu YMCA

With its location just north of Downtown Honolulu’s Central Business and Government Districts and the Downtown campus of Hawaii Pacific University, the Nu'uanu YMCA serves all those who live and work in the heart of Honolulu. With its cornerstone dating back to 1963 at its current site, the Nu'uanu YMCA is the biggest YMCA on the island, consisting of 4,800 members and houses the YMCA of Honolulu’s Metropolitan Offices and Youth Department.