About Us
Owner Tom Ockerman
The owner of Tiki Man Stand Up Paddle (aka Da Kine Stand Up Paddle Board, LLC) is Tom Ockerman. Born and raised in the islands, Tom has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over two decades, as a competitive bodybuilder, personal trainer, and fitness facility manager. Having run the gamut from training Hollywood celebrities, NFL/NBA players, professional boxers, and UFC fighting champions to “everyday people,” Tom has extensive experience and knowledge of the human body and what it needs to perform at its peak level. So how did he get involved in SUP?
“Being in the business of Physical Fitness for over 20 years, I have seen the introduction of many creative yet useless ‘health’ gadgets that have come and gone,” says Tom, “from insane cardio DVDs to the ever-evolving trendy new workout fads. Paddle boarding offers the whole package–-its lots of fun, but with everything you need to be in the best shape of your life.
SUP lets you connect with the beauty of Maui, the ocean, and the natural environment, and the physical aspect is unmatched. You’re able to engage every muscle in your body. As has been said many times before, ‘You'll feel muscle you never knew you had,’ and love it!”
Tom’s education and certifications include:
*Maui Community College: Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
*Dowling College: S.M.A.R.T. Training Certification
*Aerobic Pipeline Association Fitness Strengthening and Conditioning Training
*AFAA
*ACE
*NASM
We take pride in our top-notch instructors. All are certified in CPR, first aid, and water safety, in accordance with State and County standards.
The owner of Tiki Man Stand Up Paddle (aka Da Kine Stand Up Paddle Board, LLC) is Tom Ockerman. Born and raised in the islands, Tom has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over two decades, as a competitive bodybuilder, personal trainer, and fitness facility manager. Having run the gamut from training Hollywood celebrities, NFL/NBA players, professional boxers, and UFC fighting champions to “everyday people,” Tom has extensive experience and knowledge of the human body and what it needs to perform at its peak level. So how did he get involved in SUP?
“Being in the business of Physical Fitness for over 20 years, I have seen the introduction of many creative yet useless ‘health’ gadgets that have come and gone,” says Tom, “from insane cardio DVDs to the ever-evolving trendy new workout fads. Paddle boarding offers the whole package–-its lots of fun, but with everything you need to be in the best shape of your life.
SUP lets you connect with the beauty of Maui, the ocean, and the natural environment, and the physical aspect is unmatched. You’re able to engage every muscle in your body. As has been said many times before, ‘You'll feel muscle you never knew you had,’ and love it!”
Tom’s education and certifications include:
*Maui Community College: Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
*Dowling College: S.M.A.R.T. Training Certification
*Aerobic Pipeline Association Fitness Strengthening and Conditioning Training
*AFAA
*ACE
*NASM
We take pride in our top-notch instructors. All are certified in CPR, first aid, and water safety, in accordance with State and County standards.