Ready for his next big adventure, defensive back Ijumaa Armstrong of Culver City (Calif.) High has orally accepted a scholarship offer from the Hawaii football team.

"I just love it out there – the coaches, the people, the atmosphere, everything," said Armstrong, who completed his UH visit Sunday. "The coaches are very welcoming. You feel you’re part of something special down there."

He said he is being recruited by Oregon State, UCLA, Fresno State and Idaho.

But Armstrong said he will put his Warriors commitment in writing Feb. 2, the first day football recruits may sign binding national letters of intent, and will begin UH classes in July.

"I love the coaches and the program," Armstrong said. "I really like Coach (Brian) Smith, Coach (Rich) Miano and Coach (Greg McMackin)."

Armstrong said he is 5 feet 11 and 180 pounds. He said he ran 40 yards in 4.48 seconds during a Culver City combine, and is capable of bench-pressing 275 pounds.

He played receiver and cornerback at Culver City, but projects to compete at cornerback, safety or quarter (nickelback) for the Warriors.

Armstrong is admittedly adventurous. He said he snowboards at Mammoth Mountain, Mountain High and Snow Summit.

In the seventh grade, he began skateboarding.

"I picked up a board one day, and started cruising," he said. "One day , I jumped on it, and figured out I could do tricks."

He said he prefers to skateboard at Venice Beach and Santa Monica.

He also is an avid hiker, scaling the trails of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area.

"I like the challenge," Armstrong said. "People say they’re afraid of heights. I was scared of heights when I was young. Hiking is a way to conquer that fear. I like challenges."

That was evident during his recruiting visit, which included meetings with academic counselors and tours of the UH facilities and Aloha Stadium.

On Saturday, Armstrong went surfing with Miano, UH’s associate head coach.

"I was kind of scared at first," Armstrong said. "I went out there, and I fell a couple of times. I got the hang of it. Then I was riding the wave. It was a lot of fun. They took a couple of photos. I can’t wait to try again."