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The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness

The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness

Arroyo Grande, United States

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The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness is a long-running school in Arroyo Grande, California, founded by John Hackleman and known for training UFC champion Chuck Liddell. The gym's signature system is Hawaiian Kempo, taught in adult classes from beginner to advanced and in age-graded kids' groups, including a Pee Wee program for the youngest students. Jiu Jitsu is offered for teens and adults, and a separate kids' grappling class serves younger students. Alongside the martial arts, the gym runs CrossPit fitness sessions and a women's bootcamp, and it hosts events such as a kids' wrestling camp and women's self-defense seminars. The Pit is part of a wider network of affiliate gyms known as Pit Ohana, and it also fields an MMA fight team.

Address
1106 E Grand Ave # C, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu
Map showing The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness

Training

Affiliation
USBJJF and Pit Ohana
Founded
1985

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Beginners' course
  • Fight team

Your first visit

Trial
Free trial · 7 days

Timetable this week

Tuesday

17:30Kids Grappling

Jiu Jitsuages 8–13GroundworkAdrian

18:15Jiu Jitsu

ages 14+Adrian

Thursday

17:30Kids Grappling

Jiu Jitsuages 8–13GroundworkAdrian

18:15Jiu Jitsu

ages 14+Adrian

Opening hours

Monday
06:00-06:45, 09:00-10:00, 16:00-20:15
Tuesday
10:00-11:00, 16:00-20:15
Wednesday
06:00-06:45, 09:00-10:00, 16:00-20:15
Thursday
10:00-11:00, 16:00-20:15
Friday
06:00-06:45, 09:00-10:00, 18:15-19:15
Saturday
10:00-11:00
Sunday
Closed

Coaches

  • John Hackleman

    Head coachOther

  • Adrian

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Tanner

    CoachOther

  • Randy

    CoachOther

  • Ralph

    CoachOther

Facilities

  • Parking

Contact

Questions about The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness

Where is The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness?

The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness is at 1106 E Grand Ave # C, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, USA.

Which sports does The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness teach?

The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness is listed for Jiu Jitsu.

Can I try The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness before joining?

Yes. The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness lets you train free for 7 days.

When are the beginner classes at The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness?

The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness runs classes open to beginners on Tuesday 17:30, Tuesday 18:15 and Thursday 17:30.

When is The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness open?

The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness is open Monday 06:00-06:45, 09:00-10:00 and 16:00-20:15; Tuesday 10:00-11:00 and 16:00-20:15; Wednesday 06:00-06:45, 09:00-10:00 and 16:00-20:15; Thursday 10:00-11:00 and 16:00-20:15; Friday 06:00-06:45, 09:00-10:00 and 18:15-19:15; Saturday 10:00-11:00.

Gyms near The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness

  1. 14 km away · 239 W. Tefft St., Nipomo, CA 93444, USA
    Jiu Jitsu

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