I cant say enough good things about this place. The owners take so much pride in this business and it shows every time you walk In the door. Its an amazing place for the whole family. The adult classes are welcoming and always something new and exciting but you should see the kids classes. The trainers work wonders with the kids. Teaching them respect, discipline and self defense while making friends. When youre a part of the pit you really feel like family. If youre curious about this place just stop by and try a class. You wont be disappointed

A family friendly fun atmosphere that teaches confidence, strength, discipline and perseverance. Highly recommended for all ages!

Quarantine and a new city had me searching for a gym to get back in shape. I came across The Pit womens bootcamp in September and have been joining each session ever since. Heather is the best at getting you moving and sweating those calories off.

Cinch receiving his yellow belt and practicing sumo wrestling with his classmates

Our four year old started a few days before his third birthday in the peewee classes. Instantly we felt like family. For our trial class Heather showed us what to do and other parents made us feel welcome by answering ALL the questions I had. Our two year old can’t wait to get out there!Our oldest has really bonded with Blake and Tanner (really all the trainers!) . We love seeing Heather when she’s working the front desk!

The people who go to the Pit are my friends and have always loved the atmosphere. I had my kids go there a few times and they had a great time. The staff is great and they support quality values in their business.

Great training and determination I’ve gone here for about 3 years 1/2 it’s amazing and really gives you a great workout while having variety of types of classes like jiujitsu crosspit and hawaiian kempo great for all ages

My son took a couple martial arts classes here and we experienced amazing treatment from staff and the owner. They were more than professional and extremely caring and personable! We highly recommend this business to anyone looking to enroll their kids in martial arts for self protection, especially during this time in our world.

Just went to check the place out. Everyone was so nice made my while family feel welcome. We will be going back!!!

I have watched my father pour his heart into this gym for as long as I can remember. When I worked there the best part of the day was watching the little kids run in to hug all of the staff members. Everyone of them so excited to be in class. Now I get to watch and experience it from the other side when I bring my 6yr old to class. Everyone is so involved and loving...even the parents. The only scary part about this place is how sore my legs are after Heather’s CrossPit class.

Where to begin? I couldnt be happier with the professionalism, cleanliness, and all around support John has given me over the years. He he dedicated, committed, and experienced with martial arts. I have never been in better shape, my confidence is high, and I feel a lot healthier since entering the Pit. Not only is John a great mix martial artist, he is a great guy, a great father and grandfather and truly a friend. I even have all of his VHSs! Haha! I couldnt recommend The Pit, John, and and his services more! Great place!

My kids love coming here! All the staff are really nice and sweet to the kiddos. Def recommended!!!

The Pit is a pillar for our local community. My boyfriend and I finally started training here after it was recommended to us by countless friends and family and are so glad we joined. Its incredibly empowering to have a space where I know I will be protected and, more importantly, where Ive learned how to protect myself.

The Pit is great for men, women & children for self defense. Great School. Great instructors. Grandaughters trained there. Taken newest grandchildren also to be trained professional. Thank You The Pit!

Our family have been members of The Pit since 2008. In our house, self defense training has never been an option for our three children. It is a gift we have given to them and to ourselves. You worry about your children as it is. I can’t imagine the additional worry I would have should they not have these much needed life skills. Family owned and operated, clean, friendly, wide range of classes and family activities.

The best Martial Arts Gym on the central coast.

Love these guys! True Americans who look out for neighbors. Thank you for being a shining light of decency in these dark times.

Some of the best people on the central coast, and in the world. These guys are active community members, and are passionate martial arts enthusiasts that train world rebound athletes I cannot reccomend them more

Armed guards at a place that teaches hand to hand self defense... just walk by quickly. Don’t even look at it. Look elsewhere for a place that actually has morals.

These guys have been in the arroyo grande area for soo long. There amazing there staff is amazing and the owner isn’t your typical owner, he take pride in ever single person that walks through that door and the staff is the best in the business. Highly recommend this place for anyone

Love training here. The staff is awesome and very knowledgeable. Gym has a great family atmosphere.

Teaches self defense but needs armed guards on the roof. Your kids can learn better lessons and self defense elsewhere.

This gym is the one of the best in town they have great prices and even greater teachers and the owner is nice and has a great sense of humor

The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness is an amazing local business that is respected through out the Central Coast. Any negative reviews are protesters who didnt get their way. I whole heartedly respect the Pit.

Always a pleasant experience here and I love the people who attend there too! Great place, I highly recommend 👌

Some of the best people you will ever meet! Great place! Highly recommend!

With so many other options in town for your child to learn martial arts, I would steer clear of this business.

The owner John is a world class teacher, mentor, & coach! On top of that he is passionate about his community.

My daughter has been attending belt classes here for over 4 years. We are completely involved with all happenings of this business... we have attended every single seasonal event including parades and Easter, Halloween and Christmas events. They have been loving to all family members and always active in the community. They invite anyone to come for a free trial for any of their multiple classes. I have attended CrossPit and it is definitely one of the toughest workouts I have ever endured. This place has shown me and my whole family nothing but love and respect. I have learned how to protect myself, become a better human being and have more calm and serenity in my life than ever before. I suffer from PTSD and being a part of The Pit has helped cure a lot of that trauma in my life. I have nothing but the utmost respect, love and admiration for this business. Being a member there has given my life purpose and direction and I can’t wait for what the future holds. I am proud to be part of their family. Ohana

Great business. Great workout. And great asset to the community

Looks like martial arts wont get you protected. This business owner should take some business lessons. Dont scare the clientele away.

The pit is a great place to learn how to defend yourself and channel your inner strengths.

This place is amazing! My boyfriends son goes here and absolutely loves it!

The willingness and ability to protect the clients in the face of criticism, thanks guys 😎

I took a boot camp here and I was very impressed with the quality and care taken.

This business and its owner actively makes our community worse. I wouldn’t send my child here for lessons under any circumstances

Amazing local business that actually cares about the community!!

If you need a poser to show you how not to use a gun great place. If you need a gym to grow some real muscle I would go else where.

Myself and two of boys and countless friends have been training there over the last 20+ years. 👍👍🤙🏽🤙🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸

These guys are experts in self defense and personal protection. Cant speak highly enough.

This owner should not be teaching people defense or marital arts. Hes a loose cannon.

The Pit is a professional organization and it’s owners are pinnacles in our community training everything from boys and girls to older folks.

The best martial arts gym out there.

There are better places in town.

Awesome place with strong core values.

Its hard to adequately describe how awesome this gym is. Im a member along with 4 of my kids and we are all treated like family. The training is world class and John and the rest of the staff are encouraging, knowledgeable, and extremely talented. You can train for overall fitness in their CrossPit classes, for self-defense in their Hawaiian Kempo classes, or grappling in their Jiu-Jitsu classes. Life is short, so do yourself a favor and join to increase your confidence, fitness level, and ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.

A great family oriented business

Great place and very Professional.

Im in the best shape Ive been in a long time! Thanks John.

Not professional is an understatement.

This place pushes you to the limit and you’re treated like family. Training there is life changing.

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A place that stands for their community!