Academy profile

Pit Martial Arts and Fitness

Boise, Idaho

Google: 5.0 (49 reviews)Yelp: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Profile

About Pit Martial Arts and Fitness

Pit Martial Arts and Fitness offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, MMA training, and kickboxing lessons at budget-friendly rates. Professional experts teach weekly classes and have extensive experience with children and adults. The facility is owned by Cruz Gomez, a black belt head coach in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, providing a combined Jiu-Jitsu and fitness training center in Boise.

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A mixed martial arts gym with an old-school tough style, evolving culture, and a family-like environment. Provides fitness, self-defense, and community through Hawaiian Kempo, BJJ, and kickboxing.

Pricing & Trials

budget-friendly rates

Class Hours

Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM
Tuesday: 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM
Wednesday: 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM
Thursday: 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM
Friday: 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM

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5.0

49 Google reviews

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2 Yelp reviews

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Programs & Highlights

Programs & Classes

Gi BJJ
Self-Defense
Wrestling
MMA
Muay Thai
Kickboxing
Boxing
Kids BJJ
Yoga for BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
MMA training
kickboxing lessons

Instructors & Team

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Key Features

Family-like culture
Self-defense training
Stronger community
The PIT Fight Team
Pro and amateur competition experience
Trainers with lineage from Chuck Liddell and John Hackleman

Ideal For

Individuals seeking fitness for life
People wanting self-defense skills
Those looking for a strong community
Athletes pursuing BJJ, HK, kickboxing and MMA training

Instructors

Instructor Spotlight

Cruz Gomez leads the academy as a black belt head coach in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, bringing a practical, experience-driven approach to weekly classes. You’ll train in a setting that blends technical Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, and fitness, with instruction shaped for both kids and adults. That makes it easy to start with fundamentals, then grow into wrestling, striking, and competition-minded training as your skills develop.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What BJJ classes does Pit Martial Arts and Fitness offer?

Pit Martial Arts and Fitness offers Gi BJJ as part of a broader martial arts schedule that also includes Self-Defense, Wrestling, MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, Kids BJJ, and Yoga for BJJ. The Boise academy combines grappling and striking so students can build a well-rounded game.

Is Pit Martial Arts and Fitness good for beginners?

Yes, the academy is built with a family-like culture and weekly classes taught by professional experts. Beginners can start with self-defense and Gi BJJ, then add wrestling or striking as they become more comfortable with training in Boise, Idaho.

Where is Pit Martial Arts and Fitness in Boise, ID?

Pit Martial Arts and Fitness is at 10 S Cole Rd in Boise. The gym also serves students through its website, thepitidaho.com, making it easy to explore the schedule and programs before you visit.

Does Pit Martial Arts and Fitness teach kids' BJJ?

Yes, Kids BJJ is one of the academy’s programs. The school also says its instructors have extensive experience teaching children and adults, which helps make the kids’ classes age-appropriate and structured.

Who teaches at Pit Martial Arts and Fitness?

The academy is owned by Cruz Gomez, a black belt head coach in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Weekly classes are taught by professional experts, and the gym highlights trainers with lineage from Chuck Liddell and John Hackleman.