About Us
We're a mixed martial arts gym and truly have something for the whole family! Here at The PIT Idaho, you'll learn practical martial arts while getting into peak physical condition.
Our training style is "old-school tough," yet effective, unique, and ever evolving. Most of all, the environment here is welcoming and fun. Our gym is family focused and you'll soon find out that being part of The PIT means being part of an extended family.
Whether you're looking to get in the best shape of your life, lose weight, learn how to defend yourself, earn a black belt, or just have fun, we welcome you to the Ohana!
Coaches
Cruz Gomez
Owner/Head Coach
Hawaiian Kempo/BJJ
Cruz started training in 1998. Under the tutelage of Chuck Liddell and Scott Adams, Cruz began his fight career in Aug. of 1999. Cruz has had 31 pro fights throughout his career and has since retired and is now only coaching and training. He is a 4th Degree Hawaiian Kempo Black Belt under John Hackleman and Chuck Liddell. Cruz is also a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Luigi Mondelli of Kore Jiu-Jitsu and American Top Team.
Sophie Aaron
Owner/Coach
Hawaiian Kempo/Kids
Sophie is a Black Belt in Hawaiian Kempo and a BJJ Purple Belt under Kumu Cruz Gomez and has been training under his tutelage for 12 years. She's competed and won/podiumed in both BJJ and Kickboxing. She loves coaching and teaching, and brings her passion & enthusiasm to the mat every day.
Clayton Carpenter
Coach
Hawaiian Kempo
Clayton is a Brown Belt in Hawaiian Kempo and a BJJ Purple Belt and has been training both since early 2018. His favorite part of training is the consistent growth and improvement that it brings. Whether it's being in better shape and making life easier physically, or the mental aspects that make him more resilient, he loves all of it. He enjoys teaching students good self defense techniques and helping them work towards the best version of themselves!
Josh Meachum
Coach
BJJ
Josh is a BJJ Brown Belt and started his BJJ/MMA journey in 2016 under Jeremy Horn and his coaches in Sandy, UT. He enjoys competing in grappling tournaments such as Grappling Industries and Naga and has two amateur MMA fights with Steel Fist and Fierce Fighting Championship. Josh started training here at The PIT in early 2022. When he's not on the mat, you can find him at work or playing his Xbox!
Irie Borger
Assistant Coach
Kids
Irie is a Brown Belt in Hawaiian Kempo and a BJJ Blue Belt. She has been training HK since June 2018 and BJJ since March 2020. Most of her time is spent at the gym but when she is not here she is doing art like drawing or painting. She is working towards pursuing a career as a forensic analyst in the future.
P Nut
Assistant Coach
Kids
P Nut is a Green Belt in Hawaiian Kempo and has been training since early 2021. He loves coaching because he likes to show others the best way to defend themselves and help people become the best version of themselves. If he's not at the gym, he likes to watch sports like football, basketball, and baseball, or hanging out with friends and family.
Dom Stoff
Assistant Coach
Kids
Dom is a Blue Belt in Hawaiian Kempo and a BJJ Blue Belt (he recently received both of these on the same day!). He started training BJJ and HK in 2022. He enjoys the endless amounts of learning BJJ and HK have to offer. He's also on The PIT Fight Team and has a strong aspiration to become a professional fighter. One of his favorite pastimes is big game hunting in the fall for deer and elk.
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