THE PIT IDAHO

BOISE'S BEST MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS GYM

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 top shape.

Our training style is "old-school tough," yet ever evolving for effective training methods. Most of all, the culture here is UNMATCHED. Our gym is welcoming, friendly, 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!

About Us

Coaches

Owner/Head Coach

Cruz Gomez

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 5th Degree Black Belt in Hawaiian Kempo under John Hackleman and Chuck Liddell. Cruz is also a 1st Degree Black Belt in BJJ under Luigi Mondelli of Kore Jiu-Jitsu and American Top Team.

Owner/Coach

Sophie Gomez

Sophie is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Hawaiian Kempo and a Brown Belt in BJJ under Cruz Gomez and has been training under his tutelage for 14 years. She's competed and won/podiumed in both BJJ and Kickboxing. She loves coaching, teaching, and mentoring, and brings her passion & enthusiasm to the gym every day.

Coach

Josh Meachum

Josh is a Black Belt in BJJ under Cruz Gomez 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, Naga, and Northwest Submission Challenge, 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!

Coach

P Nut

P Nut is a Red Belt in Hawaiian Kempo and Blue Belt in BJJ under Cruz Gomez, and has been training since early 2021. P Nut is also a member of The PIT Fight Team. 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.

Coach

Dominick Stoff

Dom is a Red Belt in Hawaiian Kempo and Purple Belt in BJJ under Cruz Gomez. He started training HK and BJJ in 2022. He enjoys the endless amounts of learning HK and BJJ both 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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