Force 5 Training Center

Specialties

Force 5 Training Center (The Pit) hosts a variety of martial arts and fitness classes for both kids and adults, including fitness boot camps, mixed martial arts, jui-​jitsu, executive protection seminars, and many others. Force 5 Training Center additionally gives members the latest training routines from CrossPit and world famous trainer John Hackleman.

History

Established in 1985.

The Pit

was started in 1985 in Woodland Hills Ca. «I started The Pit because I wanted people to learn a no nonsense martial art and conditioning program.» Some of the world’s best fighters have trained at The Pit.“I never let lack of money come between you and Kempo. All I ask is that you give Kempo and The Pit the respect and loyalty it gives you. Confidence, loyalty, and humility are what I expect from all Pit Monsters”.

John now operates The Pit out of Arroyo Grande, Ca. John teaches beginners and advanced Martial artists. He stresses mental and physical conditioning, power, and discipline. His classes are upbeat and fun, yet very tough. He combines his 25 years of Karate/​Kickboxing experience to teach a blend of simple, yet effective fighting and training techniques

Meet the Business Owner

Bob A.

Business Owner

Professor Anderson is president and Master Instructor for Force Five Training Academy. Teaching since 1976, Bob is an 8^th Degree Black Belt with Black Belts in four other disciplines. Mr. Anderson is a nationally renowned self-​defense specialist with over four decades as a martial artist. His experience and knowledge of realistic self-​defense is sought out by many agencies. He has trained agents for the F.B.I., Secret Service, Law Enforcement, Special Forces groups both foreign and domestic.