Belong - Evolve - Excel
Teaching premium Martial Arts, Self Defence & Combat Fitness since 1984
So you are not sure what you want to do? But you know YOU want to get FITTER, HEALTHIER & STRONGER and be a part of something big.
THEN YOU HAVE FOUND THE RIGHT PLACE
Whatever YOUR goal let US help you achieve it!! Just let us know. Why wait??
All you need is 1 to 2 hours a week and you will be surprised with what will happen. Ask some students who have been training for 3 months or 10, 20 & 30 years and our instructors who are celebrating 30 years of teaching.
The Pit is a diverse Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Centre with a tech free environment and a calm community feel for all generations. In the South West of Sydney, it is the most Traditional in its etiquette & complete teachings and Modern in its sport science & mind and body performance training. We provide training in all the ultimate combat fitness areas and martial arts, a blend of traditional values and the latest sports science.
Feel free to drop into our Head complex in Smeaton Grange to have a look and talk to our friendly staff or call us.
You will be amazed at what we have to offer and what you can achieve. Try your introductory class in all our Arts Kickboxing, Boxing, Ladies, Kids & Seniors class for $10 and tell us what you think? Then easy flexible payment options to make it simple.

Every Journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step


Specialist, Professional, Instructional Tuition in all the Combat Arts, Fitness and Well Being
Master Nick Donato celebrates 55 years of Combat Arts in 2023; teaching, coaching & inspiring members of all ages of the Macarthur Community. Being A Martial Arts Instructor has never been his retirement plan or option 2 for earning an income, he is truly driven by imparting the true essence of Martial Arts and so is his dedicated team of highly qualified Instructors and coaches. The Personal Defence Studios - The PIT is home to a wonderful community of people who are passionate about all the Martial Arts has to offer with big achievements, endless goals and a no quit attitude. Welcome to our world. It is a face to face service we offer so please feel welcome to come along and visit us at any time. In October 2018 he was nominated for 'The Pride of Australia' Award for his service to the community. In August 2019, he won 'Grandmaster of the Year - Australia' (WHFSC)

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The Pit Martial Arts & Fitness
156 Hartley Rd, Smeaton Grange




















