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The Pit Malibu offers martial arts and karate training, including options for pro-fighting career training and private training. The program is described as offering real workouts, real learning, and real teaching with real people and no attitudes.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
The Pit Malibu’s stated purpose is to provide a place for each student to meet and exceed spiritual, emotional, and physical goals in a setting that is both challenging and reassuring, with goals ranging from losing a few pounds to working on a pro-fighting career. A testimonial notes that Kumu Rick and his wife Sharine own and run the school and describes The Pit Malibu as a hidden gem that has been open in Malibu for about 10 years. Multiple testimonials describe a large amount of one-on-one instruction, a very high quality of purpose with a traditional background of many years, and an Ohana (family) environment. Parents and students describe Kumu Rick as patient, dedicated, respectful, kind, and generous, with many years of training in many systems and a willingness to share his knowledge and techniques. Testimonials from parents mention young children earning karate belts, teenagers in private training, and students who feel proud of what they have learned and enjoy their time at The Pit Malibu.
Last updated July 21, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
The Pit Malibu’s stated purpose is to provide a place for each student to meet and exceed spiritual, emotional, and physical goals in a setting that is both challenging and reassuring, with goals ranging from losing a few pounds to working on a pro-fighting career. A testimonial notes that Kumu Rick and his wife Sharine own and run the school and describes The Pit Malibu as a hidden gem that has been open in Malibu for about 10 years. Multiple testimonials describe a large amount of one-on-one instruction, a very high quality of purpose with a traditional background of many years, and an Ohana (family) environment. Parents and students describe Kumu Rick as patient, dedicated, respectful, kind, and generous, with many years of training in many systems and a willingness to share his knowledge and techniques. Testimonials from parents mention young children earning karate belts, teenagers in private training, and students who feel proud of what they have learned and enjoy their time at The Pit Malibu.
Last updated July 21, 2026.
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