Instructors

Head Instructor - Antonio Banuelos

Antonio is a former UFC fighter, former Division I wrestler, holds a black belt in Hawaiian Kempo and has been a part of the MMA scene for 15 years.  Antonio brings a very energetic and positive influence to his gym and his classes.

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Head Grappling Instructor - Justin Fraser

Fraser is an All-American wrestler and has been the head of the grappling program for 15 years.  He has helped numerous collegiate wrestling programs and has trained All-American 6 year olds, UFC champions and EVERYONE in between.

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Kickboxing Instructor - Eric Schwartz

One of Chuck Liddell’s training partners from California Polytechnic University’s wrestling team and a former MMA fighter, Schwartz is a Hawaiian Kempo black belt and an expert boxer.  No instructor at Pit.Fit hits harder or moves better than Schwartz.

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Kids Coach - Brandon “Cuesta” Drucker

Drucker has been a part of Pit.Fit for 7 years.  With a black belt in Wado-Ryu Karate and an extensive collegiate wrestling career, Drucker is a valued member of the Pit.Fit team.  Drucker was undefeated in amateur mma fighting, but in the last few years his focus has shifted to coaching young men and women in the community.  

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Assistant Kids Coach - Patrick Williamson

Patrick, like many of our members, is a student at the California Polytechnic University.  Patrick has studied martial arts for many years and also has a background in collegiate wrestling.  He is calm, easy to be around and provides a less frantic view of martial arts.