Testimonials

"Kevin and I we really enjoy the crosspit class and this is the first exercise program that we have really stayed with. We both have lost inches and some weight. We can tell by how my clothes fit, and I have had people tell me that I look good, and they ask what I have been doing. I tell them that we have been going to your class three days a week. You make it fun and challenging. It is hard work, but it is worth it!"

Pam & Kevin of Greentown, IN

"I'm 47 years old...I've been doing the Cross-Pit Training Class with Mr. Terry Gruel since June 2, 2008 and have had great results...I've lost a total of 16 1/2" and 11 pounds to date... I've tried many other exercise programs including Kickboxing, Karate, Zumba, Water Aerobics and Weight Training and haven't found anything that works this well and I hate to miss class!!! I am interested in learning the ground fighting techniques as well...I have lots more weight and inches to lose but for the first time in my Adult life, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel."

Beth

Karate has been a big help to my children growing up. Both my 11 yr old and 9 yr old started in kindergarten. Mr. Gruel is an excellent teacher with children. He is patient, firm, and encouraging. He teaches more than the physical movements of self-defense. He teaches self-control, respect, honor, humility, courage, patience, the value of hard work, how to handle adversity, goal setting, and dedication. These will be invaluable as my children pursue every avenue of life into adulthood. It has also developed my children's hand eye coordination which makes them better at all other sports they play as well. It has developed their self confidence and ability to focus. I highly recommend Sensei Terry Gruel to anyone who wants to give their kids the best in martial arts instruction.

Kendall Faull - Greentown, Indiana

Quadruple bypass at 37- May 2003. 20 years of bad habits caught up to me. 5 stents at 41 - August 2008. Another 5 years of bad diet, smoking and ignoring my doctor advice landed me in an ambulance and in the hospital. This time, I believed the cardiologist. With my wife's help and a 5 day a week exercise program, I dropped 37 lbs in less than 12 months and felt better than I had in a very long time.

January 2010. 224 lbs, defiant, lazy, depressed and disgusted with myself. Nothing fit, nothing tasted good, I didn't want to face the day; I knew exactly where I was headed. . .AGAIN !.

I don't remember how I found the Indiana Pit website. I emailed Terry Gruel and he replied the same day. Later that week, I went to meet Terry. With my doctor's guarded apprehension, I started the following Tuesday. I was sore for weeks. At times that I would never make it through the hour !

October 2010. 207 lbs., 11" of fat lost, resting heart rate of 51 and steady blood pressure of 100/60.

My goal for 2011?  A solid 195/200 lbs. and a year of training, discipline, dieting and Zen in order to complete the weekend class at THE PIT in California! Now that, will be an accomplishment with what I have to work with!

People constantly tell me that they could never go thru a program like CrossPit. My response is "You don't go through it; you do it. WE do it. Together." No excuses. No complaining. The course doesn't end. It changes as your mind, body and soul change, as your confidence and determination build.

This group is a different breed of people. They come from all backgrounds. Everyone has a story and a goal. If you have the guts to "Join the Ohana", you will change. There is no other option.

I may never be able to perform a full push up again or bench press my body weight. But, I know without a doubt that Terry, Carrie, Andy, Danny, Tony and the "Pit Monsters", the Ohana, will be there to push, teach and support me to become who I want to be.

Thank you all so very much.

Jimmy Dyer