The one-two punch of COVID and rising inflation forced Pitts, one of the few Black martial arts masters in the Bay Area, to close his long-running dojo in Oakland. Now, he's teaching students in the driveway of his home.
Pitts Martial Arts Academy, one of few Black martial arts dojos in the Bay Area, has closed its long-running studio due to COVID and rising inflation.On most nights during the week, you can find Kenneth Pitts hard at work teaching martial arts.
"I forget about other things that I would normally worry about consistently, or be on my mind. I leave that at the door," Pitts said. For years, Pitts - who is one of the few Black martial arts masters in the Bay Area - has taught almost every age group."We learn stuff, like how to defend ourselves when we're in danger," said student Hassaun Valentine.
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