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Congratulations to our new Black Belts

Date: May 17, 2012 Author: Paul Oddi Comments Off

It was an honour to present Matthew ‘Taz’ DeLuca with his Junior Black Belt and Steve Hyatt with a Full Instructorship in Jeet Kune Do Concepts.

In our 8 years of operation; these are the only black belts we have presented to any of our students. Which is a testament to their many years of dedication and hard work.

While many schools practically sell their ranks to students, both Matthew and Steve earned their belts the old fashioned way… with blood, sweat and some tears.

These belts not only represent their knowledge and skill, but recognition that they are part of martial arts history.

As I am a student and instructor under Guru Richard Bustillo, himself a 1st generation under Bruce Lee, both Mathew and Steve are
3rd generation students in Jeet Kune Do concepts with direct lineage to Sigung Lee.

Steve also has the honour of now being a full Jeet Kune Do instructor with the authority to teach it as a recognised instructor. I have also granted Steve the right to use the Point Blank Martial Arts name when he teaches and his students go to competitions.

We congratulate both Matthew and Steve.

Reminder: Final Week’s schedule and Holiday Weekend Closure

Date: May 14, 2012 Author: Paul Oddi Comments Off

We remind everyone that our martial arts classes conclude this Thursday May 17th, and CrossFit classes end Friday May 25th.

Our final week’s CrossFit schedule is now posted. The only time change will be our 5:30-6:30pm will move to 6-7pm for our last week.

Also,we will be closed for the holiday weekend with no CrossFit classes running Saturday or Monday. CrossFit classes resume Tuesday.

Point Blank Closing in 2 Weeks

Date: May 8, 2012 Author: Paul Oddi Comments Off

As our members are already aware, after 8 years, Point Blank Martial Arts and Fitness will be closing its doors in the next couple of weeks.

The last day of martial arts classes will be on Thursday May 17th, with CrossFit classes ending May 25th.

Point Blank Martial Arts and Fitness opened the doors of its first location on April 1st, 2004. Throughout the past 8 years, we have met and worked with many amazing people and incredible families. The decision to close has been an extremely difficult one; however with my own growing family it has become more and more difficult to manage and balance my club, personal and family obligations, and my family will always be my first priority.

Despite the coming closure some of our classes will be continuing with some of our trainers and members at alternative location. Trainer Paula Rivard will continue to train CrossFitters at Peak Performance in Aurora. Anyone who is interested in those classes can contact Paula directly at paula@just1morestep.com or visit her website at www.just1morestep.com

Our Boxing program will be moving to the Newmarket Youth Centre beginning Tuesday May 29th and will run Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 6-7pm. For more information please contact us at info@pointblank.ca

On behalf of me, my family, and the staff I wish to thank everyone for their support over the years.

Regards,

Paul Oddi
Owner/Head Coach
Point Blank Martial Arts and Fitness

Schedule Change

Date: April 10, 2012 Author: Paul Oddi Comments Off

Starting Monday April 16th our 5pm CrossFit class will run from 5:30-6:30pm. Please make note of the new start time.

Reminder: Closes Today and Saturday

Date: April 6, 2012 Author: Paul Oddi Comments Off

We remind our members that Point Blank will be closed this Friday April 6th and Saturday April 7th, for the Easter Long Weekend.

Classes resume Monday.

Paleo Challenge Results. Finally!

Date: April 3, 2012 Author: Paul Oddi Comments Off

The Paleo Challenge results have be calculated and we have a 3 way tie for 1st place.

TOTAL RANKINGS

NAME BM#1 BM#2 WT/%BF BODY TOTAL
Dean 2nd 2nd 3rd 1st 8
Matias 3rd 1st 1st 3rd 8
Marta 1st 3rd 2nd 2nd 8

So each of them will walk away with and equal share of the prize of $113.33.

The complete results for the top 3 will be posted at the club tomorrow night.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the challenge. Everyone did a great job and showed seem fantastic improvements.

Easter Weekend Closure

Date: April 1, 2012 Author: Paul Oddi Comments Off

Point Blank will be closed this Friday April 6th and Saturday April 7th, for the Easter Long Weekend.

Classes resume Monday.

Next On-Ramp Starts this Monday April 2nd (Register Now!)

Date: March 28, 2012 Author: Paul Oddi Comments Off

On-Ramp starts tonight Monday April 2nd and run Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00pm-9:00pm, until the Wednesday April 11th. Our ‘On-Ramp’ program also includes 2 weeks of Unlimited CrossFit classes after you complete your 4 sessions.

Also, During your 4 Session On-Ramp and 2 weeks of unlimited CrossFit you can also pick and attend one of our other classes.

Click here to register or for more information call 905-727-7300.

Notice: No Martial Arts classes tonight

Date: March 19, 2012 Author: Paul Oddi Comments Off

Tonight’s martial arts classes and the 6pm CrossFit Open Gym classes are cancelled.

All classes resume at their regular times Tuesday.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

Welcome Scott!

Date: March 19, 2012 Author: Paul Oddi Comments Off

We are happy to welcome our newest addition to the family. Scott Paul Gordon Oddi made his debut at 12:20pm yesterday weighing in at 8lbs 14oz. Mom and Scott are doing great and big brothers Antonio and Jack are very excited to meet him.

Due to the need for some family time, there will be no martial arts classes this evening. CrossFit classed are running as scheduled, except the 6pm open gym which is also cancelled.

Our martial arts classes will resume Tuesday at their regularly scheduled times.