Alex Padovan (Alessandro)

Alessandro began his martial arts journey in 1975 with karate, before expanding into judo, wrestling and weight training. That foundation — built over decades — has been shaped by an equally distinguished career in security, law enforcement and military training.

He is a certified Defensive Tactics, Handcuffing and Baton Instructor who has trained thousands of students across a wide range of ages and skill levels. He is a qualified career college instructor under the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, specializing in Security and Private Investigator programs. Frequently consulted as a Subject Matter Expert, he has contributed to curriculum development and delivered instruction in both small group and classroom settings.

His early years included physically demanding bush work in surveying and line cutting — the kind of experience that builds a particular kind of mental and physical toughness that cannot be manufactured in a gym. That toughness is evident in how he trains and how he teaches.

At Point Blank, Alessandro specializes in Filipino Martial Arts — the weapons-based system of Kali and Escrima covering sticks, knives and empty hand combat with complete interchangeability between all three.