4th of JULY SCHEDULE

Five Points Independence Weekend Schedule:

Saturday, July 3:

Close at 2:30. All regularly scheduled classes will meet.

Sunday, July 4:

Closed. Enjoy the fireworks!

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Monday, July 5:

Open from 7 am - 7 pm. All classes scheduled during these hours will meet.

You can always check the online schedule for up-to-the-minute adjustments, class changes, teacher substitutions, etc.

Have a safe holiday!

RETURN OF MASTER CHEETAH, June 22-26

We are very excited to announce a return visit by Grandmaster Chansadeth "Cheetah" Chanthanao from June 22 - June 26 to coincide with our biannual grading/testing period.

Master Cheetah is the founder and president of the Cheetah Muay Thai Association. He operates the world famous Cheetah Muay Thai Academy in Oakland, California, and is affiliated with the International Muay Thai School in Bangkok, Thailand. Master Cheetah is a much-sought after trainer, instructing the likes of K-1 and World Lightheavyweight Champion Changpuek Kiatsongkrit, K-1 Max 2X Champion Buakaw Por Pramuk, World Champion Keo Chantavong Lao, Thai Champion Thanakorn Prononlichanon, US Champion Ra’karma Young and many more.

Master Cheetah will be teaching classes throughout the week, as well as providing private instruction by appointment. Anyone interested in a one-to-one session with this legendary trainer should contact the front desk.

HKC, 19 June 2010

Five Points Academy is very pleased to announce we will be hosting another HKC (Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification). Developed by kettlebell authority Pavel Tsatsouline and drawing on his 9-plus years of the RKC Level 1 and Level 2 program, the HKC is an 8 hour, hands-on, entry-level certification that provides a solid foundation in vital kettlebell training safety procedures, a grasp of the key HardStyle skills and principles of strength, the ability to competently perform the three foundational kettlebell exercises (the Swing, the Get-Up, and the Goblet Squat), the confidence to correctly teach the three essential kettlebell exercises and troubleshoot common technique problems , the unique HKC template for designing an unlimited number of effective kettlebell workouts, and much more. The certification has specific teaching and fitness testing requirements; please read the complete course description here. The HKC at Five Points will be taught by Senior RKC Will Williams, with assistance from our own arjan Steve Milles, RKC II. Register on the Dragon Door website ; please check here for details. PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS, 11 June 2010 -- Results Added

Come out to support Five Points Fighters Rima Sidhu, Jennifer Pearsall and Luz Gandulla as they appear on the latest installment of the popular NYC fight series. An all female card with a portion of the proceeds to the Lower East Side Girls Club.

Info:

Friday June 11th.

Doors open: 7:30pm

First bell: 8pm

The Broad Street Ballroom.

41 Broad Street

(Between Beaver & Exchange).

Tickets available at Five Points Academy or online here.

RESULTS:

Another great performance from the Five Points Team.

In her second outing, Jennifer Pearsall faced the more experienced southpaw Corrine Neheme of Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts. Jen exhibited powerful combinations, effective aggression and textbook defense. As one ring official was heard to comment, "the other girl made contact, your fighter made impact. And if her chin was any tighter on her chest it would be coming out her back." A very entertaining, action packed bout with an interesting split decision for Neheme.

The second Five Points fighter of the night was also making her sophomore effort. Luz Gandulla stepped in against the very experienced and tough Stacey Scapecia of Connecticut Combat Club. Luz shocked Scapecia early, jumping right on her with a flurry of punches and kicks transitioning to very good work in the

clinch. Experience showed over the course of the fight,however, as Luz seemed to tire and her opponent pressed forward, resulting in a split decision for Scapecia.

Both Five Points novices showed great improvement, excellent technique and heart. Look for big things from them in the future.

In the Co-Main Event of the evening, Five Points' Rima Sidhu faced the tough and talented Marisa Badillo of California's Combat Fitness in a highly anticipated rematch. Rima was simply exceptional. Moving forward from the opening bell, Rima completely shut down Badillo's boxing, landing hard right hands, kicks and knees while forcing her opponent back on her heels and cutting off the ring. Badillo never gave up but couldn't adapt to Rima's relentless offensive pressure and exceptional defense. At the end of the 5th it was a much-deserved unanimous decision for Rima.

Huge thanks to the many, many Five Points students who came out to support the team!

CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN TABANIAG

Competing at the Summer Slam Judo Competition in Princeton NY, Five Points judoka John Tabaniag showed great technique and determination en route to a 2nd place finish. Nice work by Shodan Kevin and thanks to the Five Points students who came out to compete and support the team.