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  • Bob Barnum

  • 30 / Male
  • PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, US
  • Last Login: 11/13/2009

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    Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing San Da, San Shou, MMA, Self-Defense, Kali / Eskrima, Jeet Kune Do, Martial Arts, Grappling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Kung Fu, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania



    Here's video of Justin's second fight. He's off to a good start.



    Here's a video showing how to wrap your hands for class...



    This is Emily's VERY SHORT 2nd fight. It went a little weird but she's also off to a great start.



    A great Mike Tyson video, pre-drama.



    The great Rocky Marciano...



    The original "Pittsburgh Kid", Billy Conn...



    Freddie Roach is one of the best Coaches in the world. Here he is working with Oscar De La Hoya before the Mayweather fight.



    Another Mike Tyson...









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  • Status: In a Relationship
  • Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Religion: Christian - other
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Occupation: Coach

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My name's Bob Barnum. I run boxing, kickboxing and martial arts classes in my gym , located in Turtle Creek, PA (near Monroeville), about 15 - 20 minutes east of downtown Pittsburgh. Our gym was founded in 1979, has been in it's current location since 1985, I joined in 1991, had my first fight in 1996 and I took over in 2002. I moved out of state for a little bit and the gym was run by one of my students during that time.

In addition to my sports training, I have earned a 3rd Degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Martial Arts and Instructor rank in several styles including police defensive tactics. While many people have recently jumped on the bandwagon, opening gyms because it's the cool thing to do, we have a proven history that reaches back nearly 30 years.





PITTSBURGH MARTIAL ARTS & BOXING ACADEMY's address is:

912 Penn Ave. (Rear of VFW) Turtle Creek, PA 15145


Here's the new schedule...

SUNDAY
- By Appointment Only

MONDAY
- (4pm - 6:30pm) Open Gym / Private Lesson,
- (6:30pm - 7:30pm) Boxing,
- (7:30pm - 8:30pm) Kickboxing,

TUESDAY
- (12pm - 1pm) Kickboxing,
- (1pm - 6:30pm) Open Gym / Private Lessons,
- (6:30pm - 7:30pm) American Freestyle,
- (7:30pm - 8:30pm) Boxing & Kickboxing,
- (8:30pm - 9:??pm) Sparring

WEDNESDAY
- (4pm - 6:30pm) Open Gym / Private Lesson,
- (6:30pm - 7:30pm) Boxing,
- (7:30pm - 8:30pm) Kickboxing,

THURSDAY
- (12pm - 1pm) Kickboxing,
- (1pm - 7:30pm) Open Gym / Private Lessons,
- (7:30pm - 8:30pm) Boxing & Kickboxing,
- (8:30pm - 9:??pm) Sparring

FRIDAY
- (4pm - 6:30pm) Open Gym / Private Lessons,
- (6:30pm - 7:30pm) American Freestyle

SATURDAY
- (12pm - 4pm) Open Gym / Private Lessons

ANY time not listed can also be scheduled for a Private Lesson. When you join, you can come any / all classes.



Private students can come to all sparring sessions but you must be a member to take advantage of open gym times.

The Kickboxing class teaches a mixture of Western Boxing, American Kickboxing, Muay Thai, San Shou / San Da. For those wanting to compete, you can choose between Full Contact Rules, International Rules, Muay Thai Rules or San Da Rules Kickboxing. This class is also the best stand up training for those wanting to compete in MMA.

Our gym has a very cool environment. Everyone is friendly, no tough guy attitudes allowed, everyone is here to get better and support each other. The gym employs old school, hardcore training to help you reach your goals.

Give me a call at the gym, 412-823-7538 or email me, Bob@PittsburghBoxing.com with any questions or to schedule an appointment.



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Who I'd like to meet:

Anyone who wants to learn boxing, kickboxing or martial arts / self-defense for competition, fitness or just for the fun of it.

Also MMA guys/girls who want to take their stand-up fighting to the next level. As long as you're willing to listen and learn, you are welcome. Knuckleheads need not apply.

Anyone else with similar interests...

Yinzers...

THE NEW WEBSITE IS UP! GO HERE!



Pittsburgh Martial Arts & Boxing MMA muay Thai karate



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Comments

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  • RyanRyan gillespie

    Nov 12 2009 11:50 PM

    hey u got any free tim b4 1
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  • RyanRyan gillespie

    Oct 31 2009 4:41 PM

    hey i was wondering if i can schuedle a lesson with u 2mrrow
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  • grant's martial artsGary Grant

    Oct 11 2009 3:41 PM

    Your invited!
     
    Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 6pm
     
    Kickboxing, International rules, Thai rules
     
    Spectators $25
    Kids under 12 get in free! It's Halloween!
     
    Fighters and trainers, get your names in today!
     
     
    New Policy:  All fights will be posted online, no DVD's to buy!  You can watch you fight for free!

    Thank You
    Gary Grant
    www.gmakarate.com
    1-800-489-9499
  • grant's martial artsGary Grant

    Oct 7 2009 12:45 PM

    Bob Barnum Seminar at GMA
  • RyanRyan gillespie

    Aug 29 2009 12:49 AM

    hey hows it goin i was wondering if i can schuedle a private lesson with u
  • grant's martial artsGary Grant

    Aug 28 2009 4:40 PM

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    Aug 22 2009 1:44 PM

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  • Fake Plastic H*nn*H <v^>

    Jul 1 2009 3:32 AM

    I'm already sad I can't make it to class tomorrow. Have to help someone move >:( Have fun living like a rock star all day.
  • Angelaangela kirby

    Jun 26 2009 4:27 AM

    He reminded me of a little kid on a Disney World ride.
  • Lisa

    Jun 25 2009 4:23 AM

    Hahaha! I love how Justin's knees are up by his head in the cart.
  • mofoMike Barnum

    Jun 21 2009 3:53 AM

  • GiNA.

    Jun 19 2009 9:24 PM

    i hope the gym is alright!!! i'll enjoy myself at the beach, but i'll miss you guys! haha. see you soon. =D
  • Angelaangela kirby

    Jun 9 2009 5:30 AM

    Did I hear you say this weekend you know someone trying to sell a bike? If so, please send me details. I might know someone who's interested.
  • ENEMYMIND

    Jun 4 2009 2:39 AM

    At Rex Kwan Do, we use the buddy system. No more flying solo. You need somebody watching your back at all times. Second off, you're gonna learn to discipline your image. You think I got where I am today because I dressed like Peter Pan over here?
  • Lisa

    Jun 3 2009 2:59 AM

    Because I know you are probably losing sleep over this...the overwhelming explanation for the name "haymaker" is due the motion of the arm, which mimics the action of manually cutting hay by swinging a scythe. Makes sense, I guess, though I haven't used a scythe lately (or ever) to know if that is true. Another explanation I found is that some fighter back in the 1920s with the last name Hamaker knocked someone out with that punch and the announcer mispronounced his name, thus it became known as as the haymaker punch, rather than the HAMaker punch, which was how his name was pronounced. A little more inventive a reason, I gotta say.
  • Angelaangela kirby

    Jun 2 2009 3:03 AM

    The Axe Murderer!! :-D I feel giddy even at the possibility.
  • GiNA.

    May 27 2009 3:33 AM

    sparring was sweet! but now my head hurts. see ya thursday.
  • The SecksBrian Ww

    May 8 2009 3:45 PM

    Hello Bob! You probably dont remember me but I took martial arts here about 100 hears ago and was interested in getting back in to it. I believe I read on the site you could take a free class and was wondering how to go about such?
  • Nikrophiliac {likes boy…Nicole Patalsky

    Apr 19 2009 6:32 PM

    all right. and you should get one with ALL the girls. photoshop them in if you have to. lol
  • Nikrophiliac {likes boy…Nicole Patalsky

    Apr 19 2009 6:24 PM

    yo! there's still not a picture of me in that slide show! WHAT THE HELL! lol