Close Combat and Fitness at NOLA Pole

03/09/2026

G & E level training with Paula Meyers in Gulf Breeze, FL.

10/11/2022

Once again, there will be no class on Tuesday October 11 (2022), due to an ongoing family situation. Sorry to anyone this inconveniences; hopefully things will get back to normal soon. Thanks for bearing with me.

10/03/2022

There will be no class on Tuesday October 4 (2022). I have to deal with family business at that time. Sorry for the short notice.

08/27/2022

We will be closed Tuesday August 30 and Tuesday September 6 for Labor Day vacation. Classes will resume on Tuesday September 13. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

06/20/2022

At long last, classes are back! We are back at our old time and place, 1:30 pm on Tuesdays at 1405 Canal Street. Thanks everyone for your patience!

We are hoping to have an evening time at least once a month in the near future, but didn't want to let waiting on that delay the return any further.

05/30/2021

I was waiting for good news to post, but just to update everyone: despite all the other restrictions easing, NOLA rules for gyms and fitness centers still forbid physical contact. Re-opening will have to wait until that changes. Over one year into this, no one wants to get back more than I do. Hopefully, the gym rules will relax soon. I miss everyone.

05/21/2020

COVID update: New Orleans's Phase 1 reopening plans allows fitness centers to re-open, however it also forbids physical contact between staff and customers, and customers and each other. Since in-person Krav training requires physical contact, we will not be re-opening in person classes at this time. Hopefully, the city will allow us to re-open during Phase 2, starting on June 5. When I know more, I will post more.

04/08/2020

I'm sure everyone is as anxious to get back to training as I am. Keep an eye on state and local news. Whenever shelter orders are lifted and gyms are allowed to re-open, that's when we'll be back. Currently that stands at May 1, but that may change between now and then.

02/24/2020

Obviously, we are closed for Mardi Gras day, so there will be no classes on February 25. To tide you over, here's a good technical discussion of the mechanics of a proper punch:

Without hurting yourself more than your opponent.

01/13/2020

Unfortunately, class tomorrow (January 14) is canceled, due to a family medical emergency. Normal schedule will resume next week (January 21). Sorry about the short notice.

11/12/2019

Appropriate.