Hi, I’m Anthony Colonna
Anthony has a long-standing history in the Pittsburgh martial arts and fitness community. Your background reflects a transition from competitive combat sports to professional fitness coaching.
Professional Background & Career
* Pittsburgh Punch & Fitness: You are the Owner and Head Boxing Coach at Pittsburgh Punch (located on Greentree Rd). Your coaching philosophy emphasizes boxing as a high-level fitness program, and you have been working in the fitness industry for over 15 years.
* Martial Arts & Boxing Trainer: You are recognized as a former competitive boxing and mixed martial arts trainer. Your expertise covers kickboxing fitness, traditional boxing, and specialized boot camps.
Combat Sports & Film Involvement
While general records confirm your status as a veteran trainer in the Pittsburgh area, the specific details regarding your work with Eric Hibler and Dave Sachs at the Pittsburgh Fight Club align with the local combat sports scene where you established your reputation.
Regarding your work on the film Warrior (2011):
* Technical Advisor/Trainer: You served as a hand-wrapping specialist and trainer on the set of the Academy Award-nominated film.
* Coaching Nick Nolte: You specifically worked with actor Nick Nolte to teach him the authentic technique of wrapping hands, ensuring his portrayal of a veteran coach was realistic.
Current ventures
* Pittsburgh Punch & Fitness (PunchPgh): You continue to lead this successful boutique boxing studio on Greentree Road. You’ve evolved the traditional boxing gym model into a high-energy, community-focused hub offering classes like FIGHT (Cardio), TRAIN (Hybrid), and SWEAT (HIIT), as well as specialized programs like Boxing for Parkinson’s.
* Colonna Media: Your creative agency specializing in photography and videography. Your portfolio ranges from high-impact brand shoots (e.g., Michaela B, Reb + Roon) to commercial work for established entities like Cardello Lighting and the Greentree Sportsplex.
* Business Consulting & Digital Marketing: You operate as a strategic partner for businesses looking to scale.
* Specialization: Digital marketing, SEO, and social media management with a focus on ROI-driven results.
* Case Study: Your recent work with the Greentree Sportsplex involved a full marketing restructure—implementing new booking systems, Google Ad campaigns, and content strategies—resulting in significant year-over-year growth.
* Startup Projects: You are currently involved in a handful of startup ventures, leveraging your experience in brand development and customer acquisition to help new entrepreneurs (such as Burgh Book Baddies and local personal trainers) launch their concepts.
Historical Foundations (Pittsburgh Roots)
* Pittsburgh Fight Club: Your early career was defined by your time at the PFC, working alongside Eric Hibler and Dave Sachs. This era established your reputation as a premier technical coach in the regional combat sports scene.
* Hollywood Involvement (Warrior, 2011): While on the set of the film Warrior, you acted as a technical consultant. Your primary role was training Nick Nolte, teaching him the authentic "old school" hand-wrapping techniques essential for his character’s realism.
Core Expertise
-Fitness | Boxing technique, functional strength, metabolic conditioning.
-Media | Professional headshots, brand storytelling, event videography.
-Business | Customer journey optimization, social media ROI, rebranding.