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- Master Phil Ross – 8th Degree Black Belt
Everyone involved in Martial Arts gains…. whether from the enjoyment of increasing one’s Athletic and Martial Arts Skills while learning The Science of Fighting, from the many health and appearance benefits of Physical Training and Fitness, from gaining The Mental Edges of Confidence, Discipline and Inner Peace, to the personal Challenges of Competition; if one chooses to do so in your studio, local tournaments or even the stage of Ultimate Fighting. No matter what aspect one desires, martial arts training is beneficial and attractive for anyone who desires to build their mind, body and spirit.
BGS, RKC, CK-FMS, CPT, Internationally Recognized Instructor, Trainer and Wrestling Coach with over 35 years of experience competing and training in the Martial Arts and Fitness.
Many people have asked me how and why I became an instructor. It can be summed up very simply. The Martial Arts and Fitness has become a way of life for me. Aside from the obvious health benefits, it has made me the man I am today. The lessons of hard work and discipline cannot be found anywhere else. The problem solving, the goal achievement and all of the dedication it takes to become successful has enabled me to overcome a multitude of adversities and reach levels of achievement and a belief in myself that would NEVER be possible without the rigors of training.
My personal, physical and spiritual gains have been so great, that I feel compelled to pass this knowledge onto others so that they too may experience what I have. There is no greater joy than to see someone persevere and achieve with the skills and knowledge that you have been able to pass onto them. I feel so strongly about the benefits of training that I have passed them onto to my family members. Witnessing my daughter attain the level of Jr. Black Belt, after 10 years of training, was one of the most memorable moments of my life. Having my son, niece and nephew training on my floor gives me great pride. I trained my younger brother for 22 years and my younger sister for over 12. It was incredible watching them grow, develop, achieve and change through their time with me. Now they are recognized internationally in the fields of Martial Arts and Fitness, respectively. It has given me great pleasure to have trained them.
There are many other very accomplished individuals that have trained and continue to train with me; The US Navy SEALs, UFC Fighters, Martial Arts School Owners, Professional Fighters, FBI Agents, DEA Agents, Police Officers, US Marines, Professional Athletes, Doctors, Attorneys, a High School Principal, Students with Special Needs, School Teachers, Computer Programmers, Wall Street moguls, moms and dads. The lessons that they learn are carried over into their everyday lives. It’s an incredible feeling to receive a visit from a college student as they relay a story to you about how the lessons you taught them had such a positive impact upon their lives. When the students that I have taught positively influence and guide others with the lessons learned from training with me, there can be no bigger thrill.
The people that I have met and the friendships that I have forged from my involvement in the martial arts and fitness fields is irreplaceable. The more people that share in the same joy and peace of mind that I enjoy, the better.
Master Ross was inducted in the Martial Arts Hall of Fame and is a High School Wrestling Coach for an NJ State ranked team. He has had the good fortune of either training under and/or receiving ranks from:
- Professor Jon Collins: East/West Martial Arts Alliance/Bando
- Dr. Patrick Finely: Bando/Arnis & Shootfighting
- Frank Shamrock: Shamrock Submission Fighting
- Dr. Maung Gyi: American Bando Assoc.
- Shihan James Martin: Shotokan Karate
- Guro Dan Inosanto: Arnis (Through Patrick Finely)
- Tom Patire: CDT
- Dr. Mike Evangel: Taekwondo
- Chris Catalfo: US Wrestling Olympian
- Dave Pruzansky: Pan American Judo Champion
- Carl Cestari: Combatu Defendu Jujutsu
- Cosmo Ferro (Grandfather) – Western Boxing, Silk City Gym, Paterson, NJ
Master Phil Ross - 7th Degree Black Belt
Master Phil Ross’ Accomplishments and Credentials:
- 2010 – NAGA – Expert Director No-Gi Champion Battle at the Beach
- 2010 – RKC Team Leader – Kettlebell Trainer
- 2010 – CK-FMS Certified Functional Movement Specialist
- 2010 – Head Wrestling Coach, Mahwah HS
- 2009 – US Navy SEALs Kettlebell Trainer
- 2008- RKC Level II Certified Instructor
- 2008- NJSAII Region ll Wrestling Hall of Fame Assistant Coach of the Year
- 2007- RKC Certified Instructor, Russian Kettlebells
- 2007 – Promoted to 7th Degree Black Belt, Professor Level – East/West Martial Arts Alliance
- 2007 – Chief Trainer & Head of Security for the NJ Girls All Star Soccer Team, Brazil Ginga Tour
- 2007- NJ State Licensed Professional MMA/Kickboxing/Boxing Manager & Trainer
- 2006- Mahwah HS Wrestling Coach, NBIAL Champions, State Sectional Qualifier
- 2005- Certified Shamrock Submission Fighting Level II Instructor
- 2004- Certified Shamrock Submission Fighting Level I Instructor
- 2004- Nominated to the Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame
- 2003- American Fitness Professionals & Associates Certified Personal Trainer
- 2002- Appointed to the Front Site Training Commission for Hand to Hand Defensive Tactics
- 2000- Garden State Games Karate Black Belt Heavyweight Sparring Champion
- 2000- Garden State Games Karate Masters’ Kata Champion
- 1999- Certified CDT Master Tactical Instructor
- 1998 – Medalist in Weapons, Forms and Freestyle Fighting at the Bando Nationals
- 1997- President Elect of the International Federation of Fighting Arts
- 1997- NRA Certified in Use of Handguns for Protection Purposes
- 1997 – Featured in the publication of the CDT Police and Bodyguard Manual
- 1996 – MVP Award in the New York vs. New Jersey Team Challenge
- 1996 – United Kung Fu Federation – Competitor of the Year Award
- 1995 – Amateur National Heavyweight Freestyle Fighting Champion
- 1995 – Garden State Games Empty hand and Weapons Dual Medalist
- 1994 – World Martial Arts Hall of Fame – “Man of the Year”
- 1994 – Certified Instructor – NJ Dept. of Criminal Justice – Defensive Tactics
- 1994 – Captain of Garden State Games – Black Belt Championship Team
- 1994 – Captain of World Karate Union – Team New Jersey
- 1993 – Instructor for the State of the Art Security Training Commission
- 1993 – NJ State AAU Tae Kwon Do Chairman
- 1993 – IFFA Executive Board of Directors
- 1992 – Bronze Medalist – AAU Tae Kwon Do Nationals
- 1991 – Bodyguard Chemical Deterrent Training Course Certification (Pepper Spray)
- 1989 – Featured Performer ABC Wide World of Sports “Oriental World of Self Defense”
- 1989 – Garden State Games Karate – Black Belt Heavyweight Gold Medalist
- 1988 – Big Apple Challenge Heavyweight Karate Champion
- 1987 – Reebok Classic Power lifting Champion (1400 lbs. Lifted in the 181 lb class)
- 1983 – Mr. DC – Middleweight Bodybuilding, 3rd Place
- 1982 – University of Maryland Olympic lifting Champion – 181 lbs.
- 1981 – Empire State Games Karate Champion
- 1981 – Mr. Wilkes Bodybuilding Champion
- 1979 – AAU Junior Olympic Greco-Roman National Runner-up
Takedown Training
Children’s Programs: Empowerment, Goal Achievement, Discipline and Self Esteem are just a few of the multitude of benefits that are gained by our students. We have over 35 years of experience in the Martial Arts and Fitness Industry. Our programs focus on the athletic development of your child. The body awareness, core development and total body conditioning will provide your child with the tools for success in any venue of competition. The goal achievement, discipline and problem solving will equip your child with the mindset for academic achievement.
Our Lil’ Eagles Program: ages 3 to 5, is geared toward learning basic martial arts skills through games and other motivational activities. The children acquire listening skills and are instructed in exercise that develops their stabilizers, core, balance and coordination necessary for other sports and activities. Fun, Fitness and Focus are the foundation for a successful childhood!
Children’s Martial Arts: A more comprehensive, goal based program for children between the ages of 6 and 12. The focus is on positive reinforcement and situation avoidance tactics. The children are instructed in Taekwondo, basic grappling, defensive tactics, sparring and total body fitness. Additional benefits of training result in core development and improved speed and agility. Children are also schooled in the art of conflict resolution, stranger awareness body awareness.
Children are instructed in the defensive and sport applications of kicking, blocking, striking and grappling. They learn how to move and position themselves in both standing and ground situations. This enables them various venues of competition and prepares them for defensive maneuvers from any position that may require response.
Black Belt Club: Our BBC is available for those students whose desire is to “take their training to the next level”. We instruct the students in Traditional Korean and Burmese Katas (forms) as well Eclectic forms for competition. The students are also instructed in the use of Traditional Weapons from the aforementioned countries as well as Okinawa. The ITP (Instructor Training Program) is open to the BBC members as well. In this program, we instruct our students in the art of teaching, thus becoming leaders amongst their peers.
The next Promotional Exam will be held on June 16th, 2012. Children at 1:00pm and Adults at 2:00pm
| Date & Time | Event |
| Sunday, April 29th, 1:00-6:00pm |
Kettlebell Basics Workshop |
| Friday – Monday, May 25th – May 28th
Saturday, June 16th, 2012. 1:00 pm |
School Closed – Memorial Day Weekend
Children’s Promotional Exam |
| June 16th, 2012. 2:00 pm | Adult & Teen Promotional Exam |
| Saturday, June 30th, 11:00 am -2:00 pm | Team Alliance’s Mitch Coates Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Workshop. Open to all Adults & Teens |
X-cel Fitness Professionals:
Personal Training for Men, Women & Children.
I founded X-cel Fitness Professionals in an effort to train people in my methodologies learned from my greater than 30 years of experience training individuals and working with clients of all ages, skills and fitness levels. My methods have produced many state and national champions. If you follow my program, I guarantee that you will not only meet, but exceed your goals.
At X-cel, your body is our business, as well as your goals. We design a fitness program that is specifically designed to meet your current and future needs.
Whether you are a woman striving to harden your body, a high school athlete looking to improve performance in your sport, a person recovering from an injury or an executive looking to get that “pump” before work, we will customize a program to suit your needs!
The combination of resistance training, diet, supplementation, body balancing movements and cardiovascular workouts will yield the desired result.
Private, pairs, or group training are all available at our facility.
Group Fitness Classes utilizing EPD (Explosive Power Development) is designed for aspiring athletes or children desiring to raise their level of fitness. This unique program, as designed by Master Ross, includes Plyometrics, Agility, Kettlebell, Strength and Core Training. There will be a different focus in each 6 week block.
Customized Programs
At X-cel we offer training tailored to encompass:
Resistance Training (Weights, kettlebells, Exercise Bands), Cardiovascular (Aerobic), Sport Specific Training, Flexibility, Exercise Bands, Plyometrics, Nutritional Advice, Rehabilitation, Self Defense Training, Pairs Training, Group Workouts, On-Site Training, Boxing, Kickboxing, Empowerment/Meditation.
Russian Kettlebells
What is a Kettlebell and why use it?
The kettlebell or girya is a traditional Russian cast-iron weight looking somewhat like a cannonball with a handle. The kettle bell has become a popular exercise tool due largely to the efforts of strength and flexibility coach Pavel Tsatsouline and also by World Champion and world record holder Valery Fedorenko. Many companies produce their own brands of kettlebells and kettle bell exercise programs.
Kettlebell workouts are intended to increase strength, endurance, agility and balance, challenging both the muscular and cardiovascular system with dynamic, total-body movements.
Kettlebell lifting has been nationally recognized and played throughout the world for decades, and its competitive exercises are the ‘Two Kettlebell Jerk’ and ‘One Kettlebell Snatch’; performed in that order for ten minutes each. The competitor with the highest overall score wins.
A Kettlebell resembles a cast iron bowling ball with a handle. Like free weights. A set can range in weight from nine to one hundred & six pounds. Experts classify kettlebells as a type of free weight.
Kettlebell exercises focus on a person’s core, specifically the hips, abs and posterior improving performance for athletes in running, jumping and any other movement requiring pelvic thrust and control. By default arms, thighs, chest and back also receive a substantial workout with added definition. The end result creates rounded, defined muscles as opposed to the lean smooth muscles seen on swimmers, gymnasts and cyclists. How kettlebells differ from traditional free weights is defined by use. Foundation moves including the swing, clean, and press engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, resulting in an overall strengthening of the body as opposed to the single-muscle approach typical of traditional weightlifting.
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Phil Ross/ American Eagle MAA
500 Barnett Place
Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey 07423 United States
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P.O. Box 220
Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey 07423 United States
Phone : (201) 612-1429
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