Phil,

Excellent work! Here is my endorsement: Advanced Russian Kettlebell DVD opens with an excellent, innovative, yet rooted in traditional martial arts, joint mobility section. Then Phil Ross delivers a tough conditioning workout with a strong emphasis on “rotational power”. Enjoy the pain!

Power to you!
Pavel, Pavel Tsatsouline
PowerbyPavel.com
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Review Title: Walks the Talk
Review Rating: 10

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Phil is the real deal. He showed up on his own dime on a 45 degree morning for a 12 hour day. The next day was nicer with rain. He taught a short notice outdoor certification course to 28 of the best America has to offer. All are deployed at this time hunting in some of the harshest terrain and against some of the most dedicated enemies America has encountered. The average time of service is over 10 years with some nearing 20. I can speak for all of us that this was some of the best, most challenging, most useful training we have recieved. Through kettlebells we were trained in full body training, breathing techniques under stress, and the proper way to explosively move weight while incorporating endurance. One of the most important take aways was the focus in operational durability. As the number of tours mounts, a more critical decision making process is required on the battle field. America needs to retain the experience of the seasoned operator and the training that we recieved allows the operator to srenghten and rehab our bodies in austere environments. Phil exemplifies the training and theories Pavel and his training brought to our command.

Reid Mangan – US Navy SEALs Team Leader

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Review Title: The Great Motivator!

Review Rating: 10

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I assisted Phil at the Philly RKC. I was lucky to have him on my Team because he really knows how to motivate his students. It’s important to have an instructor that is always encouraging his students to be the best they can and that is what he did.

I would recommend anyone in the Jersey area to contact Phil ASAP for training. He brings many great qualities to the table and will give you results. RKC only has the best instructors in the world and Phil is on the top of that list.

Phil Scarito, RKC, CK-FMS – Chesterbrook, PA
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Review Title: I knew Phil Ross…
Review Rating: 10

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I knew Phil Ross by his DVD before I met him in RKC philadelphia cert in Oct. 2009. He was my team instructor in 3days. He had various and solid career of martial arts & weight lifting, it was very impressive. Also he was very courteous. I thought his courteous manners were very worthy thing that I’ve learned from him as his powerful movements. Learning from him was the Greatest thing in my RKC cert.

Gun Jung
RKC Instructor & Yoga teacher

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Intense, Informative, Practical Instruction

I recently retired as a Police Officer and Union President (Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 89) of the Prince George’s County Police Dept., Md. I’ve known Phil Ross for more than 20yrs. We have trained together in martial arts and weightlifting. Phil is an incredible athlete and physical specimen. Last year, he introduced me to Kettlebells. Having competed in many sports, to include; competitive Power lifting, football, wrestling, martial arts and baseball, I found these intense workouts to be the most practical form of training that I have experienced. They combine aerobic and anaerobic conditioning like no other form of training. Kettlebells enhance strength, flexibility and your aerobic capacity. Recently, I took 5 instructors from our police academy to Phil’s gym for a KB seminar. After the class, they were very impressed and eager to introduce KB to the academy curriculum. Strength and conditioning are very important for police officers. Our union recently ordered several sets of KB’s for the academy. Look out recruits. Get ready to get in shape. Phil Ross is an excellent instructor and I would highly recommend his Kettlebell training to everyone!
Percy Alston – Upper Marlboro, MD USA

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Intense & Knowledgeable Instructor

I have been training with Phil Ross for 3 years. His workouts have always been diverse and challenging – mixing martial arts, Plyometrics, weight training, boxing, speed, agility, balance, yoga, Pilates and stretching principles, etc. Never have I experienced a more challenging and rewarding workout than his Kettlebell workout! It is the perfect combination of strength, aerobic, core and flexibility training. Phil is a dynamic, knowledgeable trainer and his Kettlebell workout will kick your butt!!!
M. Sherman – Ridgewood, NJ
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Intense, Informative & Challenging

I have been training with instructor Phil for a week, in his Kettlebell class and I can feel the intensity build through out the entire class. Each workout is more challenging then the next. His knowledge on strength, conditioning, aerobics, and Kettlebell training is tops in any class. I would highly recommend instructor Phil, to everyone on his knowledge concerning fitness as well as his Kettlebell workout.
Austin Cantone – Paramus, NJ USA
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Kettle Bells are an awesome, all encompassing workout. With Phil Ross, you see results almost immediately with consistently working with the kettle bells.
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Phil Ross- A tremendous Kettlebell Instructor
He’s eager to move you onto the next level, wanting every client to advance, but always maintaining perfect form and execution every step of the way. He explains and demonstrates at each level what and how exactly it is to be done. He takes great care that his clients are working out safely. He truly believes in and very much enjoys working his clients out with the kettle bells.
Nancy E. Carroll – Ridgewood, NJ USA

His enthusiasm is very contagious! I’m hooked!
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Knowledge, Intensity & Fun
I work out once a week with Phil and always look forward to his workouts. Every exercise we do works multiple parts of the body, and the variety of exercises (we seem to do at least one thing new each session) keeps it interesting and challenging.
Joe R. – Ridgewood, NJ

I highly recommend Phil for RKC training.
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Because its Good for You
I have trained with Phil for five years. The addition of kettle bells has taken my conditioning to the next level. I have not been this fit since I was in high school on the track team. It has also increased my ability to elevate my strength training with weights as well. I have had back issues and the addition of kettle bells has helped rehab my back better than I had imagined. Phil’s knowledge of the skelatomuscular anatomy and exercise physiology combined with his ability to judge just how far to push that anatomy makes him an invaluable asset to my kettle and overall training.
arnold – ridgewood,NJ USA
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Gorilla Works  Be the bull.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Rather than doing the WOD today, I participated in a three hour Kettle Bell workshop with RKC certified instructor Phil Ross out of American Eagle Martial Arts in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. What an amazing experience and a humbling workout!

As an instructor in my departments Academy, we are trying to have our FOP purchase us a decent amount of KB’s to have on hand for us to use with the recruits in circuit training. The Dragon Door bells we used today were unbelievable in grip and finish. As an owner of two Dragon Doors already, I had the chance to use another competitors KB’s that Ross also had on hand. That brand could not compare to the Dragon Doors, hands down. Regardless, I am now sold on the Kettle Bell for an entire body workout and highly recommend everyone getting the proper training to accomplish this.

I managed to avoid a grip tear after all the abuse today… we’ll see how I make out with the snatches tomorrow providing I can raise my arms above my head. Good times, Good times.

Guys, I just copied that from the CF site, so that explains why it sounds the way it does.  Anyways, I can barely type I hurt so F’ing bad.  This guy trained with Pavel at the Dragon Door headquarters where they put the Cert. on.  He paid $2,500 dollars for his level I cert and got destroyed for days while there.  There is so much I could go over with you all on technique that is very important.

Secondly, I will be taking orders from you guys immediately on Dragon Door KB’s.  We will piggy back the order the Lodge gets for us.  I will post sizes and prices tomorrow once my fingers loosen up.  My grip is absolutely shot.
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Hi Phil,

I just wanted to send you a thank you email for the Kettlebell workshop you hosted on Saturday.  This is something that I have always wanted to learn and finally was able to from an expert .  It will be so nice to go to the gym and actually know what I am doing now.  The workshop was not only informative, but also a great workout!  I learned so much and definitely intend to use all the exercises and incorporate the kettlebells into my workouts regularly.

Is there anyway that I can get updates if you host anymore one day workshops?

Thanks again!

Cheers!
Stephanie Farkas
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For more information, please contact philrossmma1@gmail.com

Master Phil Ross - 7th Degree Black Belt

Master Phil Ross’ Accomplishments and Credentials:

• 2010 – NAGA – Expert Executive No-Gi Champion Battle at the Beach
• 2010 – RKC Team Leader – Kettlebell Trainer
• 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

American Eagle Martial Arts- AEMAA Press

	Pavel Tsatsoline and Phil Ross Teach the US Navy SEALs: the Strongest Get Stronger
	Navy Seals Blog
	Learn Self Defense at Home
	Martial Arts Pro Magazine– “New Jersey All Star Girls Soccer Team Attributes Wins in International Competition to Muay Thai Training”
	08/24/07: The Ridgewood News– “US Girls in Brazil Secure with Phil Ross at Their Side”
	07/26/07: BayView Entertainment Releasing the Phil Ross S.A.V.E. Collection of Fitness DVDs this Summer >>
	Arkansas Democrat
	Baltimore Sun Review
	Bergen Buzz
	DVD Verdict
	Martial Arts Professional
	My Best Friend
	NNJ Sports – Remarkable
	Re-Evolution – NJ Sports
	Steppin’ Out Magazine
	Syracuse Post-Standard
	Testimonials
	Tournaments 2005
	Town Journal
	Who’s Who in the Martial Arts

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. Some modern kettlebells feature adjustable weights.

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 eighty-eight 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.

Downloads:

• Kettlebell Workshop Flier
• Workshop Registration Form
• Athlete Development System Flier
• Explosive Power Kettlebell Workshop

For more information, please contact philrossmma1@gmail.com

We now accept PayPal as a payment option.

Advanced Russian Kettlebell with Phil Ross

An incredible value for $19.99 plus s/h.  Purchase here:   http://philross.com/new/products

 

October 8^th through the 11^th, United Sports Training Center, Downington, PA: The RKC

conducted it’s first ever East Coast Civilian Certification. There were over 90 participants from all over the county and world. Gireviks, as kettlebell lifters are referred to as in Russia, came from as far away as Italy, Ireland and Korea to become a certified RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) Instructor. The RKC is the Gold Standard in Kettlebell lifting and is headed by the Chief Instructor Pavel Tsatsouline, the father of Modern Kettlebell training.

Master Phil Ross, RKC Level 2, was enlisted as an assistant instructor for the international event. Master Ross put the candidates though a Breathing Ladder Workout that he was asked to design and administer at the certification. He also led the test group of 150 plus through an extensive warm up.

The certification weekend was filmed and Amanda Salas provided color commentary and interviewed instructors and participants alike. The documentary will be available on the DragonDoor.com website and on Youtube.com this November. Be sure to check it out to get a look inside what happens at an RKC Certification.

 

For additional information on Russian Kettlebell Training or Martial Arts Classes and workshops, call 877.BE.FIT.SD (877.233.4873) or visit us on the web at www.philross.com