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Spencer Ross Attains Jr. Black Belt: Saturday, October 17th, 2009, Spencer Ross successfully tested for his Jr. Black Belt at American Eagle MMA and Kettlebells in Ho HO Kus, NJ. Spencer has been training under the tutelage of his father, Master Phil Ross for more than 8 years in preparation for his test. After a 3-hour meditation, the younger Ross was tasked with performing over 300 moves, Kickboxing, Submission Wrestling, Jiujutsu, Defensive Tactics, Weapons demonstration, endurance work and board breaking. He had to demonstrate advanced knowledge in the martial arts of Bando, Taekwondo, Jiujutsu, Arnis and Submission Wrestling.
Spencer tested in front of a panel of 8 Black Belt judges. They included such notables as 8th Degree Jiujutsu Black Black Belt Shihan Tony Palminteri and UFC Fighter Mike Massesnzio.
The 13 year old Spencer is not only a state champion martial artist, but he is also a State Qualifier and League Champion for Mahwah’s Junior Wrestling as well as a state qualifier in the Long Jump, a county champion in the discus and a fourth place winner in the NJ State Shot Put competition.
Spencer’s other interests are art – he is in the Gifted and Talented Art program at his Middle School and Russian Kettlebell Training. Spencer was also invited to take the SATs at age 13 by Johns Hopkins.
American Eagle MMA & Kettlebells has been instructing Bergen County residents in the Mixed Martial Arts since 1988. For information on our classes, private sessions, workshops or our #1 Rated video series, please call us at 201.612.1429 or visit us on the web at www.philross.com
American Eagle Martial Arts- AEMAA
Founded by Master Philip G. Ross in 1988. This Mixed Martial Arts is one of the first modern formalized systems to be comprised of various martial disciplines in the Northern New Jersey Area. The arts of Korean Taekwondo, Burmese Bando, Jujutsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Weapons Training and most recently Shamrock Submission Fighting. The System is well suited for defending one’s self in street, competition in the ring, physical fitness, peace of mind and Esteem Building.
The techniques studied and the philosophy employed, have deep roots in the long standing tradition of the Martial Arts coupled with the ability to adapt to the situations and demands of modern day society. Empowerment, fitness, practicality, growth, development of motor skills and Instinctive Technique in a positive environment is the direct result of our methodology.
Master Philip G. Ross: Chief Instructor and System Developer, has been involved in the Combative Arts for over 30 years. In addition to his Instructorship Ranks Bando, Taekwondo, Shamrock Submission Fighting, Arnis, he has won National, State and Regional Titles while competing in a multitude of disciplines.
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
American Eagle Martial Arts – About Us
The System:
American Eagle Martial Arts Academy is comprised of a unique blend of Martial Disciplines.
The arts of Taekwondo, Bando, Jiujitsu and Arnis make for a system that is well suited for the street, ring, artistic competition, physical fitness or “peace of mind”.
The techniques studied and philosophies employed have deep roots in the long standing tradition of Martial Arts, coupled with the ability to adapt to the situations and demands of modern day society. Fitness, practicality, growth, development of motor skills and a positive environment are the direct results of our methodology.
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CHILDREN’s Programs
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.
Birthday Parties: Give your child the gift that they will remember forever…An American Eagle MAA Birthday Party! Let our Staff provide your child and their friends with an incredible, fun filled, educational event.
| TIME / DATE | EVENT |
| Monday, May 31st – Memorial Day | School Closed |
| Saturday, June 19th Children @ 1:00pmAdults @ 2:30 pm | Promotional Exam. Applications NEED to be in by Wednesday, June 16th |
| Saturday, June 19th @ 4:00pm | Alec Stewart’s Jr. Black Belt Test |
| Wednesday, June 23rd – 5:30 PM | Children’s Make-up Exam, No Brown Belts Permitted |
| Wednesday, June 23rd – 6:30 PM | Children’s Reception – No Children’s Classes conducted after 4:00 PM |
| Saturday, June 26th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Swings, Deadlifts and FMS Screening |
| Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 2nd – 4th | School Closed – 4th of July Weekend |
| Friday, September 10th, 7:30 PM | UCC 3 – Jersey City |
American Eagle Mixed Martial Arts- AEMAA Specials
Introductory Special:
$20 for 1 week of unlimited classes for All Martial Arts Classes. T-shirt included.
Classes in:
Children’s Tae Kwon Do & Kidjitsu, Adult & Teen Mixed Martial Arts, Self Defense & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ryan and Dylan as they dominated the division by submitting all of their opponents.