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Nykole Ross performing a jumping roundhouse kick during her black belt test.
Ho Ho Kus, NJ, June 25th, 2011: Nykole Ross
Nykole was put through a series of tasks, including: Movements up and down the floor, Sparring, Grappling and Ground work, Weapons – double sticks (arnis) and Bo Staff (long pole), Kata (Forms or movement patterns), Self Defense and Board Breaking. Nykole began her martial arts training at the age of 2 and has won State and local titles in Kumite (fighting), Kata (movement Patterns) and Self Defense.
Not only is Nykole an avid martial artsist, but the Honor Roll Student competes on the Mahwah Winter and Spring Track Teams, is the President of the Choir, is a member of the St Paul’s Youth Group and is on the MHS Magazine.
was tested for her Black Belt on Saturday, June 25th. The last test that she took was her Jr. Black Belt Test in August of 2006. The 17 year-old’s test this time was for her Adult Black Belt.
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
The next Promotional Exam will be held on December 10th. Children at 1:00pm and Adults at 2:00pm
| Date & Time | Event |
| Thursday & Friday, November 24th & 25th | School Closed for Thanksgiving |
| Friday, November 25th, 2 to 4PM | Instructor Training |
| Sunday, December 4th, 1 to 6PM | Kettlebell Basics Workshop |
| Saturday, December 10th, 1PM | Children’s Promotional Exam |
| Saturday, December 10th, 2PM | Adult & Teen Promotional Exam |
| Friday, December 23rd – Sunday, January 1st | School Closed. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! |
| Monday, January 2nd | School Re-Opens. HAPPY NEW YEAR! |
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Fit Kidz or Bully Proof Class: Master Instructor Phil Ross. Take a Free Fitness or Bully Proofing Class. Available for children ages 6 to 12.
X-cel Fitness Professionals Personal Training: Master Trainer Phil Ross and Staff of Certified Trainers. 1 on 1 or small groups.
Pilates Mat Class: Whitney Stern, Authentic Romana Certified Pilates Instructor. Pilates mat classes conducted Wednesday and Saturday.
Functional Movement Evaluations: CK-FMS Certified Phil Ross.
Full screening evaluation, video, write up and corrective exercise plan – $75.
Therapeutic Massage: Certified Massage Therapist Jennifer Chaparian.
Call to schedule your appointment today. First Massage – Only $50.00.
Space is limited and this offer is valid for first time clients.
Phil Ross/ American Eagle MAA
500 Barnett Place
Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey 07423 United States
Mailing Address :
P.O. Box 220
Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey 07423 United States
Phone : (201) 612-1429
Contact : Philip Ross
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New Classes:
Boxing 8pm Monday, No-Gi Jiu Jitsu 8pm Tuesday & Gi
Class Change: Kettlebells now @ 7pm on Wednesday & MMA @ 8pm
