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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 – 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
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! |
Phil Ross/ American Eagle MAA
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Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey 07423 United States
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Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey 07423 United States
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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
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