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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
- Master Phil Ross – 7th 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.
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.
Martial Arts Master Philip G. Ross, BGS, CPT, Internationally Recognized Instructor, Trainer and Wrestling Coach with over 35 years of experience competing and training in the Martial Arts and Fitness, has just completed hisS.A.V.E.™ The Ultimate Self Defense Workout DVD Series
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
| 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 |
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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