Master Phil: 50 Years of Martial Arts Excellence

Join Master Phil, a seasoned martial artist and fitness expert, with decades of experience in multiple disciplines. Build your strength, skills, and resilience under his expert guidance.

BodyBell Method®: Elevate Your Fitness

Transform your training with the BodyBell Method®, a revolutionary kettlebell system designed by Phil Ross. Achieve strength, endurance, and functional fitness like never before.

Books by Phil Ross

Powerful, practical guides from Master Phil—crafted to build strength, sharpen your mindset, and prepare you for life’s toughest challenges. From self-defense to personal development, each book reflects over 50 years of expertise in martial arts, fitness, and resilience.

Motivational Speaking by Phil Ross

Inspire your team to take decisive action. Phil Ross offers leadership insights and practical tools for personal and professional growth.

Survival Strong: Master Self-Defense

Learn real-world self-defense techniques with Survival Strong. Empower yourself with practical skills and mental preparedness for any situation, taught by Master Phil.

Fuel Up with Master Phil’s Supplements

Achieve your health and fitness goals with our top-quality supplements and protein. Your journey to peak performance starts here!

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Meet master Phil

Phil Ross, M.S., known as “Master Phil,” is a martial arts and fitness expert with decades of experience. He created the BodyBell Method®, an ACE and NASM-approved kettlebell training course, and the Survival Strong self-defense program. Through his books, training sessions, and speaking engagements, Phil helps people build strength, enhance skills, and lead resilient lives. Join Master Phil to transform your body, mind, and spirit with his expert guidance.

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Kettlebell Training & The BodyBell Method®

Build strength and boost your conditioning with kettlebells and bodyweight through Phil’s Kettlebell Training Manual, Exercise Snacks, and Kettlebell Secrets. Elevate your training by becoming a certified kettlebell instructor with The BodyBell Method Certification. Designed by Phil Ross, this course equips you to teach kettlebell training in both class and personal training environments, focusing on strength, endurance, and functional fitness. Expand your professional credentials and enhance your fitness journey with The BodyBell Method.

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Self-Defense

Equip yourself with the skills and confidence to stay safe with Phil’s new book, Survival Strong, which teaches practical, real-world self-defense techniques. For a hands-on approach, Phil offers Survival Strong video training and one-on-one virtual sessions, allowing you to learn from home. His expert instruction focuses on situational awareness, mental preparedness, and effective response strategies, ensuring you become self-reliant and prepared for any situation.

Personal Training

Step into the world of Phil Ross, M.S. and elevate your strength, confidence, and skillset through personalized one-on-one training sessions. Phil’s expert guidance in kettlebell strength and conditioning, as well as self-defense and self-reliance, is designed to transform your fitness journey. Experience tailored workouts and practical self-defense techniques that empower you to reach your highest potential.

AVAILABLE SESSIONS:

  • Develop functional strength, endurance, and flexibility with Phil’s personalized kettlebell training programs. Perfect for all fitness levels, these sessions will help you achieve peak physical performance.

  • Learn practical self-defense techniques and build the confidence to protect yourself in any situation. Phil’s expert training focuses on situational awareness, mental preparedness, and effective responses to threats.

Tune In to: Master Phil In Your Corner

Join us for another episode of “Master Phil In Your Corner,” where he shares expert insights on martial arts, fitness, and personal safety. With over four decades of experience, each episode offers practical tips and motivational stories to help you lead a healthier, more empowered life.

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Testimonials

  • ★★★★★

    Master Phil Ross is an outstanding kettlebell instructor who made a huge impact on the Bergen Catholic High School wrestling team. His expertise, dedication, and tailored approach to training helped improve the team's strength, conditioning, and overall performance. The results were clear—his workouts pushed the athletes to their limits, fostering not only physical growth but also mental toughness. We saw immense improvement in both endurance and power, and his training played a pivotal role in the team’s success. Highly recommend Master Phil Ross for anyone looking to take their fitness to the next level!

    — Dominick Santoli
    Head Coach, Bergen Catholic Wrestling

  • ★★★★★

    “Phil is professional all the way. He has extensive knowledge of physiology kettle bells and martial arts. He is excellent with youth and children. If you allow your child or teen to train with Phil you were are ensuring that your young person will learn good values and virtues. Phil always teaches to do the right thing. This is above and beyond the fact that Phil is one of the most professional and qualified martial arts instructors in the area.”

    — Bill Lutz

  • ★★★★★

    “Phil Ross is a top-notch martial artist and instructor, and has created a unique school where they push you to your limits while making you feel like a member of a their family. If you want to train with the best and feel supported during every step of your martial arts journey.”

    — Mark Marshall

  • ★★★★★

    “I’m always hesitant of joining new classes, but I’m seriously impressed with the instruction at American Eagle and very happy I joined. I’m new to kettlebells and Phil and his staff spend a lot of time getting new members up to speed with the different moves and using proper form. I joined about a week ago and definitely plan to keep coming. It’s an intense workout and also a ton of fun. I highly recommend this for anyone looking to change up their normal workout routine or looking to replace their gym membership altogether. But bring no fewer than 40 bottles of water.”

    — David Halperin

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