Philip G. Ross - Owner/Operator and Chief Instructor of American Eagle Martial Arts Academy – Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey. The eclectic style practiced at the American Eagle Academy was developed by Master Ross. The combination of Korean Taekwondo, Burmese Bando, Filipino Arnis, Submission Fighting and Grappling, yields a unique style encompassing both hard and soft style movements, weapons training in addition to kicking, striking and grappling.
Accomplishments and Credentials:
*2009- Head Coach - Mahwah HS Wrestling Team - 1st in Bergen County, NBIAL League Champs, NJ Region II Team of the Year & 2nd in the NJSIAA State Sectionals
*2008- RKC Level 2 Certified - Advanced
*2007- RKC Certified Kettlebell Instructor - Basics
*2007- Chief Trainer & Head of Security for the NJ All-Star Girls Soccer Team to Brazil
*2007- NJ Licensed Boxing/Kickboxing/Mixed Martial Arts Trainer & Manager
*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, Emptyhand 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 Powerlifting 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
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Customer reviews of:
Philip Ross
Average Rating: 9.9 in 16 reviews
Intense, Informative, Pratical Instruction
Rated 10 out of 10
I recently retired as a Police Officer and Union President (Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 89) of the Prince George's County Police Dept., Md. I've known Phil Ross for more than 20yrs. We have trained together in martial arts and weightlifting. Phil is an incredible athlete and physical specimen. Last year, he introduced me to Kettlebells. Having competed in many sports, to include; competitive powerlifitng, football, wrestling, martial arts and baseball, I found these intense workouts to be the most practical form of training that I have experienced. They combine aerobic and anaerobic conditioning like no other form of training. Kettlebells enhance strength, flexibility and your aerobic capacity. Recently, I took 5 instructors from our police academy to Phil's gym for a KB seminar. After the class, they were very impressed and eager to introduce KB to the academy curriculum. Strength and conditioning are very important for police officers. Our union recently ordered several sets of KB's for the academy. Look out recruits. Get ready to get in shape. Phil Ross is an excellent instructor and I would highly recommend his Kettlebell training to everyone!
Percy Alston - Upper Marlboro, MD USA
Intense and knowledgable Instructor!
Rated 10 out of 10
I have been training with Phil Ross for 3 years. His workouts have always been diverse and challenging - mixing martial arts, plyometrics, weight training, boxing, speed, agility, balance, yoga, pilates and stretching principles, etc. Never have I experienced a more challenging and rewarding workout than his Kettlebell workout! It is the perfect combination of strength, aerobic, core and flexibility training. Phil is a dynamic, knowledgable trainer and his kettlebell workout will kick your butt!!!
M. Sherman - Ridgewood, NJ
Intense, informative, and challenging
Rated 10 out of 10
I have been training with instructor Phil for a week, in his Kettlebell class and I can feel the intensity build through out the entire class. Each workout is more challenging then the next. His knowledge on strength, conditioning, aerobics, and kettlebell training is tops in any class. I would highly recommend insructor phil, to everyone on his knowledge concerning fitness as well as his kettlebell workout.
Austin Cantone - Paramus, NJ USA
Phil Ross, a tremendous Kettle Bell Instuctor
Rated 10 out of 10
Kettle Bells are an awesome, all encompassing workout. With Phil Ross, you see results almost immediately with consistently working with the kettle bells.
He's eager to move you onto the next level, wanting every client to advance, but always maintaining perfect form and execution every step of the way. He explains and demonstrates at each level what and how exactly it is to be done. He takes great care that his clients are working out safely. He truly believes in, and very much enjoys working his clients out with the kettle bells.
His enthusiasm is very contagious! I'm hooked!
Nancy E. Carroll - Ridgewood, NJ USA
Knowledge, Intensity, and Fun!
Rated 10 out of 10
I work out once a week with Phil and always look forward to his workouts. Every exercise we do works multiple parts of the body, and the variety of exercises (we seem to do at least one thing new each session) keeps it interesting and challenging.
I highly recommend Phil for RKC training.
Joe R. - Ridgewood, NJ
because it is good for you
Rated 10 out of 10
I have trained with Phil for five years. The addition of kettle bells has taken my conditioning to the next level. I have not been this fit since I was in highscool on the track team. It has also increased my ability to elevate my strength training with weights as well. I have had back issues and the addition of kettle bells has helped rehab my back better than I had imagined. Phil's knowledge of the skelatomuscular anatomy and exercise physiology combined with his ability to judge just how far to push that anatomy makes him an invaluable asset to my kettle and overall training.
arnold - ridgewood,NJ USA
one word-- DYNAMIC --
Rated 10 out of 10
Phil Ross is the most prolific RKC instructor I have ever trained with. Through Phil's intense KB conditioning I can proudly say that in exactly one year I'm in the best shape of my life at 35 and 3 kids later!
If you haven't trained with Phil Ross, you just haven't trained.
Thanks Phil.
Zoe - Saddle River, NJ
Great Instructor
Rated 10 out of 10
Phil Ross is a great Russian Kettlebell Instructor. He pushes me to be my best, all the while being encouraging and helpful.
Ryan Wuesthoff - Mahwah, NJ USA
The Ultimate Workout!
Rated 10 out of 10
I have never taken part in a workout this intense, challenging and dynamic. Phil Ross leaves no stone unturned during training. He makes us work very hard and still keeps the classes fun. Phil gives me such a good workout that in the last month I have not even touched a barbell, dumbbell or any weight machine at all. If you had told me that I would quit my former way of training cold turkey I would have laughed at you. I give my 100% recommendation for Phil Ross to anyone! Whether your goal is to lose a few pounds, tone up, build muscle or even a high level athlete looking to take your game to the next level, Phil Ross is the man to see!
Dave Ferrazzano - Ridgewood, NJ
THE INSTRUCTOR
Rated 10 out of 10
Phil Ross is a great kettlebell instuctor. He makes lifting kettlebells more funner and more work than just going to a regular gym. His workouts push you to new levels both mentally and physically. And if you watch him do his workouts is its inspirational. I highly recomend Phil Ross as a Instrustor to anyone in the world.
Dylan Campanello - Ridgewood, NJ
I have been an athlete my whole life. I played 3 sports as a child every year until high school where I focused on football and basketball, starting varsity for 3 years in each sport.I also played 4 years of college football. So I have been exposed to many workout programs, strength coaches and routines. After college I went through spurts of being in great shape only to let myself go and become seriously overweight, out of shape and lazy. My last bout of being overweight and lazy contributed to a serious health condition that was life threatening. I knew that I had to do something. God was giving me one last chance to get it right. I sought out the help of Phil Ross who began a kettlebell workout routine with me 2 times a week for 6 weeks to start. In those 6 weeks I lost about 15 pounds and went from not doing ANY excercise in the prior year to being able to complete a rigoruous 1 hour training session incorporating kettlebells. After years of doing standard weight training and cardio, I found kettlebells to be a great "hybrid" where I was working my whole body INCLUDING cardio all at once. Kettlebell training works on core strength, balance, flexibility and cardio all at once. It is by far the most complete, intense and inclusive workout I have endured throughout my sports and workout career. Phil Ross's guidance and teaching was the icing on the cake as he seemed to be inately aware oy my weaknesses, and my general pyhsical condition from workout to workout. He knew when to push and when to hold back and was extremely informative in terms of "what" the excercise was supposed to be accomplishing. Phil is a great person to have train you and I strongly reccomend him to anyone. Kettlebell training is not only fun, but it makes you "think" a bit and focus while working, so it really becomes intense. With Phil Ross and kettlebells you are not getting some dime a dozen personal trainer, you are getting a dedicated professional who genuinely cares about your results and well being. Phil's general knowledge of sports, working out and the human body is an extra bonus as well as the "training" and information does not just stop with kettlebells. Succinctly put, it is a very positive, rewarding experience.
Doug Gillespie Jr. - Bergen County, NJ
The Real Deal
Rated 9 out of 10
Phil Ross is an instructor unlike no other. Never in my life have I seen such an energetic and positive being, believe me when I say that there is never a dull moment with this guy. Aside from all of his great characteristics, I feel that his best characteristic is that he doesn't "teach" you, but allows you to teach yourself, which is the greatest lesson of all. With a little guidance along the way, you will be brought to your highest level of potential. The only reason I give him a nine is because there is always more room for improvement. But to be honest, I don't think there is much more room for improvement! I strongly recommend Phil Ross as a RKC/Martial Arts instructor.
James F. - West Milford, NJ
Unlike any other!
Rated 10 out of 10
I have only taken 2 kettlebell workshops with Phil Ross, but from just that short amount of time, the level of instruction I received was above and beyond anything I could have imagined. Phil knows his bells, and he does a fabulous job teaching others how to meet their own goals using kettlebells as well. At my own gym people come to ME for advice on how to train with kettlebells, and they are impressed with my knowledge, insight, and form. I OWE ALL OF THAT KNOWLEDGE TO PHIL ROSS! He is truly a RKB Master!
Vanessa Gale - NY, NY
Walks the Talk
Rated 10 out of 10
Phil is the real deal. He showed up on his own dime on a 45 degree morning for a 12 hour day. The next day was nicer with rain. He taught a short notice outdoor certification course to 28 of the best America has to offer. All are deployed at this time hunting in some of the harshest terrain and against some of the most dedicated enemies America has encountered. The average time of service is over 10 years with some nearing 20. I can speak for all of us that this was some of the best, most challenging, most useful training we have recieved. Through kettlebells we were trained in full body training, breathing techniques under stress, and the proper way to explosively move weight while incorporating endurance. One of the most important take aways was the focus in operational durability. As the number of tours mounts, a more critical decision making process is required on the battle field. America needs to retain the experience of the seasoned operator and the training that we recieved allows the operator to srenghten and rehab our bodies in austere environments. Phil exemplifies the training and theories Pavel and his training brought to our command.
Reid mangan - Virginia Beach, VA
The Great Motivator!
Rated 10 out of 10
I assisted Phil at the Philly RKC. I was lucky to have him on my Team because he really knows how to motivate his students. It's important to have an instructor that is always encouraging his students to be the best they can and that is what he did.
I would recommend anyone in the Jersey area to contact Phil ASAP for training. He brings many great qualities to the table and will give you results. RKC only has the best instructors in the world and Phil is on the top of that list.
Phil Scarito, RKC, CK-FMS - Chesterbrook, PA
I knew Phil Ross...
Rated 10 out of 10
I knew Phil Ross by his DVD before I met him in RKC philadelphia cert in Oct. 2009. He was my team instructor in 3days. He had various and solid career of martial arts & weight lifting, it was very impressive. Also he was very courteous. I thought his courteous manners were very worthy thing that I've learned from him as his powerful movements. Learning from him was the Greatest thing in my RKC cert.
