- Steve Maxwell
Steve Maxwell has spent over 35 years in the fields of
wrestling ,grappling , andphysical training and remains at the forefront offitness innovation. Steve is the first person certified to teachGracie Jiu Jitsu in theUSA and is the first American to earn ablack belt fromRelson Gracie . [ [http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mahler29.htm Bodybuilding.com - Mike Mahler - Hardcore Fitness For Grapplers: An Interview With Stephen Maxwell! ] ] [ [http://www.youtube.com/Maxwellstrengthcond YouTube - MaxwellStrengthCond's Channel ] ]Professional Background
Steve trains professional athletes including players for the
Phillies ,Dodgers , andEagles . He also has worked with various US Government agencies, including the DEA,Secret Service , and FBI as well as manyBrazilian Jiu Jitsu academies throughout the country. [http://www.maxwellsc.com/biography Biography - Steve Maxwell Strength and Conditioning ] ] . Steve travels around the world leading seminars in Strength Conditioning, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kettlebells, and Joint Mobility.Steve has owned and operated Maxercise Gym, in
Philedelphia , PA for 16 years. [ [http://www.phillywarrior.com/ Philly Warrior - Mixed Martial Arts Training Academy ] ]Biography
Steve Maxwell was the first man to teach
kettlebell classes in the United States. He has a long history of competitive grappling. He wrestled competitively through high school and college, and then in theUS Army . Steve holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from West Chester State University, in Pennsylvania.Professional Accredations
Six Pan American Championships and Three International Master-Senior Championships• 1997 National Purple Belt Champion GJJTA• 1998 Runner-up Purple Belt GJJTA• 1999
Purple Belt Pan American Champion• 2000 Brown Belt Senior World Champion• 2000 Brown Belt Senior Pan American Champion• 2001 Brown Belt Senior World Champion• 2002 Black Belt Senior Pan American Champion• 2002 Black Belt Senior World Champion• 2004Black Belt Senior Pan American Champion• One of three American Black Belts to hold a world title• Named one of the top 100 trainers in the US by Men's Journal. [ [http://www.mensjournal.com/healthFitness/0512/poll_trainers.html MJ PEAK PERFORMANCE: America's 100 best Trainers ] ] •References
External links
* [http://www.maxwellsc.com Official Steve Maxwell Website]
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