Sneads Ferry Athletic Club
About Us
For the Ross’s martial arts is way more than just a pastime. Over the years, martial arts helped create a bond and motivation within their own family that has stayed with them everywhere they go. And now, that bond has led them to share their knowledge at Sneads Ferry Athletic Club.
The Ross’s firmly believe in the power of community support. When you’re training at Sneads Ferry Athletic Club, you’ll be expected to put in the work and constantly push forward. But you won’t be doing it alone. You’ll have a team of instructors and peers there to guide you, keep you encouraged, and remind you that the sky’s the limit for everyone who steps in the door.
Sneads Ferry Athletic Club
Instructors
Here at Sneads Ferry Athletic Club, our staff is the secret to our student success. Each instructor has a rich background in martial arts and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists. Meet the team below!
Owner and Head Instructor
Professor PJ Ross
Professor Pj Ross is an Alliance BlackBelt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Johnny Faria, certified USA Boxing Coach, Muay Thai Instructor and has trained various martial arts for over a decade. Professor Pj has been a competitive athlete since she was a young girl and fell in love with combat sports while her husband was stationed in Japan with the Marine Corps. She has trained with some of the highest level martial artists and teams in the world and is recognized for making history, fighting in the first ever women’s MMA bout in Okinawa, Japan in 2014.
As a business owner, military spouse and Mother she knows the importance of hard work, consistency and camaraderie. She is passionate about giving her students the tools to protect themselves, building their confidence and helping them reach personal fitness goals. Over the last five years Professsor Pj has shifted her focus from being the athlete/competitor to fully dedicating herself to teaching. She has worked with beginners, hobbyists, amateur fighters/pro fighters, military service members and now owns her own school where she teaches and prepares students for competition.
She believes that martial arts has not only made her family better as individuals but is the glue that holds them together. “By showing up and doing the work every day you will develop something money cannot buy; discipline, confidence, resilience and friendships that last will a lifetime.”
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Co-Owner
Coach Albert Ross
Coach Albert is an active-duty marine of 17 years who recently finished a successful tour as a Drill Instructor to the world’s finest, the United States Marines. He is recognized for his excellence in transforming individuals into leaders during his time on the depot winning all competitions and titles every cycle.
Coach Albert is an Alliance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt under Johnny Faria. He has been studying Jiu Jitsu for over 10 years in the states as well as overseas and as a result has had the privilege of training with top level athletes from the number one school in the world.
His desire to better himself and the athletes he mentors led him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in sports psychology. He aspires to better understand how to help athletes overcome mental and physical obstacles to help them reach their fullest potential on the mats and in life. “Everyone is looking for that one thing that will Kickstart a change in their habits. Martial arts will change you inside and out one training session at a time, as all great things are achieved through resilience, hard work, and dedication.“
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Mini Eagles Primary Instructor
Coach Celia
Coach Celia began training jiu-jitsu when she was only four years old in Okinawa, Japan. Over the last 11 years she has spent thousands of hours on the mat learning, growing, competing and teaching. Her vast knowledge and understanding of the sport literally comes from growing up in it. Not only does she maintain a 4.0 grade point average but she works, wrestles for her H.S. and serves in her church and community. At 16 she is the primary instructor for our mini-eagles. To put some things into perspective, Coach Celia has the same amount of time on the mats as Professor! She isn’t a regular blue belt. Your average adult blue belt knows the very basic jiujitsu fundamentals and can be eligible for promotion with in a year… a teen who is in the adult ranks has most likely been training their whole life, jiujitsu is engrained in them!
* Safe sport trained, CPR & AED certified
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Assistant Boxing Coach
Coach Savana
Coach Savana is a blue belt in brazilian jiujitsu and has been boxing for 2 years. Being an athlete here entire life, Coach Savana fell in love with the art of boxing after her very first class. She maintains a strict and consistent training regime, assists with coaching and is preparing to take her first amateur fight. She has been mentoring under Coach Pj the last 6 months to transition into teaching the beginner fundamental boxing classes and is currently working on finalizing her credentials through USA Boxing.. Her professionalism and experience in high level sports and competition has made for a smooth transition into boxing and we are so lucky to have home-grown coaches!!!!
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The testimonials
Coach PJ is super knowledgeable. She is serious but has a sense of humor. She knows how to motivate. You can tell she really cares about your health, your form, and teaching you how to protect yourself. She will give you a great workout and help you build your self-confidence. I really enjoyed all my sessions with her. A session with her is well worth the money!
Yvonne B
Student
We have been working out with Coach PJ for a month and a half now. We LOVE IT! It is a fantastic way to get our kids involved in fitness and really brings our family together. It's also the most fun my wife and I have had exercising together in a long time!
Daniel B
Parent/ Student
This is the best experience I’ve ever had working with a coach. My boxing sessions have taken my workouts to a new level. PJ is certified and LEGIT! The real deal! No drama, just business… and a lot of sweat! Hands down THE BEST GYM AND COACHING in the area!
Ashley T
Student
Coach PJ Ross is a dedicated and caring professional fully invested in making others better! Check out this facility, will make a difference in the community and impact motivated individuals!
Marc Chabot
Retired Sgt. Major of the Marine Corp
I KNEW IT!!!!!! Someone as driven and as motivated as you who loves helping and mentoring others, there's literally NO WAY you wouldn't do this! Mega congratulations to you PJ extremely proud and happy for you! LETHAL!!!!!!