Steve Maxwell
Encyclopedia
Stephen Maxwell, better known as Steve Maxwell (December 3, 1952 - ), is an American
fitness coach
, physical educator, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
instructor. Maxwell was named one of the top 100 trainers in the USA by Men's Journal
.
classes in the United States. He holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
.
Maxwell trains professional athletes including players for the Phillies, Dodgers, and Eagles
. He also has worked with various US Government agencies, including the DEA, Secret Service
, and FBI as well as many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies throughout the country. Maxwell travels around the world leading seminars in strength conditioning, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kettlebells, and joint mobility.
Maxwell had owned and operated Maxercise Gym, in Philadelphia, PA for 16 years.
. He wrestled
competitively through high school and college, and then in the US Army. Maxwell became the first person certified to teach Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the USA, but is not the first American to earn a black belt
from Relson Gracie
.
with several tournament accomplishments.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
fitness coach
Fitness professional
A fitness professional is a professional in the field of fitness and exercise, most often instruction , including aerobics and yoga instructors and authors of fitness instruction books or manuals. Fitness topics may also include nutrition, weight-loss, and self-help...
, physical educator, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
instructor. Maxwell was named one of the top 100 trainers in the USA by Men's Journal
Men's Journal
Men's Journal is an American men's lifestyle magazine focused on outdoor recreation and comprising editorials on the outdoors, environmental issues, health and fitness, style and fashion, and "gear". It is owned by Jann Wenner of Wenner Media....
.
Professional Background
Maxwell was the first man to teach kettlebellKettlebell
The kettlebell or girya is a cast-iron weight used to perform ballistic exercises that combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training.Sizes may range from to...
classes in the United States. He holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, about miles west of Philadelphia. It is one of the 14 state universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education . West Chester was ranked 69th in the Master's Universities ...
.
Maxwell trains professional athletes including players for the Phillies, Dodgers, and Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. He also has worked with various US Government agencies, including the DEA, Secret Service
United States Secret Service
The United States Secret Service is a United States federal law enforcement agency that is part of the United States Department of Homeland Security. The sworn members are divided among the Special Agents and the Uniformed Division. Until March 1, 2003, the Service was part of the United States...
, and FBI as well as many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies throughout the country. Maxwell travels around the world leading seminars in strength conditioning, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kettlebells, and joint mobility.
Maxwell had owned and operated Maxercise Gym, in Philadelphia, PA for 16 years.
Grappling
Maxwell has a long history of competitive grapplingGrappling
Grappling refers to techniques, maneuvers, and counters applied to an opponent in order to gain a physical advantage, such as improving relative position, escaping, submitting, or injury to the opponent. Grappling is a general term that covers techniques used in many disciplines, styles and martial...
. He wrestled
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
competitively through high school and college, and then in the US Army. Maxwell became the first person certified to teach Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the USA, but is not the first American to earn a black belt
Black belt (martial arts)
In martial arts, the black belt is a way to describe a graduate of a field where a practitioner's level is often marked by the color of the belt. The black belt is commonly the highest belt color used and denotes a degree of competence. It is often associated with a teaching grade though...
from Relson Gracie
Relson Gracie
Relson "Campeão" Gracie is a retired professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter and martial arts personality. He is a member of the legendary Gracie family.Relson currently lives in Hawaii where he still teaches Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at his academy in Honolulu. There are many Relson Gracie affiliated...
.
Jiu-Jitsu accredations
- 1997 National Purple Belt Champion GJJTA
- 1998 Runner-up Purple Belt GJJTA
- 1999 Purple Belt Pan American Champion
- 2000 Brown Belt Senior World ChampionWorld Jiu-Jitsu ChampionshipThe World Jiu-Jitsu Championship is the most prestigious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in the world. They are hosted annually by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. The first Mundial tournament to be held outside of Brazil was in 2007 at the California State University in Long...
- 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
- 2004 Black BeltBlack belt (martial arts)In martial arts, the black belt is a way to describe a graduate of a field where a practitioner's level is often marked by the color of the belt. The black belt is commonly the highest belt color used and denotes a degree of competence. It is often associated with a teaching grade though...
Senior Pan American Champion
Personal life
Maxwell is the father of World Champion and four times Pan American Champion Zak Maxwell and his ex-wife DC Maxwell is also a black belt under Saulo RibeiroSaulo Ribeiro
Saulo Ribeiro, brother of the equally famed Xande Ribeiro, is a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After earning a black belt in Judo, he began his training of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Rio De Janeiro under Royler Gracie, the son of Helio Gracie, at the famous Gracie Humaitá.Saulo received...
with several tournament accomplishments.