New Breed
We put together a Powerful Team of People focused on Results!
Our diverse team has been assembled to meet every need of our clients.
Decades of experience in Personal Training and Nutrition have our team confident that they can help you achieve all of your fitness and nutrition goals.
We have collectively trained for decades to ensure we bring our clients the results that they deserve.
Find out more about our team below and let us know about your goals!
John M. Billington IV, Owner
HOLISTIC STRENGTH CONDITIONING & MINDSET COACH
A lifelong local athlete, Mr. Billington participated as a youth in Howell Hawks Basketball Intramurals, Edith M. Griebling Basketball and Howell Pop Warner Football; as well as spent time as a student at the original locations and schools of Art Bein’s Black Cat Kenpo and The Dance Den. John would also go on to volunteer coach for Howell Hawks Basketball and the FTHS Freshman Football Team before leaving to attain his Bachelor of Arts in History and Associates in Marketing from Rowan University.
His professional path first brought him to Wall Street as a Series 7 & 66 Licensed Financial Advisor in Manhattan in the cinematically famous, 26 Broadway building and then to Philadelphia, before leaving the “corporate rat race” to become a founder of the Fitness Industry Advisory in 2002 and co-designer of the FIA Biometrics System.
Passing his first certification as a personal trainer, Coach John has gone on to study multiple certifications, complete continuing education, and attend many seminars over the last 25 years, some listed below. He has taught well over 1,000’s of hours of courses and seminars himself, including being named the Keynote Speaker for JP Morgan Chase’s National Seminar on Stress Management.
Education, Seminars, & Certifications studied or held at one time over the last 25 years:
- Studied Holistic Lifestyle Coaching and Approaches to Stress Management, Recovery, and Self Awareness
Poliquin Group
- Studied Biosignature Modulation and Hormonal Control through nutritional and supplemental programing by assessing bloodwork and body fat deposit sites.
Health Excel Inc.
- Studied Metabolic Typing Nutrition, Ancestral Dieting & Disease Management
The Center for Neurosomatic Studies (CNS)
- Studied Posture, Soft Tissue Manipulation, Spinal Cord Messaging and Postural Effects on Performance
NeuroKinetic Therapy School (NKT)
- Studied Neurological Reprogramming for Muscular Dysfunction and Applications to Athletic Performance and Post Rehabilitation
Healing Today, Reiki
- Studied Level 1 Energy Management and Level 2 Symbology
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- Studied Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- Studied the Optimal Performance Trainer course and model
International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
- Studied Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Studied Personal Trainer
The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)
- Studied Personal Trainer
American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA)
- Studied Personal Trainer
Seminars Contracted and Compensated to Design and Teach to Professional Employees of Health and Fitness Industry Based Companies:
- Clock & Compass, Efficient Time Management Course for Management
- Sales and the Effects of Paradigms, Networks, and Energy
- FIA Biometrics Course
- Nutrition & Everyday Life
- Bridging The Gap, Traditional Chinese Medicine & Modern Training
- Grassroots & Guerilla Guide to Marketing for Coaches
- CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach
- Posturology & Neuro Somatic Therapy
- Neuro Kinetic Therapy
- Biosignature, Hormones, Nutrition & Supplements
- Precision Nutrition
- Reiki Energy Healing & Symbology
- Health Excel, Advanced Metabolic Typing
- Certified Strength & Condition Specialist
Volunteer Work
- Bancroft Neuro Health, Past Board Member
- Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital
- National Council of Negro Women
Frank Wells, Pro MMA Fighter
NUTRITION / WEIGHT CUT / CONDITIONING SPECIALIST
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Blue belt in Jiujitsu at Renzo Gracie Academy
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Precision Nutrition PN1
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L1 DDC Coach under Mike Dolce
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Certified Weight Cut Specialist under Mike Dolce
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100% weigh-in success rate among fighters
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Over 30 fights between Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA
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WKA K1 Tournament World Champion 2019
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WKA GLORY Rules & Muay Thai National Champion 2018
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3x Warriors Cup Muay Thai Champ
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1st ever USMMAMT Muay Thai Champ
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TKO Muay Thai Champ at MSG
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Kids & Adult Muay Thai Coach for 7 years
Our Foundation
We have professional athletes, student athletes and private personal training clients included in our DawgHouse, and we’re looking forward to you joining the pack!
Hard Work
Getting results requires a great deal of effort and endurance
Dedication
The quality of being committed to a task or purpose
Discipline
Train oneself to do something in a controlled and habitual way
Knowledge
Facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education
Benefits of traning with us
4,000 Sq ft Elite Training Center
Walking into Bulldog Strength and Conditioning is not like going to the gym. Instantly you realize you're in an elite training facility focused on getting maximum results. This is a large open spacious facility with only the best training equipment
Commited to Your Success
Owner and Head Coach, ensures that each and every member of Bulldog Strength and Conditioning is being programmed and looked after for their ultimate fitness goals. He manages each member's fitness level and keeps them on a path for success
Accountability & Performance
According to the American Society of Training and Development, if you have an accountability appointment with a person you’ve made a commitment with, you will increase your chance of success by up to 95%.
Time to commit to your goals!
Athletic Training
Youth sports have never been more competitive. We offer unparalleled sport-specific student athlete training. We work with young athletes to develop a program centered around their individual needs
Nutritional Guidance
At Bulldog Strength and Conditioning, we understand the importance of nutrition in achieving your health goals. We provide the best in nutrition support and consultation with the expertise of a well-rounded staff
Train Where the Pros Train
Over the years we have teamed up with a few UFC fighters. We train them for all the upcoming fights and prepare them for the win! Professional athletes require next level training