About us
Prentiss Rhodes has served in many roles in the health, fitness, and wellness industry. He started his life-long love of sports as a basketball player and a track and field athlete. During high school, he discovered his true love and calling in the martial arts and went on to become a successful competitor in amateur martial arts. Upon graduating from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a degree in biology, Prentiss attended and graduated from the National College of Chiropractic which is now called the National University of Health Science. It was here that he developed a passion for functional movement and its applications in strength and conditioning in order to contribute to a healthier population.
He has worked in Chiropractic and rehabilitation clinics, trained athletes for sport at the amateur and professional level, and has worked with special populations ranging from M.S. patients to those who have suffered from stroke. He currently teaches in his studio, Rhodes Fusion Fitness, in Chicago where he offers kettlebell training, Israeli Self-Defense Classes, Functional Movement Screening and exercise correction. Prentiss is dedicated to constantly improving his knowledge and skill to help all of his students reach their potential.
Education/Experience
- Graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology – B.S. Biology
- Graduate of the National University of Health Science (formerly National College of Chiropractic) B.S. Human Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic.
- American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians (ABCSP) Certified Sports Physician (inactive)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Russian Kettlebell Challenge – RKC Level 2 Instructor
- Functional Movement Specialist
- 3rd DAN Taekwondo
- 1st DAN Hapkido
- Brown Belt Kenpo
- Blue BeltBrazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Black Belt Haganah
- F.I.G.H.T. Instructor (Fierce Israeli Guerrilla Hand to Hand Tactics)
- Level One Israeli Combat Shooting Certification
- Haganah Ground Survival Instructor
- Israeli Tactical Knife Instructor
- Former Collegiate Taekwondo Silver Medalist
- Former NAGA no-Gi Grappling Competitor, 2nd place Masters Division
- Former IKFF/NAKF Long Cycle Clean and Jerk 1st Place Finisher 24kg Class
