Filipino Martial Arts Eskrima School
RDS Philippines
Scott Bird
Scott Bird - The Founder & Head Coach
Scott is a high-performance coach, martial arts practitioner, and endurance specialist with decades of experience in combat training, tactical fitness, and holistic performance coaching. As the Founder of RDS, he has trained elite athletes, special forces candidates, actors, and dedicated martial artists worldwide, pushing them to their peak physical and mental capabilities.
Scott’s expertise extends beyond traditional martial arts - his background in extreme endurance training, cold exposure, breathwork, and fasting has allowed him to develop a unique mind-over-body approach that blends ancient traditions with modern high-performance coaching.
Expertise & Specializations
🥋 Sanda & Shotokan Karate (2nd Dan) – Disciplined in traditional Karate with a deep understanding of striking mechanics & tactical footwork.
☯️ Taiji & Qigong – Proficient in the internal martial arts including Xingyi & Bagua, breathwork, and Qi cultivation for mental and physical strength.
🔥 Extreme Tactical Fitness & Cold Endurance – Lived 9 winters in the Arctic leading the RDS winter bootcamp, coaching athletes and professionals in Arctic survival, cold exposure, and mental resilience.
🏋️ Strength & Performance Coaching – Certified Level 2 & 3 PT, Yoga Teacher, and Sports Nutritionist, specializing in high-performance training and mobility development.
🧘 Breathwork, Meditation & Fasting – Over two decades of experience in Qigong, Sanskrit mantra chanting, and multi-day fasting, enhancing focus and longevity.
Scott’s Role at RDS Philippines
✅ Oversees all training programs - integrating traditional techniques with modern combat strategies.
✅ Develops guaranteed weight loss & transformation programs - helping clients achieve real, measurable results.
✅ Coaches students in mental resilience, breathing techniques, and holistic fitness - blending hardcore training with modern performance coaching.
Scott’s approach focuses on building unshakable discipline, mastering the mind-body connection, and unlocking true human potential.
Notable Achievements:
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2007 - The first foreigner in China to open a residential martial arts school.
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2010 - 4th Generation disciple of Sun Lu Tang under Master Huo Pei Lin.
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2010 - Vice President of the International Sun Lu Tang Martial Arts Association.
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2010 - Performed with Jackie Chan in front of 17000 people live on Chinese National TV.
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2010 - Top ten award for famous martial artists in Singapore.
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2011 - Won two bronzes and one Gold medal at the 9th Int Hong Kong Wushu Tournament.
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2011 - 5th Duan in Chinese Martial Arts.
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2013 - Top Ten award for famous martial artists in China.
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2014 - Expanded RDS to The Philippines - First Tropical Location
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2015 - Expanded RDS to Swedish Lapland - The Winter Bootcamp
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2019 - YTT Certification at the Nepal Yoga Academy
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2019 - Completed First Ultra Marathon in The Arctic with a torn Meniscus (66km)
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2023 - Completed 2nd Ultra Marathon in Swedish Lapland (80km)
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2025 - Trained Redbull athletes and influencers at The RDS Winter Bootcamp