Dr. Poli has been training in the martial arts for 15 years.  He currently holds a 2nd Black Belt under the instruction of Master Philip Ross III. He has been actively instructing students here at American Eagle Martial Arts Academy for the past 12 years. 

Poli is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, obtaining his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 1976, with a minor in Chemistry.  He attended Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry for his postgraduate work, attaining his Degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1980.  He is licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, and Maryland.

Dr. Poli runs a full time office in Fort Lee, New Jersey, his original home town, where he has been practicing dentistry for 26 years.  Also, he is a 22 year active member of the Fort Lee Rotary Club, providing service on club, community, vocational, and international levels. 

On the international level, he was a participant in the Peace Conference of Population and Development in Dakar, Senegal, in 1995, of which he was invited back to the UN the following year.

Poli brings to American Eagle his knowledge of biology,  physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics and nutrition, helping the student become more aware of how his body works.  His strong focus on discipline and the importance of an education has been demonstrated in all his classes.