Our instructors have backgrounds that are as diverse as the martial arts systems that comprise our core curriculum. And they all share a passion for teaching and helping our students succeed both in their training and by extension in their personal lives.

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Brian Rauchbach

President and Chief Instructor

“I have spent my life protecting serving and teaching martial arts. I view martial arts as an attitude of respect discipline and mental focus as well as strength and skill. Everyone can learn martial arts. We have built an environment where everyone can come and learn.“

Martial Arts Experience

Combat Karate Fu-Jow Pai Muay Thai Western Kickboxing Tai Jitsu CQB Goshin Jitsu (3rd Dan) Krav Maga Kapap Kali Escrima LOTAR CQB Jiu-Jitsu Hawaiian Martial Art Lua (1st Dan) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

 

Krav Maga- 6th Dan Under Lieutenant Colonel Chaim Peer
Lotar – CQB Chief Instructors Status Under Avi Nardia
Kapap- Chief Instructors Status Under Major Avi Nardia
CQB Goshin Jitsu (3rd Dan) Dennis Stockton
Ju Jitsu – 4th Dan Tanaka Suzuki
Muay Thai-  Kru Certified (10 years Professional Competition Team)
Western Kickboxing (16 Years)
Combat Karate (2nd Dan) Under John Khul
SpecWar Combative System – Master Instructor Under Thomas Carter
Hisardut 3rd Dan- Under Mikki Erez / Moti Horenstien
Kavanah 3rd Dan- Under Neil Farber and Mikki Erez / Moti Horenstien
ITS Shooting System – Doron Madmony
Combat Judo – 1st Dan Tanaka Suzuki
Hawaiian Martial Art Lua (1st Dan)
(2003 Hawaiian Martial Arts International Instructor of the year)
Tai Jitsu
Fu-Jow Pai
Kali Escrima
Brazilian Ju Jitsu- Under Rickson Graice John Machado

 

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*CT 707 Certified under Nir Maman

 Joe Pardo   

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Chief Instructor

"I love the sport of mixed martial arts. It builds character strength and confidence.  I am excited to take the program at Elite to the next level and serve the adults and youth of the Redondo Beach area."

Martial Arts Experience

   

Gracie Jiu-Jitsi 1993-2001

Caique Jiu-Jitsu 2001-2009

Received purple belt from Helio Gracie

MMA fighter from 1997-2006

Black Belt 2ND Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Trained with Royce Gracie in preparation for his UFC fights

Fought in UFC 1998

Danny Christian

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Self-Defense and Kickboxing Instructor

Youth Program Director

“I am proud to be part of what we have created at Elite Training Center. I have deep gratitude for opportunity to share my passion with others. It’s an awesome feeling passing on what I know to our student base and continually learning every day. We have a great mix of martial arts culture and reality based self defense which continues to evolve daily. I have adopted the quote “always a student never a master – it’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”

Martial Arts Experience

Lotar CQC Kapap Krav Maga – Under Professor Brian Rauchbach
Krav Maga Brown Belt Instructor – Under Professor Brian Rauchbach
Combative ,Mixed Martial Arts Purple Belt Instructor – Under Brian Rauchbach
Hapkido Black Belt Instructor – Under Grand Master Tae Man Kwon
Inosanto – Laureano Kali Silat Muay Thai – Under Guru Kru Willie Laureano
Jun Fan Gung Fu Jeet Kune Do Wing Chun – Under Sifu Guro Kru Ron Balicki
Filipino Kali Silat Shoot Wrestling Muay Thai Savate – Under Ron Balicki
Jeet Kune Do Kali Muay Thai – Under Sifu Richard Bustillo IMB Academy
Mixed Martial Arts Assistant Instructor – Under John “The Bull” Marsh
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Student – Under Rorion Gracie – The Gracie Academy Torrance
Mixed Martial Arts Gracie Jiu Jitsu Student – Under Joe Pardo
Israeli Krav Maga – Counter Terror Instructor – Under Nir Maman
Krav Maga Level 1 Instructor – Krav Maga Alliance Under John Whitman
NLC Level 2 Practitioner Coach – Under Paul Chek

Martial Arts Teaching Experience

Elite Training Center – Youth Program Director
Street Safe Kids © – You1111h Empowerment Program Creator
RADKIDS ® Certified Instructor
Kid-Jitsu ® Certified Instructor
Master Kwon’s Hapkido – Adult & Youth Instructor

Martial Arts Skills

Numerous Martial Arts Course Work Seminars Camps Private Lessons with various Instructors & Masters. Competed in Pro Hapkido Shidokan Style Karate CIF Wresting Gi & No Gi Best of the West & Grappler’s Quest Pan American competitions.

Youth Specific Training: Kid-Jitsu Certified Instructor RADKIDS Certified Instructor Youth MMA Instructor-Coach Founder of Street Safe Karate & Kids Jiu-Jitsu.

*Krav Maga Alliance Certified Instructor

*CT 707 Certified under Nir Maman

Guro Willie Laureano

Kali &Silat & Kickboxing Instructor

“I am proud to be associated with Elite Training Center where I offer the best in all aspects of the Martial way including physical training respect and confidence.”

Martial Arts Experience

Inosanto Academy Instructor Under Guro Dan Inosanto
Filipino Martial Arts
Majapahit Silat & JunFan Gung Fu
Martial Arts Research System Instructor Under Guro Ron Balicki
Filipino Martial Arts Maphilindo Silat & Jun Fan Gung Fu Degerberg Academy Instructor Under Fred Degerberg
Mixed Martial Arts & Thai Boxing Student Under Erik Paulson
Combat Submission Wrestling Student Under Nicolas Saignac
French Kickboxing/Boxe Francaise Student Under Vut Kamnark
Thai Boxing Student Under Bobby Pangilinan

Martial Arts Teaching Experience

Guro - Pendekar - Sifu - Khru - Sensei Willie B. Laureano Instructor Bio: Founder Chief Instructor - Inosanto / Laureano Filipino Martial Arts - Kali/Silat/Pangamut A.K.A. PPKM KALI Instructor -
Inosanto Filipino Martial Arts - under Magulang na Guro Dan Inosanto Instructor
Inosanto Majaphahit Silat - under Mahaguro Dan Inosanto Instructor
Inosanto Jeet Kune Do Concept - under Sifu Dan Inosanto Instructor
MAR System Filipino Martial Arts - under Guro Ron Balicki Instructor
MAR System Maphilindo Silat - under Pendekar Ron Balicki Instructor
MAR System Jeet Kune Do - under Sifu Ron Balicki Instructor
Degerberg Academy MMA Black Belt - under Shihan Fred Degerberg Instructor
Degerberg Academy United World Muay Thai Council Kru - under Ajarn Fred Degerberg

Trained under the following notable instructors:

MMA: Sensei Ron Balicki - Founder / Sensei / Head Coach MAR System MMA Sensei Erik Paulson - Founder/Sensei/Head Coach Combat Submission Wrestling

KICKBOXING: Professor Nicolas Saignac - World Cup Champion French Savate Ajarn Chai Surisite - Founder / Grand Master of Thai Boxing Association Ajarn Vut Kamnark - Vut Muay Thai Kru Mark Komuro - Vut Muay Thai - The Yard Muay Thai Gym Guro Bobby Pangilinan - Filipino Kickboxing / Sikaran / Muay Thai / Jet Center Kickboxing Ajarn Coban "The Crusher" Lookchaomaesaitong - Coban Muay Thai Ajarn Saeksan Janjira - Janjira Muay Thai - Muay Thai Academy Kru Puk - Puk Muay Thai - Muay Thai Academy

FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS: Grand Supreme Tuhon Leo Gaje - Founder Pekiti Tersia Kali International Tuhon Eric Laulagnet - Pekiti Tersia Kali - Inosanto Kali Punong Guro Edgar Sulite - Founder of Lameco Escrima Magulang na Guro Leo Giron - Founder of "Bahala Na Eskrima" Magulang na Guro Ben Lema - Founder of Lightning Scientific Arnis Grand Master Nene Gaabucayan - NNG Balintawak Eskrima International Grand Master Crispulo Atillo - Atillo Balintawak Eskrima Guro Nick Papadakis - Founder of K.I.L. = Kombat Instruments Limited / Longtime Member of "The Dog Brothers Martial Arts" Fight name Pappy Dog. Magulang na Guro Topher Ricketts - Kali Illustrisimo Guro Roy Harris - Kali Illustrisimo Edwin Ybanez via Grand Master Elmer Ybanez - Lightning Scientific Arnis

SILAT: Pendekar Paul De Thours - Bukti Negara Silat Pendekar Herman Suwanda - Mande Muda Pendekar Steven Benitez - Pencak Silat

Sean Derhammer

Krav Maga & Kickboxing Instructor

“I have seen first hand how beneficial the martial arts can be on not just myself but the people around me. I have had the opportunity to train in various forms of martial arts. Not until I began my training at Elite did I truly understand how fortunate I was to come across this place. Elite grows daily and will continue to grow because we all train for similar reasons. As long as I am able I will serve the student body of Elite in the best way I know how.”

Martial Arts Experience

Brown Belt 2nd Degree Krav Maga under Professor Brian Rauchbach
CT 707 Instructor Certification under Nir Mamon
Krav Maga Alliance Level 1 Instructor Certification under John Whitman
Tactical Pistol under Instructor William Green
Brown Belt Ku Shin Ryu Jujutsu under Sensei Robert Brooks
Additional Martial Arts Training: -Kali/Silat under Guro William Laureano
-Advanced Close Quarters Combat under Professor Brian Rauchbach
-Advanced Muay Thai training under Professor Brian Rauchbach and Guro William Laureano
-Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Joe Pardo and Professor Brian Rauchbach
-Tactical Pistol Training under Professor Brian Rauchbach
-Kempo Karate under Sensei Peter Taymaroz

*Krav Maga Alliance Certified Instructor

*CT 707 Certified under Nir Maman

Tony Pacenski

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

“Being part of the Elite Training Center has taken me many years of training, teaching and hard work. Teaching Jiu-Jitsu and training all over the world, I have often wished to be in an environment created at Elite Training Center. Finally I have surrounded myself with caring students, friends and staff members that are passionate about Martial Arts. I have asked for it, and now I am practicing the best profession in the world: Teaching others Martial Arts and Positively Helping to Change Lives in the Process!”

Martial Arts Experience

Black Belt 1st Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Rodrigo Medeiros
BJJ REVOLUTION TEAM- Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Style.

Martial Arts Teaching Experience

Black Belt 1st Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Rodrigo Medeiros
BJJ REVOLUTION TEAM- Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Style.
Masters Degree in Education- Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University of Southern California, Irvine.
1995 to 1998 Maxercise Sports and Fitness- Philadelphia, PA- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt Assistant Instructor Adult Program and Women's Self-Defense.
1998 to 1999 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy- Torrance, CA- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt Instructor's Program teaching diverse groups ranging from the FBI, Navy Seals, Army Rangers, and Los Angeles Police Department (L.A.P.D.) to women and children.
2000 to 2002 Maxercise Sports and Fitness- Philadelphia, PA- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt Instructor Adult, Law-Enforcement, Women's Self-Defense and Children's Program.
2002 to 2004 West Chester University- West Chester, PA - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt Instructor College Students BJJ Program.
2004 to 2008 Revolution Academy of Martial Arts & Fitness- Levittown, PA- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Owner 2004-2006 original location Brown Belt); Co-Owner 2006- 2008 New location Black Belt. Chief Instructor Adult, Women's Self-Defense, Law Enforcement and Children's Program.
2008 to 2011 BJJ Revolution Team Redondo Beach Academy- Redondo Beach, CA- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Chief Instructor Adults.
2011 to Present Elite Training Center- BJJ Revolution Team Affiliate Academy- Redondo Beach, CA- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Chief Instructor Adults.

Trained under the Following Notable Instructors:

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Road to Black Belt--12 years!
Blue Belt Years 1995-1999 (Instructors: Relson Gracie, Royce Gracie, Rorion Gracie, Helio Gracie, Carlos Henrique "Caique" Elias, Phillip Migliarese & Steve Maxwell)
Purple Belt Years 1999-2001 (Instructors: Relson Gracie, Saulo Riberio and Steve Maxwell)
Brown Belt Years 2001-2006 (Instructors: Saulo & Xande Riberio, Regis Lebre & Rodrigo Medeiros)
* Black Belt awarded under, Carlson Gracie Black Belt, Rodrigo Medeiros. October 28, 2006
* 1st Degree awarded under, Carlson Gracie Black Belt, Rodrigo Medeiros. February 26, 2010

William C. Green

Krav Maga  Self-Defense Kickboxing and Firearms Instructor

“I think for me as an instructor the greatest pleasure is not so much in seeing a student progress technically but rather being able to witness all the positive fundamental changes that occur in the student’s life as a result of their training.”

Training and experience

Former Member of the U.S Army 75th Ranger Regiment
Graduate U.S. Army Airborne School
Graduate French Foreign Legion Jungle Commando School
12 Years Experience in Protective Security
8 Years Experience in the Private Investigations Industry
Blue Belt Lotar-Krav Maga
6 Years Training in Muay Thai
NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
Certificate Pepper Spray Use and Safety Instructor
Certificate Military Protective Detail Training
Certificate Counter IED Instructor
Certificate Military Protective Detail Driver
Certificate Emergency Medical Technician School
Certificate Wilderness Advanced First Aid.

Martial Arts Teaching and Instructing Experience

Lotar-Krav Maga Instructor under Professor Brian Rauchbach (4 years)
Muay Thai Instructor under Professor Brian Rauchbach (4 years)
Firearms Instructor to Civilian and Law Enforcement Personnel (7 years)
Instructor to U.S. Military in Firearms Tactics and Protective Driving (5 years)
Instructor in Improvised Explosive Device Detection (2 Years)

Shawni M. Young

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) & Kickboxing Instructor

“I strongly believe that attitude creates altitude. My attitude is that with the right team the right tools and the right atmosphere we can achieve anything! I look to bring my 12+ years of Martial Arts Training to help others grow both physically and mentally.”

Martial Arts Experience

Combative Mixed Martial Arts Studied Under: Professor Brian Rauchbach
Tactical Pistol Training Studied Under: Professor Brian Rauchbach
Muay Thai Studied Under: Professor Brian Rauchbach & Guru Willie Laureano
Kali & Filipino Boxing Studied Under: Guru Willie Laureano
No Gi Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling Studied Under: Joe Pardo
Kickboxing & Mixed Martial Arts Studied Under: Olivier Gruner
Mixed Martial Arts Studied Under: John “The Bull” Marsh
Greco Roman Wrestling Studied Under: Vladimir Matyushenko
Combat Grappling Studied Under: Gokor Chivichyan
Judo Studied Under Gene Lebell
Karate Jeet Kune Do & Wu Ying Tao Studied Under: Grand Master Samuels, Grand Master Bruce Terrell, Master Norvin Johnson, Master Andrew Gainer.
Warriors Challenge 23 2008 IFC Light Heavyweight World Champion (Fight Style: MMA).

Martial Arts Skills:

Mixed Martial Art Combatives: Muay Thai
Western Boxing
Filipino Boxing
Karate
Combat Karate
Wrestling
MMA
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Krav Combatives
Jeet Kune Do
Kickboxing
Wu Ying Tao
Combat Grappling
Greco Roman Wrestling.

Martial Arts Teaching Experience:

American Institute of Martial Sciences- Portland OR
Elite Training Center- Redondo Beach CA

Earle Wright

Self-Defense and Kickboxing Instructor

“Elite Training Center has the best instruction the world has to offer. I have trained all over the world and I would not want to teach anywhere else”

“My goal as an Instructor is to provide a learning environment which is safe and positive. I believe that training is the best way to relieve stress and get healthy! I also believe that everyone can benefit from martial arts training because it is better to know martial arts and not need it than to need martial arts and not know it. Every student has a set of goals and every Instructor has the ability to assist the students in attaining their individual goals. Every student and instructor at Elite Training Center is a leader in the community. We are representatives of our school who are humble respectful and self-confident.”

Martial Arts Training

14 Years Martial Arts Experience and Still Learning
Shotokan Karate
Kempo Karate
Tae Kwan Do
Hung Gar Kung-Fu
Aikido Judo
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Jeet Kun
Do Kali/Panantukan
Muay Thai
Boxing
Wrestling
Krav Maga
Lotar/Kapap
Aircraft Protection
Law Enforcement Tactics (Intermediate and Lethal Use of Force)

Martial Arts Teaching Experience

Instructor under Professor Brian Rauchbach
Certified Pistol Instructor
Instructor to Civilians Local Law Enforcement Officers Federal Law Enforcement Agents and Military Personnel

*CT 707 Certified under Nir Maman

Patrick Mulderrig

Self-Defense and Kickboxing Instructor

Martial Arts Training:

Seal Team 2 Member Little Creek VA (7 Years)
Graduated Basic Underwater Demolition Seal (BUD/S)
Class 208 Airborne School Ft. Benning GA
Joint Special Operations Command
Medic Training Ft. Bragg GA
Long Range Maritime Operations
Seal Tactical Training
Dieter's Close Quarters Defense System (SEAL Tactical System)
American Combatives (Class 1 Instructor) which comes from the same roots as LOTAR.

Martial Arts Teaching Experience

LOTAR Instructor under Professor Brian Rauchbach

Colleen Marconet

Krav Maga  Self-Defense and Kickboxing Instructor

"Elite Training Center has given me the tools to be both a better person and a better instructor. As a student I have learned to focus have discipline & determination within every aspect of my life. I have learned to accept repetition defeat and frustration without loss of enthusiasm."

"As an instructor it is important that I do more than provide knowledge but that I inspire change in my students and in their lives. I believe that learning is more than just absorbing facts but it is also acquiring an understanding while having fun It takes more than just having good technique or the proper credentials to become a great teacher. Having an amazing mentor is the most important part of my teaching. Having both my mentor and Elite Training Center I gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become an outstanding individual who can have a positive impact others and their lives."

Martial Arts Training:

Elite Training Center Instructor
Brown Belt in Krav Combative
Mixed Martial Arts
System Close Quarters Combat training under Brian Rauchbach
Thai Boxing
Filipino Boxing

Martial Arts Teaching Experience

Elite Training Center Instructor under Professor Brian Rauchbach Kickboxing and Thai Boxing Instructor.

Fitness Experience

Tri-athlete and tri-athlete Coach for over 3 years emphasizing on short distance events
Personal Trainer Head Coach for organized woman’s boxing and weight loss programs
Currently an instructor and student in the Mixed Martial Arts programs

*Krav Maga Alliance Certified Instructor

*CT 707 Certified under Nir Maman

Barbara Dalla Riva

Fitness and Kickboxing Instructor

"What I believe is that the subconscious mind is like a great and wonderful computer and affirmations are the commands that program it to act in the way you choose. I also believe that positive thinking is a mental attitude that sees the bright side of life.” "My personal experience at Elite Training Center has met all these principles as well as respect skills and passion to share the art of Martial Arts.”

Martial Arts Experience:

Certified Muay Thai Instructor since 2004 with Thai Boxing Association of the U.S.A. of Master Chai Sirisute. Practitioner since 2000.
Filipino Martial Arts practitioner since 1996 and since 2004 with Guro Dan Inosanto and Guro Willie B Laureano.
JKD Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do Concepts practitioner since 1996 and since 2004 with Guro Dan Inosanto.
Yellow gloves in Boxe Francaise Savate practitioner since 2000 with French Savate Federation of Professeur Nicolas Saignac.
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Gracie’s rank.
Brown Ikat in Indonesia Silat practitioner since 2004 with with Guro Dan Inosanto and Guro Willie B Laureano.
PPKM Kali/Silat/Pangamut Martial Science/Strategy/System practitioner since 2004 with Guro Willie B Laureano. Martial Arts’ Tournaments: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments record 1-1 fights (1st) Gold Medal in Arizona.
Boxe Francaise Savate Tournaments record 4-1 fights in California.

Fitness Experience:

Personal Trainer/Fitness Coach
NCCPT - National Council for Certified Personal Trainers Body weight training free weights resistance bands swiss/stability balls ply metrics medicine balls kettle bells and stretching; Fit-Flex program available at Elite Training Center. Fitness Competitions: 2006 Master Figure 35+ Champion in California Master Figure 35+ Competitions:
2006 short class (1st) Overall (1st)
2007 short class (7th)
2009 short class (2nd)
2009 short class (5th)

Nutrition Experience:

After attending El Camino College had developed an easy-to-follow diet program based on the Mediterranean’s Pyramid that reconnects you to the real and simple food proven to be the way of disease prevention. Over 100 people have adopted this new program since February 2010 in the “Commit to be Fit” program offered at Elite Training Center. Martial Arts teaching experience: Founder and head instructor of MMA Fitness. It is a combination of multiple Martial Arts training and Body Building training. Those also include the knowledge of Nutrition and Body Assessment.
Kickboxing instructor at Elite Training Center Redondo Beach CA

Alicia Yarak

Fit Flex Instructor

"Through Martial Arts I have learned to always be a student. While I am instructor first when I step onto the mat to teach I never tire of learning from the experience. Each class is a journey and we all walk away better for it! Teaching at Elite I am afforded the opportunity to take all that I am and all that I have accomplished in fitness and share it with others in a respectful and positive way."

Experience:

R.I.P.P.E.D. group training certified instructor AFAA certified group instructor candidate Team in Training Running Coach 2010
Combative Mixed Martial Arts Studied Under: Professor Brian Rauchbach
Krav Maga Green Belt Studied Under: Professor Brian Rauchbach
Muay Thai Studied Under: Professor Brian Rauchbach
Muay Thai Studied Under: Guru Willie Laureano
Kali & Filipino Boxing Studied Under: Guru Willie Laureano

Currently a competitive athlete in both individual and group sports 25 years of teaching experience and 23 years of personal experience in group fitness

Andres Haro

Kickboxing and Youth Instructor Assistant Program Director

Martial Arts Experience:

Combative Mixed Martial Arts Studied Under: Professor Brian Rauchbach
Krav Maga Green Belt Under: Professor Brian Rauchbach
Tactical Pistol Training Studied Under: Professor Brian Rauchbach
Muay Thai Studied Under: Professor Brian Rauchbach
Muay Thai Studied Under: Guru Willie Laureano
Kali & Filipino Boxing Studied Under: Guru Willie Laureano
Filipino Kickboxing and French Savate under Guro Laureano/Guro Inosanto.

Certifications:

Krav Maga Instructor under John Whitman - Krav Maga Alliance
Kids Krav Instructor Certified under: Deb Floch through - Krav Maga Alliance

*Krav Maga Alliance Certified Instructor

John Lesbock

Mixed Martial Arts Instructor (MMA) and Youth Program Instructor

"The basic difference between an ordinary man and a warrior is that the warrior takes everything as a challenge while an ordinary man takes everything either as a blessing or a curse" -Carlos Castaneda

Martial Arts Experience:

Muay Thai Studied Under: Professor Brian Rauchbach & Guru Willie Laureano
Kali & Filipino Boxing Studied Under: Guru Willie Laureano
No Gi Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling Blue Belt Under: Joe Pardo
Kickboxing & Mixed Martial Arts Studied Under: Olivier Gruner
Mixed Martial Arts Studied Under: John “The Bull” Marsh
Greco Roman Wrestling Studied Under: Vladimir Matyushenko
Blue Belt Under: Caique Jiu-Jitsu

Martial Arts Teaching Experience:

MMA and Youth Instructor for 3 years

Roman Todorovich

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Instructor

“If there is anything I have learned in my athletic career is practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect I have found ETC’s atmosphere is a perfect blend of family and knowledge to grow into greatness.”

Martial Arts Background

Muay Thai & Krav Maga Studied Under: Shihan Brian Rauchbach
Muay Thai & Pilipino Kickboxing Studied Under: Guru Willie B. Laureano
Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Studied Under: Joe Pardo
Mixed Martial Arts Studied Under: John “The Bull” Marsh Vladimir “The Janitor” Matyushenko & Kendal Grove
Wrestling Studied Under: Kenny Johnson
Greco Roman Wrestling Studied Under: Bob Anderson
Collegiate Wrestling & Greco Roman Wrestling Studied Under: Coach Mike Liebig
Taekwondo Studied Under: Grandmaster K. S. Choi
Karate Studied at Kyu Martial Arts Center in Northridge.
Judo at Essener Judo-Club in Germany.

Personal Milestones

CAMO Amateur MMA Fighter

NoGi Grappling Tournaments: 1st Place US Open
3rd Place Nagas Worlds
3rd Place Grapples Quest
3rd Place Best of the West

Prior Accolades: 2 Time Bay League Champion (PVPHS Wrestling)
Athlete of The Year Nominee (PVPHS)

Pino Barile

Krav Maga and Kickboxing Instructor

"To say that Martial Arts are a series of techniques which can save your life is a cliché as saying Math principles can teach you about the value of money. At the base level it does but there is so much more which can only be developed and experienced with a continual practice. The feeling you experience in Martial Arts becomes a part of you which continually teaches you something about yourself and others. My passion lies in high tech engineering motorcycles and Martial Arts. For me understanding the physical and mental mechanics as well as the weaknesses and strengths of a technology or technique is what I enjoy learning and passing on to colleagues enthusiasts and students. Having the opportunity to share the experience with like minded individuals as both a student and instructor is both a gift and humbling experience."

Martial Arts Training

Brown Belt in Krav Combative Mixed Martial Arts System
Blue Belt in Mixed Martial Arts Under Shihan Rauchbach
Blue Belt in Mixed Martial Arts Under Mr. Joe Pardo
Thai Boxing under Shihan Rauchbach
Thai Boxing under Guru Laureano
Filipino Martial Arts Seminars under Guru Laureano
Fire Arms Training Tactical Pistol I Under: Mr. Will Green
Fire Arms Training Tactical Pistol I Under: Shihan Rauchbach
Close Quarters Combat training Under: Shihan Rauchbach
Mixed Martial Arts training under John "The Bull" Marsh
Fight Club training Under: Shihan Rauchbach and John "The Bull" Marsh

Martial Arts Teaching Experience

Elite Training Center Instructor Kickboxing and Krav Maga

Greg Trujillo

Krav Maga Self-Defense and Kickboxing Instructor

"Generally people think of martial arts as just physical exertion. But the mental aspect is at least as important and carries over into all aspects of your life from how you approach your workday to your relationships with your friends and family. Train your mind Condition your body!"

Martial Arts Training:

Elite Training Center Instructor Brown Belt in Krav Combative
Mixed Martial Arts
System Close Quarters Combat training under Professor Brian Rauchbach
Thai Boxing
Kali Silat & Filipino Boxing under William Laureano.

Martial Arts Teaching Experience

LOTAR Instructor under Professor Brian Rauchbach