Elite Training Center: Redondo

Elite is pleased to announce the enhancement ot its mixed martial arts (MMA) program.

“MMA is becoming the sport of the 21st century. When taught correctly MMA also provides self defense skills and confidence as well. We wanted wanted to ensure we offered the best MMA program for both adult and youth MMA students. Vladdy (Vladimir Matyushenko) is uniquely qualified to provide that MMA leadership to Elite Training Center students.” According to Brian Rauchbach President and Head Instructor.

Vladimir Matyushenko Bio

Imagine a sweeping marsh-ridden flatland expanding as far as the eye can see. Green forests trim the horizon and cool, deep lakes interrupt tall grazing grasses. This is a Belarusian summer, and on a modest farm tucked away from his country’s cultural struggles, a boy reads a book. The pages tell of far-off places and traveled peoples around the globe, and the boy knows; one day he’ll walk those lands.

Vladimir Matyushenko grew up in the Belarus of 1971, a country that took nearly 30 years to recover from the effects of World War II. Just as it regained its feet, the USSR’s Communist Party leader Leonid Breschev reintroduced Stalin’s Sovietization programs. Thus, as Belarus began a new battle to preserve its language and culture, Vladimir buried himself in books and sports.

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Thanks to Ben Morse for his email testimonial regarding Elite’s youth program.  It is repeated here with Ben’s permission:

Hi,

My name is Ben Morse.  Some of you know me, some of you have children at Elite as I do.  If you are getting this email, your family like mine, is part of what cannot be questioned as the best children’s martial arts program in the region.  Our children are learning Stranger Awareness, they are learning how to defend themselves from adult attackers, what to do if they come across deadly weapons, how to defend themselves from bullies, multiple attackers, how to fight standing up and on the ground.  They are learning this from some amazing, egoless instructors who are dedicated heart and soul to educating and preparing your children with crucial life skills.  These skills will help save their lives, their dignity and their self images as strong, capable people who are not scared of this world.  This is what Elite Training Center does.  And they make it fun.

 Elite does not hand out Black Belts to children to placate a parental need which ends up giving a false sense of security and accomplishment.  These little kids that do get Black Belts at a very early age, are they really Masters?  They think they are, their parents and friends tell them they are, they stop training, they fill that time spot with a different sport, but how much really sticks after the training stops?  Do you REALLY think they would stack up to Elite’s students even in the Beginner class?  Now how do you think they are prepared compared to the average child student in the Advanced class, who still has a long way to go before matriculating into the Youth MMA classes, which flow into the Adult classes?  Which school and concept will serve them better?  Which philosophy actually gets the results you are paying for?  Do you want to make them feel they can easily master something and move on, quickly losing skills that were questionable to begin with, or a LIFE long commitment to learning, achieving, staying fit and staying safe?

 I have two boys at Elite, Henry in the Advanced class and Jack in the Beginner class.  Like many of you, I was concerned when there was one class, that it was too crowded and that it needed to be split up. I was very happy when this change occurred, even though now I have kids in each class.  The reason the class was split was so that the class sizes would be smaller.  Once the class split, I felt even better about telling friends, may of you who are now part of Elite, about this AMAZING program my kids are in, without the risk of lowering the attention on my kids…

 Mon and Wed 4pm for Beginners and 5 for Advanced. Tuesday right now is all levels at 4… First week is free.  After that, its the best deal in town AND the best program.   I am happy to answer any questions:  310-293-7497 or the number at Elite, 310-543-1600.  And look at this link:

http://www.elitetrainingcenter.net/classes/classes_kidjj.html

Thank You, Ben Morse

Thank you, Ben Morse.  Note in addition to the Kid Jitsu (Ju-Jitsu) Elite Training Center in the south bay of Los Angeles (Redondo Beach to be precise) offers youth MMA programs and outstanding programs for adults including Krav Maga, MMA, Kali, fitness and others.

Pay attention to the world around you, these are some of the reason you are learning Enhanced Krav Maga at Elite Training Center in Redondo Beach!

NTARC Weekly Homeland Security News Briefing

This weeks Homeland Security Headlines:

• 10,000 TSA Staff To Get Access To Secret Intel
• Breast Implant Bombs Could Be Terrorists New Weapon
• Police Deal With False Alarm in North Vancouver
• Cyber ShockWave Simulated Cyber Attack Set for Tuesday
• Mumbai Terror Suspect’s Attorney Shot Dead
• Port of Los Angeles Adds Ship to Screen for Biological Weapons
• New 9/11 Photos Released – Never Seen Before
• Police Seek Suspicious Man At Minneapolis Airport
• Taliban Terror Attack On Hotel Thwarted
• Former Al Qaeda-Linked Associates Warn of Future Attacks
• al-Qaeda – A Wounded But Very Dangerous Enemy
• al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Urges Jihad
• Mexico Arrests 2 Reputed Leaders of Tijuana Drug Gang
• Security Scare Closes Detroit Airport Concourse
• Iran Anniversary Punch Will Stun The West – Khamenei
• Clinton – al Qaeda Is Greater Threat Than Iran, N. Korea
• Serial Firebombing Suspect Captured by Police
• Schumer Protests Elimination of Anti-terrorist Coast Guard Unit
• Drug Cartels Tighten Grip, Mexico Becoming Narco-state
• Interagency Teams Can Now Question Terror Suspects
• Anthrax Contaminated Heroin Continues To Spread
• Intel Chief – U.S. May Target Americans Involved in Terrorism

February 12th, 2010

To see more on each story go to: http://www.nationalterroralert.com/updates

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Mixed Martial Arts Interest?  Professional MMA fighter and Champion Vladimir “The Janitor ” Matyushenko  comes to Elite Training Center, Redondo Beach, CA.  Learn or refine your MMA take-down and submission skills with the champ.

Saturday February 27^th – 3pm to 5pm and Sunday February 28^th – 12pm. 

Contact Shawni info@EliteTrainingCenter.net or 1-310 543-1600 

Train with him in February and watch him Fight in the UFC in March!!!

$40 for One Day ONLY $60 for Both Days!!!

 Sign Up Deadline: 2/15/2010 *Take this Seminar and be the best at Best of The West 2010*

Elite Training Center • 1628 South Pacific Coast Hwy • Redondo Beach, CA • 90277

1-310-543-1600 

         S.M.A.R.T. GOAL SETTING
 
 
S.M.A.R.T. Goal-setting is a well known and widely used acronym for setting and getting goals in your life… 
 
 Specific  Measurable  Attainable  Realistic  Time-Dated
 
Most people avoid setting goals simply because they have never learned how to do it right… others have a fear of failure… some people just procrastinate and never take much action toward a better future.  
 
In the martial arts, we learn very early about the value of goal setting. A simple starting point is to apply the S.M.A.R.T. method of determining your desired objectives. The first step is to set a specific goal that is present, positive and personal:
 
“I am a flexible, lean and fit Black Belt Champion. Everyday in everyway…I get better and better. I lead by example with the energy for excellence!”
Or
” I am going to Krav maga or mixed martial arts or kickboxing classes 2 times per week and not miss a week”
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For some, this would be a “Truth in Advance” goal or statement.
 
For others, it is exactly what they are and the way they live their lives.
Very few goals are unrealistic, however, some people have unrealistic timelines. You aren’t likely to earn a college degree in six months and you won’t become a Black Belt Champion in that time either.
 
This is why you work to set S.M.A.R.T. goals for yourself and allow some flexibility in your target dates. Done properly, goal setting leads to goal getting and that is exciting and positive for everyone.
 
People with Goals succeed because they know where they are going!
                                                                 

Think Big – Achieve Big!
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Think Big…Achieve Big…is all about seeing a Big Picture of what you want in life.

Big Goals bring out the best in us and make us aim for the stars.

Is it more exciting to aim  for Black Belt Excellence -or- Yellow Belt Mediocrity?

Do you want to be an A-rated student or be satisfied being a “D” student?
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Would you rather be a millionaire -or- be poor for the rest of your life?

Which goal would motivate you to stay focused and take more action?

When you think big and strive to achieve big, it’s more exciting and you will take more action than when you think small and aim for easy targets that are set low.

Think Big…Achieve Big and make a Big Difference in the lives of others.

Training to become a Black Belt Champion is a big, exciting and purposeful goal no matter if it’s in Krav Maga , mixed martial arts , Thai boxing , Kali , kids Ju jitsu or any of the programs we train at Elite  training center. It’s one of those goals that has life long lasting benefits and causes people of all ages to transform their habits, attitudes and actions. It will change and improve their mental, physical and emotional well being.

Similar to any big achievement, it’s not what you get, it’s what you become.

In our Goal Setting for Greatness series, we encourage you to…
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THINK BIG – ACHIEVE BIG.

Nobody suddenly became a World Class athlete.

Chances are pretty good they decided to become World Class and then they stayed FOCUSED and took Massive Action to achieve their goal. You can bet the same with anyone that has achieved success in business as well.

They set their sights on a BIG TARGET and then went after their dream.

As 2010 progresses, we hope you stay focused on your BIG TARGET.

Always Team Up and Never Give Up on making your Dreams come true…

THINK BIG – ACHIEVE BIG!

 The New Year came and went… right along with that resolution you made to get into shape! If you’ve struggled on your own or need a fresh start, we can help! “Commit to Be Fit” is our 12-week program designed to get you motivated, get you moving, and make you feel great! The program starts February 1, so it’s your second chance to get into shape before the warm weather arrives!

“Commit to Be Fit” is a carefully monitored program for both men and women that’s available as an add-on to your existing account. The only mandatory workout commitment is to come to at least three _Extreme Kickboxing classes per week. Once you’ve added 12 weeks of “Commit to Be Fit” to your self-defense, MMA, kickboxing and other classes, you’ll see the pounds just melt away! 

You get all this added to your plan:

• Body Fat Assessment
• Weekly Weigh-Ins
• A Personalized Food Journal
• Fit Flex—body sculpting and toning
• You’ll save $15 per class!

• Yoga—discover your inner strengths
• You’ll save $15 per class! 

Our next “Commit to Be Fit” program starts February 1st, and the deadline for sign-up is January 25th. And if you sign up today, you have FREE access to all Fit Flex and Yoga classes for the rest of January. Talk to Shawni today to sign up!

Shawni M. Young

Program Director
ELITE Training Center
1628 Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach CA 90245 

Phone: (310) 543-1600

Email:  shawni@elitetrainingcenter.net

URL:    www.EliteTrainingCenter.net

Start Fast on Making 2010 your Best Year ever!
 
If you were in a foot race, you’d want to start fast and furious, you’d also want to have a powerful finishing kick. If you want this to be your best year ever…think about the power of being a fast starter and a strong finisher.
 
P.B.}>Personal Best. How do you make this your personal best?
 
Attack it with aggressive, ambitious action. Make this your best year ever,  give yourself a powerful  advantage by starting it as strong as possible.
 
No matter if it’s the  Krav Maga kickboxing, Thai boxing, Kali or MMA (mixed martial arts) you are taking at elite they all teach you that the more you train, the greater energy you’ll have to train and to accomplish other things as well.
 
What’s the best way to make this your best year ever?
 
Get into class frequently, arrive early enough for a good warm up and give
your best effort and attention to learning the details. The combination
of frequency and intensity are a powerful combination to seeing positive and powerful progress in your Martial Arts and fitness development.
 
How does this help you have your best year ever?
 
It’s proven that people that keep themselves in top shape, have a higher energy level and stronger self esteem. Which are also key ingredients to
becoming a Top Performer in all other areas of life.
 
Studies have also shown that goals have buddies…meaning that when you
achieve success in one area of life, it often propels you to success in other areas as well. 
 
To make this your best year ever, you must first decide that this is YOUR
YEAR and it’s going to be a GREAT ONE. Then, you must take aggressive action everyday to move forward toward your chosen objectives.
 
Happy Best Year Ever!​

“Goals We Set – Are Goals We Get!”
 
New Years 2010 is here and most people have hopes and dreams to see it be their best year ever. We encourage you to take the time to put all your wishes and dreams down on paper. Called a WISHLIST or VISION for  2010, because that’s exactly what it is, a list of wishes, hopes and dreams.
 
If you had a magic wand in your hand and could create a perfect year for yourself in the next 12 months…what would it look like?
 
What kind of shape would you be in? What Martial Art skills would you possess?
 
What would your business and career life be like? How about your income and financial success? How much money would you have in savings?
 
Writing down your wishes and dreams is a great exercise. It’s also a lot of fun and it helps you to start thinking about creating the goals that will move you in the direction of your dreams.
 
Once you’ve created your WISHLIST or VISION for 2010, the next step is to create a 90 Day Massive Action Plan.
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These are the actions you are going to take to make your dreams and goals become a reality. Your M.A.P.}>Massive Action Plan.
 
Experts agree the moment you take action on your dreams, you have begun the process of Goal Achievement. The first action should always be to write them your goals down on paper. Better known as Think it…Ink it!
 
Never leave the sight of a goal without taking action. Goal Setting is such an essential and powerful tool for success in the Martial Arts and in life.
 
Our Black Belt Success System is a great example of Goal Setting in action.  Becoming a Black Belt Champions takes an average of 3-5 years for those that set their sights on it early. This would be considered a long range goal.
 
The best way to achieve a long range goal is to break it down into bite sized portions. Do this by creating short and mid-range goals that lead you toward your ultimate long range objective.
 
Just like the STEP X STEP process in the Journey to Black Belt.  Whether you are doing martial arts such as Krav Maga, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA, Ju-Jitsu, kickboxing, or others, setting goals will help you progress.

A recent Wall Street Journal article confirmed what most of us know in our hearts;  That exercise is good for all our systems:

As millions of Americans flock to the gym armed with New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, medical experts are offering an additional reason to exercise: Regular workouts may help fight off colds and flu, reduce the risk of certain cancers and chronic diseases and slow the process of aging.