Elite Training Center: Redondo

Once again we are looking at a technique that is connected within all of the systems we teach at elite training center…whether it is Krav maga, Kali, mixed martial arts , Thai boxing, boxing , kid jitsu
Please remember that repetition of the techniques properly is what creates success…

Hook Punch – Bend your arm approx. 90 degrees, lifting at your shoulder so arm is parallel to the ground. Rotate your body in the direction you are punching. For a forward hand hook, shift your body weight to the rear leg and rotate your front foot in the direction of the punch.  For a rear hand hook, shift weight to forward foot as you pivot on rear foot.

          Champions are Driven!
 
Champions are driven to succeed and achieve.
 
Becoming a Black Belt Champion is a daily process of learning, training, thinking and living a positive and productive life.
 
Taking action everyday to become a better person and to lead a better life. It’s about being your best and striving to get better.
 
The journey to Black Belt is an exciting and enjoyable step by step process of self discovery and development.
 
Champions are driven by self improvement. It’s not just about belts and titles, it’s the achievement and what they represents.
 
It’s about living by a higher standard and striving for excellence in everything you do, personally and professionally.
 
Earning a Black Belt is looked at worldwide as a symbol of personal excellence and achievement of a higher self.
 
The goal itself creates an energy and internal drive that brings out the best in everyone that sets their sights on the completion of a very worthwhile objective. It is a challenging goal that leads to constant and never ending progress, growth and change.
 
It’s a worthy achievement that challenges skill, will and conditioning, mentally, physically and emotionally.
 
Champions are driven to succeed and achieve excellence in life.
 
Never allowing or accepting mediocrity, always striving to improve and grow to their next level of excellence.
 
To a Champion…there is always a next level!

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     Champions have Confidence!
 
Champions understand the key to developing supreme confidence is preparation.
 
In the Martial Arts, the more you practice and train, the better your conditioning will be and the more confident you become in your skills. The more confident you are, the better you feel and the better you perform.
 
Champions have confidence, and that gives them greater strength and fortitude to take aggressive action towards all of their dreams and goals.
 
Quite often, when you gain confidence in one area of life, it shows up in other areas as well. This is why so many of our Junior Black Belt Champions are also academic achievers are well.
 
Any child that is given the gift of confidence will excel in all areas of their life. Athletics, academics and otherwise.
 
In the same regard, adults that become confident, well conditioned Black Belt Champions, often excel in the dojo, in their professional and personal lives as well. It’s very common that a student training for their Black Belt also see peak results in every other area of life.
 
A person that lacks confidence, may be frozen in fear.
 
To achieve outstanding results, you must take great actions. To take great action, you must have the confidence that you can and will succeed.
 
If you want to increase your confidence in any aspect of your life, increase your practice and preparation time.
 
Study Hard, Train Hard & Prepare for Greatness!

To be a true warrior you must show it in everything that you do…it is not a coat you shed on and off when it suits you…it is a responsiblty that most ignore…people think you throw some punches and kicks and you are a true warrior…The true meaning of being a warrior is “To Serve”….not yourself but others and thru this service you find your true self and meaning to life as a warrior…if you can’t look at yourself in the mirror and ask the question ” what did I do to help someone else achive their goals today” and truly have an answer then maybe you need to spend more time in doing so….in the end our legacy is who we helped in life…think then ask yourself..” who have I helped today”..!

In Krav maga just like in the Mixed martial arts, Kali , Thai Boxing, Boxing or kickboxing we teach at Elite Training Center in Redondo Beach the straight punch is one of the most important tool we use to hit our target…it us the fastest line of attack and if used correctly cannot be seen easily…Please pay close attention to how it is done and like everything else we do practice for perfection…a habit trained is a habbit gained…

Straight Punch – Lead hand punch is called a Jab, Rear hand punch is called a Cross. Punch travels in a straight line from your face to attacker and back at equal speed. Punch comes from the body, keeping elbows down protecting ribs. Punch extends 95% or so, and recoils. Never hyper-extend your elbow or tricep tendons. Your fist will rotate, causing impact with first two knuckles. Keep wrist straight, fist tight without any air or space between fingers. Shoulders will rise to protect jaw line from counter strikes. Shoulder, hips, knees and balls of feet will rotate together to generate maximum power. 

  Magnify the Positives – Shrink the Negatives!
 
Everyday we all deal with positive things and positive people, as well as negative things and negative people. What we focus on, is a choice we all have to make.
 
Some people magnify the negatives and get stressed out by their problems and challenges. If you allow this to happen, you will soon begin to attract more negatives.
 
It will seem as if you have a black cloud over your head.
 
Whenever you magnify the negatives in your life, you’ll also be shrinking the positives. You will become blind to the good stuff, simply because you are focusing on all the bad stuff!
 
Or, you can choose to magnify the positives and feed your spirit with optimism and an energy force that attract more of the good stuff. It’s a choice we all get to make everyday.
 
Have you ever noticed how lucky some people are?
 
”The harder you work, the luckier you will become!”
 
There are many examples that prove there is a lot of truth to that statement. People that work hard know what they want and are focused on achieving pre-determined goals and objectives. They are focused on what they want in their lives.
 
They soon begin to attract the people and opportunities that also attracts the luck they need to become successful achievers.
 
A good exercise to improve on this area, is simply to try for one week to focus only on the positives in your life. Positive people, positive events, activities and actions. Practice makes perfect!
 
  Magnify the Positives – Shrink the Negatives!

That is one of our main goals when training at Elite training center….no matter if it’s Krav maga or Thai boxing or Mma or Kali or BJJ we spend our time focused on the positive things we can do and not the negitives of what we have trouble with or feel we cannot do…

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Within the different systems we teach slipping punches is another tech the is common to them all, weather it’s Krav maga , mixed martial arts, thai boxing Kali etc…please practice this movement because of it importance

Slipping Punches – Rotate your opposite shoulder towards the outside of attacking arm, coiling your torso and rotation of feet so the punch will slip past your face. Think of throwing a left hook, if attacker is throwing a left jab. Keep your hands up and eyes forward. 
Slip with a step – Same as above, but take a step 45 degrees forward, pivoting on rear foot so you can begin counter hook immediately on attacker.

BUSHIDO
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​In ancient times, Samurai Warriors were dedicated servants and protectors. During turbulent times they served their leaders unselfishly and would literally sacrifice their lives to protect them. The Samurai were highly respected for the discipline and dedication they displayed to their training and purpose in life. Besides developing great skill and courage, they were highly regarded for their code of conduct and the respectful ways they lived their lives.
 
BUSHIDO is the term used to describe this code of conduct the Samurai lived by.  It dealt with their mannerisms as well as their habits of daily protocol… it was their way of life. Because of this code, they were well respected and honored warriors in their villages and amongst their countrymen.
 
In modern society and current times, BUSHIDO can also serve as a similar code of conduct… a way to take the respect, discipline and protocol that is displayed in the dojo and transfer it into our daily lives. Showing courtesy and respect in school, at home, and a kind and caring attitude at work and friendliness toward our neighbors.    
 
We all know that being polite, well mannered and respectful of others is the proper way to act. However, it takes daily practice and discipline to make it a habit.  
 
Practicing your Martial Arts manners and protocol on a regular basis makes for better relationships in all aspects of our lives. Avoid the use of vulgar language and never be abusive, offensive or rude.  
 
As members of an Elite Team, we all must act and behave as leaders and positive examples of living our lives as modern-day Martial Arts Warriors.

 
OREI
(oh-ray!)
 
Meaning “Respect” or “Etiquette”. Generally speaking , it’s an expression of respect and appreciation usually shown in the way we treat and greet each other in the martial arts. In its original context, it was always a formal bow or a proper salutation. Sometimes it can be a simple “Osu” to say hello or goodbye, or just to acknowledge others.
 
“OREI” should always be shown toward our seniors and those that share their knowledge and wisdom in the martial arts and in life.  
 
Modern day allows for other forms of greetings, acknowledgements
and sometimes even a simple nod of the head or a polite gesture from across the room.
 
However, friendly and polite greetings should always be practiced and given whenever we are in the formality of the dojo. Most would agree that our parents/grandparents tend to like people that are respectful.  
 
It’s unlikely that anyone would dislike you because you are being respectful and polite. However, it’s difficult to like and respect someone that is rude, crude and vulgar.
 
Practicing “OREI” everyday will make it a habit…, in the Dojo, in school, at work, at home and in our community.
 
As  Leaders in the Martial Arts, we should always build bridges with others and develop stronger relationships in all of the above areas. Treating people with respect and dignity will strengthen relationships and earn you respect as well.
 
          Whats that word again? “OREI” Sir!