Elite Training Center: Redondo

As the instructors and students take the day off to be with their immediate families, I wanted to take a minute to express how thankful I am for my Elite family.  Elite Training Center has become a cornerstone in my life, and it’s not just the world-class training and martial arts instruction that is so special.  The people at Elite, from the newest students to the most experienced instructors, are universally wonderful and exceptional people.  Whether it be an everyday class or a Krav Maga test or supporting one of our fighters at an MMA fight, everyone is truly there for one another, encouraging, guiding, pushing, and, if needed, holding each other up so he or she can stand side by side with his or her teammates.  What an amazing thing to find in a world where people are increasingly disconnected from one another.  I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be a part of such a unique school.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Katie

     Justice should not only be used in the perception of government and law. It can be implied in all ways of life. A just man or woman uses justice to always put their friends needs and the needs of life above theirs. A just person does not indulge themselves in selfish acts but more in the well being and betterment of those around them.  How does this pertain to us at Elite Training Center? Whether it is Krav Maga, Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kali or Kickboxing, using such a principle as being a just person, you will always strive to the success of those around you. In turn this forms the best possible training environment for all. For there is something to be said about the lessons learned in teaching someone a step behind you. Grab a student who’s been here for a shorter period of time and you have taken a step forward.

-Rome

For all those martial artists who like to play and discover new techniques! I was mix and matching some of the Kali and Thai Boxing that I have in my knowedge and came across a cool combination on the heavy bag. Escrima stick in the right hand with right foot forward angle 1 and 2 (inward backhand) rear cross punch, angle 3 into angle 14 across the head and rear round kick to the head. Check it out and see if you like it!
-A. Haro

Proud to see everyone moving forward in the Basic Krav Maga program at Elite. Everyone did a fantastic job tonight with their movement and on progression with their technique. Now that you all are starting to be creative with your combatives you’re all starting to experience the application of the tools in your toolbox! Senior students also showed great initiative stepping up and helping the new students tonight. Well done and keep it up!
-A. Haro

We are proud when each and every one of our students performs well on and off the mat. To reinforce positive behavior we must instill positivity in each student. This is important in the early stages of the martial artist’s path.

Last Friday the Youth Krav Maga students had a promotion and test along with the Youth MMA students. To see each and every student perform not only technique but exercise proper etiquette was rewarding for the instructors. But without signing praises for behavior as well as execution of technique would be a disservice to all that Elite Training Center is about.

We expect our Youth programs to carry over into the areas of life that coincide with societal contributions i.e. school, groups, teams, and family activities.

Never settle for less than your best! Again, fantastic job!!!

Christos’ fight shirts are in! If you pre-ordered the ‘Spartan” fight shirt we now have them in stock. Be sure to pick them up before Christos’ big MMA fight this weekend to show your support. Looking forward to seeing our champion defend his title in the cage, see you there!

At Elite Training Center in Redondo Beach, CA we challenge students to not only work towards achieving goals on the mat, but to take that same work ethic and apply it in everyday life.

Being a successful martial artist is about what you’ve done to benefit others at the end of the day. It isn’t simply about mastering a technique. It is about being able to share what’s learned and give to those less fortunate.

Krav Maga, Kali Silat, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are all very challenging martial arts. If this is the chosen path, the challenge is the reward.

Although beautiful days are not a rare thing in Redondo Beach, yesterday was exceptionally gorgeous.  There’s nothing like the crisp, clean air after it rains, and there was a light breeze off the ocean that made the salty smell in the air even stronger than usual.  Days like yesterday make me feel alive, so naturally they’re usually the perfect days to work out…

But for some reason I just wasn’t feeling it, coming up with every excuse in the book to delay it.  Finally, after a guilt trip from my husband, I headed out to train.  My plan was to start with 15 minutes and see how I felt, but within 2 minutes of hitting the pads and hearing that solid “thwack-thwack” of punches and kicks, it no longer seemed like a chore, and I felt like I could continue for hours.  Afterwards I was happy, calm, proud that I’d made that first step, and ready to enjoy the rest of the beautiful day.

Taking that first step onto the mat can be hard to do sometimes, but it is probably the most important part of health and training.  We all have mornings when hitting the snooze button again feels like the best idea in the world, and we all have evenings after a long day of school or work when all you want to do is head home and collapse in front of the TV.  Working out or training feels like another chore…but I don’t know anyone who has said, “That was a waste of time and now I feel worse,” after forcing him or herself to show up at the school or gym after a long day (or short night)!  We all struggle with motivation at times; life can be complicated and exhausting.  Work, school, spouse, kids, finances, health, etc…all of these things can be overwhelming.  But through it all, martial arts will support you, and everyone at Elite is here for you.  All you have to do is take that first step.

Elite has a schedule that makes it easy to stop by and take a class at convenient times, such as before or after school or work.  And the classes are offered in such a way that you can choose your speed or discipline.  Not feeling up to a cardio-blasting Extreme Kickboxing class?  Perhaps a more mentally challenging Jiu Jitsu class fits your mood better.  No matter what class you choose, by taking that first step onto the mat you have already succeeded, doing more and pushing yourself more than most people do.  Recognize it and be proud of it.  We are proud of each of you.

See you at the school!

Katie

Challenge yourself everyday to accomplish a goal. Elite Training Center (Redondo Beach, CA), encourages and challenges its members to push themselves to achieve their next goal. As we often talk about in Krav Maga, achieving a short term goal such as your next stripe can lead to accomplishing long term goals such as earning a black belt.

Refine your technique slowly and thoroughly: through this practice, perfecting movement from roundkicks to gun dissarms will lead you to attaining your short and long term goals.

Kali/Silat emphasizes the slow and controlled movement in all aspects of training. Whether it is empty hand combat, blade or impact weapon, to focus on speed above concise and surgical movements would simply instill bad habits and result in failure.

Whether we train in Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or the combination of the above to form a platform for an MMA fighter, precision and controlled movements are paramount in a martial artist’s repertoire.

As you all know Christos Giagos is defending his belt November 19th. Tickets are now available at the front desk, so hurry and grab yours today! There is also a pre-order list for Christos’ fight shirt that is an Elite approved uniform which can be worn in any of our classes. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness our champion MMA fighter in the cage!