About Our MMA Gym
Elite Training Center is a martial arts gym in Redondo Beach offering self-defense training and fitness classes to students throughout the South Bay and the greater Los Angeles area. We train men, women, adults, and youth, both complete beginners and experienced martial artists. Our academy teaches practical skills and real confidence while emphasizing our four core principles: Respect, Honor, Discipline, and Strength. Training options include LOTAR®, Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Adult MMA, Kids CMMA, and Youth CMMA.
Martial Arts Training at Our Gym
Our students hail from all over the Los Angeles area, especially South Bay and beach cities, including Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Lawndale, Torrance, Lomita, San Pedro, Hawthorne, and Gardena. Many students commute specifically for our self-defense and MMA programs because of our reputation for high-level instruction and real-world training experience.
Leadership Through Experience
Chief Instructor, Brian Rauchbach, has over 25 years of operational experience in professional security contracting. While operating in many international theaters, Mr. Rauchbach worked with and was trained by many of the top operators from the most elite counter-terrorism units in the world. While maintaining the LOTAR, Krav Maga, kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts systems. Mixed Martial Arts systems. This includes MMA-based movement and conditioning. Mr. Rauchbach has also integrated the many different styles of Close Quarter Combat that he utilized during this time, adding to the effectiveness of the system.
Mr. Rauchbach understands your needs and your skill level. He’ll push you gently to reach your maximum potential but has the experience to know that this type of training is a process that varies in time for each student. There’s a reason why his classes are so popular. It’s because his students value his expert guidance, his stunning amount of knowledge, and his ability to make learning enjoyable while never losing sight of the fact that self-defense is a serious business.
Martial Arts Studio Instructors with Real-World Experience
Elite Training Center instructors all have experience in real-world applications that enhance their teaching experience. They have applied their skills in international personal protection, local law enforcement, security, the Army Rangers, the U.S. Navy SEALS, and other U.S. special operations groups. Read more about our Law & Military Classes here.
Our Instructors Are Passionate About Teaching
Elite Training Center’s instructors and students represent the best of our principles. Classes are taught with patience, kindness, and empathy for the needs of both new students and experienced martial artists.
Mr. Rauchbach has developed a practical approach to self-defense with a well-grounded foundation for beginners that expands into a far more sophisticated and complex skillset. Learning happens at your own pace: the more time you put in, the greater the rewards. But the modular system, day and night classes, and rotating curriculum allow you to fit your training into your schedule easily.
Visitors Are Always Welcome to our Martial Arts Studio
We encourage you to stop by and see our classes in action. While you’re there, you may even have the opportunity to speak to instructors on-hand who are not leading a class at the time. When you’re ready, we’ll schedule a personal introductory session with just you and an instructor so you can readily slip into any of our classes. Please stop in—we look forward to meeting you in person!
