Disasters can strike at any time, both natural and man-made. Part of self-defense is being as prepared as possible, and self-defense is one of the founding purposes of Elite. We don’t just teach Krav Maga on the mat; we host survival camps to teach essential skills, and we try and bring relevant survival and disaster preparedness […]
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Do Muscles really have Memory? Uhh, all I know is the more I train and practice the better and faster I get! That’s a good answer but what’s really happening? If you want to know read on. Whether you just started training martial arts or self-defense and fitness at Elite or have been training for a
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Some Messages Bear Repeating I don’t usually write on kids self-defense or training topics, but the viral video linked below spurred discussion among nearly everyone who saw it, parent or not. The video shows a man in his 20s or 30s approaching kids aged 4-5 to see if they will talk to him or walk
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Self-Defense Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has garnered a reputation for being more of a sport in the past few years. I also know there are some people out there who only do it for self-defense. Although it is an integral part to being a well rounded MMA Fighter, it is also hugely important to
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The “ah-ha!!” moment A student beginning martial arts is incredibly lucky, even if he or she doesn’t fully realize it! There is such a vast amount of knowledge and skill and experience to discover in every martial art, regardless of whether it‘s Muay Thai kickboxing, Kali, MMA mixed martial arts, Krav Maga, etc. As beginners start
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What can we do different in our lives to make it better? I am always asking myself this. I am way too hard on myself. Most of us are. But why is it? We’re all capable of living a healthy lifestyle. It all starts with you. Then you have to choose goals. Then you write
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Kickboxing styles It is interesting to see when fighters with different kickboxing styles and backgrounds test their skills in a match. How do they adjust and react to their opponent’s style? Is it better to be offensive like the American kickboxer, or is it better to be defensive and time the strikes for the perfect
Martial arts can be a great memory maker! Remember the first promotion at Elite Training Center that you were a part of? Was it Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, or MMA? You wondered after 30 minutes into the 5 hours of training, “what am I doing this for?” (thanks Bobby Rich). You remember those people
Setting realistic fitness goals Everyone is always talking about how they want a six pack or a better butt or better arms and then they go on some crazy diet. However, it is really important to realize that fitness (and fitness goals) has to be balanced with the rest of your life. You could
Women’s self-defense I decided to post this video for several reasons (one of which involves women’s self defense). The first reason is pretty obvious to me. Stay off the ground. Even though the attacker was on top and dominating the person on the bottom, he was still at a position of disadvantage against everyone else.
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Elite Training Center in Redondo Beach, California is a mixed martial arts gym that offers a wide range of martial arts classes, including Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kali/Silat/Eskrima (Filipino open-hand and stick/weapon fighting), and LOTAR—an intuitive self-defense system that does not rely on size or strength.
We provide Adult Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes, as well as programs for kids and Youth MMA. In all of our programs, men and women train side by side in a focused, respectful environment built on our core values of Respect, Honor, Discipline, and Strength.
Located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, our martial arts academy serves students of all ages and experience levels. We focus on building confidence and teaching practical, effective self-defense skills.
Our instructors bring not only strong teaching experience, but also real-world knowledge gained through applying these techniques in actual street and combat situations.
Martial Arts Training Near Our Gym
Our students include people from these areas.
Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles, Torrance.
