Sparring This might sound a little crazy, but I firmly believe that it is really important to get beat up in sparring. I’m not saying it’s ok to get so beat up that you end up knocked out or injured. (That is not ok.) What I mean is that it is important to take your
True martial artists True martial artists are inspired by the impact they have on those around them. This past Saturday Elite Training Center pushed forward with another Krav Maga promotion. As Elite grows and the programs flourish our students continue to get better and better with each promotion. To the instructors, it was a very special
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Respect in Martial Arts: The purpose of bowing Students who are walking into a martial arts school for the first time might be surprised at the amount of bowing that goes on! When I first began training, I felt self-conscious when I bowed, mostly because I wasn’t raised in a culture where it’s commonplace. But
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MMA conditioning Here is a quick workout that will help increase your MMA conditioning, adding to your gas tank in the cage. These exercises are also useful for other martial arts like Muay Thai kickboxing, BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Krav Maga. 1. 10 minutes on the treadmill (Increase speed every minute) 2. 25 Hanging
Recently I was discussing martial arts retention with a friend. He trains in Muay Thai and Krav Maga. Back in the 90’s he did a lot of MMA. Many injuries and a few masters degrees later his understanding of physiology and psychology changed. There are many levels of retention. Lecture 5% Reading 10% Audio Visual
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My fascination with combat and combat sports extends far beyond the techniques I practice in the gym. In fact I draw most of my inspiration from the books I read and movies I watch that chronicle the incredible lives of professional fighters and their training. I’m sure some of you have seen the movie “the
Teaching martial arts and the role of a teacher has been on my mind a lot lately, so I thought I’d write a little about teaching in general and my personal journey with it for my post today. There are aspects of teaching martial arts and pushing yourself that are universal as well, and I
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Add up or Subtract the figures to see the effect your life choices have on your body concerning your actual age. Your LIFE AGE: _____ 1) Regular GP checkups every 18-24 months? YES -7 NO +6 2) Family history of degenerative disease, cancer, heart disease, diabetes etc? YES +5 3) Current smoker: 10 or more
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Consistent Training Martial Arts in redondo beach We often talk about consistent training. The thing that stops us from starting again is us. We are the ones who don’t do it. Krav Maga, although a “reality based self defense system” and reputedly one of the more violent systems still requires proper, consistent training. Being consistent
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Competition does not need to be the end result of your martial arts path. There are so many positive aspects to what you are achieving just by showing up and training every day. But to some the call of the cage and the desire to test all that you have learned becomes part of their
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.
1628 South Pacific Coast Hwy.
Redondo Beach, California 90277
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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.
