Great News!
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Elite Training Center is adding a Jiu-Jitsu Gi program as of July 1st! We are adding yet another element to our school. It will do nothing but supplement our knowledge and practice of the Combative Mixed Martial Arts. As of that date check the schedule for new additions and opportunites. Ask any of the instructors…
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Krav Maga!!! Redondo Beach
Krav Maga promotion/test day tomorrow! All are welcome to participate regardless of which system it is that you train. Be sure to bring a second change of clothes. Also be prepared to work hard and remember that the key is to work together as a team which will bring success.
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Truth
Truth. What does it mean? Is it and should it always be that trait admired in people? Has society sunk so low that honesty is a quality that should be highlighted? Truth can be found in everything. Someone who tells a lie is a liar. However that a lie exists is still truth. Often times…
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Urgency is Emergency
Be patient in your martial arts training. As we progress we are easily frustrated. This is natural. Krav Maga although instinctually applied takes years to fine tune. Kali / Silat, an art of anticipatory movement takes many years to understand as well. Whether it is Kickboxing or Jiu Jitsu, the martial artist must take the…
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Positive
Hold yourself accountable. At Elite Training Center in Redondo Beach, CA we encourage all of our student body to hold and carry themselves with confidence. Walk tall and be proud of the actions you make. With this mindset only positive outcomes occur. How proud can we be when we cheat during competition? How proud can…
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Why Train?
Why do we train? Ask yourself this question. What is the driving force behind training in Kickboxing / Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Kali / Silat? Often we create the routine and forget the motivation. This can lead to monotony. At Elite Training Center in Redondo Beach we encourage our students to remind themselves daily as…
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Survive and Thrive
It is always important to understand how something works before attempting to work it. At Elite Training Center in Redondo Beach we approach all training with a sense of preparation. Krav Maga, Kali / Silat, and Kickboxing all must be approached with not only a desire to learn, but to also understand and apply. Often times we…
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Meta Tool vs Many Tools
Always practice the basics. As you progress in your martial arts career it is the responsibility of the martial artist to do homework. By fine tuning the basic movements in your martial arts tool box, the development of more advanced techniques can be learned easier. When throwing a hook punch, motion of the body can change.…
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Krav Maga in Hermosa Beach and Being Aware
Krav Maga in Hermosa Beach Awareness. What does it mean to you? Most people coast through their lives with a limited sense of awareness. Walking down the street, driving down the freeway, or even waking up in the morning all becomes routine. Routine leads to stagnation. Stagnation leads to lack of awareness. When training in the martial…
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Kids Krav Maga Summer Camp 2011
Exciting, All- New Kids Krav Maga Summer Camp! Elite Training Center is pleased to offer a summer camp for kids ages 6-11. One full week of Krav Maga training and fitness. July 11 thru 15 from 8:30- 12 noon. $250.00 for a week of technique, fitness and lots more! Sign up now and receive a…
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Martial Arts Training in Hermosa Beach: Being Response Able
Martial Arts Training in Hermosa Beach In the beginning of any martial artist’s career we must be cautious and understanding of the extent and level to which we train. This is a responsibility that works three fold. The martial artist who is starting out and their partner; as well as the instructor of the art…
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Urgency
Urgency can be a new martial artist’s worst enemy. Patience and an open mind must be exercised when learning any new skill. Martial arts like Kali / Silat, Krav Maga and Thai Boxing / kickboxing are very unnatural movements to instill. That is why practicing them slowly and methodically is hugely important at Elite Training…
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