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  • Magnify the positives

      Magnify the Positives – Shrink the Negatives!   Everyday we all deal with positive things and positive people, as well as negative things and negative people. What we focus on, is a choice we all have to make.   Some people magnify the negatives and get stressed out by their problems and challenges. If…

  • Please help us win “Best martial arts school in the Southbay”!!!

    Please help Elite training Center win the daily breeze competition for the best of the Southbay please follow the link below and fill out the info under the martial arts catagory use our address at Elite training center 1628 pacific coast highway Redondo beach ca 90277 http://prolin.dailybreeze.com/southbaysbest/ Please help us win and let everyone know…

  • Slipping punches with a step and without a step

    Within the different systems we teach slipping punches is another tech the is common to them all, weather it’s Krav maga , mixed martial arts, thai boxing Kali etc…please practice this movement because of it importance Slipping Punches – Rotate your opposite shoulder towards the outside of attacking arm, coiling your torso and rotation of…

  • Bushido….one of the most important ideas in martial arts

    BUSHIDO ​​ ​In ancient times, Samurai Warriors were dedicated servants and protectors. During turbulent times they served their leaders unselfishly and would literally sacrifice their lives to protect them. The Samurai were highly respected for the discipline and dedication they displayed to their training and purpose in life. Besides developing great skill and courage, they…

  • Orei within the Martial Arts

      OREI (oh-ray!)   Meaning “Respect” or “Etiquette”. Generally speaking , it’s an expression of respect and appreciation usually shown in the way we treat and greet each other in the martial arts. In its original context, it was always a formal bow or a proper salutation. Sometimes it can be a simple “Osu” to…

  • Krav maga Basic Curr- Bobbing and weaving

    Within all of the different martial Arts we teach at elite training center bobbing and weaving is one of the motions that are constant in them all ….the degree you bob might change based upon Mma, Thai boxing, or Krav Maga but the main motion stays the same… Bobbing and Weaving – Bend your knees…

  • When hit with Negative – Counter with Positive! And DOJO TERMINOLOGY  KOKORO is a mindset that allows you to properly focus yourself for optimal results.  

    When hit with Negative – Counter with Positive!   Training in the Martial Arts conditions and prepares us to defend against dangerous people and threatening situations. One of the greatest dangers we face everyday… isn’t so much a physical threat. More common is risk of being harmed by negative comments, attitudes or emotions.   Applying…

  • Elite Krav Maga- Basic Curr -Movement and Shadowboxing

    We are still going over the basic curriculum for Krav Maga that we teach at Elite training center ,Redondo beach. Still the basics we cover in the Krav Maga can be translated to any martial arts system when it comes to movement and shadowboxing weather it’s the mixed martial arts system, the Kali , Thai…

  • Seeking Peace of Mind With a Self Defense Class

    There was a wonderful arrticle in the PV news recently that discussed one woman taking her safety in her own hands by learning self defense.  Elite is proud to be the school she turned to and we hope women throughout the South Bay come to recognize that you have a right to know how to…

  • Elite Self Defense For Kids: Confidence, Discipline, Strength, Honor, Fun

    Danny Christian leads the Youth Programs at Elite Training Center and has been teaching certified martial arts, safety and self-defense classes to young boys and girls for over a decade! Click Here To Register or call for FREE LESSONS 310-542-1600 Self Defense & Fitness for Ages 5-11 Effective Self-Defense Fun Games Stranger Awareness Out & About…

  • The shoe rack theory

    POWER OF GREAT PEOPLE SKILLS}>DOJO PROTOCOL   Score a “10” in your Black Belt Manners…   Practice the “Shoe Rack Theory” each time you enter the dojo.   Most people that come to a Martial Arts dojo learn to place their shoes in the shoerack, thinking it is done simply to keep the dojo clean.…

  • Krav Maga basic Curr- Basic movement

    Since all skils we work on in krav maga come from proper footwork, I am outlining the basic movement involved in the basic curriculum..Elite training center Southbay Krav Maga stress proper base and footwork for your technique this gives you a strong foundation to fight from and without that all else is pointless.. Forward Movement…


Keala Kennelly’s Drive

When I moved back to Los Angeles, I continued to have a drive of a wild man. It is funny how often people will come and go in your life

Krav Maga Belt Promotion

Thank you to everyone who showed up to train at the Promotion/Test on Saturday.We’ve done a number of promotions and tests since ELITE re-branded. We’ve also seen greater numbers come

Krav Maga Program

Krav Maga Program Last Saturday was another fantastic promotion/test day for the Krav Maga program! There were times where it got tough, but everyone pushed themselves and each other and

The Time Is Now

This week after the Claudia “Claudinha” Gadelha SoCal MMA & Grappling Camps last weekend at Elite Training Center, I joked that the winners were the ones that showed up. Not

Nagging Injuries

Nagging Injuries If you participate in just about any activity long enough, you are bound to develop some form of mild to moderate pain or injury. The physical nature of

The Hard Road in Martial Arts

Martial Arts Lessons in Redondo Beach We have, in previous posts written on taking the hard road as it is much more rewarding. Following up from last week’s application of

Everyone has something to teach in martial arts

Everyone has something to teach in martial arts! This probably applies to everyone you encounter in life, but it’s absolutely true in martial arts; understanding this and embracing it can

The Filipino Martial Arts in redondo beach

The Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). From the book “The Filipino Martial Art”_ as taught by Dan Inosanto The publishers wrote: One of the things that captivated audiences in Bruce Lee’s

Applying Martial Arts to how you live your life…

Applying Martial Arts to how you live your life Applying Martial Arts to how you live your life can often come across as cliche. But for a number of Elite

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