Great News!
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School Closed This Weekend
Sorry to inform you that we’re going to have to close down this weekend, Fri. & Sat. for repairs to our lobby. Unfortunately somebody decided to drive a vehicle into our reception area recently. Fortunately there wasn’t anyone sitting at the front desk when it happened!!! We’re doing everything we can to keep the school…
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Rest Peacefully or in Pieces
Krav Maga, MMA, kickboxing / muay thai, kali / silat, all require countless hours of training in order to become proficient. As mentioned in a previous post, we must remain hydrated, eat right and train smart. What about rest, the bane of so many martial artists and top tier athletes. How are we supposed to…
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Tying Up Loose Ends
Tying Up Loose Ends The idea of a belting system in martial arts is a relatively recent invention, dating from the late 19th century. The systematic use of colored belts to denote rank was first used by the founder of judo in the 1800’s, who devised the colored belting system using obi, a sash for…
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MMA Bio
As all of our programs studied here at Elite Training Center, our MMA program is a unique mixture to form a flowing blend of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Kick Boxing, Muay Thai, Filipino Kick Boxing, Silat, Greco Roman Wrestling and Collegiate Wrestling. Our Instructors have all combined their knowledge to form one of the first…
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Krav Maga…make it a tradition
Are we so determined to learn things so fast and so quickly that tradition has fallen to the wayside? Is it the “full speed ahead”, “just be aggressive” mindset that can win out in a physical altercation? Sure it can, but what if my opponent or attacker has trained and studied? Now, you might say,…
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Krav Maga Promotion and Testing
This upcoming month APRIL 9th we are having a Krav Maga Promotion/Test. Get prepared and focus intently in class! This is the time to shine in class and practice at home. All students are invited to support the testing process since they are what actually make the promotion fun and exciting. Afterwords is a great oppurtunity…
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Food and Water
Implementing better habits can make all the difference in your performance on the mat. By staying properly hydrated can make all the difference in having a great Kickboxing session at Elite Training Center or not. By regimenting not only the discipline to train, but also eating better can lead to better performances as well. Although…
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Academics
Elite Training Center. What does it mean to you? What does being apart of the Elite family mean to the rest of your life? For a while I have heard that Elite is a gym, or maybe students call it a place where they train for self defense. Some only come because they are interested about…
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Wrapped in Tradition
Often times people wonder why hand wraps are such an important part of Thai Boxing / kickboxing. Not only does it offer protection to the wrist and knuckles, but also represents a long tradition. Martial arts from Southeast Asia are a mix of sorts. The fighting styles of Siamese soldiers most likely used Muay Boran…
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Tools, Environment, Intention
Remember how important kickboxing clinics are at Elite Training Center in Redondo Beach. It is paramount that our student body recognize the importance of proper technique in Krav Maga. Striking in Thai Boxing and striking in Krav Maga are one in the same. Combatives are dictated by a variety of factors. Take for instance the…
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Emotions Run High
It’s Friday almost 9pm, my skin is submerged in goose bumps, I have the inability to stop sweating, my thoughts are racing, my emotions are running high. But yet I feel calm. Almost as if this is the breaking point, the calm before the storm. It’s now less then 24 hours until the bell rings…
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Higher Learning
Everyday is a good day to train which is why we train everyday! There is nothing more fulfilling than a great workout. The endorphins making you smile, the sweat and elevated heartrate serving as post its to remember what makes a person stronger, faster, more fit. For some, this task is daunting. For the students at Elite Training Center…
Situational Awareness In lieu of recent events, situational awareness can be your best asset. Whether training in Krav Maga, MMA, Muay Thai, Kali, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ each system offers
Our real relationship with jiu-jitsu Having taught jiu-jitsu for over 15 solid years, I often act as a mentor for students’ relationships off the mats. Come to think of it,
Tiffany van Soest The Champion’s Seminar Yesterday, Tiffany van Soest gave a Muay Thai Kickboxing seminar at the school and it was amazing! For those of you that don’t know,
UFC 165 Jones vs. Gustafsson UFC 165 Jones vs. Gustafsson was a night of great fights, but the title fight between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson was incredible! Any fan
Kill them with kindness Kill them with kindness As a martial artist, I believe everyone deserves respect. It is important to show respect to everyone you interact with; especially the
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Purple and Brown Belts at Elite Training Center One of my students was promoted to blue belt on September 20th several years before at Rodrigo Mederios’ academy
Muay Thai Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach The days are getting closer for Team Elite’s trip back to Thailand. As the journey draws closer we get more excited to train
Martial Arts as a way to stay young and healthy Every Tuesday and Thursday night I take classes with Guro Dan Inosanto to practice Kali/Silat. This Tuesday I invited a
