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What I Learned from Muay Thai Training
What I Learned from Muay Thai Training Upon returning from our trip to Thailand, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the journey before putting anything into words. One thing that truly stands out is the success of everyone on the trip. I’m incredibly proud to say that the students of Elite represented…
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Making a Difference
Making a Difference I was speaking to my uncle this week regarding a recent death in the family. As is often the case with these types of discussions the concept of personal legacy and a meaningful life came up. I told my uncle that a hundred years from now if even a single person knew…
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LEADERSHIP IN THE MARTIAL ARTS
Leadership in the martial arts is fundamental. There is always someone to lead the way to accomplish a goal. It can be one or two people or a team, but often there is one person who stands out that can take the bad or challenging and make it good and successful. This isn’t always the…
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1000 steps of jiu-jitsu
1000 steps of jiu-jitsu Living in Redondo Beach and training jiu-jitsu, I am always looking for fun ways to improve my strength and endurance. “Fun” was the key word. This can be subjective many times. What is fun for you may not be fun for me. At the beach in the Redondo, we have…
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The Home of Muay Thai
The Home of Muay Thai I just got back to the states from training in Muay Thai Kickboxing in the Thailand and I have to say that was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I, hands down, would go again if I got the chance. There were two things that really stood…
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Guro Dan Inosanto
Guro Dan Inosanto Guro Dan Inosanto is my Kali, Silat and JKD teacher. In the FMA or Filipino Martial Arts he is an expert in 32 different systems. Guro Dan Inosanto is not only the Grand Master of FMA, but from a humanitarian aspect, he is the master in sharing his kindness, knowledge and empathy. Last…
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Caring
caring This month’s character count for the kids’ program is caring. Teaching the children about caring is important. It is a health behavior that make others happy and them as well. Having kids learn about caring will make them desire to serve others, and it will make them feel secure and give them a peace…
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Clarity in Martial Arts Training
Clarity in Martial Arts Training Clarity in martial arts training is obviously important. Whether training in the myriad of Elite Training Center‘s systems, Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA, BJJ and Kali clarity is king. Clarity in communication applies in every area of our lives. Our relationships with our loved ones thrive when we are…
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Sparring in Martial Arts
Sparring in martial arts: “There is no truth without sparring.” Shihan spoke these words to the Master’s Path Krav Maga classes this week when students sparred with full protective gear for the first time in awhile. For many students, sparring in martial arts is something they do only rarely, if at all. It’s uncomfortable; it’s…
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Make Them Miss
Make Them Miss Make Them Miss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRIrYQrWAK0 I know this is short but I only wanted to emphasis how influential this kick boxer is and how a simple thing as movement can Make them miss. Watch his movements what how he can Make them miss, make them pay, then angles, and restarts the combination. Giorgio…
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The Right Move At The Wrong Time Is The Wrong Move
The Right Move At The Wrong Time Is The Wrong Move As I finish up a private lesson in jiu-jitsu with one my students, there were many principles and concepts that were expressed and learned during that hour. One moment during the position training, the student was trying to perform a mount escape where…
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I recently came across a great article emphasizing patience as an important skill for one to have when competing in a Jiu-Jitsu competition and realized that patience is important for
Repetition and martial arts drills are one of the most important aspects of training. You have to repeat drills and movements if you want to get better at anything. Repetition
I hear stories often about what brings people into martial arts. Sometimes it is about wanting to get healthy and learn something. It could be out of boredom. They want
The beach is right on in our backyard! Why not get some beach fitness and training this summer? Take some notes from big bad here and get ready for Muay
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
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?
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
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
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
