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  • Elite Training Center seminar at El Camino

    On October 24, 2009 three of the Elite Training Center’s instructors did a non profit self-defense workshop at El Camino College in Torrance, CA. 15 people attended, ranging in ages from 18 to 55. A special thanks to all involved. The instructors truly enjoyed the opportunity to share and showcase what Elite has to offer.

  • Elite Belt Advancement Day… A Day To Remember

    Thirty four Krav Maga students participated in Elite Training Center’s belt advancement day.  Students spent two and a half hours executing self-defense techniques, performing physical exercise and proving to themselves they can do anything. The event was unique since Elite recently adjusted their belting system.  Professor Brian Rauchbach, emphasized the importance of teamwork, motivation, and…

  • Elite Training Center Congratulations to Shawni On Her Article in the Daily Breeze Newspaper

    Elite Training Center Congratulations to Shawni Young, program director at Elite Training Center and MMA fighter for her article in the South Bay Daily Breeze.Shawni is an inspiration to all of us.  The Female MMA article as it appeared in the Daily Breeze: BUSINESS CASUAL: Female fighter’s career choice gains respect By Muhammed El-Hasan, Staff…

  • Elite Training Center Grapplers Quest

    Elite Training Center‘s “Team Elite” had a strong presence and showing at the Grapplers Quest held in Long Beach, CA October 10th, 2009.  Many of our athletes took medals home from the well known event. Results will be posted soon.  Here are some pictures of the event. http://www.alpiner.net/FUN/People/Grapplers-Quest/9923001_6YSyB#676748238_2y8rX   Elite Training Center Elite Training Center…

  • Karate & Jiu-Jitsu 2 Weeks Free Street Safe Kids

    Karate & Jiu-Jitsu Safety First, Fun Second! Elite Training Center is proud to present “Street Safe Kids Karate & Jiu-Jitsu“, our original kids self defense classes.  This unique program combines reality-based self-defense and traditional stand up martial arts, including Karate, Kickboxing, Jui-Jitsu, LOTAR®, personal empowerment and safety program. Click here for two free weeks We…

  • Self-Defense The First Line Of Defense Is Avoiding The Fight

    Self-Defense I heard this story recently of an American man who visited his sister in Switzerland. They ended up in a basement room at a pub full of locals. For some reason the lights started going on and off, and he saw a shocked look on his sister’s face. She had been groped in the…

  • Elite Training Center Family Fight Night!

    Elite Training Center   Our latest group outing as a school (Elite Training Center, Redondo Beach) brought us to 12th and Highland in Manhattan Beach! It was a very pleasant surprise to see so many members of the Center in attendance. Thanks to Shawni for organizing the event that brought us together. Be sure to…

  • Krav Maga Advanced Training

    Krav Maga We are excited about the new advanced Krav Maga classes. These take people from the basics learned in the beginning classes to the actual application and combatives. This program continues to evolve making Elite Training Center extremely powerful with Krav Maga. Krav Maga Elite Training Center 1628 South Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach,…

  • Elite Training Center Nominated For Community Service Award

    was nominated for the shinealight award, sponsored by American Express and NBC Universal, for community service.  Shinealight is  The nomination follows: Elite Training Centeris more than a training center or school.  It is a place of true inspiration taught through self-awareness, self-confidence and the understanding that there’s something greater than just yourself.  It sets an…

  • Brian Rauchbach: President/Chief Instructor Resume

    -Specialized in all forms of Close Quarters Combat -Head of Training for PSD team Operational Defense System -Master Trainer Level in All weapons Platforms -specialized in tactical training for law enforcement and military units on matters of tactical shooting and military Combatives (hand-to-hand combat).  Founder of the Combative Mixed Martial Arts system: Combative Mixed Martial…

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu- Side Choke On The Ground Escape

    This technique can be used as a transition skill in combination with the standing choke drill in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts. This assumes that you, the victim, are lying on your back. 1. With outside hand, pluck out hand to release immediate danger 2. Place inside hand on hip or face or…

  • Martial Arts- Physical and Mental Flexibility

    I spend 6 to 12 hours each day in martial arts.  Some of the techniques I use to survive this include pacing myself and keeping myself flexible. Physical Flexibility: I spend 10 to 15 minutes each day in stretching.  Stretching improves flexibility and reduces the possibility of injury. Mental Flexibility In Martial Arts: Each of…


Firearms Training in the South Bay

Firearms Training in the South Bay …..Who needs firearms training?….. The short answer is that everyone needs firearms training in the South Bay! But you say that you don’t even

Respect plays a big role

This month’s character trait in the kids’ jiu-jitsu program is respect. As an instructor, I feel that this is important because respect sets the right examples for the children. Teaching

Kids Martial Arts Classes – Respect Plays A Big Role

This month’s character trait in the kids’ jiu-jitsu program is respect. As an instructor, I feel that this is important because respect sets the right examples for the children. Teaching

Age is just a number in martial arts

Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, BJJ, Kali Silat and MMA are all ageless. How many times have we heard, “I’m too old for this…?” Here and now understand, I did

MMA in Redondo Beach

MMA in Redondo Beach I began training in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) at Elite Training Center a year ago, and I’ve learned that it’s not all about two people going

jiu jitsu in hermosa beach – Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil

jiu jitsu in hermosa beach ———————————————————————————————– Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil has has the rich history of doing organized vale tudo (anything goes) matches some 40 to 50 years before the first

kickboxing in redondo beach – The Importance of the Holding Pads

kickboxing in redondo beach ———————————————————————————————– The Importance of the Holding Pads Often, while kickboxing in redondo beach, we underestimate how important holding pads correctly is when in reality a pad

kids martial arts in redondo beach

kids martial arts in redondo beach ———————————————————————————————– It’s easy to preach. But what happens to when you actually have to act on what you preach. Is it like monkey see,

Warrior Yoga for Martial Artists in Redondo Beach ~ Yoga for Martial Arts

Warrior Yoga for Martial Artists in Redondo Beach Not many martial arts practitioners would think of using Yoga as a part of their training, but in actual fact the skills

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