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Sleep
Sleep Getting the proper amount of sleep is a commonly overlooked component of many peoples’ lives. The daily requirements of work, school, family and training often results in less than optimal sleep cycles. Prolonged, irregular sleep cycles not only have a debilitating effect on performance, but can lead to increased rate of injuries and serious…
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Teaching martial arts
Teaching martial arts and the role of a teacher has been on my mind a lot lately, so I thought I’d write a little about teaching in general and my personal journey with it for my post today. There are aspects of teaching martial arts and pushing yourself that are universal as well, and I…
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Russell Redenbaugh Living His Narrative
In continuing my little blog series on people that motivate me, I am choosing a person with achievements as a successful investor and economist, as a Commissioner on the US Civil Rights Commission serving under three US Presidents, and a three-time gold medal jiu-jitsu, world champion fighting sighted opponents. It proved that if he can,…
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How do your life choices affect your chronological age
Add up or Subtract the figures to see the effect your life choices have on your body concerning your actual age. Your LIFE AGE: _____ 1) Regular GP checkups every 18-24 months? YES -7 NO +6 2) Family history of degenerative disease, cancer, heart disease, diabetes etc? YES +5 3) Current smoker: 10 or more…
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A fighter mind
““Fighting is fifty percent mental.” Through the ages, grizzled fighters and veteran trainers have said words of that nature to eager young fighters, to reporters, to anyone who would listen. Even for the ancient Samurai and sword masters of feudal Japan, where life and death were on the line every duel, after mastery the game…
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Consistent Training Martial Arts in redondo beach
Consistent Training Martial Arts in redondo beach We often talk about consistent training. The thing that stops us from starting again is us. We are the ones who don’t do it. Krav Maga, although a “reality based self defense system” and reputedly one of the more violent systems still requires proper, consistent training. Being consistent…
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Rickson Gracie’s Drive
In continuing my little blog series on people that motivate me, I am choosing a martial artist and one of the great teachers of our time: Rickson Gracie. Above is a very popular movie that follows his journey to compete in the Japan Vale Tudo. Learn a little bit about Mastre Rickson and why the…
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Perspective
Perspective I hate running. I always have and I always will. If you were to ask me what I hated most about my time in the military, I would answer running. I run regularly because it’s a good cardiovascular workout, it seems to help me keep my wind while I’m on the mat and it’s…
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MMA fights
Competition does not need to be the end result of your martial arts path. There are so many positive aspects to what you are achieving just by showing up and training every day. But to some the call of the cage and the desire to test all that you have learned becomes part of their…
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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 and the ones that become good friends. This is how it works in the life when the good are presented in your path. My trip…
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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 through the doors. However the Krav Maga promotion over the weekend stood out because of the fun that everyone seemed to be having. Our ages…
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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 made it through. It was inspiring to watch! We were also lucky enough to have a portion of the test take place in the sand…
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What can we do different in our lives to make it better? I am always asking myself this. I am way too hard on myself. Most of us are. But
Shelter for Disaster Preparedness Shelter, it’s the final component of the three essentials of life (Water, Fire & Shelter) but that doesn’t mean that it’s any less important. In a
Kickboxing styles It is interesting to see when fighters with different kickboxing styles and backgrounds test their skills in a match. How do they adjust and react to their opponent’s
Martial arts can be a great memory maker! Remember the first promotion at Elite Training Center that you were a part of? Was it Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, or
Setting realistic fitness goals Everyone is always talking about how they want a six pack or a better butt or better arms and then they go on some crazy diet.
Women’s self-defense I decided to post this video for several reasons (one of which involves women’s self defense). The first reason is pretty obvious to me. Stay off the ground.
Rear Naked Choke When you learn anything for the 1st time there tends to be two different approaches, I called it the “Gas on” and “Gas off” approach. The best
Boxing drills Watch the boxing drills in the video. You’ll see Floyd getting ready for Manny Pacquiao hitting mitts with his uncle. You’ll see Floyd Mayweather do lot of the
Again, I’ve been ranting a bit about social media to those who will listen. I am pleased to see people “liking” the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children! We
