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Single-Minded
Single-Minded In the death of you call me selfish, for it is Now I am determined to save us: together we will succeed! When I was 17, a friend and mine in Philadelphia said, “The things I like about you Tony are you do not get caught up in your moods and you are one of…
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Kickboxing Around the World
Kickboxing Around the World Its very easy for us to get trapped thinking about our own little corner of the world as we go about our day to day activities. I think that is especially true for those of us who live in the South Bay because it is it’s own little corner of…
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Home Defense in The South Bay
When most people think of, or plan for home security they think about securing their home from break ins when they’re not at home. That’s fine, but it’s only dealing with one part of the problem and, given that the average home owner has their contents insured against theft, it’s the minor part of the…
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Black Belt: Martial arts at Elite
What is a “black belt?” When I was growing up it represented an almost mystical individual. One who had amazing skill and yet was selfless and humble and noble. Black belts were heroes and role models, the equivalent of knights and Samurai…Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee, and Toshiro Mifune characters! Yet after training in martial arts…
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Congratulations to our MMA Fighters!
Congratulations to our MMA Fighters! What an astonishing display of technique and fluidity this weekend! Tommy Aaron and Roman Todorovich continue to impress us with their ability to lead by example in the cage, on and off the mat. What separates our fighters from most is their understanding of the true core values of the…
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MMA in Redondo Beach: The three fundamental aspects
The three fundamental aspects of MMA in Redondo Beach are stand up, take downs, and ground fighting/submissions. MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts because each of these three aspects takes elements from a different martial art and combines them into a smooth flow. There are numerous techniques from many martial arts but the majority come…
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The idea leverage and positioning
leverage and positioning The following words of the Greek mathematician/inventor Archimedes: “Give me a place to stand and with a lever I will move the whole world.” makes me thing think of jiu-jitsu and business. Where you stand is important in business and as much as it is always best to continuously check your circles of people around you. …
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Never too young…
Never too young On Wednesday I have the honor of teaching two Kali classes at Elite Training Center, one at 6pm and one at 8pm. On the 8pm class I had an amazing group of 16 students. Tonight lesson was Contra Sumbrada with Vine disarm. It is an advanced drill: there is footwork, strike patterns,…
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Thai Muay Testing
Hey everyone! Quick reminder that the next promotion will be for our Kickboxing Program on Saturday September 7th. Remember what the school is all about, show up to support your team mates as they go through the promotion process. In turn when it’s your turn to test, you will have an army of friends to…
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KRAV MAGA BLACK BELT –
Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kali and MMA all come with a price. This upcoming weekend marks a huge milestone for some of our instructors. Two Elite Training Center instructors will spend 3 days utilizing their acquired skill sets in Krav Maga, BJJ, MMA, Kali, and Muay Thai Kickboxing as they test…
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longevity in jiu jitsu training
longevity in jiu jitsu training This week I was training jiu-jitsu with Tony C. during open mat and having fun. We were both getting back into sparring after a little summer break of travel and relaxation. While we were using the techniques and strategies of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tony’s shoulder and gi went across of face…
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Fundamentals are Key
Fundamentals are Key Working constantly on you base and the basics of Thai boxing is absolutely key for being successful on the mat and in the ring. The way you move within your base, stepping your punches correctly, moving your head and always working on your technique is essential in your martial arts path and…
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When you decide to learn any martial art it’s critical to look at it and understand it in its historical context. No system was developed in a vacuum, and each
Krav Maga classes at Elite Training Center often follow a similar pattern. After a warm up there is a lesson on a particular technique, and in the final minutes of
Great class tonight in Women’s MMA!! We have some newer people and they worked mount escapes and basic positioning. Meanwhile the blue belts in class learned some new armbars. Women
The students at Elite Training Center in Redondo never fail to impress me. Although no one knew exactly what was in store for him or her at survival camp, each
In an always-changing world, professionals from attorneys to salesmen must keep current and relevant. Companies and individuals do this through continuing education, in the form of seminars, classes, guest instructors,
It’s been awesome seeing the growing number of women in the Master’s Path Krav Maga classes. There was a time not too long ago that martial arts was completely dominated
Help someone to inspire others. On a daily basis at Elite Training Center we reinforce the importance of sharing the knowledge necessary to make someone successful in martial arts. It
Determine what is best for you as a martial artist. Too often we waiver between one system and another, always searching for the “best.” Without an empty mind waiting to
Learning how to sink your weight is an important component to every martial art; it increases base, balance, and power. In kickboxing, power comes when you set your weight down
