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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…


Thoughts on Tests

Tests are a powerfully important part of life. They are the times when we truly see what we’re made of; tests show us where we need to improve, and they

Progressive & Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Teaching

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been in the United States since the late 1970’s and early part of the 1980’s in very small circles in California. It wasn’t until the 1990’s that

Progression on the mat

Sparring class looked fantastic on Monday night. Everyone’s kickboxing is growing in a positive direction. Impressive output from the students in the Krav Maga class afterwords as well. That night’s

Superheroes and Martial Arts

Why do we love superheroes? The Avengers is currently smashing box office records around the world, so I thought it would be interesting to explore why society loves superheroes and

Mind-Over-Matter…of fact

Train daily. Create something habitual that can benefit not only you, but others as well. Easier said than done? Not really. By instituting something physically and mentally stimulating the benefits

The Legend of the Ring Returns!

Erik Paulson is returning to Elite Training Center for a 3-hour seminar on May 12th! This martial arts event for students of all levels offers everyone the chance to learn

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a Passion!

Inside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.com conducted an interview with Elite Training Center instructor Prof. Tony Pacenski. Check it out: www.insidebjj.com/2012/04/29/17-tony-pacenski Elite Training Center 1628 South Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

The Benefits of Martial Arts & The Lifestyle

The Benefits of Training Martial Arts & The Lifestyle www.elitetrainingcenter.net I started my Tuesday morning with a Krav Maga class at Elite Training Center 1628 South Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo

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Help us shine in 2012. Please take a few moments of your time and Vote for your Favorite Martial Arts School. FRIENDS & FAMILY CAN VOTE TOO!!! ~Instructions Below~ 6

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