Call our Gym: 310-543-1600

Address: 1628 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

News

Great News!

  • 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…


Basic Guidelines for being a Good Partner

At Elite Training Center (Redondo Beach, CA), we stress the importance of being a good training partner, but what does that specifically entail? How do we ensure that we are

Working with the Youth

Today Team Elite went outside our local community in search for those who need martial arts most in their lives. Venturing down to a church in South Los Angeles, we

Humility…get some!!!

Everything has a humble beginning. We’ve all heard the cliche phrases, “He/She/It comes from humble beginnings…” Whether you train in Kali, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, BJJ or MMA at Elite

Everyone has Something to Teach…

Everyone has something to teach. This is such a great, understated truth; understanding it and embracing it can improve your skills so much faster than when you allow your ego

Martial Arts On & Off The Mats

I realize I have not been able to attend classes as of late. This is due to changing life situation & work schedules combined with out of town travel, pet

The Gift of a Training Partner

There are many ways to train alone: Running, hitting a bag, shadowboxing…all of these aspects of training are important and necessary to become proficient in martial arts. However, there is

French Kickboxing

Great experience at Sensei Paulson’s school CSW yesterday. It was a privilege to train with such high end martial artists and fighters. I admire the French Savate system tremendously and

Holiday Break

Friendly reminder to our Elite family that we will be closed tomorrow and Saturday for the holiday weekend. Be sure to rest up and return ready to train. Don’t forget

Scroll to Top