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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…


Big Goals Krav Maga, kickboxing or Thai Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Kali or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2012

Think Big – Dream Big – Achieve Big! ​ Think Big…Dream Big…Achieve Big…is all about seeing a bigger picture of what you really want to achieve in life. Big

I GET UP!

Staying alert in every situation can seem like a lot of work. Training every day cam seem challenging as well. However, by instilling a daily routine of training that enforces

New Year

Each year we all come “shooting” out of the gates of the New Year! We start new diets, new exercise routines, and cut out things we recognize as frivolous or

New Year!

Hope everyone had a joyous and restful New Year! Time to hit the mat again and get back at it. Remember that our Krav Maga and Kickboxing promotions are coming

California Law on self-defense

According to California law, you act in lawful self-defense if you: 1.reasonably believe that you are in imminent danger of being killed, seriously injured, or unlawfully touched, 2.believe that immediate

Plateaus & Breakdowns

Naturally we all come to a plataue in our martial arts training. Sometimes information can leave us feeling frustrated and confused. Take this holiday season to relax and reassess your

Give the Gift

With the holiday season upon us it is important to think about how truly fortunate we are. At Elite Training Center in Redondo Beach, CA, we stress the importance of

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu- Defending from the guard

Hello Elite Training Center Friends, This week’s classes in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program saw us practicing techniques in combatives and self-defense focusing using the guard to influence and control the

Trust Your Gut

Fear is not something to ever be taken lightly. Always trust your gut. But always embrace the fear you feel and turn into awareness. Krav Maga and Kali Silat focus

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