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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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Don’t be so quick to dismiss someone who doesn’t have as much experience as you in your martial arts career. There is always something to learn either through viewing or
This is a big weekend at Elite Training Center! We have nearly forty students promoting or testing to higher belts in Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, and Mixed Martial Arts, and many
Do not forget how important this time of year is for self defense. With the amount of people doing holiday shopping, good people must be on the lookout. At Elite
As the instructors and students take the day off to be with their immediate families, I wanted to take a minute to express how thankful I am for my Elite
Justice should not only be used in the perception of government and law. It can be implied in all ways of life. A just man or woman uses justice
For all those martial artists who like to play and discover new techniques! I was mix and matching some of the Kali and Thai Boxing that I have in my
We are proud when each and every one of our students performs well on and off the mat. To reinforce positive behavior we must instill positivity in each student. This
At Elite Training Center in Redondo Beach, CA we challenge students to not only work towards achieving goals on the mat, but to take that same work ethic and apply
Although beautiful days are not a rare thing in Redondo Beach, yesterday was exceptionally gorgeous. There’s nothing like the crisp, clean air after it rains, and there was a light
