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Inspire Someone
Inspire someone today. Look for someone to inspire. Find a way to stoke a fire for someone who you care about. We all know someone who lacks the desire to achieve. We all want the best for the people we care about. How can we expect those around us to be go-getters if we ourselves…
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I Can’t…You Won’t
It is important for a martial artist to always be in a mindset of self improvement. Our inspirational figures of old are just that, old and outdated. With the constant influx and focus on success being dictated by material goods, how can we judge our success if the material things we want are so far…
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Train to Teach/Teach to Train
How many times have we heard about the importance of training regularly by our instructors or teachers? These people who you look to for guidance and inspiration still need to be reminded of it as well. So much time spent on the mat without training themselves can eventually lead to a disservice to the students.…
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Courage
When most of us are asked for an example of courage, we think of soldiers charging enemy lines, people fighting cancer, ancestors setting off in a covered wagon or across an ocean into the wild unknown, hoping to make a better life for their families. All of these examples are celebrated and honored, as they…
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ELITE SUMMER CAMP ~ 2012 ~
ELITE SUMMER CAMP 2012 IS COMING! September 14th-16th Get ready for a wildly exciting ride with our upcoming excursion to Camp Wasewagan in Angelus Oaks! Join your Elite family of instructors and fellow students in the great outdoors and expand the skills you build on the mat. This educational retreat offers three days of survival…
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Women’s MMA
There have been several new faces in Women’s MMA the last few weeks. I’m always so encouraged when people make the decision to try something new and different, especially if it initially makes them uncomfortable. Grappling is something that is so foreign to most of us, and women especially find it awkward and unnerving at…
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Reading suggestions…
When we first begin training often all we can really see are the techniques. As we progress, we start to learn flow, and then tactics. Eventually we come to see how seemingly different systems are actually very similar, and we begin to understand that we are part of a vast history and tradition that began…
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CQC Development Unit
Today the Close Quarters Combat Development Unit had our first meeting. The goal is to pursue the never ending journey to perfection. Looking to find new and effective ways to evolve our understanding of the combative mixed martial arts. With the unity of different systems and the minds of the Team working as one we…
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Sharkeez’ Elite Night in Hermosa
Nothing like winding down with some good company and a couple drinks after training. Don’t forget that after classes tonight Sharkeez in Hermosa is hosting Elite night. Tony Pacenski will be guest bartending and Shawni is performing at 10pm. All are welcome to stop by and hang out, See you tonight. Elite Training Center 1628…
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Kickboxing Boot Camp & Sharkeez Night!
FREE KICKBOXING BOOT CAMP! Join the experts from Elite Training Center of Redondo Beach for this energizing and educational event! Fire up your weekend with our FREE Kickboxing Boot Camp from 8:30a.m. to 9:30a.m. on Saturday, June 30th. All men and women of any fitness level ages 18 and up are invited. Even if you’ve…
Sorry to inform you that we’re going to have to close down this weekend, Fri. & Sat. for repairs to our lobby. Unfortunately somebody decided to drive a vehicle into
Krav Maga, MMA, kickboxing / muay thai, kali / silat, all require countless hours of training in order to become proficient. As mentioned in a previous post, we must remain
Tying Up Loose Ends The idea of a belting system in martial arts is a relatively recent invention, dating from the late 19th century. The systematic use of colored belts
Are we so determined to learn things so fast and so quickly that tradition has fallen to the wayside? Is it the “full speed ahead”, “just be aggressive” mindset that
This upcoming month APRIL 9th we are having a Krav Maga Promotion/Test. Get prepared and focus intently in class! This is the time to shine in class and practice at
Implementing better habits can make all the difference in your performance on the mat. By staying properly hydrated can make all the difference in having a great Kickboxing session at
Often times people wonder why hand wraps are such an important part of Thai Boxing / kickboxing. Not only does it offer protection to the wrist and knuckles, but also
