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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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Teamwork. We all think we know what it means. But do we truly? Not until your team or mates are faced with adversity can one truly comprehend what being a
FREE Self-Defense Seminar this Saturday from 1-3pm at Elite Training Center. If you are not in the Advanced Program this is a great opportunity to catch a glimpse of what
At Elite Training Center we want all who train to hold themselves to a standard of excellence. From our youth Krav Maga program to the adults who train in our
It is very important that our society understand the severity of bullying amongst our youth and in our schools. At one time, bullying was done at school or on the
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Knowing your lineage is important to every one of us. It helps us understand who and what we are. At Elite Training Center it is important that we understand where
Discipline-activity, exercise, or a regimen that develops or improves a skill; training. Sure, there were 11 other definitions, but this one in particular pertains to what we do at Elite
An open mind is something that many of us struggle with. Think about the many aspects of your life though that have been enriched when you opened your eyes, ears
