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What I Learned from Muay Thai Training
What I Learned from Muay Thai Training Upon returning from our trip to Thailand, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the journey before putting anything into words. One thing that truly stands out is the success of everyone on the trip. I’m incredibly proud to say that the students of Elite represented…
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Making a Difference
Making a Difference I was speaking to my uncle this week regarding a recent death in the family. As is often the case with these types of discussions the concept of personal legacy and a meaningful life came up. I told my uncle that a hundred years from now if even a single person knew…
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LEADERSHIP IN THE MARTIAL ARTS
Leadership in the martial arts is fundamental. There is always someone to lead the way to accomplish a goal. It can be one or two people or a team, but often there is one person who stands out that can take the bad or challenging and make it good and successful. This isn’t always the…
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1000 steps of jiu-jitsu
1000 steps of jiu-jitsu Living in Redondo Beach and training jiu-jitsu, I am always looking for fun ways to improve my strength and endurance. “Fun” was the key word. This can be subjective many times. What is fun for you may not be fun for me. At the beach in the Redondo, we have…
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The Home of Muay Thai
The Home of Muay Thai I just got back to the states from training in Muay Thai Kickboxing in the Thailand and I have to say that was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I, hands down, would go again if I got the chance. There were two things that really stood…
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Guro Dan Inosanto
Guro Dan Inosanto Guro Dan Inosanto is my Kali, Silat and JKD teacher. In the FMA or Filipino Martial Arts he is an expert in 32 different systems. Guro Dan Inosanto is not only the Grand Master of FMA, but from a humanitarian aspect, he is the master in sharing his kindness, knowledge and empathy. Last…
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Caring
caring This month’s character count for the kids’ program is caring. Teaching the children about caring is important. It is a health behavior that make others happy and them as well. Having kids learn about caring will make them desire to serve others, and it will make them feel secure and give them a peace…
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Clarity in Martial Arts Training
Clarity in Martial Arts Training Clarity in martial arts training is obviously important. Whether training in the myriad of Elite Training Center‘s systems, Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA, BJJ and Kali clarity is king. Clarity in communication applies in every area of our lives. Our relationships with our loved ones thrive when we are…
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Sparring in Martial Arts
Sparring in martial arts: “There is no truth without sparring.” Shihan spoke these words to the Master’s Path Krav Maga classes this week when students sparred with full protective gear for the first time in awhile. For many students, sparring in martial arts is something they do only rarely, if at all. It’s uncomfortable; it’s…
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Make Them Miss
Make Them Miss Make Them Miss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRIrYQrWAK0 I know this is short but I only wanted to emphasis how influential this kick boxer is and how a simple thing as movement can Make them miss. Watch his movements what how he can Make them miss, make them pay, then angles, and restarts the combination. Giorgio…
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The Right Move At The Wrong Time Is The Wrong Move
The Right Move At The Wrong Time Is The Wrong Move As I finish up a private lesson in jiu-jitsu with one my students, there were many principles and concepts that were expressed and learned during that hour. One moment during the position training, the student was trying to perform a mount escape where…
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
