Often I get asked by friends and students if they should be doing Weight Training for MMA on top of sparring, rolling, hitting pads, etc. My answer is always yes. The next question is always, “what is a good weight training routine for MMA?”. So here is a simple but effective weight training routine for […]
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The beach is right on in our backyard! Why not get some beach fitness and training this summer? Take some notes from big bad here and get ready for Muay Thai kickboxing summertime training! https://www.facebook.com/1492562664363295/videos/1624071147879112/?autoplay_reason=all_page_organic_allowed We are lucky enough to live in the South Bay of Los Angeles. Whether in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa
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Train like Buakaw! OI! buakaw At Elite Training Center in Redondo Beach, our Muay Thai kickboxing instructors have spent time training in Thailand at some of the best gyms with some of the best fighters. Here’s a clip of Buakaw, one of the best Muay Thai fighters ever. At Elite, our Muay Thai classes are
Travel and Training: Good Habits on the Go. If last weekend’s Muay Thai kickboxing promotion and test is any indication, the new year is off to a great start! Everyone seems refreshed and though the break was just enough to get us all excited to dive right back in. New Year’s resolutions are notoriously difficult
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Eat healthy grains A vital part of training in martial arts and becoming a martial artist is a healthy lifestyle. Why is it important to eat healthy grains, especially whole grains? Health benefits: • Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. • Reduce constipation. • Help with weight management. • Eating grains before and during
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MMA conditioning Here is a quick workout that will help increase your MMA conditioning, adding to your gas tank in the cage. These exercises are also useful for other martial arts like Muay Thai kickboxing, BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Krav Maga. 1. 10 minutes on the treadmill (Increase speed every minute) 2. 25 Hanging
Only train healthy!! I remember a time when I was training and the girl I partnered with hacked into her arm, told me, “I’m sooo sick,” and then proceeded to work on clinching with me for the rest of class. Needless to say, my attempt at holding my breath the entire class was a bust
MMA warm up is similar to many warm up routines. After all, the most important part of any training routine is the warm up. If you do not spend the time to get your body warm you are much more likely to get injured. The warm up needs to take into account readiness, flexibility, respiration,
As martial artists it’s important to remember that the things we do on the mat daily can be hard on our bodies. In order to insure longevity for ourselves to continue doing what we love, we have to remember to take time to rest! Stretching is a habit that would be beneficial for you to
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 breeze off the ocean that made the salty smell in the air even stronger than usual. Days like yesterday make me feel alive, so naturally they’re
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Elite Training Center in Redondo Beach, California is a mixed martial arts gym that offers a wide range of martial arts classes, including Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kali/Silat/Eskrima (Filipino open-hand and stick/weapon fighting), and LOTAR—an intuitive self-defense system that does not rely on size or strength.
We provide Adult Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes, as well as programs for kids and Youth MMA. In all of our programs, men and women train side by side in a focused, respectful environment built on our core values of Respect, Honor, Discipline, and Strength.
Located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, our martial arts academy serves students of all ages and experience levels. We focus on building confidence and teaching practical, effective self-defense skills.
Our instructors bring not only strong teaching experience, but also real-world knowledge gained through applying these techniques in actual street and combat situations.
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Our students include people from these areas.
Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles, Torrance.
