Elite Training Center stresses the importance of training in multiple systems. Krav Maga & MMA both have prerequisite Muay Thai Clinics in order to advance in these systems. Muay Thai helps the student not only understand the fundamentals of striking, but emphasizes footwork, base, and stepping angles. The footwork of the Thai boxer makes the […]
There is an awesome adventure planned for members of Elite Training Center to venture into SE Asia and train where it all started! Muay Thai in Thailand!!! Last year, the instructors of ETC took advantage of an offer to travel to Thailand and train Muay Thai in Thailand at Tiger Muay Thai. As many of
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My best, Prof. Tony Pacenski 2nd Degree Black Belt BJJ Revolution Team _______________________________________ Elite Training Center 1628 South Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 543-1600 www.elitetrainingcenter.net _______________________________________ Why Women Should Learn Jiu-Jitsu Why Women Should Learn Jiu-Jitsu *
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In continuing my little blog series on people that motivate me, I am choosing a person with achievements as a successful investor and economist, as a Commissioner on the US Civil Rights Commission serving under three US Presidents, and a three-time gold medal jiu-jitsu, world champion fighting sighted opponents. It proved that if he can,
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Add up or Subtract the figures to see the effect your life choices have on your body concerning your actual age. Your LIFE AGE: _____ 1) Regular GP checkups every 18-24 months? YES -7 NO +6 2) Family history of degenerative disease, cancer, heart disease, diabetes etc? YES +5 3) Current smoker: 10 or more
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““Fighting is fifty percent mental.” Through the ages, grizzled fighters and veteran trainers have said words of that nature to eager young fighters, to reporters, to anyone who would listen. Even for the ancient Samurai and sword masters of feudal Japan, where life and death were on the line every duel, after mastery the game
In continuing my little blog series on people that motivate me, I am choosing a martial artist and one of the great teachers of our time: Rickson Gracie. Above is a very popular movie that follows his journey to compete in the Japan Vale Tudo. Learn a little bit about Mastre Rickson and why the
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When I moved back to Los Angeles, I continued to have a drive of a wild man. It is funny how often people will come and go in your life and the ones that become good friends. This is how it works in the life when the good are presented in your path. My trip
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Thank you to everyone who showed up to train at the Promotion/Test on Saturday.We’ve done a number of promotions and tests since ELITE re-branded. We’ve also seen greater numbers come through the doors. However the Krav Maga promotion over the weekend stood out because of the fun that everyone seemed to be having. Our ages
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This week after the Claudia “Claudinha” Gadelha SoCal MMA & Grappling Camps last weekend at Elite Training Center, I joked that the winners were the ones that showed up. Not every day, you have a high-level professional female fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and a 3x World Jiu-Jitsu Champion at your home academy
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.
