Summer’s coming! For some of us, school is already out and summer is here, even though the calendar doesn’t say that’s the case till this weekend. While most of us welcome summer even if it only means a summer mindset, it can be a challenging time to keep up your martial arts training with vacations, […]
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I recently came across a great article emphasizing patience as an important skill for one to have when competing in a Jiu-Jitsu competition and realized that patience is important for all martial artists regardless of their status as a competitor. Here is a segment of the article which can be found at http://www.jiujitsutimes.com/the-mental-art-of-competition-part-4-patience/ Perhaps the most
Repetition and martial arts drills are one of the most important aspects of training. You have to repeat drills and movements if you want to get better at anything. Repetition and doing martial arts drills can be very tedious and boring to, but staying focused and getting in the proper amount of repetition as you train is paramount to your
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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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Do Muscles really have Memory? Uhh, all I know is the more I train and practice the better and faster I get! That’s a good answer but what’s really happening? If you want to know read on. Whether you just started training martial arts or self-defense and fitness at Elite or have been training for a
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The “ah-ha!!” moment A student beginning martial arts is incredibly lucky, even if he or she doesn’t fully realize it! There is such a vast amount of knowledge and skill and experience to discover in every martial art, regardless of whether it‘s Muay Thai kickboxing, Kali, MMA mixed martial arts, Krav Maga, etc. As beginners start
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Martial arts can be a great memory maker! Remember the first promotion at Elite Training Center that you were a part of? Was it Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, or MMA? You wondered after 30 minutes into the 5 hours of training, “what am I doing this for?” (thanks Bobby Rich). You remember those people
Setting realistic fitness goals Everyone is always talking about how they want a six pack or a better butt or better arms and then they go on some crazy diet. However, it is really important to realize that fitness (and fitness goals) has to be balanced with the rest of your life. You could
Women’s self-defense I decided to post this video for several reasons (one of which involves women’s self defense). The first reason is pretty obvious to me. Stay off the ground. Even though the attacker was on top and dominating the person on the bottom, he was still at a position of disadvantage against everyone else.
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Rear Naked Choke When you learn anything for the 1st time there tends to be two different approaches, I called it the “Gas on” and “Gas off” approach. The best analogy that most of us have experienced is driving a car for the 1st time. We either apply too much or too little gas until
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.
