At Elite Training Center, we frequently talk about the importance of mental toughness in training in Krav Maga, Muay Thai kickboxing, MMA, Kali, or any martial art, but until last weekend’s promotion, it had been a while since it had come up. The promotion, which you can only get a momentary sense of it (2 minutes […]
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Martial art Learning how to sink your weight is an important component to every martial art; it increases base, balance, and power. In Muay Thai kickboxing, power comes when you set your weight down to throw punches. You’re more mobile and your footwork is quicker when you’re on your toes, but to really access knockout
When I tell people that I train Krav Maga, Muay Thai kickboxing, Kali and MMA (mixed martial arts), it often engenders strange responses. “But you live in the South Bay.” “But you’re a lawyer.” “What do you want to be, a cage fighter?” “Whoa, so I should be afraid of you?” There’s some implication that
Every few months Elite Training Center runs a promotion/test for our youth and kids programs. Similar to our events for the adults, we had a number of our young students participate and support one another. Kids show up when you least expect it. Our expectations are that we will train the youth and instill in
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MMA is for everyone Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Benefits Everyone It has been really great at the school lately to see so many of our Krav Maga and Muay Thai students dipping their toes in the MMA pool and then deciding to dive right in. MMA is for everyone! Now that the program tuitions include
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The Elite Thailand trip was an incredible experience for everyone who made the journey. Thailand is such a fantastic place to go. The people are so welcoming, the environment is different yet comfortable, and the training there is energizing. It was the third time Elite students and/or instructors have traveled to Tiger Muay Thai in
Elite Training Center, Hermosa Beach held its first Muay Thai Kickboxing Promotion last Saturday. A big thank you goes out to everyone involved. Thank you so much for showing up and supporting. Muay Thai Kickboxing is a huge piece of Krav Maga at Elite Training Center, MMA too. A few years ago, we began including
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Glory kickboxing I was given the recent unexpected but much appreciated chance to attend the Glory kickboxing tournament at the Forum and was excited to attend. After the vacancy left in international kickboxing promotions by the fledgling K1, Glory seems to have filled the void quite well and I had a blast alongside fellow instructor
Kru Jamie Crowder Character in Martial Arts – Training Opportunities and Teaching Styles Last Friday, some lucky Elite students had the opportunity (once in a lifetime for many, but thankfully for us, a more frequent occurrence), to train with the incredible Kru Jamie Crowder. Kru Jamie’s skill set and experience are widely recognized and well known. He
At Elite, we often extol the benefits of cross-training in different martial arts and cross training in weapons techniques. Whether you came to Elite to focus on MMA (mixed martial arts), Muay Thai kickboxing, Krav Maga, Kali or Jiu Jitsu, we always encourage students to try other arts (and require that every student at least
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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.
Martial Arts Training Near Our Gym
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.
