Elite Training Center

Elite Training Center is a martial arts school focusing on self-defense and fitness for all ages and skill levels. Founded on the four principles of respect, honor, discipline, and strength, our students include men and women from the South Bay and Los Angeles regions. Our classes and techniques include Krav Maga, Muay Thai kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) as sport, and Close Quarter Battle techniques. We offer gym locations in Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach, California.

Danny Christian - Martial Arts Instructor

I have spent most of my adult life seeking out and training with the best of the best in the martial arts world. We have the best team of instructors I have ever worked with. I would trust this unit with my life. Some systems are set in stone and other systems are constantly evolving. At Elite Training Center we evolve with the changing times.

Martial Arts Experience and Training

Krav Maga Black Belt under Professor Brian Rauchbach

Lotar, CQC, Kapap, BJJ, and Muay Thai under Professor Brian Rauchbach

Hapkido 2nd Degree Black Belt Instructor under Grand Master Tae Man Kwon

MARS System Advanced Student (Kali/Silat, Muay Thai, Jun Fan Gung Fu , Jeet Kune Do, Shooto, Wing Chun, Savate) under Sifu/Guru/Kru Ron Balicki

Krav Maga Level 4 Instructor – Krav Maga Alliance under John Whitman

Israeli Krav Maga – Counter Terror Instructor under Professor Nir Maman

Sayoc Kali under Tuhon Brian Calaustro

Jeet Kune Do, Kali, and Kickboxing under Sifu Brenda Lee Viernes Christian

Inosanto Laureano Kali/Silat and Muay Thai under Guru Willie Laureano

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Grand Master Rorion Gracie at The Gracie Academy Torrance

Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Muay Thai, and BJJ under Sifu Richard Bustillo IMB Academy

Mixed Martial Arts Assistant Instructor under John Marsh

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Mauricio “Tinguinha” Mariano, UFC Torrance

CSW Combative Submission Wrestling and STX Kickboxing under Erik Paulson

Muay Thai under Arjan Bryan Popejoy at Boxing Works