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Elite Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Redondo Beach, California
Plan your first class
- Free intro class most schools welcome newcomers with a free intro or trial class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Women's self-defense dedicated women's self-defense classes — a welcoming, no-pressure space to learn practical skills and build real confidence
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids and teens (ages 4–12) — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- Level classes Level 1–5 classes on the schedule — a graded curriculum that builds your skills step by step as you progress
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
- Fitness & conditioning Krav-based fitness and conditioning classes — a high-energy workout that builds real-world strength and stamina
- Website & schedule elitetrainingcenter.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-997-4554
The classes they run
“Our three children (ages 12, 7, and 5) have been attending the kids program for almost a year.”
“They host special seminars where you get hands on training on various defensive techniques as well as offer beginner - intermediate classes.”
“I’ve also done 1 on 1 lessons with Jake and it helped me so much!”
“Our three children (ages 12, 7, and 5) have been attending the kids program for almost a year.”
“All the instructors are very patient, super knowledgeable across several different disciplines, and great at connecting specific techniques to MMA or self defense scenarios.”
Other martial arts here
“All the instructors are very patient, super knowledgeable across several different disciplines, and great at connecting specific techniques to MMA or self defense scenarios.”
“In addition to kickboxing, BJJ, MMA and Krav, they do seminars on self-defense and also organize cool trips like training in Thailand!”
“I moved from San Diego and was looking for a gym similar to the Thai boxing I was doing there and this fit the bill.”
“In addition to kickboxing, BJJ, MMA and Krav, they do seminars on self-defense and also organize cool trips like training in Thailand!”
What students say
“Jake and Diego are amazing instructors and Katie is great at getting back to me with any questions.”
“They host special seminars where you get hands on training on various defensive techniques as well as offer beginner - intermediate classes.”
“When I first got exposed to self-defense I was nervous but Jake (one of the instructors) and the entire staff were very welcoming!”
“My children not only have a blast, but they're also learning valuable self-defense skills in a step-by-step approach.”
“Our three children (ages 12, 7, and 5) have been attending the kids program for almost a year.”
“Plus, the unlimited package is a great value – it's very affordable.”
From the reviews
I cannot speak highly enough about how incredible this school is. All of the instructors are extremely skillful, masters of their craft and very meticulous in caring for each and every student of any level ... They are also very welcoming and kind!
The instructors are the BEST! I joined as a beginner and the instructors were not only patient and focused on helping me but also totally down to earth. The owners of the school are awesome and I’ve made some great friendships with the other students.
Elite Training center is by far the BEST training facility! I started my Muay Thai journey with them and learned so much from their team. They host special seminars where you get hands on training on various defensive techniques as well as offer beginner - intermediate classes.
This place deserves six stars. All the instructors are very patient, super knowledgeable across several different disciplines, and great at connecting specific techniques to MMA or self defense scenarios.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Elite Training Center
Elite Training Center comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a self-defense class, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or athletic to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build the fundamentals (stance, movement, and core self-defense techniques) over weeks, and controlled pressure-testing eases in gradually so every drill stays safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or Level 1 class time so your first session is alongside others who are also just starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Krav Maga class at Elite Training Center
Nervous about walking into a Krav Maga school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling a few core techniques with a partner — controlled and at your own pace, not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — there's no uniform or special gear you need to buy to get started. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — most schools have everything else you'll need for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call what to bring. Pressure-testing eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid — you won't be sparring hard on day one. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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