- Running a Large Martial Arts School vs. a Small OneI’ve had the opportunity to be a student at “small” academies that grew into big ones and also have had the good fortune of watching my own Howard County Martial Arts academy develop into a “big” school as well. One thing that I’ve noticed is how different it is to run a successful big program [...] […]
- Whats Up with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Associations?So what are these benefits? Firstly, joining a reputable associations is a good way for the new member to get the recognition and reputation of the association without necessarily being of the same quality. Imagine a school that does not have any history of producing competitors and also lacks an instructor with solid credentials; the school owner would grea […]
- Five Mistakes BJJ Beginners Make Dealing with LossesAt our Baltimore martial arts school, we like to have an active competition team in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi, Thai boxing, and MMA. Of course, if you compete, you will inevitably lose. And like everyone has told you, its what happens after the loss that is important. So let’s look at five common errors beginners make [...] […]
- Founded in 1998 – So What?Customers find comfort in the fact that a business has been in existence for a long time. This is apparently a mark of dependability and continual success and so one feels comfortable developing a relationship with the proprietor with less worry that the business will undergo some bizarre twist of fate that causes it [...] […]
- Go After Titles, Not PeopleSome of the best advice I ever received from Lloyd Irvin was regarding rivalries. To many times, competitors get focused on a single opponent rather than focusing on the big picture. A common situation would be as follows: Adam loses to Bill. Adam then focuses all his efforts on beating Bill. He trains with Bill in [...] […]
- How to Watch Competition FootageSince everyone is snowed in and is supposedly working out at home and watching a lot of film, I thought I could provide some tips on watching competition footage that have helped me out over the years. In the beginning, I could not watch Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition videos and preferred instructional videos; nowadays, its the other way [...] […]
- One Reason Competition is Important…Competition is important because it helps keep BJJ instructors honest. Every instructor has a different set of criteria from one another and most likely, a different set of criteria for each belt. For example, some instructors use an attendance system for some of the early belts while others focus primarily on competition results. This often causes [...] […]
- Bullfighting & Jiu Jitsu by Brian Neal pt 2Continued from yesterday’s post by one of Children’s Martial Arts coaches, Brian Neal… I think another similar aspect is the preparation required for each. There isn’t any training manual or book you can read that will prepare you for what you will encounter when you get on your first bull or fighting in your first advanced [...] […]
- Bullfighting & Jiu Jitsu by “Rodeo” Brian Neal pt 1In a previous life, I used to ride bulls, in part for fun and in part for many. I think you might find it interesting if I shared my thoughts about how the two are similar. While I am not suggesting to anyone that if you can or are willing to do Jiu Jitsu, you should run out and jump on the first bull you see, but I hope to give you alittle insight into how […]
- Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…Now I don't know if VW Golfs are good are bad but the point is made - if everyone seems intent on just copying something - there must be something to the original! For an example right from our BJJ school - ever notice how every gi is compared to a Koral (the original "luxury" gi) and every light gi is compared to Vulkan (the original gi sold […]
Archive for November, 2009
Mike Fowler and JT Torres Close the Tokyo Open Black Belt Absolute Division
Well the Tokyo Open has come and gone. At the end of the day both Mike Fowler and JT “Spiderman” Torres took the GOLD in their black belt brazilian jiu jitsu divisions. The guys have been having very challenging brazilian jiu jitsu training and it’s paying off.
Although it’s the off season, right now they are out trying to get as much experience as possible. Blue Belt competition team member Frank “The Crank” Camacho won his division to bring home the GOLD also.
Being all the way in Japan, both Mike and JT jumped into the Black Belt Absolute division, after some grueling matches, one of which saw JT battling a HUGE GIANT in a battle of a life time, in the end JT prevailed!
Both Mike and JT made it to the finals of the open division, as normal they flipped a coin and JT won the coin toss to receive the GOLD. At the Miami open Fowler won the coin toss.
Everyone needs to get into the gym and work on your technque during this next phase of training.
Go Team Lloyd Irvin
Team Lloyd Irvin continues to set the standard for always competing against the best competitions in the world. Even if we have to travel all over the world! This weekend Fowler, JT and Camacho are in Japan to test their skills, and the entire Team Purebred Lloyd Irvin Posse is there in full force. When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC, you have to see our training for yourself. Our world results already speak for itself. Brackets for this weekend have already been posted. Mike Fowler Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Bracket. Mike Fowler moved up one weight class because there was no one registered in his division.
Frank Camacho Gracie Jiu Jitsu Bracket
Both Mike Fowler and JT Torres are competing in the open division. Check out there brackets below.
Black Belt Open division brackets.
After this tournament in Japan, the guys are headed to Brazil to get some more Jiu Jitsu experience for 2009 @ The World Jiu Jitsu Pro Cup.
Go TEAM LLOYD IRVIN!!!
It has been my yearly tradition
and something I highly recommend
to take a second to look back once
a year and take note of what you
are thankful for.
I do this at Thanksgiving for
obvious reasons, but not everyone
celebrates that holiday so whatever
you are doing and however
you celebrate, take a second
or two to reflect on positive
moments that have made your
life better. Not only does
it make you realize that you
have made progress to this
point, it does make you feel
a bit better… or at least
it does for me.
With that being said here are some
of the things I am thankful for: my
family, first and foremost my gorgeous
wife Vicki, my son Lloyd III,
my parents who are both here
with me today for thanksgiving.
I’m thankful for the staff at
Team Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts and
all of the hard working members of
our team. The members of my mastermind
groups, Internet Beginners Mastermind,
Zero to A Million,
Internet-Information Marketing
Mastermind and Business VIP Mastermind.
I’m thankful that Bill Glazer accepted
me as a member of their highest level
Mastermind group-Info Mastermind.
I’m thankful for Steven Oliver for
introducing me to the wonderful World
of the internet and information marketing.
I’m thankful for everything that
Dan Kennedy and Ken McCarthy has taught me.
I’m thankful that I’ve been able
to help so many people’s lives
this year. I’m thankful that so many
of my student’s dreams and goals are
coming true. I am thankful for all of
my clients and so many of my
online family that I talk to
weekly if not daily.
I’m thankful for all of the great
people I have met in the Martial Arts,
Internet Marketing and Business
World. And I’m thankful that I’m
able to make a living from something
that I absolutely love.
As I tell many people I am thankful
every morning I wake up on the right
side of the grass and get to see
and hear everything around me.
I could go on and on as it seems
each day God finds a way to bless
me with more than the day before.
True there are some days that there
are setbacks and life gets in the
way but I think those are only
challenges to make us realize the
good things when they happen.
I hope that you find at least one
thing to be thankful for to
brighten today and each day you
are here.
I wish you a happy Thanksgiving and
much success in EVERYTHING you do!
Lloyd Irvin Jr.
Hey everyone at Team Lloyd Irvin.
As a Team we have so many things to be Thankful for, so many things to be happy about and so much to look forward to.
The 2010 competition season will be here before you know it, tomorrow is Thanksgiving day, there will be no mma training, no bjj classes and you should take advantage of the rest day.
Your fellow competitors Mike Fowler, JT Torres and Frank Camacho are in Japan representing Team Lloyd Irvin with the rest of the Team from Guam. While they do battle, get your rest, Team Lloyd Irvin Camp Springs is closed until Monday, but we’ll be having private closed door trainings starting back up Friday.
Get your rest, enjoy the break and lets get ready for training next week.
GO TEAM LLOYD IRVIN
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Team Lloyd Irvin and Alliance fighter Kerry Vera put on a amazing show on Showtime this past Friday.
You could tell that her MMA Training has been paying off. Kerry followed our game plan perfectly, and the results speak for themselves. Team Lloyd Irvin’s Aisha just won the Muay Thai World Championship in Spain, she wants to follow in Kerry’s footsteps.
If you didn’t see the fight you can watch it below.
Mixed Martial Arts is a sport that can be enjoyed by both men and women. Team Lloyd Irvin in Maryland has exclusive all femal mma classes, brazilian jiu jitsu classes and muay thay kickboxing training.
For more information about our female classes please visit the link below
Lloyd Irvin’s Mixed Martial Arts Academy also offers mma training for men and woman, for all of our class offerings visit
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