- 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 February, 2010
Early this morning, following the earthquake that hit Okinawa, and the tsunami warning was called off. An 8.8 earthquake hit the coast of Chile causing Tsunami warnings for the entire Pacific Basin. As of 10 am, they said 82 people have been killed so far and the death polls are likely to rise. But the earthquake didn’t stop there, it had several of aftershocks, including one of magnitude 6.9. Millions of people were feeling this terrible earthquake that was said to have lasted a good 45.secs -1 min. It has not yet been determined how much damage was actually done to those on the Coast of Chile. And this is not the only earthquake to hit Chile, the last one that hit was sometime in the 60’s and it was the largest earthquake ever recorded.
With the earthquake that hit, it sent tsunami warnings toward Hawaii! Warnings sirens have already gone off in Hawaii and everyone is trying to get to higher grounds. They were told to pack food for 5-7 days. At some grocery stores, managers and employees were almost to the point that they were going to put signs up limiting people from buying all the food. Hopefully nothing major will happen, they have 5 hours to evacuate. Although, they could be hit with some of the biggest waves since 1964.
The last major earthquake that occurred was when a 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti. Completely wiping out Port-Au-Prince and taking the lives of thousands of people, and millions homeless and with no food. Such a tragedy and a sad thing to watch.
For now I am off to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and I am keeping a close eye on what’s going on in Hawaii.
This is what we offer here at Lloyd Irvin’s Mixed Martial Arts Academy. We have a special trainer, D’Angelo Kinard, and he has been helping the school out for years! He is a specialist in Sports Specific Training, Physique Makeovers, and Youth Fitness. That is why he the Strength Coach here at Lloyd Irvin’s. This video below is from the Strength and Conditioning here at the Academy from yesterday morning.
Personal trainers can really help you improve and reach any goal that you are trying to achieve. You need the proper instruction and a workout that fits your needs. Anyone can watch a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique, or Wrestling take down on youtube, or a DVD. But you will not fully understand the technique, unless someone is guiding, or teaching it to you personally. Especially with jiu-jitsu, somethings look so simple, but if you don’t have the correct amount of pressure, the right angle, it could be all wrong. Technique also applies with weightlifting, if you do it incorrectly, you can definitely injure yourself.
With any workout that you do, the most important thing is Safety First. While working out, make sure you have the proper equipment. Many set backs occur because people don’t have the proper equipment. Warming up, making sure you are hydrated, keep water close by, listening to your body, resting, and recovering. Make sure and take this in to consideration.
Keep up the Great Training!!!
Training Camp starts Monday!
Here at Lloyd Irvin’s Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Camp Springs, Maryland we offer programs for kids(ages 3+) and adults! We teach many different such as MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Wrestling, Judo, Sombo, strength and conditioning, Cardio Classes, Self Defense, Womens ONLY Classes and Kids Classes. Whether you are looking to get in shape, learn self defense, or just have an extra hobby, our program is right for you!
Check Out Kru Jose Villarisco and Justin Jones teaching the Intro Thai Jitsu Class. Kru Jose is a BJJ Purple Belt and a 3x Muay Thai Champion.
This could be you so come and check us out today!
Did I also mention that we also offer a 30 Day FREE Trial. Yes, I said FREE! If you are interested give us a call now at 301-449-5425(KICK) and ask about your 30 Days FREE!
While visiting Lloyd Irvin’s a year ago, I decided to move here from Hawaii. And it has been the best decision, the jiu-jitsu training is the best ever.
Sticking with the program is the key, keep yourself motivated and you will get results that you want. So stop making excuses, get out of your chair and drive down to our facility today!
If you don’t already know, I never used to be a fan of No Gi, after all, I have learned to love it! The first time competing with Team Lloyd Irvin, I did the 5 on 5 Team Challenge(No Gi). I won my first 2 matches by submission, and lost my second match to a girl from Renzo Gracie’s team. Team Lloyd Irvin took first and it was a great experience. I was so nervous to compete, and I had been out due to a back injury for 8 months. The Team, kids and adults were very supportive which made me feel comfortable and not as nervous.
Shortly after, I participated in the No Gi Pan Ams and took 1st. I was really beginning to love No Gi, and I can’t wait for the next Abu Dhabi Trials. I plan on competing in Abu Dhabi someday, and winning. On the other hand, I love the Gi and World is still me priority. I have the Houston Open coming up next weekend, and then after that is Pan Ams. I am really looking forward to competing in these big tournaments! This will be my first year competing in the Worlds. Our Jiu-Jitsu camp for Pan Ams start on Monday, boy are we going to have some good training! Stay tuned for videos and more!
After Nashville MMA and Team Lloyd Irvin dominated the Gameness Fighting Championships this past weekend in Tennessee, we went 11-2 for the night!
Check out this highlight video!
For more information about our program, check out www.lloydirvinlive.com and www.TrainLikeAMadman.com
When you train hard, you are going to get the results you want! For now, it’s back to MMA training and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We got Pan Ams coming up, Brandon “The Truth” Vera fights Jon Jones on March 21, Phil Davis will be fighting in the UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi, and we have Willie Leonard representing us in the BJJ blue belt diviosion in the Abu Dhabi Pro event in April as well. Things are looking good for us here at Team Lloyd Irvin, and it is only getting better.
I’m off for a night of training now!
