"Team Lloyd Irvin by far has the best MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai team in the Maryland, Washington DC, & Virginia Area hands down. We are recognized as having one of the best teams in the Country. Our team has competitors fighting all over the country and a few of our team members are starting to compete in other countries. I may be bias being a member of Team Lloyd Irvin myself but our results speak for themselves. Try to find a school in our area that has produced more MMA Champions then us. It won’t happen. Take it from me; if you want to be the best you can be, you have to train with the best. PERIOD! Do yourself a favor and check our team out." 
"I moved to Maryland from Indiana this summer with the impression that my training was going to suffer. Facing the possibility of being away from my team and instructor (James Clingerman) for the summer was bad enough--the fact that I had a scheduled MMA fight waiting for me back home with the possibility of training myself for it was tantamount to disaster. When James recommended that I look into Lloyd Irvin's jiu-jitsu program, I was expecting a group of people to roll with once or twice a week to keep me fresh...still dreading that the majority of my training would alone. What I got, however, was a blessing....a full gym, consistent training partners (some of whom were females with high rank, which is an AWESOME and rare commodity most places), and daily classes with an emphasis on both fundamental and advanced training. When I mentioned to Master Lloyd that I was training for a fight, he designed a personalized conditioning program for me, which has left me in the best shape of my life.
I have found that in training he continually pushes his students to improve their game, both in examining the group as a whole and pinpointing the exact areas that each individual student needs to improve. The support I have received at LIMMA has helped improve not only my jiu-jitsu and NHB technique, but my overall sense of self on the mat...my weaknesses and strengths (physical AND mental) are pointed out to me daily and corrected with patience and understanding. What's more, there has ALWAYS been someone of high rank or experience available to answer any question I might have at any given time. I can't say enough about how grateful I am to have met and trained with such an extraordinary man and group of people. " 
De-stress your teenagers with Karate
If your teenagers are coming home from school every day, stressing over exams, worrying about a few spots or fretting over which career direction to turn down, it could be time to introduce them to the wonderful world of karate. In the Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC areas there are a host of schools and clubs that will help them to let out their pent up anger and tension in a positive way.
Kid’s karate lessons are only growing in popularity across the country, and from the very first lesson it is clear to see why. Allowing for all the emotions and frustrations of teenage life to be released in a controlled way will teach them how to manage their feelings and focus attention in the correct way. It will allow them to explore their inner self and harness their physical and mental strengths to something positive and fulfilling, as opposed to giving into angst and go into a dark brooding mood.
Starting off, on the path to learn karate, delivers many more benefits than simply providing a stress release. The skills learned can help to bring out hidden depths of character and untapped talents, whilst also promoting those qualities already at the fore. With increased confidence and concentration, they will be able to better focus in the school work and be more prepared to take on board extra information.
As is the case with most sports, a regular exercise routine will develop and maintain fitness levels and stamina. Much of the training focuses on breathing control, and how to recognize stress on the body from external forces. With a healthier body being more attuned to responding positively to internal and external problems, this will also allow for times of stress to be suitably dealt with.
Following a dedicated workout, can also help to maintain healthy skin. Sweating is one way the body copes with ridding itself of unfriendly toxins in the skin, washing these off after each session thoroughly cleans the skin, making it less susceptible to spots. Again, this will have a positive effect in confidence levels. Regular exercise also helps to promote the release of positive hormones that fight infection thus improving general well-being and health.
In early teenage life, it can be easy to get dragged into, “the wrong crowd”. Peer pressure can be a powerful force at any age, but most particularly now. Involvement in learning the art of karate will allow them to widen their social network with likeminded, focused individuals, which in itself will have a positive influence on decisions they make.
Providing a total workout for the body and the mind, kid’s karate lessons really can make navigating the perilous teenage course that little bit easier, whilst providing skills and techniques to take with them for life. Take your teenager to have a look around the clubs in the Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC areas and witness for themselves how exciting and fulfilling enrolling in a program could be. And while in the neighborhood why not check out Lloyd Irvin’s, Mixed Martial Arts Academies. They offer a 30 day free trial program on any of the mixed martial arts programs, and have locations in the Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC area.
ty an eiHde by Muay Thai into areas such as Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia prove that this exciting sport is here to stay. Muay Thai has truly won the hearts of the people of the US.
In the Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC area, you can check out Lloyd Irvin’s, Mixed Martial Arts Academies and enroll in a Muay Thai class. They offer a 30 day free trial program on any of the mixed martial arts programs.
Call 301-449-5425 and visit www.TrainLikeAMadMan.com
"When I first started all I wanted to do was fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championships. I found Lloyd Irvin’s Martial Arts and was hooked. They didn’t just talk about it they did it. I never forget being invited to a special training session for the pros and I couldn’t believe my eyes how hard they were training. Lucky for me I didn’t actually participate in that type of training for a while but I knew this was the place for me. Then I saw a video of Master Lloyd fighting. I never wanted to train under someone that wasn’t willing to put it on the line themselves, it’s real easy taking instruction from someone that you know has been through what they are telling you to do. Master Lloyd does everything in his power to make sure we have the most up to date training methods available. Our conditioning routines are incredible and that is the main reason you don’t see our pro athletes getting tired in fights. If you’re looking for NHB training it just doesn’t get any better than this. Anyone can do our training the way our classes are structured; we have different levels of intensity for the beginner and the more advance student. Come and give it a try.."
"I started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu five years ago after a friend convinced me that I should try it. I was weighting about 250 pounds and was drinking too much. But shortly after starting BJJ, I broke my neck in a car accident and was told I would never be able to do BJJ again. Defying the odds, I was back on the mats, within four months after the accident. I used BJJ to get my weight down to 178 pounds and to rehab my neck. Now at 52, I am in the best condition of my life since I was 21. Without a doubt BJJ saved my life!