"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. " 
Summer Camp With a Difference – Karate Summer Camp!
Summer is here and kids are bubbling with energy. Am sure many of the parents in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC must be desperately looking for an avenue to keep their kids occupied this summer and help channelize their energy. Have you considered introducing them to Martial Arts in a sports summer camp? More specifically, a karate summer camp!
There is a popular misconception that karate is a violent sport that teaches children how to fight. This is not true. Karate is a sport that teaches kids techniques to build their endurance, strength, coordination, balance, posture and flexibility. The various exercises and drills that children are trained in, offer obvious physical benefits. Apart from this, karate also provides kids with a lot of mental benefits.
One of the most important benefits which become evident as the child progresses in this wonderful art is enhanced self esteem. Team sports are excellent for those who are good at the game. For others who are not good at the sport, team sports can be really demeaning and make a child feel worthless. As children learn karate or any other form of Martial Arts, there is a surge in their confidence level. One of the main aspects here, is it is enough if they learn the sport. There is no need for them to compete with anyone or compare to their peers.
The wonderful art of Karate encourages a child to draw on his or her own strength and strive to better their own performance. A kid who has a lot of confidence is able to stand up and face any of life’s challenges, fearlessly. The mental training that is an integrated part of karate training makes them less vulnerable to peer-pressure.
Now is the time, as you are looking to direct their energy during these holidays to introduce them to karate summer camps. You can be sure your child will be asking you to enroll him in a Martial Arts academy the moment he completes his summer camp.
Apart from self discipline, training in karate improves a child’s ability to focus and concentration levels, as well. This is sure to reflect in their studies and academic performance. As the child starts’ performing well academically, this in itself is another confidence booster. In fact, karate can be excellent for children suffering from Attention Disorder or ADHD.
When your child is bullied by their class mates, the situation sometimes turns ugly and they indulge in physical abuse. In such a situation, your kid who is trained in martial arts is in a better position to defend themselves.
Before enrolling your kid in a karate school, try it out in a summer camp. See if your child is interested enough. Then take him to a martial arts school and observe the student teacher interactions and their teaching methods. If you are satisfied, then do not hesitate to enroll your child. You are giving him an opportunity to lead a fulfilled, happy and confident life.
Why not check with 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.
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!