Team Lloyd Irvin Kids NEWS!

A message from Team Lloyd Irvin Coach and Black Belt Donald Achnick a.k.a. “Master Donnie”

Lloyd Irvin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:56:45 +0000

Being the best is not for everyone. There are those who will do it, but they are the few. Because the best are actually “the best of the best.” How can you expect to compete with someone who does more than you? Works harder than you? Wants it more than you?…. Because right now the best, your opponent is fighting for their dream. FIGHTING FOR IT!!!!

Whatever it is that you do, in whatever field that your in, can you look at yourself in the mirror every night or in the morning and say…

“I did more then the best would, and then I did a little more than that?”….or….

Do you have to face the truth?…

That your not willing to be the best because you won’t make sacrifices, you participate in activities that hinder your personal progression, you lie to your supporters or feel the need to keep secrets from those who try to help you achieve the “goals” you expressed to them, or worst of all…. You lie to yourself and ALLOW YOURSELF TO BELIEVE that you can be what you dream to be without the burning desire and/or fortitude to actually do it. Unfortunately potential, talent, and hard work are not enough. Burning desire and sacrifice must exist. PERIOD!!!

Everyone has to have a dream. Dreams become goals and accomplished goals become legacy. Are you a “DO-ER” because dreams are not achieved by dreamers….. So for all you “doers” out there I congratulate for what you have and/or will accomplish…

To everyone else…… Keep dreaming.

2010 Summer Camp SIX FLAGS

Frank — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:13:40 +0000

Its another Great Day at Lloyd Irvin’s Martial Arts Academy!!!!

We all just got back from Six Flags! And everyone is EXHAUSTED from today!
If you have a child that has out of this world Energy… He/She should of been with us today because they were on the rides, pool, water park slides, walking up steps, walking around the whole theme park, and so much other stuff. The kids always look forward to their Six Flags Mondays. Good Times!

Check out the video below from today! You may wanna hit the pool after you see this video. lol.

Enjoy

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ0QD8f6kfw

Priceless Kid Days… 2010 Lloyd Irvins Summer Camp!

Frank — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:23:48 +0000

Its a Great day at Lloyd Irvin’s Mixed Martial Arts Academy!

A Decade of Dedicated Service… Serving the DC, Maryland, & Virginia Area!

2010 Summer Camp is awesome! The kids come in 5 times a week FULL of energy! By the end of the day, they are all ready to hit the bed and crash out… The kids have a busy weekly schedule.

They enjoy the theme park rides and waterpark at Six Flags on Mondays.
Wednesdays the campers cool off at Allentown Splash Park for the afternoon.
Fridays we all go to the movies, laser tag, go carts, and many other choices.

If I was a kid I wish I had a camp like this…

Check out the video below and enjoy! Feel the fun energy!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqCmWxpjmEg

Bowling w/ Lloyd Irvin’s 2010 Summer Campers

Frank — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:44:25 +0000

Bowling is one of the many things the kids at Lloyd Irvin’s 2010 Summer Camp get to do on a weekly basis!
The kids got their bowling on with their fellow campers and instructors. Geezz some of these kids are REALLY good at bowling! My score was around the 80-120 area! hahahah… I need more work!

Check out the video below… Ouuss!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPfiWddFcLE

Lloyd Irvin’s Martial Arts Kids 1st Summer Camp Belt Promotion

Frank — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:42:15 +0000

2010 Summer Camp is still a GO!

The kids come in everyday with 130% energy levels and leave with about 40%! LOL… They all are having fun with the six flag field trips, the pool days, laser tag, and a whole lot more.

The campers are adding some color to their belts! The last time I was up there they were all getting ready for their Warm Up Competition.

What is the Warm Up Competition?
The Camp is divided into different groups… and these groups incorporate dance moves and martial arts for the competition. Super fun to watch! Its real nice to see kids have fun and learn martial arts at the same time.

Check out the Belt Promotion below!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRPDkNW0YiI

Team Lloyd Irvin’s Youth Instructors Hold it’s very 1st Seminar

Lloyd Irvin — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:10:49 +0000

VIVA LAS VEGAS!!!

Lloyd Irvin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:59:29 +0000

Take a look at the Team “up-close” as they traveled to Las Vegas to finish off a tremendously successful 2008 tournament year. After winning EVERY tournament that they entered as a team, individual accomplishments were the main focus at this event. Cedric Bryant came in as the number 1 teenager in the world but had to win both of his divisions to maintain it. Carlo Levell stood in the same position for the youth ratings. Did they do it? Check out the video below.

Also performing well at the event were; Jamil Hill-Taylor who captured titles, Ryan Villogram who won both of his teen divisions, Isaiah Edmond who got 1st place in the Gi division, Ti-jean Awad who took 1st and 3rd, Ross Olexa who got 2nd and 3rd, Derrick Holmes who got 1st and 3rd, Malachi Edmond who got two 2nds, Allahna Awad who got 2nd and 4th, and Kianna Washington who took two 4ths.

As always the team had a blast as they watched Cris Angel, drove high speed Go Karts, to name a few things. Not to mention the ever glorious “pigging-out” at the Brazilian Barbecue after making weight on Friday night.

Next year we hope to bring more kids but we will need everyone’s help. Please keep your eyes open for fundraiser activities held by the school. The team is also constantly looking for donations to help keep our kids on the mats and off the streets. If you are interested in making a donation to the team please email Master Donnie at dach34@aol.com.

Team Lloyd Irvin Wins The Team Title In VA…… AGAIN!

Lloyd Irvin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:27:19 +0000

Team Lloyd Irvin won the NAGA team title in King William, VA last weekend in impressive fashion by a whopping 2000 overall points in the Kids/Teen category. The Adults won as well making it the second consecutive clean sweep in both NAGA Virginia events.

Team Lloyd Irvin’s Kids take another Team Title in VA
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On another not we would like to congratulate the children who participated in the Kick-a-Thon fundraiser this weekend.

Kobe Adolph
Miguel Davis
Cedric Bryant
Allahna Awad
Malachi Edmond
Ti-Jean Awad
Isaiah Edmond
Graylin Walker
Ross Olexa
AaRae Alexander
Derrick Holmes
Carlo Levell

This children raised a little over 4,000 dollars to help send qualifying teammates to Las Vegas to compete in the West Coast Grappling Championships.

Coming off it’s toughest win, Team Lloyd Irvin’s Kids Prepares for Showdown in VA!!!!

Lloyd Irvin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:53:35 +0000

Well it was probably the toughest tournament to date. Not because of the great matches and competition at the event, but instead because of all the obstacles and mishaps leading up to, during and after the event. In short, we booked the wrong hotel which was 100 miles away from the venue. Three of our advanced stand-outs missed their divisions. Two gi’s were misplaced and to top it all off, Cedric Bryant had an ankle injury during his finals victory in the No Gi division.

BUT AS ALWAYS!!!

We pulled it out. That is what has set this team apart from the other teams across the country. Through thick and thin, Team Lloyd Irvin stays “in the cut” and continues to do what it does best…. HAVE FUN! Team titles are nice. The big Trophy Cups look fantastic in our lobby, but… Nothing compares to the positive support and family atmosphere that the kids have when they are away or in the gym. Cedric laughing and joking on crutches at the celebration Japanese Steakhouse dinner, or Jamil, Marquis, and Ross doing their victory dance. Maybe it was Donques and Malik running around like maniacs after they did the “rookie” initiation of eating wasabe with no water. Like always the team showed why it is the only youth team in the history of the sport to hold the top position for three years straight. Titles come and go, but friendship and family last forever. TEAM LLOYD IRVIN.

But now, bones are healed, and it’s time to get to work. For Those who don’t know, Team Lloyd Irvin’s Kids traveled to King William, VA this April and faced it’s toughest challenge in years. The other BJJ schools in the local area came out with full force and it took every effort that we could muster to pull out another team title. WELL IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN. We need everyone’s support! We got caught with our hands down in April but pulled it out anyways but this time we don’t want to leave anything to chance. We look forward to taking a large Beginner team this time to compliment our seasoned advanced competitors.

IT IS A PERFECT EVENT TO GO TO! Only a couple of hours away and there is a division for all skill levels and all ages.

http://www.nagafighter.com/pdf/virginia09-08.pdf

Check out the event flyer.

And also check out some of the footage of Last April’s events.

NAGA 2008 Worlds + NAGA VA Team Lloyd Irvin’s Champs
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you can also register online at www.nagafighter.com as well.

Team Lloyd Irvin’s Child Prodigy Takes Another Step Towards His Goals

Lloyd Irvin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:07:44 +0000

Ryan Villogram has always been a star. Shortly after his birth he was rushed back to emergency surgery to repair an unknown birth defect that had him literally dead for moments on the operating table as doctors fought to save his life. At 7 years old, he saw a street sign advertising a little known martial arts center in camp springs MD and begged his mom to bring him. At 11 years old he became Team Lloyd Irvin’s very first Junior Black Belt in Muay Thai. At 12, after over 3 years of competition, he finally won his very first grappling tournament gold medal. Less than 2 months later, his mother would pass suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving him without mother or father. Through all of this he maintained his composure. With the support of his grandparents, family, and martial arts instructors, Ryan remained focused on staying positive and achieving the goals he set.

One of his many goals are to become a World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. With everything that Ryan has shown so far, we don’t see why not. He has knocked down every challenge that he has faced, some of which most of us couldn’t fathom dealing with much less a child. Will he make it to the top of the podium? Well only time will tell. But this weekend Ryan got to demonstrate some of the results of his hard work. Take a look at this past Grappler’s Quest highlights of Ryan Villogram’s VERY FIRST advanced men’s division. Remember that Ryan Villogram is a 15 year GREEN BELT in BJJ.

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