I started working with Team Loyd Irvin a number of years ago. I already had a great deal of experience with fighters from my backround in boxing, so I was able to help them with any injuries. I have to say they are some of the nicest atheletes that I have ever worked with. I find that funny because they can basically take me out in a 1 or 2 seconds! Master Loyd Irvin's  journey of the martial arts began at the age of 3. Master Lloyd was the first African American in the World to receive a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Master Lloyd is one of only three Non-Brazilians to ever receive a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in Brasil. In 1999, Master Lloyd Irvin became the first American to ever defeat a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in Brasil. What makes this even more amazing was that Master Lloyd just received his brown belt 3 days prior. After this amazing victory Master Lloyd had a feature story written about him the World Famous Gracie Magazine in Brasil.

Royce Gracie and Lloyd Irvin Get Inducted Into The Grappling Hall Of Fame

The first student I met of Master Lloyd was Mike Fowler a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom.

I have also worked with Brandon Vera , another great guy who has been fighting in MMA since 2002.