Master Lloyd Irvin Jr. a Graduate of Bowie State University
holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt in Thai Jitsu,
1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 2nd Degree
Black Belt in Combat Sombo, 1st Degree Black Belt in Judo,
1st Degree Black Belt in BCG. Master Lloyd's journey of
the martial arts began at the age of 3. Master Lloyd began
his grappling career as a wrestler in 1983 and later moved
to the arts of submission. Master Lloyd is the first and
only 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.
Master Lloyd is one of only a handful of instructors
on the entire east coast that can proficiently perform
leg locks. Three time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion
Fabio Gurgel calls Master Lloyd "THE KING OF LEGLOCKS".
Master Lloyd is well versed in Western Boxing, Muay Thai,
Silat, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sombo, Knife, Stick, Freestyle
and Valetudo fighting. He was also featured in Ralph Gracie
videos. Master Lloyd feels he is nothing more than a student
of the martial arts and will always strive to become a
better martial artist.
2002 U.S. National Judo Champion
2001 U.S. National Judo Champion
Lloyd Irvin is the current G.A.M.E. Lt. Heavy Champion
Current U.S. Valetudo Lt. Heavy Champion
Lloyd is the first American to compete in the National
Brazilian Team Championships in Rio
1999 Silver Medalist - Campeonato Brasileiro De Equipes
(National Brazilian Team Championships)
1999 Combat Sombo National and Pan American Champion
198lbs
1999 Combat Sombo National and Pan American Outstanding
Competitor
1999 Combat Sombo National and Pan American (ASA)
Team Captain/Coach
1998 U.S. Combat Sombo National Champion 198-220lbs
