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A Word of Advice
If you’re a beginner to Jiu Jitsu I must warn you about a few things – You should know that not all schools are created equal and it is very important that you make an educated decision before picking a school.
Due to the overwhelming popularity of the UFC and other Mixed Martial Arts events, everyone and their brother is re-labeling their schools as “MMA” or “Grappling” schools. As an experiment, go into last year’s phone book and see how many Karate schools have become “Mixed Martial Arts” schools. My point is: You have to be selective when choosing a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school.
In fact, you should NEVER join a school or BJJ program unless it meets ALL the following FIVE criteria:
1. Their instructors are qualified. What are the instructors’ credentials? Have they competed? What is the reputation of the organization that they represent i.e. do they “sell” belts? Remember, if you want to be the best you have to learn from the best.
2. The school MUST have a written curriculum. Is there a method to the madness? You’ll be shocked to know how many schools don’t follow a step-by-step program so neither the teacher nor the student knows where they are going and how far along they are. Surprising but true.
3. The school must produce winners. Ask yourself, has this school produced any national champs or winning teams? No matter the credentials of the instructor, it does you no good if he can’t pass on that expertise.
4. The school should adapt itself to the client’s needs. Whether you want to be physically fit, learn self defense, or train for the World Championships, the school should allow you to set your own goals and help you achieve them. You don’t want to be forced into any sparring if you don’t want to.
5. The prices are NOT unbelievably low. Remember that you usually get what you pay for. Would you trust a jeweler who offers you a Rolex at Timex prices? These “bargain” schools usually have dirty facilities, unqualified instructors or instructors who cannot speak English, and don’t offer an advanced program.
Of course, it’s a given that the school should be clean and well-maintained, and the staff, courteous and professional.
Rave Review
Hello, my name is Justen Nelsen and I began training with Roberto on May 1, 2007. I have always wanted to train in BJJ, but I never felt comfortable with some of the “ego-driven” instructors and their ways of training. That all changed when I walked into Roberto’s class. With Roberto you are not just another face you are in fact part of a family. All he asks is that you train hard, show respect, and take care of one another on the mats. This is honestly the hardest thing I have ever done in my life, but the rewards are incredible. Through Roberto’s vigorous workouts I have developed flexibility, strength, and stamina that have all contributed to shedding weight (currently 10lbs.), and my confidence is at a level that I have never experienced before. I have become addicted to BJJ and I owe it all to Roberto and his passion for the sport. Each training session I am inspired to train harder and stronger then the previous in attempts at one day being able to hang with Roberto, but for now I will just continue to do my best and set aside the rest. If you are thinking about joining the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, stop wasting time and call Roberto…your life will never be the same. Thanks Roberto.
Justen Nelsen
Executive Chef
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu White Belt
Another Important and Personal Message from Roberto Torralbas
I’m very, very, very, passionate when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while I was at Cornell University starting my Electrical and Computer Engineering degree. Back then I was homeless, I was hungry, and very broke, but I stilled trained every night in one form or another. I felt in love with this art I guarantee you will fall in love with too.
I was introduced to the Lloyd Irvin System through Danny Ives and Julius Parks two of Lloyd’s most dedicated students. Danny Ives,Julius Park, and with Lloyd Irvin worked and still work intensively on my development, so much that within 7 months of me receiving my blue belt I became a Pan-American Champion!
After graduating with a GPA over 3.0 I was offered many nice jobs with very high $$$, but I realized whether homeless, hungry, or broke, my life journey was to focus on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Since then I have been on an unstoppable mission to introduce Southwest Florida to the benefits of our programs.
Lloyd Irvin started teaching as a blue belt and built one of the strongest teams in the country. He opened his very first Mixed Martial Arts School in the Washington DC area back in 1996; Since then his systems have produced incredible results:
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His system works and I am applying it to all of my students. I believe it’s every Lloyd Irvin’s student responsibility to raise the bar and pave roads for the next set of champions. When you come in to our school you will be amazed by how efficient and meticulous we are about training…But don’t take my word for it.
That’s why I’m offering you a FREE 30-Day Trial Program so you can see for yourself what we’re all about. You’ll get a Free Tour, a Free Consultation (to make sure we can serve your needs), and you’ll get to try our classes for a Full 30 days FREE… Plus other Free Valuable Gifts (like uniforms, t-shirts, etc.) are available just for giving my program a try. I’m even so confident in my program here that I’m willing to give you my “Iron-Clad 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee” just so you can rest assured you’re in the right place.
This opportunity may seem crazy, but I don’t care. It is all based on how much trust I have in our systems. We believe in our results
We’ve got a lot of great success stories to share with you… just come to my school, talk to the students and see for yourself…
Now MMA is cool and popular and a lot of MMA schools are opening their doors investing on brand new UFC Cages, punching bags, and all sort of eye candy for the curious beginner. A lot of these schools used to be Karate Dojos that now have turned to MMA. Don’t be fooled! While it is very important you feel comfortable at your school, and train in a clean environment its not brand new mats and wall mats and punching bags what will make you great one day.
It’s your perseverance, your hard work and the people that you surround yourself with. Some of these schools will go as far as to hiring World Champions of all types and sorts in an attempt to justify that they don’t have any home grown Champions. Before picking a school one thing you should definitely make sure is that:
The school must produce winners. Ask yourself, has this school produced any national champs or winning teams? No matter the credentials of the instructor, it does you no good if he can’t pass on that expertise.
I guarantee you there is no single person out here that spends more time with their students. I am in the quest to win the World Championships and I know how hard it is now in 2008 to accomplish that, therefore I know how hard my most dedicated students need to work to accomplish similar goals one day.
That’s why you will see me training them sometimes even if I have to stay until 12:00 am or 3:00am. If it was up to me I’ll sleep on the mats wake up and help them train even more. A dedicated student with the will power to persevere deserves that type of passion in a coach/instructor. My schedule goes out the window almost every practice, meaning I get so engaged in my classes that I lose track of time and spent much more time than the schedule says.
I CAN’T HELP BUT TO HELP MY STUDENTS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE! I LOVE JIU JITSU!
For BJJ I have sacrificed my academic career, and many fun activities but I would do it all over again in the blink of an eye because the family I have on those mats is a very important aspect of my life.
No one is paying me to work extra hours. I do it out of blind and unconditional passion for our team and the sport/art.
Team Lloyd Irvin Systems are about producing talent first and foremost, not buying. I like when the most out of shape person walks through my doors because it give me another chance to put our system to the test, just to find out it will work just like it has done every single time. Every time I look out onto my floor and see those students, I can’t help but think how some of them could become the next “Pan-American Champion” the next “World Champion.” It’s happened before and it will continue to happen because of the system. Lloyd Irvin meticulously created, one that enables ANYBODY… and when I say “anybody” I mean A-N-Y-B-O-D-Y to have tremendous success, get in the best shape ever, look good, feel even better and have the peace of mind knowing they’re a part of the best program available for learning life-saving fighting and self-defense skills… not to mention have a whole lot of FUN in the process.
Our system has been to provide our students with a method for gaining a competitive edge – both on the mats and off the mats (yes, these skills carry over into life as well – that’s why so many people, even ones who don’t want to compete, take advantage of this program). And gaining edges – large or small – is how we’ve made ours one of those few programs that is doing a better job than the rest in providing that for their athletes.
Jiu-Jitsu is my passion. I absolutely love my school, and I love teaching classes, training on the mats. I want the best for my school and I want the best for my athletes, and I’m willing to invest whatever I can to make sure EVERYONE who comes into my academy, no matter what their specific personal goals are, will have a life-changing experience and come away with something valuable each and every time they come train. I like knowing that my students belong to the best team in the area… and that’s why I’m happy you’re reading this, because hopefully, I’ll be working with YOU very soon.
But don’t take my word for it. One of the reasons I offer my 30-Day Free Trial Program is so you can come and see for yourself, talk with our staff, meet our students, participate in our classes… this way, you’ll be able to make a well-informed decision and see if everything makes sense for you.
I encourage you to sign up to my email list for more free information and to call the school RIGHT NOW to set up a free tour and consultation so we can get your started with your free 30 days of classes. The phone number to the academy is 239-628-3LAW so don’t hesitate; call right away because spots fill quickly.
I hope to see you soon, and I look forward to working with you!
Roberto Torralbas
Head Coach, Team Third Law
Third Law Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Naples, Florida
239-628-3LAW