The “clock choke” is one of the nastiest, quickest and most effective choke holds in BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu). Check out this instructional video, filmed by Paramount BJJ head instructor Brad Court:
And check out Brad using the “clock choke” in competition:
This past weekend Team Lloyd Irvin sent the competition team to Houston, Texas for the 2012 IBJJF Houston Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition.
Kevin MacMullen, from Paramount BJJ (Team Lloyd Irvin PA), took home GOLD in the purple belt lightweight division. Kevin defeated all of his opponents with the triangle choke. Check out Kevin’s Final match for the Gold medal:
Among the other medalists from Team Lloyd Irvin were Jonathan “JT” Torres (Double Gold at black belt LW and Open), Keenan Cornelius (Double Gold at purple belt Light HW and Open), Rita Floyd (Gold at blue belt), Jimmy Harbison (Silver at black belt Open, Bronze at Light HW), and Ed Westermark (Silver at blue belt MW, Bronze in the Open).
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If you’re looking for a simple, but highly effective takedown for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) then look no further. It also works amazingly well for self-defense.
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This past weekend the IBJJF held it’s annual European Championships in Lisbon Portugal. Among the stand-outs were Team Lloyd Irvin‘s Jonathan “JT” Torres, who took Silver in the black belt Lightweight division, Willie Leonard (Gold in brown belt Super-heavyweight and Bronze in the Open), and Purple belt rising star Keenan Cornelius, who took Gold in his weight and the Open.
Eric Desmarais, second from the left, of Paramount BJJ in Downingtown (Team Lloyd Irvin PA), competed at blue belt, winning his first 11-0 before being eliminated in the second round by points. However, Eric was selected to represent the USA in the National Team Tournament, where his victory helped win the GOLD for the US!
Up next Eric will be headed to Texas on February 10th along with Paramount BJJ teammates Kevin MacMullen and Ed Westermark, to compete at the IBJJF’s Houston Open.
If you’re a fan of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) or MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) in general, I can almost guarantee you’ve seen a Team Lloyd Irvin fighter in the cage.
Just over a week ago, Mike Easton fought his 2nd fight in the UFC, winning for the second time and going to 11-1 overall. It was an absolutely action-packed fight from start to finish, with Mike winning the Unanimous Decision. Mike is quickly moving up the ladder in the 135 lbs division, where Team Lloyd Irvin teammate Dominick Cruz holds the belt.
This past Saturday, Phil Davis fought in the main event against Rashad Evans. Phil fought valiantly but lost a 5-round decision to the former Light Heavyweight Champion. This was Phil’s first loss, and he’s now 9-1. There’s no question he’ll come back stronger and better than ever.
Next up, Dominick Cruz will coach on the Ultimate Fighter against Urijah Faber then they’ll settle their fued with a rubbermatch (Cruz defeated Faber to retain his title in 2010, lost to Faber in one of his first fights).
So when you hear that Team Lloyd Irvin is “taking over” you can be sure it’s no exaggeration. Stay tuned for more news and call 610-383-4686 or click HERE to start your FREE Month of Training now!
This week Eric Desmarais made history as the first Paramount Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student travel abroad to compete in Europe. Head Instructor Brad Court has competed several times in Brazil, but not Europe. The IBJJF European Championships is the first leg of the “Grand Slam” events, up next is the Pan American Championships in California.
Eric won his first match by a score of 11-0, dominating his opponent in all areas of the fight. He lost in the next round when his opponent was able to pass the guard in the final minutes of what was an even match.
Stay tuned for more results on Team Lloyd Irvin, tomorrow the purple belts are up and this weekend brown and black belts take to the mat!!
The “Kimura” armlock is one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu‘s (BJJ) most lethal moves. It can be done from several different grappling positions: standing, on top of an opponent, and from on bottom. Check how this instructional video from Paramount BJJ in Downingtown, PA:
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Mike “The Hulk” Easton will be representing Team Lloyd Irvin this weekend in the UFC on FX. Mike is 11-1 in MMA as a pro and won his UFC debut 3 months ago by TKO.
Mike has been on Team Lloyd Irvin since 2002, when he began his training as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) white belt. It’s so inspiring to see what he has become.
UFC on FX is this Friday at 9pm- Don’t miss it!
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Check out this simple, yet highly effective sweep (the name for a reversal in BJJ). It can be used in self-defense, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
As 2011 draws to a close, it’s time to put the finishing touches on the goals for 2012. At Paramount BJJ and MMA, our students are getting their goals down on paper and turning them in.
Here are some tips when setting your goals for 2012:
Make sure your goal is specific. Instead of saying, “I want to lose weight,” say, “I want to lose 20lbs in 10 weeks.”
Set your expectations high, but be realistic. The higher the expectations the better the result, that’s a fact. However, it’s important to make it realistic to avoid frustration and disappointment.
Have someone hold you accountable. Don’t make your goals a secret, tell people your plans. Having someone to hold you accountable is a fantastic motivator.
Write your goals on paper. The mind processes things much better when they are tangible, when they’re real. Nothing is more real than a piece of paper stuck to your mirror or refridgerator.
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