Jason is involved in:

• BJJ – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Crazy 88 offers a full array of Mixed Martial Arts classes including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Kids Martial Arts, No Gi Submission Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts, and Womens Only Classes. The academy is open 7 Days a week, with classes running from 6:30 AM to 11 PM.

Other programs and schedules:

• Crazy 88 Complete Martial Arts Schedule
• Muay Thai Kickboxing Class Schedule and Descriptions
• Childrens Martial Arts Class Schedule and Descriptions

Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
Open to all belts. The purpose of this program is to develop the fundamental skills of grappling. This class will provide the student with a workable system from the feet all the way to the mat. The focus of these Jiu Jitsu classes is to teach the core technical aspects of BJJ to individuals with no previous experience.

Jiu-Jitsu Intermediate
This class consists of more sparring and combination attacks.  It is assumed that the student attending the Intermediate Jiu Jitsu class has a firm understanding of the fundamental positions and submissions.  This class is recommended for individuals who have attended at least 16 Fundamentals classes.

No-Gi Grappling
As seen in such events as Abu Dhabi and Grapplers Quest, this style of martial art concentrates on controlling and finishing an opponent who is not wearing grippable clothing. Although the basis of effective no-gi grappling is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission wrestling offers unique challenges. In response, this class features a greater emphasis on takedowns, leglocks, and 1/2-guard systems.

Womens-Only Class
We are the first and only school in the Baltimore Area to offer a Womens-only Class. Many women are hesitant to get started due to “macho” atmosphere normally associated with MMA school and end up practicing a less practical martial art. Now, women can get the best of both worlds – top notch BJJ training and a friendly professional atmosphere.  The level of this class is the same as the Fundamentals.

Combat Gold
This is an invitation-only class. Everyone in this program has a dedication to Jiu-Jitsu, allowing us to produce a high-intensity training environment. Champions are born here but it’s not for everybody.

Eight months later and we’re all still helping each other to improve. I started out in the womens-only classes, and I now do the coed classes as well. I come to 88 about 5 days a week, for 2-3 hours a day, I’m addicted! I’m having so much fun doing both muay thai and brazilian jiu-jitsu (gi and no-gi). I keep improving, I’m gaining confidence, getting into a different kind of in-shape than I could have ever done at the gym on my own, and I’ve met some absolutely amazing people. I’ve never met so many nice people in one place. The friends I’ve made here I will probably have for life. I always recommend Crazy88 to every woman; the self-defense aspect of everything we’re learning here is fantastic and practical. You cannot put a price on the awesome people, the great work out, the crazy amounts of fun, and the confidence in your ability to defend yourself that you will find at Crazy88.

My name is Stephanie and I’m the Marketing Coordinator for a global jewelry brand. I was getting sick of hating how out of shape I had gotten but the monotony of getting on a treadmill isn’t very motivating! My husband saw how down I had gotten and found an alternative to your standard workout routine. He pitched the idea of Crazy 88 to me and I was immediately intrigued. I went to my first class in December of 2009 and was so nervous I made my husband tag along and wait in the lobby!  Having never participated in any organized sports before and being completely oblivious to the world of martial arts, I was expecting to fail.

To my surprise, before I even made it into the room for my first class, two students approached me and welcomed me to the school! All of the students helped me get through the class and the instructor was extremely helpful and even went as far as relating the things I was having trouble understanding to dance moves, animals and anything else that would help me get it. That’s just how Crazy 88 is and I was hooked after my first class! I started out doing the women’s only program attending all 4 classes 3 days a week – now 7 months later I participate in both the Women’s and the co-ed Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes and am at Crazy 88 4-5 days a week!

I won’t lie and say these classes are easy but they’re definitely fun – after my very first class I woke up the next morning with muscles I didn’t even know I had aching. I was shocked. How could I have had so much fun and actually gotten a work out? Now after months of training I still feel the burn during every class and I love it! The people here are going to push you to not only meet your expectations but to exceed them. Without the staff and students here, I never would have continued – on the days that I’m just not in the mood to exercise I still attend classes because I want to see the friends I’ve made and don’t want to risk being the only one who didn’t learn a new combination in Muay Thai or submission in Jiu Jitsu.

The school has turned into more than just a place to get healthier though, it is also a home away from home. I’ve met some of my closest friends at the school and have recommended it to everyone I know! I walked in to Crazy 88 knowing absolutely nobody and now I couldn’t imagine my social life without the amazing people I’ve met there.

My experience at Crazy 88 has been wonderful! A few months ago I was feeling un-motivated to go to the gym. I was bored with my routine of cardio and lifting, and I felt like I was slowly losing my physical drive.  Crazy 88 has helped me shake those feelings and train harder!

From day one everyone on the Crazy 88 team has made me feel like there is a place for me at the gym!  Classes can be intimidating to a beginner, but instructors and classmates take the time to help me better understand the fundamentals of BJJ and Muay Thai.

The most exciting yet challenging part of training is that there is always something new to learn; this helps keep me on my toes!  Thus far I have learned that, for me, training with others is the most motivating environment!  My goal now is to continue to train and learn the fundamentals and hopefully once I am comfortable get into a competition!

Thank you!

Alex participates in our:

• Womens Only Classes
• Muay Thai Kickboxing Classes
• Brazilian Jujitsu Classes

I came to Crazy 88 looking for something to do with my free time instead of just sitting at home playing video games. I did not have much experience with martial arts or wrestling before but decided to try out the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class.  I have been doing Jiu-Jitsu here at Crazy 88 for almost five months, staying in shape, learning to defend myself, and making lots of new friends.  I never was much of a competitive person but 3 months into training I decided to compete and won 1st place in a Novice No-Gi NAGA tournament.  Now with each class i look forward to learning new techniques and becoming the best I can be.  I would recommend Crazy 88 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to anybody looking to get in shape, make new friends, compete, or even just as a fun hobby to keep you away from wasting time playing video games.

Josh K trains in our:

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes

My decision on choosing a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school was based on team unity. I found that team unity at Team Lloyd Irvin taught by Julius Park. Everyone was friendly, and helped me understand the concepts of all the techniques we would learn each class.

Even during sparring, its not about how fast or how many times you can submit someone.   The goal is to help each other achieve proper technique. After my first introductory class I knew this was the school that I wanted to be associated with.

Mike F participates in our:

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes

I’ve trained with schools in Philadelphia to Mississippi, with instructors that would have you drill only techniques without sparring, to instructors that only gave instruction when you’d ask. For the most part the techniques were the same, where a choke was a choke and a pass was a pass. The body only had specific ways to move and the only difference between schools was the subtlety of the explanation.

I would question why is it that the body was most effective moving one way over another, why it was important for me to know how to fall, how does this work, what’s the point of this gi? Whenever I would ask why the answer was always “Because it works” or “Because it makes you a better fighter.” There are very few schools out there that explained the mechanics of how position works, but Crazy 88 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is among that elite group.

You don’t need to look far to see the science behind Julius Park’s method of instruction because it’s apparent with the success & growth of his pupils as well as the at-home feeling you get when you step onto his mats. There have only been two times I’ve gone to schools and walked away knowing that I’ve improved. The first being when I started at MMA / BJJ in Philly and the second is now.

There isn’t anything else that can be said to support what I know about this camp, so if my testimonial and the accolades of others aren’t enough; I’d say come and check it out for yourself, then find a school somewhere else and compare the two — the difference will be almost immeasurable.

Khalil trained in:

• BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)

After being diagnosed with Reactive Arthritis and falling into terrible shape, I was able to get my disease under control and work my way back into reasonable condition. Able to work out again and back in decent shape, I was left searching for a goal to focus towards. With some wrestling and a bit of judo in my past, I decided to give BJJ a try. I was worried whether my body could take it, though.

I found Lloyd Irvin’s website and the link to Julius’ school, and decided to shoot him an email. He was very understanding of my concerns, and worked with me to ensure all of my worries were addressed. Once I began training with Julius, his instructors, and his other students, I was hooked. I was welcomed quickly into the family of the school, and everyone was friendly, accommodating, and worked together for the improvement of everyone else.

Training at 88BJJ got me into the best shape of my life, even helping me manage and control my bad joints. I learned a tremendous amount from Julius in a short time, as he truly is a great teacher. Yes, bumps and bruises were common, but I came to wear them as badges of honor and reminders of the work I was doing. While never pushed to compete, I was encouraged, and was one of the best decisions I made while at 88BJJ. It gave me a tremendous experience in a short time, and showed me how everything fit together.

It became obvious to me very early that 88BJJ is one of the best schools around, and I would recommend them to anyone in a second. You will learn more, be pushed farther, and gain more confidence than you thought possible. If you show a desire to learn and are willing to work, there is no limit to what you can accomplish. And, on top of all of that, it’s a blast!

Mark trained in:

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu