Mark P

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!

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