Faixa Preta Bound

I proudly train under Master Lloyd Irvin in Camp Springs, MD. I have dedicated my LIFE to earning my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and winning the Mundials (BJJ World Championships) at the Black Belt level. I plan to hold more World Championship Gold medals than any other competitor the World has seen.

Why stop there? In Mixed Martial Arts, I will hold the Strikeforce Women's 135 and 145 lb title belts. At the same time.

Is that cocky? Perhaps... But I do know, I will not reach my goals alone. I have God and the support of my family, my friends, my teammates, and of course, Master Lloyd. All I need now is you.

The purpose of this blog is for you. For you to get a closer look into the life of SarJ. For you to see the growth of a Champion.

And uh... ya know, maybe you'll get to know me well enough to send donations!

Monday, March 29, 2010

11 days until Pans

ok ok ok, imma super scrub with this blogging thing.  I was on it with the updates, but i have been slacking lately.  Mainly because, practice for Pan Ams has been killer.  I've been getting up every morning at 5 AM to go to work, then I train from 1130am until 130pm.  Then I'm off running errands and whatnot for my family.  And finally more training from 830pm until 1030pm.  By the time i get home its 1130pm, then I eat, shower and im SO  ready to hit the sheets.
My body was hurting super bad last week!  I spent the whole week sleepy!  However, this past weekend was much more relaxing.  We did our normal 3 hour practice on Saturday morning, but it was lots of drilling and some easy rolling.  I got to rest up well on Sunday.  Now it's Monday and I'm officially 11 days until competition time.
I have my gameplan all together... i've been reading and memorizing the rules... I've been watching lots of video, on myself and others.  I'm SUPER excited.  We also have a killer team at Pans this year!  This is year for Team Lloyd Irvin, we gonna take the BJJ world  by storm!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

MIA

I've been a little MIA with the blog!  The internet was down at my house, the horror!!!   Anyways, just a quick update for the 4 followers I have!
It's been a crazy week, lots of hard training so far.  It's officially week 2 of training for mundials/Pans.  We had good start to the week on monday, did some live matches.  On Tuesday, we went nuts with the grip fighting.  LOTS of rough, technical HARD WORK.  It was exhausting.  Wednesday was a chill day, light rolling etc.  Tonight, I'm expecting a hard grind.  We had a good grind this morning, and it will definitely pick up!
On Friday night, I'll have 2 hours of wrestling practice.  Saturday morning will be more hours of jits.  And I'll prolly train on Sunday as well.
I'm beat!  i'm really feelin the push right now, which is perfectly normal.  By week 4, my body will have adjusted to the grind in time for Pans.  Right after Pans, back on the grind and we're looking to PEEK at Munidals!!
I'm still working every morning from 6am until 11am.  Running errands in the afternoon.  whew, crazy!!
I promised video, i will get them up before Pans!

Friday, March 5, 2010

The Wrestling Advantage

So tonight was wrestling practice.  I look forward to Friday night wrestling, not only is it an awesome class, but I get lots of conditioning as well!  The best part about wrestling is the advantages it gives you in jiu jitsu and MMA.
For me, wrestling gives me a huge advantage over my opponents.  Number one, the toughness.  To be a wrestler you have to be hard nose, no bullsh*t.  My wrestling coach, Jim Kelly, is always stressing how tough I need to be, offensively and defensively.  Cross facing the SH** outta somebody onna sprawl, or DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE some chick through the mat on a double leg.  In tournaments, I know already that I'm going to be tougher, more aggressive, and more physical that any woman I face.  Not to mention, I'm turning into a takedown machine!  And that has a LOT to do with wrestling!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Week One of Pans Training

Hey!  So week one of Pans training is coming to an end.  We've had some really tough practices this week!  Lots of stand up and takedowns, live matches, HARD WORK...  It's a wonderful feeling to push yourself hard in practice and see the results.  Everyday I'm getting better.  I have my gameplan all drawn up and I work on it everyday.


With only 90 days until the Mundials and 4 weeks until the Pans, it's very important to workout a gameplan and stick to it.  I won't be working on too much new technique.  Right now, I'm working what I know and what I plan to use in my matches.  Master Lloyd taught me to have a plan for every position, so when competition comes I won't be surprised, I'll already know what I'm supposed to do!


Mental training is also a HUGE aspect right now.  Mental repetitions and drilling.  I spend time everyday, usually right before bed, with my eyes closed thinking about how my match will go.  Thinking about that final match for the Gold at the Mundials.  Metal training is just as important as physical training.


I have less that 8 lbs to go to reach my target weight for Pans, which I will have off in less than 2 weeks.  So i will be nice and fit and relaxed come April 8th.  


Tomorrow is wrestling practice and Saturday afternoon more BJJ!!!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Pan Ams Training

Pan Ams is right around the corner!  I'm very excited.  The hardcore training at Team Lloyd Irvin has begun and it will continue all the way through until Mundials!

Yesterday morning, fellow Blue belt Tracey Goodell and I did about an hour of drilling.  Then we went to live matches.  Live matches are very important for getting your mind right.  It's not like rolling or sparring.  You treat the match like it's an actual tournament match.  It's also good for learning how to keep track of your points without looking at a scoreboard, working your gameplan, and knowing the rules!

Today is Day 2, and we had a lot of live stand up today, working throws and takedowns.  I'm feeling super GREAT!  My weight is on point, my technique and conditioning are improving everyday!  I'm ready to take on Pans, then knock out NY Open, and of course, finally, the Worlds!

I'm so happy to have such a great coach in Master Lloyd and great training partners.  We have a CRAZY team heading out for Pans and Worlds.  Expect to see a lot of Team Lloyd Irvin members on that top podium!

I look forward to more hard training tonight!