In this episode of the Safe House podcast, Aaron talks to Lloyd Irvin, a former Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, Samba National Champion and Judo National Champion. Lloyd runs his own Martial Arts school- Lloyd Irvin's Martial Arts- where he teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. Listen in to hear all about Lloyd’s personal experience with a home invasion and how he got himself and his family out of it safely. Lloyd also discusses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and gives advice on finding the right dojo.
Some of the Self-Defense questions that Lloyd answers are:
* What is the story behind the home invasion Lloyd experienced a few years back? * What was the key component for him to be able to manage the situation? * How he dealt with being in shock over what was happening to him? * What was the most dangerous part of this encounter? * How close did it come to being a deadly encounter? * What's the difference between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu? * To what does he attribute the recent popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to? * Does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu work well for most people or does it work more for a specific kind of person? * What is his advice to someone who is interested in Martial Arts but trying to figure out a style or find the right dojo for themselves?
Bonus: Lloyd shares his highest priority and important tips on self-defense.
Self-Defense Episode Highlights:
[0:31]: Who is Lloyd and what does he do? [3:08]: How Lloyd protected his family and friends from a home invasion. [16:31]: What helped Lloyd manage the situation. [18:26]: How Lloyd got himself out of shock and saved his family. [19:44]: The most dangerous aspect of the encounter. [22:16]: The difference between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. [23:33]: Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is gaining popularity. [24:48]: Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for everyone? [26:34]: Lloyd’s advice for picking out a dojo for yourself. [29:26]: Lloyd’s top 3 tips for self-defense.
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