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Welcome to Ivey League MMA!

Whether you're an aspiring UFC fighter or are looking for a fun new way get in the best shape of your life, Ivey League Mixed Martial Arts in Annapolis offers the adrenaline rush of a lifetime.

With daily and weekly MMA classes for every skill level, you can finally say “Goodbye” to those boring gym workouts and endless hours on the treadmill.

In our safe, ego-free, family-friendly gym, beginners are always welcome and you’re never too young or too old to take it to the mat!

It’s time to let our world-class instructors give you the powerful boost you need to say “Hello” to a brand new you.

With the hottest MMA classes and one-on-one instruction in all of Maryland, you can finally take your fitness, self defense and fighting skills to the next level (and far beyond).

Our unmatched team of highly-decorated instructors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling is ready to help you unlock your inner champion … in and out of the octagon!


You’re about to
experience the thrill that only Ivey League MMA can offer.

Put an end to those mind-numbing workouts once and for all. This is the #1 way to lose weight, build muscle, and increase your cardio … all while having a BLAST discovering the best MMA in Annapolis!

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"If you live in the Annapolis Maryland area, you need to come to Ivey League"
Ben Askren -
Current Bellator Welterweight Champion of the World

Are You Ready To Get Your Fight On?

If you’ve always wanted to try martial arts, but didn’t know how or where to get started, Ivey League MMA was created especially for you.

Especially if you’ve been searching for the best way to learn mixed martial arts (MMA) like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, or Submission Wrestling and Grappling, this is your one-stop gym … even if you have no prior experience.

If you’re a fighter in the Annapolis area who’s looking to take your game to the next level with instruction from world-class champions and are tired of wannabe gyms that claim they have MMA, but really are just repackaging their same ol’ tired Karate classes, Ivey League MMA is your only real choice.

And, finally, if you’re simply looking for an exciting new way to get the best workout of your life with the coolest classes and friendliest and most knowledgeable instructors anywhere, look no further than Ivey League MMA.

Each of our classes is custom designed to make sure you get the personal instruction you need to thrive. From beginners and basics to our Advanced Combat Gold classes and world-class Competition Team, everybody at Ivey League MMA is treated as equals.

Paul Peck, 42 years old from Annapolis, MD, Financial Adviser
Danny "Micro" Faggella, 23 years old from RI. MMA school owner

It’s time to take a look at our most popular classes…

We Have MMA Classes For Everybody

No Experience Expected Or Required

No matter your skill level, experience or ability, we have a class that’s just right for you.

Since we offer a variety of different types of classes in four unique levels, you can quickly transform yourself from total newbie to experienced fighter faster than you ever imagined possible.

Our main classes include:

  • Mixed Martial Arts Basics. Learn the fundamentals of standup, takedowns, and ground fighting…

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Basics. Discover the art of this dynamite discipline with or without the classic Gi...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ, is a ground fighting style that focuses on joint locks and choke holds to subdue your opponent and also teaches you to stay in the most optimal positions for top-notch self defense.


  • Muay Thai Kickboxing Basics. Learn the timeless secrets of this intensely satisfying and effective martial art…

With Muay Thai Kickboxing, you will learn to use your whole body to strike like a weapon. It includes punches just like you would see in Boxing, but takes it up a notch with punishing kicks, knees and elbows that give you a truly complete style of standup.

  • MMA Conditioning Class. Watch as you experience a dramatic improvement in your overall physical endurance, cardiovascular health, and muscle strength…

In all of our classes, you’ll be treated to the unparalleled Ivey League style of hand-to-hand combat.

Our distinctive style takes the fundamentals of BJJ and Muay Thai and combines it with the leg locks of Sombo, the throws of Judo, and the takedowns of Wrestling to make you an unstoppable force.

In and out of the ring, our one-of-a-kind training systems have been proven time and time again to be the most effective available.

Plus, with four levels of classes…

You Have A Choice

Pick The Perfect Way To Train

To make sure you have everything you need to succeed, we have a series of different training levels and age groups to match your current experience, ability and physical fitness.

Our main levels are:

  • BASICS. Our basics classes are just right for new and novice students. You’ll learn the fundamentals of mixed martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Submission Wrestling.

    We’ve designed these classes to give you a fantastic workout and help you grow your skill set in a challenging, but supportive environment. Great also for students who want to brush up on the essentials of great MMA technique.

  • MIXED. Our mixed classes are our most popular offering. No matter what your current skill level, you’ll train with fellow students of all levels from beginner to intermediate to advanced.

Every class offers you an awesome opportunity to learn from more advanced students and to help teach beginners. You’ll quickly discover that the feeling of being part of the Ivey League MMA family is unsurpassed. This is teamwork and support at its very best.

  • KIDS. Our kids classes are for developed for children between the ages of 5 and 14. You’ll quickly discover that your kids have a passion for mixed martial arts.

The discipline, respect and inner strength that learning MMA can offer their growing minds and bodies is a totally unique and powerful gift you can give your kids.

  • ADVANCED COMBAT GOLD. Our advanced “invitation only” Combat Gold classes are exclusively designed for students who compete in BJJ, Muay Thai or MMA. This is where the muscle meets the mat and students will learn the most explosive and effective techniques during live sparring sessions.

Our advanced hardcore classes push you mentally and physically to the extreme. Our goal is to help you become the most dominant fighter possible (keep reading to learn more about our MMA Fighter Development Programs).

As you can quickly see, we have a class and a level that’s perfect for every man, woman, or child … and, of course, you!

At Ivey League MMA, we’ve worked hard to make sure every class delivers the personalized experience you need to get in great shape while treating yourself to the fulfillment that only mixed martial arts can bring.

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Nyjah Easton, 23 years old, Former world champion in BJJ, lives in Washington, DC

Watch one of our striking classes at Ivey League MMA.

And, wow, you’re not going to believe what you’re going to be able to do a few short classes from now…

Yes, You’re Going To Be Doing All *THIS* Very Soon…

When you join us for one of the best MMA classes in Annapolis, you’re going to discover a whole new you.

Whether you’re looking to learn self defense, equip yourself with beginner fight skills, get a great workout, or rock it out like those powerhouses in the UFC, we can teach you how to turn your body into a fine-tuned all-natural fighting machine.

Take a look at just a handful of the things you’re going to learn in your first few classes:

  • Discover how to throw brutal body-smashing knees and elbows…

  • Uncover the cutting-edge techniques for dominating standup and striking…

  • Learn the best grappling, clinching and submission wrestling skills to get your ground and pound on…

  • Develop knockout power with solid kicks, throws and secret MMA submission weapons…

(And, don’t worry, you’ll learn it all in the safest gym in all of Annapolis. Our punching bags make great stand-ins, especially if you’re having a stressful week)

At Ivey League MMA, you’ll work with our instructors in a supportive class setting that teaches you the essentials of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Wrestling.

Even if you’re just starting out, you’ll quickly experience a huge boost in your abilities and fitness levels. That’s what MMA can do for you.

And, if you’re already a seasoned fighter, you’re going to benefit from world-class instruction that cannot be matched. Your skill set and “bag of fighting tricks” is going to skyrocket. Before you know it, you’ll be able to go toe-to-toe with any competitor.

But, I’m Not The Fighting Type,

Could MMA Really Be For Me?

If you’ve never done martial arts before, you might be thinking, “Can I really do all that stuff?” or “I’m not sure I’ve got what it takes…” or “You probably have to be really tough, right?”

The reality is:

  1. You absolutely can (and will) do all that and much more…

  1. All it takes is the desire to learn a fun new way to get in shape and master timeless martial arts skills in a rewarding and respectful environment…

  1. If kids can do this, you can do this, too…

From the very first time you set foot in your new gym, you’re going to experience something unlike you ever have before.

That’s because there’s a natural high that comes from practicing MMA in a first-class gym with instructors who are have trained at the highest levels all around the world.

We take care of you every step of the way. That means you get to enjoy a daily blast of nonstop adrenaline with every class.

Don’t worry – it’s natural to feel a little overwhelmed, but go with your gut here and to help...

Announcing Our Beginner’s Only Course

White Belt Basics Program

We’re proud to announce the ultimate MMA program for the true beginner. Regardless of your physical condition or level of experience, our White Belt Basics Program is designed to take you by the hand and open the world of MMA to you in the most satisfying way ever.

In this comprehensive and fun two- to three-month class, you will be learning an organized curriculum that balances striking, takedowns, and ground grappling.

Each class has been designed to work at a pace you can fully absorb and appreciate as a beginner. In no time at all, you’ll be mastering skills that you once thought were impossible.

Contact us today to find out if the White Belt Basics Program is right for you.

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Jeaneo Binney, 47 years old from Bowie, Maryland
Jordan Greer, 22 years old, lives in Pasadena, MD

Whether you’re just looking for something to compliment your normal workout routine, or are in search of serious MMA training you need to bust through to the next level, Ivey League MMA is the solution you’ve been wanting all along.

Creating a one-of-a-kind experience for you is our passion.

And, it begins and ends with our world-class coaches, so why don’t you take a moment to…

Meet Your Instructors

At Ivey League MMA, our mission is simple: Give you the best mixed martial arts experience possible, period.

To help skyrocket your success, we offer people of all ages and abilities an unmatched world-class facility conveniently located in the heart of Annapolis, flexible training hours seven days a week, and state-of-art equipment.

But, it’s our outstanding instructors that make Ivey League MMA a step above the rest.

Our instructors are some of the most highly-decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling champions.

But, their #1 passion is simply getting on the mat with you and teaching you one-on-one how to you reach all of your goals.

Whether you’re looking for a new and exciting way to lose those stubborn pounds and inches and get in the best shape of your life or you want to be totally transformed into a competitive and devastating MMA fighting machine, our instructors are here to serve you.

At Ivey League MMA, you’ll always feel welcome and supported by every one of our instructors. That’s because we are a martial arts team and a family. That means we make it our business to take care of you from the second you walk in our doors. It’s just what we do.

Let’s meet your coaches…


Master Danny Ives

Head Instructor

Danny Ives is a world-renowned martial arts coach, competitor and martial arts expert. He is a Pan-American Games Champion, multiple times NAGA champion, and many times Superfight champion. He holds a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Lloyd Irvin and has many years of Boxing, Thai Boxing, wrestling, and Judo experience.

Coach Ives has trained with the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs in the world, including Renzo Gracie, Pat Miltich, Brazilian Top team, Augie's Boxing Club, Lehigh and Lock Haven Universities (wrestling), and of course, Master Irvin’s in Camp Springs, Maryland.

Coach Ives takes great pride in training everyday people and making them into great champions. Whether your goals are in the cage or in life, Coach Ives can help set you up for success.

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
  • Undefeated MMA Fighter
  • 2001 Pan-American Games champion, Purple Belt Pena
  • 15x NAGA champion
  • 3x NAGA Superfight champion
  • Grapplers Quest Gold Medalist
  • Grapplemania Gold Medalist
  • 3x Copa Atlantica Gold Medalist
  • Mission Submission Gold Medalist
  • US Grappling Games Gold Medalist
  • Ego Challenge Gold Medalist
  • Victory At Valley Forge Superfight champion
  • Midwest Grappling challenge Superfight champion
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Jason Farrell

Muay Thai Coach

After training in Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Kempo, and Kendo, Jason Farrell found his true calling in Muay Thai in 2006 at Team Lloyd Irvin headquarters in Camp Springs, MD.

Coach Farrell loves teaching his students how to master Muay Thai striking techniques so that you can accomplish maximum damage with minimal strength.

Coach Farrell comes from a long family of teachers and is passionately dedicated to helping others reach their goals – whether you want to get in better shape or become a world-class striker, Coach Farrell is here to help.

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Teresa Russin

Kids Instructor

Teresa Russin became involved in martial arts in 2007 after being introduced to the sport during a trip to Japan. Soon after, she joined Ivey League MMA and the Lloyd Irvin team. She has competed and won in Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilizan Jiu Jitsu, and No Gi Grappling.

Together with Coach Ives, Coach Russin trains and coaches the Children's Program at Ivey League MMA. She knows that martial arts education for your children offers much more than the typical afterschool activity because your child learns about self discipline, respect, how to work toward personal goals, and how to have fun while exercising.

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Nelson Randolf

Instructor

Nelson Randolf has been training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu since 1996. He started under the Gracie family and then from blue to purple belt he trained with a young Danny Ives back in Freehold, NJ. When Danny moved away, Nelson kept training and earned his Black Belt from Pablo Popovitch in 2010. He moved to the area and began training under and teaching for Master Ives.

Coach Nelson has been an enormous asset to the Ivey League Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program since day one. He worked as a police officer back home in NJ and he brings all that self defense knowledge with him to the academy. Coach Nelson likes to keep his classes focusing on what Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was designed for, street self defense. The popularity of his class speak for this amazing martial arts instructor.

Ivey League MMA is the ONLY authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing and Wrestling gym associated with the Lloyd Irvin Training Center in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.

But, when it comes to telling you about our instructors, you don’t have to take our word for how good they are.

Listen To What Our Students Are Saying…

"I Highly Recommend Danny Ives as a Coach!"

I highly recommend Danny Ives as a coach. He has played a very significant role in my growth as a Mixed Martial Artist and was my first real jiu jitsu instructor. Throughout my time in the IFL and now the UFC I have used many principles and techniques he taught me, which included me being awarded two submission of the night honors in the IFL as well as two IFL World Team titles.

I recently just won my UFC debut by submission also, and alot of it goes back to my time spent studying under Danny in the past. To this day I still give Danny phone calls when I have technique questions. I owe alot to him as an instructor and friend.

Mike Ciesnolevicz

Current UFC fighter

2x IFL World Team Championship Member-Silverbacks

Black Belt in Miletich Fighting Systems under Pat Miletich

"I'm Confident That In As Little A Few Months He Can Change Anyone's Entire Game To Be More Efficient, Technical, And Competitive..."

It is my pleasure to recommend Danny Ives to anyone looking for a top notch grappling instructor. I have known Danny for over ten years and remember him starting Brazilian Jiu-jitsu as a teenager. At that time he was too small and young to overpower the grown men he was training with on a daily basis and a result he constantly came up with innovative solutions to positions in order to compete with larger, stronger, older competitors.

I believe that this process made him a very technical Jiu-jitsu fighter and helped him develop a mind that analytically looked at positions and tried to find the easiest way to get them to work. Danny takes that same approach to teaching grappling and uses a unique instructional format in order to maximize his students' results.

I cannot recommend Danny enough as a teacher and I'm confident that in as little a few months he can change anyone's entire game to be more efficient, technical, and competitive for today's intense competition circuit.

Joe VanBrackle

Brown belt BJJ

Undefeated Shootfighting Champion

"For Anyone Near Annapolis I Highly Recommend Training With Danny Ives."

My name is Trey Wiggins and I am a BJJ blue belt as well as a US Navy Pilot. I began training Jiu Jitsu in 2005, my senior year at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis. My friend and I would drive 45 minutes each way to Camp Springs just to get the chance to train under an instructor with such technical knowledge in both Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling as Danny Ives.

Danny is one of the most positive and informative Jiu Jitsu instructors I have ever met. His positive attitude promotes a great learning environment and pushes people to train hard. He spread his love of the sport to me and that has pushed me to continue to train despite moving several times due to being in the military.

His instruction helped put me way ahead of all other jiu jitsu practitioners with the same amount of experience allowing me to get my blue belt in just 13 months. With him as my coach I placed 3rd in the NAGA No-gi worlds fighting 12 times and placed 1st in White Belt and 2nd in the Open at the BJJ United tournament in Philly. Even today as a Blue belt I still find myself going over my notes from his classes. He also has a genuine care for his students as we continue to keep in touch. For anyone near Annapolis I highly recommend training with Danny Ives.

Trey Wiggins

Ensign United States Navy

BJJ Blue Belt

2006 NAGA World's 3rd Place No GI beginners

2007 Texas International Grappling Festival 2nd Place Blue and 1st Place No-GI Advanced

2007 Austin Martial Arts Festival 1st Place Blue and Open

2007 South Texas Grappler's Challenge 1st Place Blue and 3rd Place Absolute

"Danny Will Give You the Tools You Need to Succeed"

As a small female (5’2” and 114 lbs), I can’t stress enough the benefits of BJJ for self defense. The confidence and awareness you gain from BJJ can’t be found anywhere else (trust me...I've tried 3 other "traditional" martial arts without the same success). I began my BJJ training elsewhere, but when I was introduced to Lloyd Irvin's Martial Arts Academy I immediately recognized the uniqueness of this program and switched over.

I consider myself fortunate to have had a decorated BJJ player and accomplished BJJ instructor like Danny Ives in my corner! Danny exemplifies all the necessary qualities of an exceptional coach. He has an incredible amount of technical knowledge and is patient, focused and detailed in his explanations. Danny will give you the tools you need to succeed and then encourage and challenge you to get there!!

Jen Flannery

DoD Contractor

BJJ Blue Belt

"He Has The Amazing Ability To Analyze My Game Like No One Else, Find Mistakes Since The Last Time We Worked Out, And Fix My Game Immediately."

I have traveled a lot during the last 5 years, and have trained at over 15 different BJJ schools across the United States, Canada, and abroad. Danny Ives is one of the few people I really consider a long-term teacher of mine. He has the amazing ability to analyze my game like no one else, find mistakes since the last time we worked out, and fix my game immediately.

If you want to improve your BJJ game, or start your journey with one of the best in the world, I strongly recommend Ivey League Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Kyle Jackson

"I've Had The Pleasure Of Being A Student In Many Of His Classes Over The Past Few Years And Thoroughly Enjoyed His Instruction"

"Danny Ives is an exceptional grappler and instructor that has LITERALLY trained with some of the best grapplers and teams in the world! He has extensive knowledge in grappling/mma that makes him an ideal instructor, training partner, and teammate. I've had the pleasure of being a student in many of his classes over the past few years and thoroughly enjoyed his instruction. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone that has an opportunity to train with him to do it...you won't be disappointed!"

Paul Greenhill (aka The Wise Grappler)

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A quick word to those fighters out there…

Don't Confuse Us with Other "MMA" Gyms

At Ivey League MMA, we teach genuine Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Self-Defense.

If you’re looking for a top-rate MMA gym, it’s very important that you find a program that includes all three of the major mixed martial arts disciplines:

  • Striking (e.g., Muay Thai kickboxing)

  • Takedowns (e.g., wrestling)

  • Ground Grappling (e.g., Brazilian jiu-jitsu)

If you’re considering another MMA school, be sure to ask if they offer all three disciplines.

If they do not, it’s best you continue looking for a well-rounded program that offers you the comprehensive training you need to succeed in every aspect of the sport.

At Ivey League MMA, we teach all three styles of fighting: BJJ, Muay Thai kickboxing, and Wrestling.

We have developed a rigorous, step-by-step curriculum that reduces each of the three systems into their fundamental building blocks. We then specialize in teaching you how to put them together in the best way possible, so you can truly be the most complete martial artist.

What do we offer you? Take a look at what separates us from the rest:

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World Class Striking

Our kickboxing coaches Danny Ives and Jason Ferral (amongst other Ivey League fighters) have been coached and trained extensively for years under world renowned trainer Pat Miletich and Jose Villarisco.

Pat Miletich is a former UFC Champion and trainer of four world-class UFC Champions. Jose is a US National Muay Thai Champion and World Silver Medalist at the World Muay Thai Championships.

Each one of our coaches has learned from the best of the best and now they are sharing all their secrets to success with you.

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Mediocre Striking

Many so-called MMA gyms may have decorated or proven Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, but these instructors have focused much of their training on submissions. If they know how to strike at all, they are often mediocre at best.

If you want to master the standup game, you deserve better and that’s exactly what Ivey League MMA offers you.

World Class Takedowns

Ivey League MMA is known around the world for its amazing wrestlers and judo practitioners. Indeed, our very own Jack Dawson is an extremely accomplished Wrestler. Our instructors possess some of the best takedown skills found anywhere and have been battle-tested by the world’s best submission wrestlers.

In fact, Ivey League MMA’s Head Instructors learned to wrestle from top American wrestlers such as John Trenge, David Nakasone, and Mike Whitehead to name a few.

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Weak Takedowns

Unfortunately, a lot of grapplers learn their takedowns only from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors. The problem with this approach is that BJJ is known for having relatively weak takedowns. The BJJ specialist is all about the ground game – not what happens before you hit the ground.

As a result, many MMA schools that don’t have strong wrestling and/or Judo instructors tend to produce students who don’t have strong takedowns.

Ivey League MMA teaches you the expert takedown techniques you need to dominate.

World-Class Ground Grappling

With three certified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts known worldwide for their victories on the mat instructing you, you can feel confident that you’re getting the best coaching available anywhere in the Anne Arundel/Annapolis area.

Danny Ives has been instrumental in shaping modern Jiu-Jitsu in America. Nelson Randolf and Charles Allen were consistently two of the top-rated competitors until they retired from competition to focus solely on training up and coming students like you.

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Jiu-jitsu is an evolving sport that requires innovation and dedication to meeting new challenges. That’s why it is so rare to find quality ground grappling.

More often than not, you’ll come across old, out-dated, and ineffective Jiu-Jitsu skills being taught by many non-competitive grapplers. Regretfully, just about anybody can attend a two-hour seminar and claim to be masters of the sport.

Ivey League MMA equips you with the leading-edge grappling skills you must have if you want to devastate your opponents and create a complete fighting package.

Real-World Fighting Experience

It doesn’t do you any good to know striking, takedowns, or ground grappling if you can’t put it all together into a serious fight plan.

At Ivey League, our head instructors are decorated professional fighters with titles earned in the ring and cage. They know exactly what works and what doesn’t in a real fight. When it comes to self defense or competitive fighting, you don’t need theories, you need techniques that will set you up for victory in the heat of battle.

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Mediocre or Non-Existent Fight Experience

If you want to truly learn how to become an all-around high-quality mixed martial artist, you must learn from instructors who have “been there, done that.” Be sure to ask your potential instructors how much fight experience they have. Be careful of instructors who possess certifications under respected fighters but have not entered the cage or ring themselves.

Ivey League MMA’s instructors are battle-tested and have been through some of the most epic mixed martial arts wars on the planet … and won!

As you can see, there are many things you must look for when searching for the perfect MMA gym.

At Ivey League MMA, we’ve made it almost too simple for you. Why? Because we’ve brought together world-class instructors who teach everything you need to know to become a seasoned fighter.

But, you don’t have to take our word for it. Check out what we’ve been up to on the national scene…

Is Team Lloyd Irvin *THAT* Good?

When asked if Team Lloyd Irvin and Ivey League MMA are really *that* good, we always let the results speak for themselves…

In 2004, more than 3,000 competitors participated in 11 Nationwide RATED events. Nearly 150 coaches and Teams worked hard all year competing in Rated events. In the end there was only one team that was crowned the Rated World Champions, Team Lloyd Irvin.

In 2006, Team Lloyd Irvin AGAIN won the RATED National Team Championship, proving that the first time was no fluke.

2004 RATED Overall Season Team Champions:

1st Place: Team Lloyd Irvin

2nd Place: Team Renzo Gracie

3rd Place: Balance Studios/Relson Gracie

4th Place: Cobra Kai/Marc Laimon

5th Place: Yamasaki Jiu Jitsu

2006 RATED Overall Season Team Champions:

1st Place: Team Lloyd Irvin

2nd Place: Team Renzo Gracie

3rd Place: Team Cobra Kai

4th Place: Team Balance Studios

5th Place: Team Royler Gracie / David Adiv

When you have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with the World's #1 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in the country, why would you ever settle for second best?

Especially when the best mixed martial arts training is available at Ivey League MMA is right in your own backyard here in Annapolis?

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Are You A Fighter Looking To Take It Up A Notch?

Have you been looking for a true mixed martial arts program and discovered that most of them are completely one-dimensional or just repackaged Karate?

  • Do you want to learn how to totally devastate your competition?

  • Are you ready to take the next step toward making your dream of becoming an MMA fighter a reality?

  • Do you think you’ve got what it takes to hit the next level and make it big on the local, national and even international arena?

If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions, it’s time to Ivey League MMA competition-tested instructors with the highest level of knowledge and experience give you the fight support you really need.

If the thought of letting our instructor help you turn the volume way up on your fight skills brings a smile to your face, Ivey League MMA is your place.

If the idea of grounding and pounding, grappling, striking and kicking in the octagon, ring or cage gets your heart beating fast, then Ivey League wants you now.

But, don’t worry – if going toe-to-toe with another isn’t your idea of fun, Ivey League MMA is also perfect for anybody looking to turbocharge their normal workouts…

Master Danny Ives working with some of the students on their tactics for self defense.

Working Out Never Felt So Good!

If you’re new to mixed martial arts, you’re in for a big surprise.

In your very first class, you’re going to discover that MMA skills are not only super fun to learn, but they’re a fantastic way to get in amazing shape.

Our classes will give you the best workouts you’ve ever had … and you’ll have a blast every minute of every class!

It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, a man or a woman, in or out of shape, if you commit to our MMA program, you will see real results, really fast.

What kind of fitness results can you expect?

  • Get ripped with strong muscles…

  • Learn how to use your arms, legs, back and core for optimum power…

  • Enjoy improved flexibility…

  • Watch those stubborn pounds, inches and “soft spots” melt away…

  • Benefit from dramatically improved cardio and endurance…

Whether you’re a man or woman, you’re going to quickly discover a new sexier, leaner and stronger body is waiting to be unleashed inside of you.

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Your Job Is To Have Fun

Getting Hit Is Optional

If you’ve always wanted to try mixed martial arts, but didn’t like the idea of getting hit in the face, we feel your pain.

Many MMA schools think the only way to teach their students how to fight is to put on boxing gloves and swing for the fences. Not only is this counter-productive and dangerous, but it also hinders the learning process and usually results in unnecessary injuries.

At Ivey League MMA, most of our students have families and jobs and can’t afford to leave the gym with black eyes.

Our grappling and sparring instruction is always conducted with utmost control and – most importantly – only when your instructor determines you are truly ready.

At that time, you will only be sparring with your instructor or an advanced student, so that you can get comfortable.

The idea is to train smart and have fun.

Only our amateur and professional fighters do hard sparring to prepare themselves for the conditions inside the cage.

At Ivey League MMA, your safety is always our number one concern AND turning you into the best fighter we can, of course...

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Hear What Our Students Are Saying…

"Just Six Months After the DC School Opened, Danny Encouraged Us To Take Part In A Few Tournaments. Literally All Of Us Who Competed Came Back With Medals!"

"I've yet to meet a coach in any sport who cares about his students' success as much as Danny does. Even though class was scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30 every night, Danny stayed on the mats until almost 11:00 every night, supervising students who wanted to spar, and providing extra help to anyone who had questions regarding the material covered in class.

I think the best way to explain Danny's capability as a teacher is to look at how quickly his students improve. Just six months after the DC school opened, Danny encouraged us to take part in a few tournaments. Literally all of us who competed came back with medals! He really took us to the next level in terms of technique, conditioning, and overall performance. Even though I'm training in Brazil now, I still miss Danny's classes!"

Sean Grundy

Graduate of Princeton University

"His Instruction and Coaching Are Top Notch"

The instruction is clear and effective and the training provides good conditioning. Danny is so dedicated to helping his students; he has worked closely with me to help on any questions or problems I had with my game. I would recommend to anyone who has the chance to train with Danny to do so!

Karen Fong

Student

"I Can Tell You that Danny Is One Of The Best Instructors I've Ever Had.."

I can tell you that Danny is one of the best instructors I've ever had. I'm not saying that just because he's decorated or a badass when it comes to his craft (of which he is both). I'm saying that because he knows how to bring the best out of his students. It doesn't matter if you want to compete, learn for your own enjoyment, or just break a sweat and get in great shape, Danny will get you there!

Phong Do

PharmD

"Gain Confidence In Knowing That You Can Take Care Of Yourself When It Matters Most On the Streets, In the Ring, or On the Mat."

Hello all, this “Doc” Park, the Clinic Director at Progressive Spinal and Sports Rehab in Rockville, MD and founder of www.yourMMAdoctor.com. Mixed Martial Arts has always been a passion of mine, and if I wasn’t practicing full time and helping people with their injuries, I’d be training and competing as much as possible.

Over the last few years, Danny Ives has given me one on one coaching and instruction in BJJ that has taken my skills and competition results to the next level. I’ve trained with a lot of different instructors, and I know that good teachers with exceptional skills who have a genuine desire to teach are hard to come by so I consider myself lucky to have crossed paths with Danny.

Do yourself a favor and train with Danny Ives and Team Lloyd Irvin and be prepared to get in the best shape of your life, improve your skills, and gain confidence in knowing that you can take care of yourself when it matters most on the streets, in the ring, or on the mat.

Dr. John H. Park, DC, CSCS

Chiropractor and Sports Physician

BJJ Blue Belt

"If I Had To Choose One Word To Describe Danny Ives It Would Be Excellence."

In all my years of learning and being instructed I have never met such a competent and complete instructor, inside or outside of the ring as Danny Ives.

If I had to choose one word to describe Danny Ives it would be excellence. Whether he is teaching, training, or competing, Danny Ives always works with the intention of doing his best. Danny is a very genuine human being who wants not only the best for himself, but the best for those associated with him.

Furthermore, he creates an outstanding atmosphere for learning which can be attributed to his exceptional character and positive attitude. If you are looking to be the best grappler, MMA fighter, or just get in the best shape of your life, Danny Ives is the man for the job.

Bernard Edwards

SSgt, USAF

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At Ivey League MMA, we pride ourselves on superior customer service.

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We consider every one of our students to be part of our extended family.

For starters, we’re here to answer any questions you may have about MMA, our programs and classes, or our current offerings.

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If you have questions that haven’t been answered here on the site, please feel free to contact us by email or phone and we’ll be glad to help you.

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