Lashley Training Center began in 1995 in a 60600-square-footection of David Lashley's basement. That's when he started his martial arts journey and wanted to help others do the same. When his son, Ian, was six, he remembers going down to the basement and watching about ten guys repping armbars and grappling. He grew up learning about martial arts and witnessing his father coach and encourage others, so it was just natural that he continue the family business.