The 3 P’s

The 3 P’s

In many aspects of our life, we are tasked with or faced with challenges. Some of these challenges are assigned to us, others are self-appointed, and some are life challenges that you never see coming until they are staring you in the face. A lot of people get stuck...
Journal Your Training and Journey

Journal Your Training and Journey

Using Evernote to capture your daily BJJ grind… with free template ! This is an updated version of this article originally written in July of 2015. I started doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu January 4th, the first Monday 2015, and was instantly hooked!  I attend...

Jiu Jitsu changed who I am…

Jiu Jitsu changed who I am… I get up early because of Jiu Jitsu. I cross train because of Jiu Jitsu. I run because of Jiu Jitsu. I eat healthy because of Jiu Jitsu. I am more confident because of Jiu Jitsu. I am more self aware because of Jiu Jitsu. I am...
What Motivates Me For 6am BJJ Class

What Motivates Me For 6am BJJ Class

When I first started Jiu Jitsu at Alvarez BJJ I was excited about the 6am class because of my work schedule.  I knew it would be convenient for me and allow me to go do this new thing consistently.  After I was in it for a while my drive changed.  It shifted.  My...

Game Plan and Preparation

Part of building your game plan for a competition is not anticipating your opponent’s moves or trying to understand them – that is dangerous – but to plan the execution of techniques you know in order to conquer your opponent no matter what they do....